Office of the Director General, Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh, has released the schedule for the first round of online counselling for Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2026. The counselling covers state-quota seats in MD, MS, Diploma and DNB courses at government and private medical colleges, institutions and universities in the state.
According to the schedule dated October 17, 2026, online registration will begin on October 21 at 2:00 PM and remain open until October 26 at 11:00 AM. Candidates must also pay the registration fee and security fee within the prescribed deadline to participate in the counselling process.
The department has issued a separate set of important instructions for candidates participating in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2026 counselling. These instructions cover eligibility, in-service candidates, reservation benefits, online choice filling, document verification, seat allotment and admission.
Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule
The official schedule specifies the following dates for the first round of counselling:
| Counselling Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online registration | October 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to October 26, 2026, until 11:00 AM |
| Registration fee and security fee payment | October 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to October 26, 2026, until 2:00 PM |
| Declaration of merit list | October 26, 2026 |
| Online choice filling | October 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM to October 30, 2026, until 5:00 PM |
| Declaration of seat allotment result | November 2, 2026 |
| Allotment letter download and admission process | November 3–7, 2026, and November 12–13, 2026 |
Candidates should follow the official portal for any further instructions or changes to the schedule.
Who Can Participate in UP NEET PG Counselling 2026?
As stated in the department’s instructions, candidates declared qualified in NEET PG 2026 are eligible to participate in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions for their chosen course and seat category.
Candidates applying for specific in-service state-quota seats must also meet the conditions mentioned in the notice. The instructions refer to eligible in-service candidates whose details have been provided by the Uttar Pradesh State Health Services through the communication dated October 16, 2026.
Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before registering and selecting courses or colleges.
Important Instructions for Candidates
1. Registration and Fee Payment
Candidates must complete online registration and deposit both the registration fee and security fee within the specified dates and times. Completing registration alone may not be sufficient if the required payment is not made.
2. Merit-Based Seat Allotment
The department states that seat allotment for government medical colleges will be carried out through online counselling and based on merit and the choices filled by candidates. Candidates should select colleges and courses carefully according to their eligibility and preferences.
3. Online Choice Filling and Locking
After choice filling, candidates must lock their choices. The notice states that if a candidate does not lock the choices, the allotment process will not be completed for that candidate. The responsibility for the choices submitted and locked rests with the candidate.
Candidates should review their selections before locking them.
4. Reservation Benefits and Required Certificates
Candidates seeking reservation benefits must submit the required supporting documents. The notice specifies that reservation claims are subject to the applicable rules and verification of the relevant certificates.
For candidates belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), the instructions mention the applicable certificate requirements and refer to the EWS certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026, where relevant.
Candidates should check the prescribed certificate format and validity requirements before submitting their documents.
5. NRI Candidates
NRI candidates must satisfy the applicable conditions. The notice states that NRI-related eligibility is subject to approval by the Admission and Fee Regulatory Authority (AFRA/ARA, as applicable under the prescribed process).
6. PwD Candidates
Candidates claiming Persons with Disabilities (PwD) benefits must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. The notice states that PwD eligibility is subject to assessment by the designated medical board.
7. Document Verification
Admission is subject to verification of original certificates and documents at the designated admitting institution. Candidates must ensure that their submitted information and documents are correct and consistent with the originals.
If discrepancies or invalid documents are found during verification, the candidate’s allotment or admission may be affected, as per the applicable rules. The instructions place responsibility for the accuracy of the information and documents on the candidate.
8. Admission After Seat Allotment
Candidates who receive a seat must download their allotment letter during the prescribed period and complete the admission process at the designated institution or centre, as applicable to their course.
The notice specifies that admission for state-quota MD/MS/Diploma seats is to be completed at the concerned medical college, institution or university. The admission process for DNB seats is to be completed at the relevant medical college or district hospital, as specified in the instructions.
Candidates should carry the original documents required for admission and follow the reporting instructions issued by the concerned authority.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
Candidates planning to participate in the first round of Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 should:
- Complete online registration between October 21 and October 26, 2026, within the specified hours.
- Pay the registration fee and security fee by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
- Check the merit list scheduled for October 26, 2026.
- Fill in college and course choices between October 26 and October 30, 2026.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
- Check the seat allotment result scheduled for November 2, 2026.
- Download the allotment letter and complete admission within the applicable reporting window.
- Keep original certificates and supporting documents ready for verification.
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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.