The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has once again extended the registration deadline for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) or UPJEE(P) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications for the JEECUP 2026 examination till May 17 through the official website — jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Earlier, the last date to apply for the examination was April 30, which was later extended to May 11 before being revised again. JEECUP is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to government and private polytechnic colleges across Uttar Pradesh. JEECUP 2026 exam dates As per the revised schedule released by the council, the JEECUP 2026 examination for Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, and K1 to K8 will be conducted from June 2 to June 9, 2026. The admit cards for the entrance examination will be released on May 25, 2026. JEECUP 2026 application fee Candidates applying for the examination are required to pay the prescribed registration fee online. CategoryApplication FeeGeneral and Other Backward Classes (OBC)Rs 300Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and other reserved categoriesRs 200 How to apply for JEECUP 2026 Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the JEECUP 2026 application form: Visit the official website at jeecup.admissions.nic.in Register using the required basic details to generate login credentials Log in and complete the JEECUP 2026 application form Upload the required documents in the prescribed format Pay the application fee online Submit the form and download a copy for future reference Direct link here. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!