Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges, Institutions and Universities of the state, based on NEET UG 2026 merit. Registration for this counselling is done on the official portal upneet.gov.in.
The Round 1 registration schedule has been extended. The original window for online registration and document upload, notified on 06.08.2026 as running from 07-08-2026 to 12-08-2026, has now been extended: registration and document upload run from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (2:00 PM), and deposit of the registration fee and security money runs from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (5:00 PM).
This guide takes NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates through the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, covering registration, eligibility, fees, documents, choice filling and participating colleges.
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Before looking at dates and fees, here is what this counselling covers. Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a centralised, online process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges, Institutions and Universities of Uttar Pradesh, based purely on NEET UG 2026 merit and category-wise eligibility.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota seats in Government Medical/Dental Colleges; Private Medical and Private Dental College seats (Government and Private categories |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in |
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule has already been revised once. DGME UP first notified the schedule on 06.08.2026, and then extended it on 12.08.2026. The table below shows both the original and the current, extended schedule, so candidates understand the revision clearly.
| Event | Original Schedule (06.08.2026 notification) | Extended/Current Schedule (12.08.2026 notification) |
| Online registration and upload of documents (Round 1) | 07-08-2026 (12:00 PM) to 12-08-2026 (2:00 PM) | 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Deposit of registration fee and security money (Round 1) | 07-08-2026 (12:00 PM) to 12-08-2026 (5:00 PM) | 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (5:00 PM) |
Candidates should treat the extended schedule (13-08-2026 to 14-08-2026) as the current, applicable window for Round 1 registration, document upload and fee/security payment. Dates for the following stages have not been released in the documents provided and will be notified by DGME UP separately:
| Event | Date |
| Merit List (Round 1) | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Choice Filling (Round 1) | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Choice Locking (Round 1) | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Seat Allotment/Result (Round 1) | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Reporting/Admission (Round 1) | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy Round | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
Eligibility Criteria for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Only candidates declared qualified in the NEET UG 2026 examination are eligible to register for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026. Eligibility also depends on domicile status for Government college seats, and follows the category-wise cutoff declared by NTA.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must be declared qualified in NEET UG 2026 by NTA |
| Domicile Requirement (Government colleges) | Uttar Pradesh domicile is required for admission to all Government sector Medical/Dental Colleges/Institutions/Universities in the state. A candidate who has passed both High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) examinations from Uttar Pradesh does not need to separately submit a domicile/permanent residence certificate. A candidate who has passed either or both of these examinations from outside Uttar Pradesh, but is otherwise a domicile of Uttar Pradesh, must submit a domicile/permanent residence certificate in the prescribed format, issued by the competent authority of Uttar Pradesh |
| Domicile Requirement (Private colleges/Minority institutions) | Uttar Pradesh domicile is not required for admission to Private sector Medical/Dental Colleges/Universities and Minority institutions of the state; candidates who passed High School and Intermediate from other states are also eligible to participate in counselling for these private/minority institutions |
| Category Eligibility | Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) candidates who are domicile of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 as per the category-wise cutoff score declared by NTA for that category. Reserved category candidates of other states are eligible for UP counselling only as per the Unreserved category cutoff declared by NTA; they do not get the benefit of the reserved category cutoff |
| Other Conditions | Reserved category candidates of states other than Uttar Pradesh are treated as Unreserved category candidates and are not eligible for any reservation benefit in UP counselling |
Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 is entirely online, on the DGME UP portal. Here is the step-by-step process, based on the official notification for Round 1 candidates:
- Visit the official website: https://upneet.gov.in.
- Log in and register using your own mobile number and email address; all communication regarding the counselling will be sent only to the mobile number and email ID provided at the time of registration.
- Complete the registration form using your NEET UG 2026 details.
- Pay the online registration fee of Rs. 2,000, which is mandatory to participate in online counselling and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- At the time of registration, select one nodal centre for the online verification of your documents/records.
- Upload the required documents on https://upneet.gov.in.
- Deposit the applicable security money online, based on the type of colleges/seats you wish to be considered for; candidates who do not deposit the security money will not be eligible for choice filling.
