The Joint Entrance Examination Board (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the counseling schedule for admissions to polytechnic courses for the academic session 2026-27.Candidates who have qualified the Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (JEECUP) 2026 can participate in the counseling process through the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The Round 1 counseling process will begin on June 25, 2026.The counseling process includes registration, filling the choice, allotment of seats, payment of fee, verification of documents and admission to the allotted institute.
JEECUP 2026 Board process
After allotment of seats candidates have to choose Freeze or Float option.Candidates opting for Freeze or Float must pay the post acceptance and counseling fee of Rs 3,000 through the online portal.JEECUP has clarified that candidates who have not paid the required fee or who have not completed the document verification within the prescribed schedule will lose their allotted seat and will not be considered for the next round of counselling.JEECUP 2026 Counseling Programme for Uttar Pradesh candidates:
| Event | date |
|---|---|
| Choice of filling and closing | From June 25 to June 30 |
| Result of the 1st round seat allocation | July 1 |
| Freeze/Float option selection and document verification | From July 2 to July 5 |
| Document verification at district help centers | From July 2 to July 6 |
| Withdrawal of Round 1 seats | July 6 |
| Pick modification for Round 2 | From July 7th to July 9th |
| The result of the 2nd round seat allocation | July 10 |
| Payment of the post acceptance fee | From July 11 to July 13 |
| Document verification | From July 11 to July 14 |
| Withdrawal of Round 2 seats | July 15 |
| Fill-in/modification choice for Round 3 | From July 16 to July 17 |
| Result of the 3rd round seat allocation | July 20 |
| Payment of the post acceptance fee | From July 21 to July 23 |
| Document verification | From July 21 to July 24 |
| Withdrawal of Round 3 seats | July 25 |
| The beginning of classes | August 1st |
JEECUP 2026 counseling program for other states and UP vacancies:After the completion of the first three rounds, JEECUP will conduct additional rounds of counseling for vacancies and candidates from other states.Council 4 Round
| Event | date |
| Choice of filling and closing | From July 27 to July 29 |
| Result of the 4th round seat allocation | July 30 |
| Freeze/Float option and admission process | From July 31 to August 3 |
| Payment of the post acceptance fee | From July 31 to August 4 |
| Document verification | From July 31 to August 4 |
| Withdrawal of Round 4 seats | August 5th |
Council 5 Round
| Event | date |
| Choice of filling and closing | From August 6 to August 10 |
| Result of allotment of seats in the 5th round | August 11 |
| Payment of the post acceptance fee | From August 12 to August 14 |
| Document verification | From August 12 to August 14 |
| Withdrawal of seats admitted from Rounds 4 and 5 | August 15 |
Documents required for verification
Applicants should keep the following documents ready for the verification process:
- JEECUP 2026 Rank Card
- The admission card
- Seat allocation letter
- JEECUP brand sheets
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
- Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Two passport size photographs
ImportantCandidates are advised to fill correctly and close their choices before the deadline. Those who receive a seat allocation must complete the fee payment and document verification on time. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and disqualification from further rounds of counseling.For the latest updates and announcements related to the counseling, candidates should regularly visit the official JEECUP counseling website.
