
As per JEECUP 2023 Eligibility Criteria, Candidates willing to appear for JEECUP 2023 must have passed the 10th or equivalent examination from any recognized board. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria of JEECUP 2023 need to fill out the registration form before the last date.
What is JEECUP 2023? JEECUP 2023 or UPJEE (UP Polytechnic) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh for admission to diploma courses in Technology, Engineering, and Pharmacy. Qualified candidates will be granted admission to assorted polytechnic institutes aligned with the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh.
Read the article to get details on JEECUP 2023 Eligibility, Registration, Exam Dates, Cut off, Preparation Strategy, Results, Counselling, etc.
JEECUP 2023 Exam Dates are released by Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh. The tentative dates for UPJEE 2023 are:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEECUP Application Form Release | March 6, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit JEECUP Application Form | May 1, 2023 |
| JEECUP 2023 Application Form Correction | May 2, 2023 to May 8, 2023 |
| JEECUP 2023 Exam City Intimation | May 9, 2023 to May 16, 2023 |
| JEECUP Admit Card Release | May 22, 2023 |
| JEECUP 2023 Exam | June 1 – 6, 2023 (OUT) |
| JEECUP Result Announcements | July 2023 |
| JEECUP Counselling Commencement | August 2023 |
Before going ahead with an application, a fresher should be enlightened about JEECUP 2023 Eligibility guidelines. Group-wise JEECUP or UPJEE eligibility criteria vary. The basic eligibility criteria have been mentioned below:
| Category | Qualifying marks |
| General | 40% |
| SC | 35% |
| ST | 33% |
JEECUP 2023 Application Form is available online on jeecup.nic.in. Before filling out the form, candidates should be ready with respective scanned documents which include passport size photograph, thumb impression, and signature.
The application fee varies for each category of applicants. Candidates can pay the fee online by using Debit Card/ Credit Card or Net banking facilities. Offline payment can be made at any branch of State Bank of India by printing the generated Bank Challan and depositing the fee amount at any nearby SBI Branch.
| Candidate’s Category | Application fee |
| General/OBC | INR 300 |
| SC/ST | INR 200 |
The application fee is non-refundable and non- transferable. Candidates who have successfully completed the above steps can check their status at any time by using “Application Login”. Payments made/received shall be reflected and updated in the applicant login after receiving payment confirmation from Bank usually within 5-7 days. Candidates can sign in to their account using ‘Application Number’ & ‘Date of Birth’ to authenticate themselves.
JEECUP 2023 Admit Card will be released on the official website - jeecup.nic.in. Students are urged to check all the details thoroughly on their JEECUP admit card. If there is an error in the admit card, they should directly inform the examination authority.
Students can download and take a printout of the admit card for future references.
While filling out the application form online, candidates have the option of selecting JEECUP exam center of their own choice. Candidates should select a JEECUP 2023 exam center with utmost precaution as they cannot be corrected later.
| Ghaziabad | Agra | Aligarh | Baghpat |
| Bulandshahar | Firozabad | Lucknow | Gopalpur |
| Saharanpur | Kanpur | Faizabad | Barabanki |
| Moradabad | Meerut | Bareilly | Amethi |
| Budaun | Mathura | Gonda | Hardoi |
| Rampur | Muzaffarnagar | Sitapur | Raebareli |
UPJEE 2023 consists of multiple-choice questions. Students should read all the instructions given in the question booklet.
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
|---|---|
| Medium of Examination | Hindi & English |
| Exam Duration | 3 hrs. |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Correct Answer | 4 Marks |
| Negative Marking | -1 |
JEECUP 2023 Syllabus differs according to the groups. The syllabus will contain topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology in Classes 10th and 12th. The topics asked in the exam will be sole of HSS and the level of questions will be easy to moderate. An overview of topics asked for each group is mentioned below in the table.
| Group | Course | Topics |
| A | Engineering and Technology Diploma |
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| B | Agriculture Engineering |
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| C | Fashion Design, Home Science, Textile Design, and Engineering |
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| D | Modern Office Management and Secretarial Practice, Library, Information Science |
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| E | Diploma in Pharmacy |
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| F | Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue Culture) |
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| G | Post Graduate Diploma Course |
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| H | Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
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| I | Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering |
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| K1-K8 | Lateral entry in Engineering and Technology diploma course | The distribution of questions will depend on the branch of Engineering and Technology candidates have opted for |
* (K1-K8 offers Lateral entry in 2nd year of Engineering & Technology Diploma courses)
JEECUP consists of 100 objective-type questions. Every correct answer will land 4 marks and every incorrect answer will lead to a negative marking. Certain points should be kept in mind by the students while preparing for the exam. Some important points to keep in mind during JEECUP 2023 preparation have been mentioned below.
Design a proper timetable: Candidates should design a proper timetable to ensure they spent their time effectively over each section of JEECUP 2023. Also, their daily routine should be redefined so that they have enough time to study. The timetable should be designed in a way that makes sure candidates will have enough time for revision. Avoid making a monotonous timetable and interchange subjects daily to make sure you are not getting frustrated while studying a particular topic or subject for long.
