Introduction
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow has released the procedure for seat allotment counseling for the Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) 2025. Based on the results of the examination, candidates will be allotted institutions and courses according to their merit, choices, and reservation category through the online counseling website: https://jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
General Instructions for Candidates
- Counseling Schedule: All procedures will be conducted as per the counseling schedule available on the official portal. The entire process is online.
- Online Rounds: The counseling process will be conducted online in 5 rounds. No part of the counseling will be offline. The number of rounds may be adjusted based on the final dates set by regulatory bodies like AICTE/PCI/COA.
- Required Documents: Candidates must ensure they have the original and latest versions of the following documents ready: minimum educational qualification certificate, valid reservation certificate (EWS/OBC/SC/ST), and sub-category reservation certificate (Physically Handicapped/Military Dependent/Freedom Fighter Dependent), as applicable.
- Seat Acceptance Fee: The seat acceptance fee is ₹3250, which includes ₹3000 adjustable against the tuition fee and ₹250 as a non-refundable counseling fee. This must be paid online.
- Document Verification: Candidates must select one help center in any district for document verification during registration. All other counseling activities can be done from any computer/tablet/smartphone.
- Eligibility: Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Uttar Pradesh state will be eligible for counseling from the fourth round onwards.
- Fee Payment: The seat acceptance fee can be paid online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Counseling Process
Choice Filling
Candidates will fill their choices of institutions and courses using their login ID and password. An unlimited number of choices can be filled and reordered. Choices must be locked by the candidate using their password. Once locked, choices for that round cannot be changed.
Seat Allotment
Seat allotment will be based on merit, choices filled, reservation, and seat availability.
Freeze and Float Options (For Round 1 & 2)
After seat allotment in the first and second rounds, candidates must choose either the Freeze or Float option.
- Freeze: Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat must choose the 'Freeze' option. They need to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹3250 online and then report to their chosen help center for document verification. After verification, they must report to the allotted institute to pay the remaining admission fee.
- Float: Candidates who wish to be considered for a better seat in the next round should choose the 'Float' option. They must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹3250 online. Their current seat will be reserved until they are allotted a new one. In the third round, any allotted seat will be automatically considered 'Freeze'.
Important: Choosing Freeze or Float is mandatory after seat allotment in rounds 1 and 2. Failure to choose an option or pay the fee will result in the candidate being excluded from the counseling process up to the third round.
Subsequent Rounds
- Third Round: All allotments in the third round will be automatically considered 'Freeze'.
- Fourth & Fifth Rounds: Candidates who were successful in JEECUP-2025 but did not get admission up to the third round, and all candidates from other states who appeared in the entrance exam, are eligible. Candidates can fill unlimited choices. Seat allotment is followed by mandatory fee payment and document verification.
Document Verification
From the first to the fifth round, candidates must personally visit their chosen help center for document verification with all original documents, a set of self-attested photocopies, and two photographs. If discrepancies are found:
- If a candidate does not meet the minimum eligibility criteria (e.g., age less than 14 years as of 01.07.2025), their allotted seat will be canceled, and they will be barred from further counseling for the year.
- If there is an issue with a reservation certificate, the category will be changed as per rules with the candidate's consent, and they will be considered for subsequent rounds with the revised category. The current allotment will be canceled.
Withdrawal from Counseling Process
Candidates not willing to take admission in the academic year 2025-26 can withdraw their allotted seat before the final round of counseling and get a refund of the seat acceptance fee (₹3000). Such candidates will not be eligible for admission in any course for the current session. The refund will be processed to the candidate's/parent's bank account after the counseling process concludes.
Contact Information
For any queries, candidates can contact the authorities:
For details on fee structures of various institutions, please visit the U.P. Admission and Fee Regulation Committee website at www.afrcup2018.in and refer to the Information Bulletin-2025.