The Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education (UBTE) has declared an extension for the deadline for registration of the Joint Entrance Examination Polytechnics (JEEP) 2025, providing candidates with a last chance to apply for admission to a variety of diploma courses. Originally set to expire on April 30, 2025, the application period will now be open until May 15, 2025. Candidates who are interested can apply online via the official website—ubterjeep.co.in—until 11:59 pm on the new deadline.

The registration process for Uttarakhand JEEP 2025 started on January 6 and has witnessed considerable enthusiasm among students wishing to pursue technical and vocational education within the state. The entrance test provides an entry opportunity for numerous diploma-level courses within polytechnic institutes of Uttarakhand. These consist of engineering and technology courses like textile design, garment technology, fashion design, pharmacy, and second-year lateral entry in engineering for suitable candidates.

This deadline extension has been viewed as a welcome relief, particularly for students who could have missed the first registration window for different reasons. It gives them extra time to complete their application forms and pay the required fee. For candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, the fee to apply is Rs 500. For all others, the application fee is Rs 800. Registration and payment of fees must be done before 11:59 pm on May 15, and any extension is unlikely.

According to the eligibility criteria specified by UBTE, students seeking admission to the engineering and technology diploma courses should have passed the Class X (High School) exam or equivalent. This also applies to candidates seeking admission to courses like textile design, garment technology, and fashion design, which are particularly encouraged for women. For pharmacy diploma candidates, a Class XII qualification in Science—Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics—is required. This qualification should be approved by the Indian Pharmacy Council.

In addition, applicants applying for lateral entry into the second year of diploma courses in engineering should have other eligibility criteria. These are either pass in Class XII in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects, or completion of Class XII in vocational or technical subjects. Alternatively, candidates having a two-year ITI certificate from a recognized institute can also apply for lateral entry, subject to their qualifications being in tune with the All India Council for Technical Education’s (AICTE) guidelines for lateral entry.

The UBTE has not yet declared the precise date for the JEEP 2025 examination. Nonetheless, the applicants are urged to monitor the official website closely, on which notifications about the exam date and the release of admit cards will be made known. Keeping the past trends in mind, the admit cards should be out about 15 days before the date of the exam, i.e., toward the end of May or beginning of June.

Uttarakhand’s diploma and polytechnic colleges have traditionally been a stepping stone for students in need of practical, job-oriented training in technical courses. With an increase in demand for skilled people in fields like engineering, pharmacy, textile and garment technology, these courses are providing good opportunities for youth both in urban and rural areas of the state. The JEEP 2025 exam is a uniform entry point that ensures the quality and integrity of technical education in Uttarakhand.

Aspiring students are urged to avail themselves of this last opportunity for registration and verify that all information in the application form is filled accurately. They should also retain a digital or hard copy of their application and fee payment receipt for future use.

Finally, the deadline has been extended to May 15, which is a golden chance for students to get admission in coveted diploma courses in Uttarakhand. Since the state continues to invest heavily in technical and vocational training, the JEEP 2025 exam is an important step towards carving out the careers of thousands of young dreamers.