JEECUP 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins; Seat Allotment Result on July 1
Published 25 Jun 20269 min read
The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has started the first round of choice filling for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Polytechnic (UPJEE) 2026 counseling on the official website at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Candidates who have qualified can now sign up, pay the counseling fee, and select their preferred colleges and branches for seat allocation. The first round of registration and choice filling will be open until June 30, 2026. The first seat allotment result is expected on July 1, 2026. The entire counseling process will take place in five rounds across two phases.
JEECUP 2026 Round 1 Key Details
Candidates have to pay a non-refundable seat acceptance fee of Rs 3,000 during registration. This can be done through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI on the official website. They can select as many college and branch choices as are available under their eligible category. The seat allotment will depend on the JEECUP 2026 rank, category, choices made, and the number of seats available. Those who get a seat in Round 1 must choose either 'freeze' or 'float' before they go for document verification.
JEECUP Counselling 2026 Complete Schedule
Below is the full round-wise schedule as provided by JEECUP.
| Round | Event | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Registration and Choice Filling | June 25 to June 30, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Seat Allotment Result | July 1, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Freeze or Float and Document Verification | July 2 to July 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Seat Withdrawal Deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Choice Filling and Modification | July 7 to July 9, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Seat Allotment Result | July 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Fee Deposit and Document Verification | July 11 to July 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Seat Withdrawal Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Choice Filling and Modification | July 16 to July 17, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Seat Allotment Result | July 20, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Fee Deposit and Document Verification | July 21 to July 24, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Seat Withdrawal Deadline | July 25, 2026 |
| Round 4 | Choice Filling | July 27 to July 29, 2026 |
| Round 4 | Seat Allotment Result | July 30, 2026 |
| Round 4 | Freeze or Float, Fee Deposit and Document Verification | July 31 to August 4, 2026 |
| Round 4 | Seat Withdrawal Deadline | August 5, 2026 |
| Round 5 | Choice Filling | August 6 to August 10, 2026 |
| Round 5 | Seat Allotment Result | August 11, 2026 |
| Round 5 | Fee Deposit and Document Verification | August 12 to August 14, 2026 |
| Round 5 | Seat Withdrawal Deadline | August 15, 2026 |
Documents Required for JEECUP 2026 Counselling
Candidates who have been allotted a seat must bring original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification at the reporting center. If any documents are missing, their seat may be cancelled.
Required documents include:
- JEECUP 2026 rank card and admit card
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 result sheets and certificates
- Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Aadhaar card and a valid photo ID
How to Register and Fill in Choices on the JEECUP Portal?
Candidates can complete Round 1 registration and choice filling by following these steps:
- Go to the official portal at jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the Round 1 registration link and enter the JEECUP 2026 application number and password.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details as required.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 3,000 online.
- Enter your preferred institute and branch choices in the order of your preference.
- Lock your choices before the deadline and save the confirmation page.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to jeecup.admissions.nic.in and complete registration before June 30, 2026.
- Make the seat acceptance fee payment of Rs 3,000 online.
- Research about polytechnic colleges and branches before filling in your choices.
- Finalize your choice list before the Round 1 deadline.
- Keep scanned and original documents ready for document verification starting on July 2.
- Check the seat allotment result on July 1, 2026.