The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the counselling schedule for admissions to polytechnic courses for the academic session 2026-27.Candidates who qualified in the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (JEECUP) 2026 will be able to participate in the counselling process through the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The Round 1 counselling process will begin on June 25, 2026.The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, document verification and admission to the allotted institute.
JEECUP 2026 counselling process
After seat allotment, candidates will have to choose either the Freeze or Float option.Candidates opting for Freeze or Float must pay the seat acceptance and counselling fee of Rs 3,000 through the online portal.JEECUP has clarified that candidates who fail to pay the required fee or do not complete document verification within the prescribed timeline will lose their allotted seat and will not be considered for the next round of counselling.JEECUP 2026 counselling schedule for Uttar Pradesh candidates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice filling and locking | June 25 to June 30 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 1 |
| Freeze/Float option selection and document verification | July 2 to July 5 |
| Document verification at district help centres | July 2 to July 6 |
| Withdrawal of Round 1 seats | July 6 |
| Choice modification for Round 2 | July 7 to July 9 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | July 10 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment | July 11 to July 13 |
| Document verification | July 11 to July 14 |
| Withdrawal of Round 2 seats | July 15 |
| Choice filling/modification for Round 3 | July 16 to July 17 |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | July 20 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment | July 21 to July 23 |
| Document verification | July 21 to July 24 |
| Withdrawal of Round 3 seats | July 25 |
| Commencement of classes | August 1 |
JEECUP 2026 counselling schedule for other states and UP vacant seats:After completion of the first three rounds, JEECUP will conduct additional counselling rounds for vacant seats and candidates from other states.Round 4 counselling
| Event | Date |
| Choice filling and locking | July 27 to July 29 |
| Round 4 seat allotment result | July 30 |
| Freeze/Float option and admission process | July 31 to August 3 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment | July 31 to August 4 |
| Document verification | July 31 to August 4 |
| Withdrawal of Round 4 seats | August 5 |
Round 5 counselling
| Event | Date |
| Choice filling and locking | August 6 to August 10 |
| Round 5 seat allotment result | August 11 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment | August 12 to August 14 |
| Document verification | August 12 to August 14 |
| Withdrawal of admitted seats from Rounds 4 and 5 | August 15 |
Documents required for verification
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the verification process:
- JEECUP 2026 rank card
- Admit card
- Seat allotment letter
- JEECUP marksheet
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
- Reservation certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Two passport-size photographs
ImportantCandidates are advised to carefully fill and lock their choices before the deadline. Those who receive a seat allotment must complete 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 counselling.For the latest updates and counselling-related announcements, candidates should regularly visit the official JEECUP counselling website.