Consistency is the Key: Making a timetable or rescheduling your daily routine will not help unless you consistently follow these things. Make sure to study daily, yes you can take small breaks while studying but not from studying.
Mock tests are a must: Candidates should never avoid the significance of mock tests. It helps in analyzing their strong and weak points. Try to take 3-4 mock tests in a week for better analysis, also mock tests help in time management.
Revise, Revise and Revise: Often candidates complete one unit or topic and leave it to read before the exam. This is a wrong approach, revision is necessary to hold a certain topic in mind for a long. Do revise daily and then hop on to the next topic, also keep one or two months duration before the examination to revise each and every subject.
There are numerous books and sample papers available in stores as well as online to study from. But certain books are mentioned below from which students should surely study
| Subject | Books | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Joint Entrance Exam Maths 2020 | Arihant Publication |
| Physics and Chemistry | Concepts of Physics Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Joint Entrance Exam Physics and Chemistry 2020 | H.C. Verma Arihant Publication |
| Biology | Class 11th & 12th Biology book | NCERT |
| Combined | Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic 2020 | Arihant Publication |
JEECUP 2023 offers admissions to diverse courses offered by various polytechnic or ITI Institutes in Uttar Pradesh. These are presented below:
| Group | Courses |
|---|---|
| A | Engineering & Technology Diploma |
| B | Agriculture Engineering |
| C | Fashion Design, Home Science and Textile Design and Engineering |
| D | 1. Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice 2. Library & Information Science |
| E | Diploma in Pharmacy |
| F | Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue culture) |
| G | Post Graduate Diploma course |
| H | Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
| I | Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering |
| K1* | 1. Civil Engineering 2. Civil Engineering (Environment & Pollution Control) |
| K2* | 1. Electrical Engineering 2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| K3* | 1. Electronics Engineering 2. Electronics Engg. (Modern Consumer Electronics Appliances) 3. Electronics Engg. (Micro Electronics) 4. Electronics Engineering(Advance Microprocessor & Interface) |
| K4* | 1. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) 2. Mechanical Engineering (Production) 3. Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance) 4. Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) 5. Mechanical Engineering (Computer-Aided Design) |
| K5* | 1. Information Technology 2. Computer Science and Engineering |
| K6* | Printing Technology |
| K7* | Fashion Design & Garment Technology |
| K8* | Textile Technology |
To download JEECUP 2023 answer keys the following steps should be followed
To check the JEECUP 2023 Result, follow the given steps
The authority will release the scheduled for JEECUP 2023 Counselling Process after declaration of result. Based on marks scored and rank achieved, seats are allocated to the candidates in the counselling round. The given procedure should be followed for JEECUP 2023 Counselling.
Documents to be submitted for verification are
| Counselling letter | 4 photographs |
| Score card | Domicile certificate |
| Admit card | Migration certificate |
| Character certificate | Reservation certificate |
| Class 10th mark sheet & passing certificate | Class 12th mark sheet & passing certificate |
| 1 self-attested photocopy of original document | -- |
JEECUP 2023 Seat allotment is based on reservation, preference of candidate and State Open Rank of UPJEE. For each JEECUP counselling session, results are disclosed on the website. Candidates can check these results and follow the JEECUP 2023 counselling procedure
The procedure to check the seat allotment result is as follows
According to the UP Govt. rules students belonging to particular categories are admitted through reserved seats only. These categories are represented as vertical reservation and horizontal reservation.
Check JEECUP 2023 Vertical Reservation along with the percentage of seats reserved in the table below:
| Vertical Reservation | Percentage |
|---|---|
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
Check JEECUP 2023 Horizontal Reservation along with the percentage of seats reserved in the table below:
| Horizontal Reservation | Percentage |
|---|---|
| PWD | 40% |
| Freedom Fighter | 2% |
| Ward of Military Personnel | 5% |
| Girl candidates | 20% |
JEECUP 2020 Cutoff list for different courses is mentioned below -
| Group | Program | Expected Cutoff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | OBC | SC | ST | ||
| A | Diploma in Engineering/Technology | 77 | 75.3 | 71.5 | 68.6 |
| B | Agriculture Engineering | 76 | 74.3 | 70.5 | 67.6 |
| C | Fashion Designing and Garment Technology | 74 | 72.3 | 68.5 | 65.6 |
| Home Science | 72 | 70.3 | 66.5 | 63.6 | |
| Textile Design | 79 | 77.3 | 73.5 | 70.6 | |
| Textile Design Printing | 71 | 69.3 | 65.5 | 62.6 | |
| D | Modern Office Management and Secretarial Practice | 70 | 68.3 | 64.5 | 61.6 |
| Library and Information Science | 78 | 76.3 | 72.5 | 69.6 | |
| E | Diploma in Pharmacy | 74 | 72.3 | 68.5 | 65.6 |
| F | Post Graduate Diploma In Biotechnology Tissue Culture | 62 | 60.3 | 56.5 | 53.6 |
| G | PG Diploma in Computer Application PGDCA | 68 | 66.3 | 62.5 | 59.6 |
| PG Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management | 80 | 78.3 | 74.5 | 71.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Customer Service Management | 82 | 80.3 | 76.5 | 73.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Beauty and Health Cares | 79 | 77.3 | 73.5 | 64.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management | 73 | 71.3 | 67.5 | 67.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations | 76 | 74.3 | 70.5 | 67.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Textile Design | 76 | 74.3 | 68.5 | 65.6 | |
| PG Diploma In Fashion Technology | 74 | 72.3 | 73.5 | 70.6 | |
| Diploma in Mass Communication | 79 | 77.3 | 70.5 | 67.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Hardware and Networking | 76 | 74.3 | 67.5 | 64.6 | |
| Diploma in Web Designing | 73 | 71.3 | 69.5 | 66.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Accountancy with Computerized Account and Taxation | 75 | 73.3 | 69.5 | 66.6 | |
| PG Diploma in Retail Management | 81 | 79.3 | 75.5 | 72.6 | |
| H | Diploma in Hotel Management | 83 | 81.3 | 77.5 | 74.6 |
| I | Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 84 | 82.3 | 78.5 | 75.6 |
| Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Aviation | 69 | 67.3 | 63.5 | 60.6 | |
| J | Post Diploma in Information Technology | 64 | 62.3 | 58.5 | 55.6 |
| K | Diploma in Engineering (2nd year Lateral Entry) | 67 | 65.3 | 61.5 | 58.6 |
Ques. When will JEECUP 2023 be conducted?