- Download the registration form and the fee/security money payment receipt after completing the process.
Application Fee and Security Money for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 has two separate payments, a one-time online registration fee, and a security money deposit that depends on the type of college/seat the candidate wants to be considered for. Both are non-refundable/adjustable in specific circumstances described below.
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
| All candidates | Rs. 2,000/- | — |
| Candidates seeking Government Medical/Dental seats only | — | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Candidates seeking Private Medical seats | — | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| Candidates seeking Private Dental seats | — | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Candidates seeking both Government and Private Medical/Dental seats | — | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| Candidates seeking both Government and Private Dental seats only | — | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
Documents Required for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates registering for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 must upload the following documents online on https://upneet.gov.in, at the nodal centre selected during registration, for online verification.
General documents required for all candidates:
- High School marksheet/certificate
- Intermediate marksheet
Category-specific documents (as applicable):
- Reservation-related certificate for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Army, NCC, or Freedom Fighter (FF) category candidates, if applicable
- PwD (Person with Disability) certificate, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate, if applicable (required only for candidates who passed High School and/or Intermediate outside Uttar Pradesh but are UP domiciles seeking Government college seats)
Documents specific to PwD/DQ candidates:
The disability certificate must be issued from centres notified by the Medical Counselling Committee, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, in the prescribed format.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice filling in UP NEET UG counselling generally works as follows:
- Candidates fill their choices for Government/Private Medical/Dental college seats based on their own order of priority.
- Candidates are advised to select choices only for those colleges in which they are genuinely interested in taking admission.
- Locking the choices after choice filling is mandatory. If a candidate does not lock their choices, they will not be considered for seat allotment.
- Once choices are locked, no modification or change is permitted under any circumstances, and no application received in this regard is considered by the Directorate.
- Only candidates who have completed registration and deposited the applicable security money are eligible for choice filling.
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list is declared after registration, document upload/verification, and deposit of the registration fee and security money, and it forms the basis on which candidates proceed to choice filling.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Seat Allotment Process for Uttar Pradesh
Here is the complete seat allotment process:
- Online registration and upload of documents by eligible candidates.
- Selection of a nodal centre for online document verification.
- Deposit of the registration fee (Rs. 2,000) and applicable security money.
- Online verification of uploaded documents by the selected nodal centre.
- Declaration of the merit list.
- Choice filling by eligible candidates, followed by mandatory choice locking.
- Processing of seat allotment based on merit and locked choices.
- Publication of the allotment result.
- Reporting for admission: candidates allotted a seat in a Government college complete their admission process at the allotted college itself, while candidates allotted a seat in a Private college complete their admission process at the nodal centre designated by the Government.
- Free exit, resignation and upgradation rules, where applicable, are covered in the Free Exit, Resignation and Service Bond section below.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Uttar Pradesh
Checking the seat matrix before choice filling is important, since it shows exactly how many MBBS and BDS seats are available at each Government and Private college, along with the All India Quota (AIQ), Central Pool Quota and State Quota split.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a candidate going through Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 for the first time, here is the overall journey:
- Qualify NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA.
- Register online at upneet.gov.in using your own mobile number and email address, within the notified registration window.
- Select a nodal centre for online document verification.
- Upload the required documents (High School and Intermediate marksheets, and category/domicile certificates, if applicable).
- Pay the Rs. 2,000 registration fee.
- Deposit the applicable security money, based on whether you want Government, Private, or both types of seats.
- Wait for document verification and the declaration of the merit list.
- Once the seat matrix is published, fill your choices of colleges/courses in order of preference.
- Lock your choices before the deadline, since unlocked choices are not considered for allotment.
- Wait for the seat allotment result to be declared.
- If allotted a Government college seat, report and complete admission at that college; if allotted a Private college seat, complete admission at the designated nodal centre.
- If not satisfied with the allotted seat, review the free exit/resignation rules before deciding whether to exit or continue in the next round.
