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JEECUP Group A
JEECUP Group A is conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh. Group A entry to engineering and technology diplomas in Uttar Pradesh. Other JEECUP groups have different eligibility and papers. It is used for admission to engineering and technology diploma programmes. Last cycle (2026): online applications ran from 15 January to 30 April 2026, and the entrance exams were held between 15 and 22 May 2026. Dates for the next cycle will come in the council's new notice.
Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
Group A entry to engineering and technology diplomas in Uttar Pradesh. Other JEECUP groups have different eligibility and papers.
- Engineering and technology diploma programmes
Requirements to check
Group A requires Class 10 or equivalent with at least 35% marks. Check the current notice for age, domicile, reservations and other programme groups.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Exam format
Computer-based test / 150 minutes
- Group A: Mathematics and Science
100 questions / 400 marks
The 2026 brochure awards 4 marks for each correct answer and states that an incorrect answer attracts no negative mark. Follow any later official revision.
Format note: 100 objective questions in 150 minutes. Group A allocates 50% to Mathematics and 50% to Physics and Chemistry together.
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What is JEECUP Group A used for?
Group A entry to engineering and technology diplomas in Uttar Pradesh. Other JEECUP groups have different eligibility and papers.
- Engineering and technology diploma programmes
- Conducted by
- Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh
- Course areas
- Polytechnic diplomas
Who can take JEECUP Group A?
Group A requires Class 10 or equivalent with at least 35% marks. Check the current notice for age, domicile, reservations and other programme groups.
Official source checked. Last checked .
What is the JEECUP Group A exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Duration
- 150 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Mathematics and Science | 100 | 400 |
Marking: The 2026 brochure awards 4 marks for each correct answer and states that an incorrect answer attracts no negative mark. Follow any later official revision.
Format note: 100 objective questions in 150 minutes. Group A allocates 50% to Mathematics and 50% to Physics and Chemistry together.
Official source checked. Last checked .
What is the JEECUP Group A syllabus?
Mathematics
- Class 10 Mathematics, as specified for Group A
Science
- Class 10 Physics and Chemistry, as specified for Group A
When are the JEECUP Group A dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next cycle | Last cycle (2026): online applications ran from 15 January to 30 April 2026, and the entrance exams were held between 15 and 22 May 2026. Dates for the next cycle will come in the council's new notice. | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to JEECUP Group A?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Civil engineer
Plan and check infrastructure such as buildings, roads and water systems.
- Electrical engineer
Plan, design, test and maintain systems that generate, distribute and use electricity, working within documented safety procedures.
- Electronics engineer
Design, build and test circuits, sensors and embedded devices that turn physical signals into useful information or control.
- Mechanical engineer
Design, test, make and maintain machines and mechanical systems, using physics, maths and careful evidence.
Class 12 board syllabi for the same subjects
Where can I find official JEECUP Group A papers?
No checked official paper link is listed for this exam yet. Use the sources below to visit the conducting body.
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- JEECUP 2026 information brochure, Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh, accessed
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