Ans. JEECUP 2023 Exam Dates has been released. The exam is going to be conducted on June 1 – 6, 2023.
Ques. What are JEECUP 2023 Application Fees?
Ans. JEECUP 2023 Application Fees would be INR 300 for General/OBC candidates and INR 200 for SC/ST candidates. Without paying the JEECUP 2023 Application Fee, the candidate's application form would be rejected.
Ques. How many seats are there in JEECUP 2023?
Ans. There are 172000 seats currently vacant in Polytechnic colleges of Uttar Pradesh. There are multiple courses and institutions that are offered through JEECUP 2023.
Ques. In which mode JEECUP 2023 will be conducted?
Ans. JEECUP 2023 will be conducted in online mode. Candidates will be provided with a 3-hour duration within this duration they have to solve 100 objective-type questions.
Ques. JEECUP 2023 group F is for which course?
Ans. JEECUP 2023 group F is for a post-graduate diploma course in Biotechnology (tissue culture). Candidates who have successfully completed their B.sc in Biology/ Chemistry or Biochemistry are eligible for this exam.
Ques. What is the eligibility for group E1 for JEECUP 2023?
Ans. Group E1 of JEECUP 2023 is for a diploma in Pharmacy. The minimum eligibility for group E1 is HSC Exams or equivalent exam must be completed. Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics /Biology with English as mandatory subjects.
Ques. Is the application fee for JEECUP 2023 refundable?
Ans. No, the application fee for JEECUP 2023 is non-refundable and non-transferable. The application fee for the general category is Rs300 while it is Rs250 for SC, ST, and OBC
Ques. What are the documents to be carried during JEECUP 2023 Counseling?
Ans. below mentioned is a list of documents that need to be carried out at the time of JEECUP 2023 counseling.
Ques. What is the last day to fill JEECUP 2023 Application Form?
Ans. The last day to fill JEECUP 2023 application form has not been declared yet. Earlier the last date for submission of the application form was April 30, 2023. Candidates should fill out the application form within the time span provided by the authority to avoid paying the late fee.
Ques. What are the books that can be referred for JEECUP 2023 preparation?
Ans. Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned books.
| Subject | Books | Publication/ Author |
| Mathematics | JEECUP 2021 Mathematics | Sam Samayik Ghatna Chakra |
| Physics | Applied Physics | R.K. Gupta |
| Chemistry | Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Entrance Exam | Upkar Prakashan |
| Previous year question paper | UP Polytechnic Latest Practice sets & solved paper book 2021 | Agrawal Group of publications |
Ques. In what mode is JEECUP 2023 conducted?
Ans. JEECUP 2023 entrance test for Group A and E will be conducted in offline mode whereas Group B to I & K1 to K8 will be held in online CBT mode.
Ques. What is the procedure to edit centers in JEECUP application form?
Ans. There is no procedure to edit exam centers in JEECUP application form. Once an application form is submitted, the exam center cannot be edited.
Ques. Can students whose Class 10th results are awaited apply for JEECUP 2023?
Ans. Students whose Class 10th results are awaited can appear in the examination. But such candidates are required to submit their result/ scores at the time of JEECUP Counselling.
Ques. Is there any JEECUP fee relaxation for female candidates?
Ans. No, there is no exemption in JEECUP fees for female candidates. Only SC/ST candidates are given such relaxation.
Ques. What documents are to be uploaded while filling JEECUP application forms?
Ans. The specifications of the documents that need to be submitted during JEECUP application form filling are as follows
| Document | Dimension |
|---|---|
| passport size photo | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm |
| thumb impression | 3.5cm X 1.5 cm |
| signature | 3.5cm X 1.5 cm |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.