UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 serves as the centralized, single-window admission gateway for 85% State Quota seats across government medical and dental colleges, as well as 100% seats in private medical and dental institutions across Uttar Pradesh. Administered by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME UP) through the official portal at upneet.gov.in, this comprehensive tracker is continuously updated with every government gazette, round-wise schedule, merit list, seat matrix, and reporting notification.
Latest status — verified on September 29, 2026: DGME Uttar Pradesh has declared the Round 2 provisional seat allotment result today on upneet.gov.in. Allotted candidates must complete nodal center document verification and admission reporting from September 30 to October 05, 2026. Online registration, vacant seat matrix publication, and choice filling for Round 3 are scheduled to commence directly post reporting.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Quick Facts Overview
The table below summarizes the core statutory authorities, portals, participating seat types, and administrative guidelines governing Uttar Pradesh undergraduate medical admissions:
| Parameter | Official Detail / Specification |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Counselling Portal | upneet.gov.in |
| Official Department Portal | dgme.up.gov.in |
| Covered Academic Courses | MBBS and BDS |
| Seat Quotas Covered | 85% State Quota (Govt) and 100% Seats (Private Medical/Dental Colleges) |
| Counselling Mode | Online Registration & Choice Filling; Physical Reporting at Nodal Centers |
| Current Lifecycle Stage | Round 2 Allotment Declared / Round 2 Reporting & Round 3 Setup |
| Last Content Revision Date | September 29, 2026 |
Source: Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh
Official Circulars and Notification Log (Chronological Tracker)
All official notices released by DGME UP are logged chronologically below with their exact gazetted dates:
| Release Date | Official Notification Subject | Status / Exact Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Online Registration & Fee Payment | Completed (August 20 – August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM) |
| August 24, 2026 | Publication of UP State Merit List (Round 1) | Completed; State Ranks assigned to all registered candidates. |
| August 25, 2026 | Round 1 Online Choice Filling & Choice Locking | Completed (August 25 – August 29, 2026, 5:00 PM) |
| September 07, 2026 | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Declared; Allotment letters released via candidate dashboard. |
| September 08, 2026 | Round 1 Nodal Center Physical Reporting & Admission Formalities | Completed (September 08 – September 14, 2026, up to 5:00 PM) |
| September 11, 2026 | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Online Counselling Time Schedule (Notification No. ME-3/2026/1644) | Released; Online registration conducted September 14 – 17, 2026. |
| September 21, 2026 | DGME UP Round 2 Choice Filling Postponement Notice | Released; Schedule revised due to MCC AIQ and state seat reconciliation. |
| September 23 – 28, 2026 | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Revised Choice Filling & Locking Portal | Completed on September 28, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). |
| September 29, 2026 | Declaration of Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | Released; Candidates can download allotment letters from upneet.gov.in. |
| September 30 – October 05, 2026 | Round 2 Nodal Center Document Verification & Admission Formalities | Active (Conducted at designated government medical college nodal centers). |
| October 03 – October 07, 2026 | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Fresh Online Registration & Security Deposit | Scheduled for unallotted / fresh eligible candidates on upneet.gov.in. |
| October 07, 2026 | Round 3 Vacant Seat Matrix & State Merit List Publication | Scheduled on DGME UP portal. |
| October 08 – October 12, 2026 | Round 3 Online Choice Filling & Locking Window | Scheduled (Closes October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM). |
| October 13, 2026 | Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Result Declaration | Scheduled for October 13, 2026. |
| October 14 – October 18, 2026 | Round 3 Nodal Center Document Verification & Admission Formalities | Scheduled at assigned government nodal centers. |
Source: DGME UP Official Circulars Notice Board
Master Schedule: Exact Round-by-Round UP NEET Counselling Timeline
Uttar Pradesh MBBS and BDS admissions follow the exact timeline matrix below, distinguishing completed milestones from active and upcoming rounds:
| Counselling Event / Milestone | Round 1 (Exact Dates) | Round 2 Schedule | Round 3 Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment (Rs 2,000) | August 20 – August 24, 2026 (Completed) | September 09 – September 13, 2026 (Completed) | October 03 – October 07, 2026 |
| Security Money Deposit Window | August 20 – August 25, 2026 (Completed) | September 09 – September 14, 2026 (Completed) | October 03 – October 07, 2026 |
| State Merit List & Vacant Seat Matrix | August 24, 2026 (Completed) | September 14, 2026 (Completed) | October 07, 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling & Choice Locking | August 25 – August 29, 2026 (Completed) | September 23 – September 28, 2026 (Completed) | October 08 – October 12, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Declaration | September 07, 2026 (Completed) | September 29, 2026 (Released) | October 13, 2026 |
| Nodal Center Verification & Admission | September 08 – September 14, 2026 (Completed) | September 30 – October 05, 2026 (Active) | October 14 – October 18, 2026 |
Source: DGME UP Counselling Schedule and Portal Guidelines
Registration Fee and Security Money Deposit Structure
Participation in UP NEET UG counselling requires payment of two separate financial components: a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit:
- Non-Refundable Online Registration Fee: Rs 2,000 per candidate per round (paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card).
