UP NEET UG 2026 State Merit List update — verified 9 September 2026: The official UP NEET UG notice board now lists the UP State Merit List of NEET-UG 2026 MBBS/BDS First Round. It also lists the Round 1 choice-filling and admission schedule, a newer choice-filling/admission instruction notice, the counselling brochure and a tentative Round 1 seat matrix.
The earlier status on this page said that the merit list and choice-filling schedule had not been released. That information is now outdated. Candidates should use the live official UP NEET UG notice board as the controlling source because notices and linked files can be updated or replaced.
UP NEET UG 2026 Merit List: Current Official Status
| Official item | Status verified on 9 September 2026 | What candidates should do |
|---|---|---|
| UP State Merit List of NEET-UG 2026 MBBS/BDS First Round | Listed on the official notice board | Open the merit-list entry from the official notice board and search the PDF using the candidate details shown in the document. |
| Round 1 choice-filling and admission schedule | Listed on the official notice board | Read the live schedule before taking action. Do not rely on an old screenshot or a copied date. |
| Latest choice-filling and admission instructions | Listed as a newer notice | Read the newest instruction notice together with the schedule. |
| Round 1 seat matrix | Listed as tentative | Check for a revised or final matrix before locking preferences. |
| UP NEET UG 2026 counselling brochure | Listed on the official notice board | Use the brochure and later notices for eligibility, fees, documents and counselling rules. |
Official source: UP NEET UG News and Events. If a direct PDF does not open, return to this notice board and open the newest version from there.
How to Check the UP NEET UG 2026 State Merit List
- Open the official UP NEET UG notice board.
- Find the entry titled “UP STATE MERIT LIST OF NEET-UG 2026 MBBS/BDS FIRST ROUND.”
- Open the file from the official portal. Avoid third-party copies because an official file may be revised.
- Use the PDF search function on desktop or mobile to locate your NEET roll number, application number or other identifier provided in the file.
- Check every displayed detail carefully, including your category and merit position where applicable.
- Save the official PDF and then read the latest choice-filling/admission instructions and schedule on the same notice board.
If your details are missing or appear incorrect, use only the current contact information or grievance route published on the official portal. Do not rely on phone numbers copied from older articles.
What the UP State Merit List Means
The UP NEET UG state merit list records the counselling merit position of eligible candidates for the Uttar Pradesh state counselling process. It is not the same thing as a seat-allotment result. Appearing in the merit list does not by itself confirm admission to a medical or dental college.
A seat outcome depends on the applicable counselling rules, the candidate’s eligibility, submitted preferences, available seats, category or quota conditions and the official allotment process. Candidates should therefore treat the merit list as a ranking and eligibility-stage document, then follow the separately published schedule and instructions.
Merit list, seat matrix and allotment result are different
- Merit list: shows the candidate’s position for the state counselling process.
- Seat matrix: shows the seats offered for a counselling round. The currently listed Round 1 matrix is described by the authority as tentative.
- Choice filling: is the stage in which eligible candidates submit college and course preferences under the official schedule.
- Seat-allotment result: is the later outcome produced after the authority processes merit, preferences, eligibility and available seats.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Read the newest notice first. The notice board currently places an important choice-filling and admission instruction above the merit-list and schedule entries.
- Open the live schedule. Use the dates and times in the current official file rather than dates reproduced elsewhere.
- Review the seat matrix carefully. Because the listed matrix is tentative, check the portal again for revisions before finalising choices.
- Prepare preferences in genuine order. Consider course, college, seat type, location and the official fee notice applicable to that institution. Do not use an unverified predicted cutoff as an official closing rank.
- Keep evidence. Save the merit list, schedule, instruction notice and any choice-submission confirmation made available by the portal.
- Monitor the same notice board. Later allotment, reporting or revised notices should be checked directly on the official website.
For related admission updates, see the Medical Admission News and Guides section on Admittance EduTech.
Accuracy Checks Before Choice Filling
- Confirm that you are reading a 2026 notice and the correct counselling round.
- Match your identity and category details with the information shown in the official merit document.
- Verify whether the seat matrix is tentative, revised or final.
- Check college-wise fees only in the relevant official fee order or institution-specific notice for the 2026–27 session.
- Do not treat expected cutoffs, social-media posts or coaching predictions as official allotment data.
- Follow the latest official instruction if it conflicts with an older brochure, article or screenshot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UP NEET UG 2026 state merit list released?
Yes. The official UP NEET UG notice board lists the “UP State Merit List of NEET-UG 2026 MBBS/BDS First Round.” This status was verified on 9 September 2026.
Where can I download the UP NEET UG 2026 merit list?
Open the official UP NEET UG News and Events page and select the merit-list entry. Using the notice board is safer than relying on a copied direct-file link.
Has the Round 1 choice-filling schedule been published?
Yes. A Round 1 choice-filling and admission schedule is listed on the official notice board. Candidates should open the live notice to confirm the applicable dates and times.
Why are exact choice-filling dates not copied on this page?
The authority can issue revised notices or replace linked files. The live official schedule is therefore the safest source for a time-sensitive deadline.
Does appearing in the state merit list guarantee a seat?
No. The merit list provides a counselling merit position. Seat allotment also depends on eligibility, choices, category or quota rules, seat availability and the authority’s allotment process.
Is the listed Round 1 seat matrix final?
The current notice-board entry describes it as a tentative seat matrix. Candidates should check for a revised or final notice before acting.
What should I do if an official PDF link does not open?
Return to the official notice board, refresh the page and open the newest entry there. The authority may update filenames or replace files. Avoid downloading the document from an unknown third-party website.
What is the official website for UP NEET UG counselling?
The official counselling portal is upneet.gov.in, and its News and Events page carries the merit list, schedule, instructions and other notices.
Editorial note: This page was corrected and reverified against the official UP NEET UG notice board on 9 September 2026. The official portal remains controlling if a later notice changes the process.