The UP NEET UG Round 1 Revised Schedule 2026 has been officially published by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, after the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court cancelled the initial Round 1 seat allotment. If you registered for UP state quota MBBS and BDS admissions, you must complete fresh online choice filling between September 18, 2026 (5:00 PM) and September 21, 2026 (5:00 PM) on the official portal at upneet.gov.in.
Latest status — verified on September 20, 2026: DGME Uttar Pradesh has reset all Round 1 choices following court orders. Fresh online choice filling and locking is live right now and closes on September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The revised seat allotment result will be announced on September 22, 2026.
Every student and parent should note the three most critical rules right away: your previous choices are deleted, you do not need to pay the security fee again, and you must submit and lock fresh choices with an OTP before 5:00 PM on September 21, 2026, to receive a seat in the revised allotment.
Quick Facts: UP NEET UG Round 1 Revised Counselling 2026
| Authority / Portal | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Medical and Dental Counselling 2026 |
| Current Status | Mandatory Fresh Choice Filling Open (Sept 18 to Sept 21, 2026, 5:00 PM) |
| Revised Seat Allotment Result | September 22, 2026 |
| Admission / Nodal Center Reporting | September 23, 2026 to September 26, 2026 |
| Security Money Status | Previous payment valid (₹30,000 Govt / ₹2,00,000 Pvt MBBS / ₹1,00,000 Pvt BDS) |
| Official Portals | upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in |
| Helpdesk Numbers | 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699, 8189011700 |
| Last Verified Date | September 20, 2026 |
Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh Official Revised Counselling Notification 2026
Why Was UP NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Cancelled?
The initial UP NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment declared on September 7, 2026, was cancelled following a ruling by the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on September 16, 2026. The petition challenged the reservation structure applied to four government medical colleges located in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Saharanpur, and Jalaun.
In those four colleges, nearly 91% of seats had been set aside under reserved categories instead of following the standard state quota reservation framework. The High Court ordered the state to correct the distribution to comply with standard state reservation rules (21% SC, 2% ST, 27% OBC, and 10% EWS). Because the seat matrix changed, DGME declared the earlier allotments null and void and opened a fresh choice filling window for all registered candidates.
Official UP NEET UG Round 1 Revised Schedule 2026
DGME Uttar Pradesh has set a strict timeline to ensure medical admissions remain aligned with national counselling schedules. Check the exact dates and times below:
| Counselling Activity | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Online Choice Filling and Locking | September 18, 2026 (05:00 PM) | September 21, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Declaration of Revised Seat Allotment Result | September 22, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| Downloading Allotment Letters | September 23, 2026 | September 26, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting and Document Verification at Nodal Centers | September 23, 2026 | September 26, 2026 |
Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh Official Revised Timeline 2026
What Candidates Must Do Right Now: 5 Action Steps
To ensure you do not miss your MBBS or BDS seat allotment, complete these actions immediately:
- Log In to upneet.gov.in: Click on the choice filling link on the homepage.
- Enter Your Details: Input your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, and Password.
- Re-enter Your Entire Preference List: Because previous choices were wiped out in the system reset, add your preferred colleges from top to bottom.
- Lock Your Choices Using OTP: Click the lock button and enter the OTP received on your registered phone. Unlocked choices will not be considered for seat allotment.
- Save and Print Confirmation: Download the choice confirmation slip showing the time and date of locking.
Before finalizing your preference order, you can review category-wise seat distribution across colleges in our guide on the UP NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026.
Do You Need to Pay the Registration Fee or Security Money Again?
No. DGME has confirmed that candidates who already registered and paid the security money during Round 1 do not need to make any new payment.
Your previous security deposit (₹30,000 for government medical and dental colleges, ₹2,00,000 for private medical colleges, and ₹1,00,000 for private BDS colleges) remains safe and active in the counselling system. Only your college choices must be entered again.
What Happens If You Already Took Admission Earlier?
If you already reported to a nodal center and completed admission between September 8 and September 14, that allotment is now cancelled by court order.
You must fill fresh choices before September 21 at 5:00 PM. On September 22, DGME will issue fresh allotment letters. You will then report to your designated nodal center between September 23 and September 26 to complete the admission formalities.
For ongoing state updates and Round 2 alerts, follow our dedicated UP NEET UG Counselling Official Updates and Live Tracker.
Step-by-Step Choice Filling and Locking Guide on upneet.gov.in
Follow these exact steps on a desktop or laptop browser to avoid submission errors:
- Visit the Portal: Go to upneet.gov.in.