- Refundable Security Deposit Amounts:
- Government Medical / Dental Colleges Only: Rs 30,000
- Private Medical Colleges (MBBS) [Includes Govt seats as well]: Rs 2,00,000
- Private Dental Colleges (BDS) Only: Rs 1,00,000
Step-by-Step Guide to the UP NEET UG Counselling Process
- Online Portal Registration: Visit upneet.gov.in and click on the “UG Counselling” link. Register using your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, and verified contact details.
- Registration Fee & Security Deposit Payment: Complete the online payment for the non-refundable registration fee (Rs 2,000) and the applicable security deposit (Rs 30,000 / Rs 1,00,000 / Rs 2,00,000).
- State Merit List Verification: DGME compiles and releases the UP State Merit List. Verify your state rank, category, and eligibility parameters.
- Online Choice Filling and Mandatory Locking: Select your preferred medical and dental institutions in order of priority. Crucial: You must explicitly lock your choices before the deadline, as unlocked preferences are automatically discarded under UP NEET rules.
- Seat Allotment Result & Allotment Letter: Check allotment results in your dashboard. Download the provisional seat allotment letter upon confirmation.
- Nodal Center Physical Reporting: Report to your designated Nodal Center with original academic documents, fee demand drafts, and category certificates for document verification and admission finalization.
State Domicile and Eligibility Criteria
- 85% Government State Quota: Candidates must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have passed both High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) from Uttar Pradesh do not require a separate domicile certificate. Candidates who completed one or both exams outside UP must submit an official UP Domicile Certificate issued by a competent revenue authority.
- 100% Private Medical/Dental Seats (Open State Policy): Uttar Pradesh is an open state for private college admissions. Candidates from any state across India are fully eligible to compete for private MBBS and BDS seats based purely on their NEET UG score and state merit rank.
Mandatory Document Checklist for Nodal Center Reporting
- NEET UG Admit Card and Official Scorecard
- UP NEET Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- Class 10 High School Certificate & Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
- Class 12 Intermediate Certificate & Marksheet
- Valid Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card)
- Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh (if applicable)
- Caste / Category Certificate (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) issued on official state format
- Bank Demand Draft (DD) for Tuition Fees made in favor of Director General, Medical Education & Training, UP
- 8 to 10 Passport-size photographs identical to those uploaded in the NEET application form
Fee Structure and Private Medical College Guidelines
Tuition fees for government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh remain highly subsidized under state government norms. For private medical colleges, tuition fees and associated hostel charges are governed by the state regulatory fee committee orders (Vigyapti Nos. 211 to 227). For exhaustive fee schedules across all private institutions, review our detailed guides in the Medical Admissions Category.
What This Means for Students: Practical Next Steps
- Allotted Candidates in Round 2: Complete physical reporting and document verification at your assigned nodal center between September 30 and October 05, 2026 (5:00 PM), to avoid seat forfeiture and security deposit confiscation.
- Unallotted / Upgradation Candidates for Round 3: Prepare your choice-filling preferences and analyze closing cutoffs for the upcoming Round 3 window starting October 08, 2026.
- Personalized Admission Support: For specialized state quota guidance, fee optimization, and seat matrix analysis, explore our Medical Admissions Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- UP NEET Official Counselling Portal (upneet.gov.in)
- Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (dgme.up.gov.in)
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Official Website
Update Policy: This live tracker is revised immediately upon the publication of every new notification, circular, merit list, or schedule revision by DGME UP.