The Joint Entrance Examination Council for Polytechnics of Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the counseling schedule for admission to polytechnic courses for the academic year 2026-27.Candidates who have qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) 2026 will be able to participate in the counseling process through the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The first consultation process will begin on 25 June 2026.The consultation process includes registration, filling out applications, allocating seats, paying fees, reviewing materials, and entering designated colleges.
JEECUP 2026 Consultation process
Once the seats are allotted, candidates have to choose the “Freeze” or “Float” option.Candidates opting for freeze or float will have to pay a seat acceptance and counseling fee of Rs 3,000 through the online portal.JEECUP has clarified that candidates who fail to pay the required fees or complete document verification within the stipulated time will lose their allotted seats and will not be considered for the next round of counseling.JEECUP 2026 Counseling Schedule For Uttar Pradesh candidates:
| event | date |
|---|---|
| Select fill and lock | June 25 to June 30 |
| First round seat allocation results | July 1 |
| Freeze/float option selection and file verification | July 2 to July 5 |
| Document verification for regional help centers | July 2 to July 6 |
| Withdraw first round seats | July 6 |
| Second round selection modification | July 7 to July 9 |
| Second round seat allocation results | July 10 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | July 11 to July 13 |
| Document verification | July 11 to July 14 |
| Withdraw second round seat | July 15 |
| Third round selection filling/modification | July 16 to July 17 |
| Third round seat allocation results | July 20 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | July 21st to July 23rd |
| Document verification | July 21st to July 24th |
| Withdraw third round seat | July 25 |
| Start class | August 1 |
JEECUP 2026 counseling schedule for vacant seats in other states and UP:After the first three rounds are completed, JEECUP will conduct additional consultations for vacant seats and candidates from other states.The fourth round of counseling
| event | date |
| Select fill and lock | July 27 to July 29 |
| Fourth round seat allocation results | July 30 |
| Freeze/float options and admission process | July 31st to August 3rd |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | July 31st to August 4th |
| Document verification | July 31st to August 4th |
| Withdraw fourth round seat | August 5 |
The fifth round of counseling
| event | date |
| Select fill and lock | August 6th to August 10th |
| Fifth round seat allocation results | August 11 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | August 12th to August 14th |
| Document verification | August 12th to August 14th |
| Withdrawal of seats admitted in the 4th and 5th rounds | August 15 |
Verify required documents
Candidates should have the following documents ready for the verification process:
- JEECUP 2026 Ranking Card
- Admission ticket
- seat assignment letter
- JEECUP Score Sheet
- Immigration certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of booking (if applicable)
- Proof of residence
- Two passport size photos
importantCandidates are advised to fill it carefully and lock in their selection before the deadline. Persons assigned seats must complete fee payment and document review on time. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of allocated seat and disqualification from further consultations.To know the latest updates and advisory related announcements, candidates should visit the JEECUP official advisory website regularly.