- Watch for Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round if not allotted a seat, or if vacancies remain.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Candidates should verify this list, and the exact seat numbers, against the official 2026 seat matrix once DGME UP publishes it.
Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
| College Type | Click Here |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
| College Type | Click Here |
| Government Dental Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Free Exit, Resignation and Service Bond
- Free exit (Round 1 only): Candidates allotted a seat through Round 1 counselling, in either a Government or Private Medical/Dental college, have the facility of Free Exit. If such a candidate does not take admission after Round 1 allotment, their security money is refunded. A candidate who has used this Free Exit facility can participate again in Round 2 or Round 3 counselling.
- Round 2 onwards: From Round 2 counselling, candidates allotted a seat at a Government or Private Medical/Dental college must take admission on the allotted seat; if they do not, their entire deposited security money is forfeited (for Government college seats, tuition fee already paid is refunded; for private college seats, tuition fee already paid at that time is also refunded, per the same provision). Candidates who wish to participate in Round 3 after this must again deposit the security money.
- Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round: After Round 3 counselling is complete, no candidate is permitted to vacate a seat; if a candidate resigns before the Stray Vacancy Round’s choice filling despite this, their entire security money is forfeited, along with fees already deposited at that time. Similarly, no seat vacation is permitted after the Stray Vacancy Round or before course completion; if a candidate resigns their seat, their security money and all fees deposited at that time are forfeited.
- Compulsory Government Service Bond: Students admitted to the MBBS/BDS course in Government Medical/Dental Colleges/Institutions/Universities must execute a mandatory Government service bond. The bond period is 2 years, with a bond amount of Rs. 10 lakh, for service (as far as possible/as needed) in Government Medical Colleges outside major cities, or in Primary Health Centres under the Medical and Health Department, as a contractual Medical Officer.
- Debarment: AIf a candidate admitted to a Government-sector Medical/Dental college leaves their seat after the final round of counselling but before completing the course, they will be debarred from the admission process for the next academic session.
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off marks and closing ranks from previous years can help candidates understand admission trends, but the previous year’s cut-off should not be treated as a guaranteed cut-off for 2026, since seat availability, exam difficulty and the number of candidates change every year.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Not released yet |
| Round 2 | Not released yet |
| Round 3 | Not released yet |
| Stray Vacancy | Not released yet |
Official Website for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
For registration, the counselling schedule, documents, fee payment and any revisions to the process, candidates should rely only on the official websites: https://upneet.gov.in and https://dgme.up.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration close?
A. Online registration and document upload run from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (2:00 PM), and deposit of the registration fee and security money runs from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 14-08-2026 (5:00 PM). This extends the original schedule of 07-08-2026 to 12-08-2026 notified earlier.
Q. Who is eligible for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Only candidates declared qualified in NEET UG 2026 by NTA are eligible to register. Uttar Pradesh domicile is required for Government college seats (unless the candidate passed both High School and Intermediate from Uttar Pradesh), but is not required for Private Medical/Dental Colleges or Minority institutions.
Q. What is the application fee for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The online registration fee is Rs. 2,000, which is non-refundable. In addition, candidates must deposit a security money of Rs. 30,000 for Government college seats only, Rs. 2,00,000 for Private Medical college seats, or Rs. 1,00,000 for Private Dental college seats, depending on the type of seats they wish to be considered for.
Q. What documents are required for Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must upload their High School marksheet/certificate and Intermediate marksheet, along with reservation-related certificates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Ex-Army/NCC/Freedom Fighter/PwD) and a domicile certificate, wherever applicable, on upneet.gov.in.
Q. How does choice filling work in Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates fill choices for colleges in order of their own preference, and locking the choices is mandatory; without locking, no seat is allotted, and once locked, choices cannot be modified.
Q. Is there a merit list for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A.The merit list is prepared after registration, document verification and fee/security deposit, and forms the basis for choice filling and seat allotment.
Q. How does seat allotment work in Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Seat allotment is based on merit and the choices locked by candidates. Once allotted, candidates allotted a Government college seat complete admission at that college, while those allotted a Private college seat complete admission at a nodal centre designated by the Government.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.