JEECUP 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Falak Khan on 12 Mar, 2025 16:42

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According to the JEECUP 2025 eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed class 10 with a minimum aggregate of 35% and at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to apply for the JEECUP 2025 entrance exam.

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JEECUP Eligibility Criteria 2025

JEECUP 2025 eligibility criteria have been released by the Joint Entrance Examination Council along with the information brochure on its official website. Students willing to appear for the JEECUP 2025 exam must check the JEECUP eligibility criteria 2025 before applying. As per theJEECUP 2025 eligibility criteria, students who pass class 10 with 35% aggregate marks and at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics can apply for the UP Polytechnic entrance examination. As per the JEECUP age limit 2025, the minimum age limit of students must be 14 years (as of July 1, 2025) and there is no upper age limit. Students must also be of Indian nationality. Students who reside in Uttar Pradesh will be eligible for JEECUP 2025. Additionally, students who have done Class 10+2 from schools located in Uttar Pradesh are also eligible for the JEECUP. 

The JEECUP 2025 qualifying requirements for the Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry) is Class 12th or an ITI certificate. Students must finish their 10+2 with physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology (botany and zoology) as required subjects if they want to enroll in the Diploma in Pharmacy program. The majority of management programs require a 35% mark on the 10+2 exam. Passing class 12 in the Science stream with 50% marks overall in math, physics, and chemistry is necessary for the diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering. Check the JEECUP eligibility criteria 2025 for groups A to K, UP Polytechnic age limit 2025, JEECUP domicile rules, etc here. 

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JEECUP 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the JEECP 2025 application form, it is important to check if the students meet the JEECUP 2025 eligibility criteria. If in case any candidate is found ineligible at a later stage their candidature will be cancelled. The eligibility criteria of JEECUP 2025 contain important information with regard to age, educational qualifications, domicile, and category and detailed information of the same can be found below: 

  • The candidates must have passed class 10th with at least 35 % marks in aggregate.
  • The candidates must be more than 14 years old as of July 1st, 2025 to be eligible to appear for JEECUP 2025.

JEECUP Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Group A to K

When filling the application form, it is essential to comprehend the JEECUP age restriction. There is no upper age restriction specified in the JEECUP 2025 eligibility criteria. To apply for the exam, individuals must be of Indian nationality and at least 14 years old by July 1, 2025. The JEECUP 2025 age limit for group A to I is given in the table below:

Group

Courses

Educational Qualifications

A

Diploma in Engineering/Technology

Passed 10th standard with at least 35% marks

B

Agriculture Engineering

Passed 10th standard with Agriculture subject and at least 35% marks OR Passed 12th standard with Agriculture subject

C

Fashion Designing and Garment Technology

Passed 10th standard with at least 35% marks

Home Science

Passed 10th standard with at least 35% marks

Textile Design

Passed 10th standard with at least 35% marks

Textile Design (Printing)

Passed 10th standard with at least 35% marks

D

Modern Office Management and Secretarial Practice

Passed 10th or 12th standard with Hindi and English subjects

Library and Information Science

Passed 12th standard

E

Diploma in Pharmacy

Passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology (Botany and Zoology)

F

Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue Culture)

Passed B.Sc. with Biology and Chemistry/Biochemistry

G

Post Graduate Diploma in various courses

Graduate in any discipline

H

Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Passed 12th standard with at least 35% marks

I

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths OR Passed 10+2 equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with 50% aggregate marks

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)

Passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths OR Passed 10+2 equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with 50% aggregate marks

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Helicopter and Powerplants)

Passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths OR Passed 10+2 equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with 50% aggregate marks

K

Lateral Entry into Second Year of Diploma in Engineering

Passed 12th standard with science OR Passed 12th standard with science professional/technical subjects OR Passed 10th standard with ITI (2-year course) in relevant subjects

JEECUP 2025 Course Wise Educational Qualifications

Check the JEECUP educational qualification requirements for various courses below. 

  • Diploma - Candidates must have passed the Class 10 exam from a recognized board and relevant stream with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks (minimum 50% in main subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

  • PG Diploma - A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution

  • Post Diploma - Candidates must possess a Engineering diploma from a recognized university

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JEECUP 2025 Age Limit

Students also need to make sure they meet the JEECUP age limit criteria to be eligible to apply. The age limit for JEECUP 2025 can be checked below:

Lower Age Limit

Upper Age Limit

Students must not be below 14 years of age at the time of applying for the exam.

No upper age limit

JEECUP Domicile Criteria 2025

Students with a Uttar Pradesh State domicile certificate can apply for the JEECUP 2025 exam. Students who have completed their class 10 and 12 from the state of UP are also eligible to apply. The conducting authorities may require students to produce evidence proving their residency, such as electricity or water bills for the past  6-7 years.

JEECUP Reservation Criteria 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination also provides reservations for the students as prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Note that the following reservation criteria is only applicable to the students of UP and all other students will be considered as the General category.

The JEECUP 2025 reservation criteria for different categories of students are given below:

Horizontal Reservation

Category 

Reservation Percentage

EWS

10%

OBC

27%

SC

21%

ST

2%

Vertical Reservation

Category 

Reservation Percentage

PWD

5%

Freedom Fighter

2%

Ward of Military Personnel

5%

Female Candidates

20%

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FAQs about JEECUP Eligibility

What are the JEECUP 2025 eligibility requirements for Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology?

The Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology JEECUP 2025 eligibility requirements state that students must have completed their 12th grade with at least 35% of the minimum marks 

 

What are the JEECUP eligibility criteria 2025 for a Pharmacy Diploma?

As per the JEECUP eligiblity criteria 2025 for a Pharmacy Diploma, the student must pass Class 10+2 with physics and chemistry as required topics along with math and biology (zoology and botany). Students' minimum age must be 14 years. There is no upper age limit.

What is the JEECUP eligibility criteria 2025 for Engineering Diploma?

In accordance with the JEECUP 2025 Engineering Diploma Eligibility Criteria, the student must have completed the Class 10th with at least 35% of the minimum marks. 

 

What is the JEECUP 2025 Domicile Criteria ?

Students must have been a resident of Uttar Pradesh for the past 6 to 7 years and must have supporting documents such as energy or water bills.

What are the minimum marks required to be eligible to apply for JEECUP 2025?

Students must have secured minimum 35% aggregate marks and minimum 50% in the core subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Can anyone, who does not fulfil a small JEECUP eligibility condition, apply for it?

No, any student who wants to apply for the JEECUP examination must fulfil all the eligibility conditions laid down by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh

Is there any relaxation in the JEECUP eligibility criteria for applicants from the reserved categories?

No, there is no relaxation for JEECUP aspirants belonging to various reserved categories in the eligibility conditions

Is there any maximum age limit to apply for JEECUP?

No, there is no maximum age limit to apply for JEECUP.

What is the minimum age to be eligible for JEECUP?

The minimum age of the applicants while filling up the JEECUP application form should be at 14 years

Can students who do not have a domicile of Uttar Pradesh apply for JEECUP?

No, only students who have a domicile of Uttar Pradesh or have completed their class 10th or 12th studies from the state are eligible for JEECUP.

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