- Click Choice Filling / Locking: Select ‘NEET UG (Medical/Dental)’ from the dropdown.
- Enter Credentials: Enter your NEET Roll Number, Application Number, Password, and Captcha code.
- Check Fee Status: Verify that your dashboard shows ‘Security Fee Paid: Verified’.
- Add Colleges: Filter by Government, Autonomous, or Private colleges, and click ‘Add’.
- Arrange Order: Use the ‘Move Up’ and ‘Move Down’ buttons to rank your highest preferred colleges at the top.
- Save Choices: Click ‘Save and Continue’ regularly so your session does not time out.
- Lock Choices: Click ‘Lock Choices’ and enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Download PDF: Save and print the locked choices confirmation slip.
For detailed college preference strategies and locking instructions, see our UP NEET Choice Filling Schedule 2026 and Locking Rules.
List of Mandatory Documents for Nodal Center Reporting
Candidates allotted a seat in the revised result on September 22 must bring original documents and two sets of self-attested copies to their assigned nodal center between September 23 and September 26, 2026:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- UP NEET UG 2026 Registration Slip and Security Deposit Payment Receipt
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from upneet.gov.in)
- Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (for date of birth verification)
- Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
- UP State Domicile Certificate (if Class 10 or 12 was completed outside UP)
- Caste / Category Certificate (OBC / SC / ST / EWS) issued by competent UP authority on or after the prescribed cutoff date
- Sub-Category Certificate (NCC, Freedom Fighter, Ex-Servicemen, PwD) if applicable
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport)
- 8 to 10 Passport Sized Photographs (matching the photo on the NEET application)
- Demand Draft (DD) or online payment confirmation for the tuition fee payable to the Nodal Authority
DGME Support and Helpline Contacts
If you experience any technical problems during login, OTP verification, or choice locking, reach out to the official helpline:
- Official Websites: upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in
- Helpline Numbers: 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699, 8189011700
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Office Address: Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, 6th Floor, Jawahar Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why did DGME cancel the UP NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment?
Answer: The Allahabad High Court stayed the reservation allocation applied to four medical colleges in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Saharanpur, and Jalaun. Because the seat matrix had to be corrected to follow standard state reservation rules, DGME cancelled the September 7 allotment to ensure fair merit-based distribution across all institutions.
Q2: What are the fresh choice filling dates for UP NEET UG Round 1?
Answer: The fresh online choice filling window started on September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will close on September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. All eligible registered candidates must submit their preferences during this period on upneet.gov.in.
Q3: Do I need to pay the security fee again for revised Round 1 choice filling?
Answer: No. If you already deposited the security money earlier in Round 1, your payment is already recorded in the system. You only need to log in, choose your college preferences, and lock them before the September 21 deadline.
Q4: When will the revised UP NEET Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: The revised seat allotment result for UP NEET UG Round 1 will be announced on September 22, 2026. Candidates can download their provisional allotment letter from upneet.gov.in after logging in.
Q5: What happens if I do not fill fresh choices before September 21, 2026?
Answer: If you do not fill and lock fresh choices, you will not be considered for seat allotment in the revised Round 1. Your previous choice list was cleared and will not be processed automatically.
Q6: Is choice locking mandatory in UP NEET counselling?
Answer: Yes. Choice locking using an OTP sent to your registered mobile number is compulsory in UP NEET UG counselling. Choices that are not explicitly locked will not be accepted by the allotment system.
Q7: What are the admission dates for candidates allotted seats in the revised result?
Answer: Candidates who secure a seat in the revised Round 1 allotment must download their allotment letter and complete physical verification at their assigned nodal center between September 23, 2026, and September 26, 2026.
Q8: Can new candidates register for UP NEET UG counselling during this revised window?
Answer: No. This window is only for fresh choice filling and locking for candidates who successfully registered and paid the security money during the initial Round 1 registration period. Fresh registrations will open for Round 2.
Q9: How will this cancellation affect UP NEET Round 2 schedule?
Answer: Because Round 1 admissions are now scheduled to wrap up on September 26, 2026, the subsequent Round 2 registration and choice filling dates will be pushed back accordingly. DGME will issue a revised Round 2 calendar after Round 1 admissions conclude.
Q10: Where can I check the official revised schedule notification?
Answer: You can download the official notification PDF directly from the ‘Latest News’ and ‘Notifications’ sections on upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in.
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- UP NEET UG Counselling Official Portal (upneet.gov.in)
- Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (dgme.up.gov.in)
- High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench Orders
Update Policy: This page will be revised immediately when the counselling authority publishes a new official notification or revised schedule.