JEECUP 2021 or Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) – 2021 is announced by Joint Entrance Examination Council. This is a state-level entrance test based on which the candidates will be eligible for admission to Diploma Engineering & Management Programmes. As per the UP State Higher Education Rules, the admission criteria to Diploma /Post Diploma/ Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering, Technology and Management Programs in Polytechnic Institutions affiliated to Board of Technical Education UP shall include the performance in the Joint Entrance Examination, UPJEE (POLYTECHNIC) – 2021. So, here catch the important details of JEECUP 2021 and its application details throughout this page.
Update: The Last Date of Application is extended until 15th May 2021.
Important Dates of JEECUP 2021 Notification
| Online application starts from | 26th Feb 2021 |
| Last date of application | 15th May 2021 |
| Form correction window opens on | 2nd Week of June 2021 |
| Admit card download | June onwards |
| Group A Exam Date | 15th to 20th June 2021 |
| Group E Exam Date | 15th to 20th June 2021 |
| Exam date Group B, C, D, F, G, H, I | 15th to 20th June 2021 |
| Exam date Group K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, K8 | 15th to 20th June 2021 |
| Answer key view and challenge window | 3rd Week of June 2021 |
| Result declaration | June / July 2021 |
Now, that we have an overview of the JEECUP 2021, let us check the eligibility as to know that who is eligible and what is the UPJEE (POLYTECHNIC) 2021 all about.
About JEECUP 2021
JEECUP 2021, in general, has 18 Groups of Examination which is subdivided according to the courses. The willing candidates during the application shall have to select the Group for which he/she wants to appear. Each of the Groups is assigned a name for identification. The details of the Group are discussed below. Now as per the official notification, the Papers of UPJEE (POLYTECHNIC) for Group A, E1 and E2 will be conducted in Offline mode only. The Papers of rest Groups i.e. B, C, D, F, G, H, I, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7 and K8 will be conducted in ONLINE mode in selected districts of the UP State.
Eligibility for Appearing in JEECUP 2021
Age Limit Criteria: To appear for UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2021 there is no Upper Age Limit; however the candidates should have attained the age of 14 Years as on 1st July 2021.
Course / Group Wise Eligibility Criteria
Group wise and Course Wise eligibility for UPJEE (POLYTECHNIC)-2021 (Group – A to I) is as follows –
| Group | Courses | Minimum Eligibility |
| A | Engineering & Technology Diploma | 10th passed/ appeared with minimum 35% marks |
| B | Agriculture Engineering | 10th passed/ appeared with Agriculture. & Minimum 35% marks or Agriculture Subject in 12th. |
| C | Fashion Design, Home science and Textile design and engineering | 10th passed/ appeared with minimum 35% marks |
| D | 1. Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice 2.Library & Information Science | 12th passed/ appeared (Hindi and English subjects in 10th or 12th) 10+2 Passed / Appeared |
| E1 (Bio) E2 (Math) | Diploma in Pharmacy | Passed in 10+2 with Physic and Chemistry as compulsory subject with Math / Biology (Zoology and Botany) |
| F | Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue culture) | B. Sc. passed/ appeared with Biology, Chemistry /Biochemistry |
| G | Post Graduate Diploma course | Graduate (Passed / appeared) in any discipline |
| H | Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology | 12th passed/ appeared with 35% marks |
| I | Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 12th Science passed/ appeared and aggregate 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
Group wise and Course Wise eligibility for JEECUP 2020 (Group – K1to K8) is as follows
| Group | Courses | Minimum Eligibility Intermediate Science OR Intermediate Science with Vocational/ Technical subjects OR ITI Trade (Minimum 2 years duration) given below |
| K1 | 1. Civil Engineering 2. Civil Engineering (Environment & Pollution Control) | Painter(General)(Only class 10th passed candidate is eligible) COE (Construction and Wood Working Sector) COE (Draftsman Civil) |
| K2 | Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control) Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electrician(Power Distribution) Electrician Electroplater WireMan (Only class 10th passed candidate is eligible) COE(Electrical Sector) |
| K3 | Electronics Engineering Electronics Engg. (Modern Consumer Electronics Appliances) Electronics Engg. (Micro Electronics) Electronics Engineering (Advance Microprocessor & Interface) | Mechanic Medical Electronics Radiology Technician Electronic Mechanic Mechanic Cum Operator Electronics Communication Systems Technician Power Electronics System Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances OR Mechanic Consumer Electronics COE(Electronics Sector) Instrument Mechanic Radio/ TV Mechanic |
| K4 | Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) Mechanical Engineering (Production) Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance) Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration & Airconditioning) Mechanical Engineering (Computer-Aided Design) | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Mechanic (Agriculture Machinery) Mechanic (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) Turner Lift & Escalator Mechanic COE (Production and Manufacturing Sector) COE (Automobile Sector) COE (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector) COE (Fabrication -Fitting and Welding Sector) Tool and Die Maker(Die and Moulds) Mechanic (Machine Tool Maintenance) Draftsman (Mechanical) Machinist Machinist (Grinder) Fitter Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Zigs and Fixtures) |
| K5 | Information technology Computer Science and Engineering | Information Technology Information Communication Technology and Electronics System Maintenance OR Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance COE (IT Sector) |
| K6 | Printing Technology | |
| K7 | Fashion Design & Garment Technology | |
| K8 | Textile Technology | Weaving Technician Textile Wet Processing Technician |
Seats Reservation Guidelines in JEECUP
As per UP Government rules candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. These categories are:
A. Vertical Reservations:
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of General Category – 10%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) if they belong to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) – 27%
- Scheduled Castes (SC) – 21%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 2%
B. Horizontal Reservations:
- Persons with Disability (PwD) (minimum 40% disability) – 5%
- Freedom Fighter – 2%
- Ward of Military personnel – 5%
- Female Candidate – 20%
Note: “VIMUKT JATIYAN” shall not get any benefit of reservation as Schedule Tribes (ST) in admission.
JEECUP 2021 Online Application Process
The willing students who want to appear for UPJEE (POLYTECHNIC) 2021 must register and sit for the entrance test. As based on the rank list or scorecard of this test, the candidates can get admission to the desired courses. The online registration link is active from 26th February 2021. Thus the applicants can visit the official website at https://jeecup.nic.in/ and complete the online form fill up. The Steps by Step Process with the required application fee particulars are ready below for the aspirants.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs. 300 per application form + bank charges |
| SC / ST | Rs. 200 per application form + bank charges |
Steps to Apply for UPJEE ( POLYTECHNIC) 2021
- Register to the UPJEE Official website with Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Contact Details, identification document/ number and Password, Security Answer etc.
- Now, fill domicile, category, subcategory, group, exam centre choices and minimum qualifying examination details etc.
- Upload photograph and signature as per the specification of the notice.
- Proceed for payment through net banking/Debit card/Credit card/e-challan of the available bank.
- Take a printout of payment confirmation.
- Finally, take a hard copy of the application for the record.
JEECUP 2021 Notification – Important Links
| Online Registration Link | Click Here |
| Information Brochure (English) | Download |
| Information Brochure (Hindi) | Download |
| Courses Offered | Download |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Merit List / Result | Click Here |
| Website | Click Here |
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