UP Polytechnic JEECUP Answer Key 2026 Download (Released)
Directorate of Technical Education, Joint Entrance Examination Council Polytechnic (JEECUP), Uttar Pradesh has officially released the online Answer Keys for the Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Polytechnic) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the UP Polytechnic computer-based entrance examination can now log in to the official portal to check and download the answer key. This exam facilitates admission into various engineering, pharmacy, and post-graduate diploma programs across government and private polytechnic institutions in Uttar Pradesh for the academic session 2026-27.
- Application Start Date: 15-01-2026
- Application Last Date: 30-04-2026
- Admit Card Issue Date: 08-05-2026
- CBT Entrance Exam Dates: 15 to 22 May 2026
- Result Declaration Date: 30-05-2026
- Answer Key Release Date: 11-06-2026
- General / OBC Category: Rs. 300/-
- SC / ST Category: Rs. 200/-
- Payment Gateway: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI
- Transaction Charges: As applicable per bank guidelines
- Minimum Age Limit: 14 or 16 Years (Based on Course)
- Age Calculation Date: As on 01.07.2026
- Candidate Date of Birth: Should be on or before 01.07.2012
- Maximum Age Limit: No Upper Age Limit
- Check Your Age Limit: Online Age Calculator
- Admission Type: Diploma & PG Diploma Admissions
- Academic Year Session: 2026-2027
- Total Seats Available: N/A
- Counseling Portal: JEECUP Admissions Portal
- Diploma Engineering/Technology: Passed 10th Class examination with a minimum of 35% marks.
- Agriculture Engineering: Passed 10th Class with at least 35% marks. (If 10th is not passed with Agriculture, candidates passing Intermediate with Agriculture are also eligible).
- Fashion Design / Home Science / Textile Design: Passed 10th Class with a minimum of 35% marks.
- Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice: Passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent exam.
- Diploma in Pharmacy (Group E): Passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Math or Biology.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue Culture): B.Sc passed with Biology and Chemistry/Biochemistry subjects.
- Post Graduate Diploma: Possess a valid Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Hotel Management and Catering Technology: Passed 12th Class examination with a minimum of 35% marks.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering: Passed 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Diploma Engineering Course (Lateral Entry): Intermediate Science OR Intermediate with Science Vocational/Technical subjects, OR 10th pass with a 2-year ITI certificate.
| Course Group | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Group-A | Three & Four Year Diploma Engineering / Technology Courses |
| Group-E1 & E2 | Two Year Pharmacy Diploma |
| Group-B | Agriculture Engineering |
| Group-C | Three Years Diploma in Fashion Designing |
| Group-D | Two Year Office Management and Library Science |
| Group-F | One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Group-G | One / Two Year Various PG Diploma Courses |
| Group-H | Three Years Hotel Management Diploma |
| Group-I | Three years various courses related to aircraft engineering |
| Group-K1 to K8 | Direct Admission to 2nd Year of Various Three Year Diploma Engineering / Technology Courses by Lateral Entry |
| Group-L | Post Diploma in Industrial Safety |
Candidates can follow the standard procedures below to access their official answer keys:
- Go to the official website of the Joint Entrance Examination Council: jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
- Navigate to the candidate activities section on the home page.
- Click on the link corresponding to "Download JEECUP 2026 Answer Key / Candidate Portal".
- Enter your registered application number and password/date of birth on the login interface.
- Access your exam dashboard and check the provisional answers against your response sheet.
- In case of objections, submit supporting references as instructed within the portal window.
JEECUP 2026 Important Web Links
If you require technical support or have inquiries concerning the online portals, you can contact the official helpline options:
- Helpline Support Lines: 0522-2630106, 2630667, 2636589 (Available 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, on all working days except public holidays)
- Official Email ID: jeecuphelp@gmail.com
1. When was the JEECUP 2026 CBT Entrance Exam conducted?
The computer-based test (CBT) for the UP Polytechnic Joint Entrance Examination 2026 was conducted between 15th May and 22nd May 2026.
2. What details are needed to access the JEECUP Answer Key 2026?
Candidates need to log in to the candidate portal using their online application number and password/date of birth details.
3. What is the application fee for UP Polytechnic admission?
The fee is Rs. 300/- for General/OBC candidates, and Rs. 200/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
4. What is the minimum age required to apply for the entrance test?
The minimum age required is 14 or 16 years (depending on the chosen course group) as calculated on 01.07.2026. The date of birth of the candidate should be on or before 01.07.2012.
