Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Medical Admission Process
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Counselling Authority
DMET UP
State Quota
85%
MBBS Seats / Colleges
14,000 / 88
Overview
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh
Official Website
https://upneet.gov.inCounselling Portal
https://upneet.gov.inEligibility Criteria
Summary
Candidate must be NEET UG qualified, be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh, and have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Domicile Rule
UP domicile certificate is required for state quota seats. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a UP board or be a permanent resident of UP.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 28% | Unreserved category |
| OBC | 27% | Other Backward Classes |
| SC | 21% | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | 2% | Scheduled Tribe |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Sections |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Online Registration
Register on the official DMET UP counselling portal (upneet.gov.in).
Payment of Fees
Pay the online counselling registration fee and refundable security deposit.
Merit List
State merit list published based on NEET UG scores.
Choice Filling
Fill preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
Seat Allotment
Round-wise computerised allotment based on merit, preferences, and seat availability.
Reporting & Document Verification
Report to the allotted college with original documents for verification.
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | July-August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Choice Filling (Round 1) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 2 Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mop-Up Round | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
Key Points to Remember
- 85% state quota for UP domicile candidates
- UP has a large number of medical colleges with significant seat availability
- Online counselling only
- Separate registration for deemed university seats through MCC
- Top colleges: King George Medical University (KGMU) Lucknow, Institute of Medical Sciences BHU Varanasi, MLN Medical College Prayagraj
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for UP NEET counselling?
The official website is upneet.gov.in.
What is the domicile requirement for UP?
Candidates must hold a UP domicile certificate or have studied in UP schools.
How many MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh?
Approximately 14,000 MBBS seats across 88 medical colleges.
Explore Uttar Pradesh Medical Colleges
View complete list of MBBS and BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh with seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff ranks
Official Source
Authority
DMET UP
Website
https://upneet.gov.inQuick Stats
- State Quota
- 85%
- MBBS Seats
- 14,000
- Medical Colleges
- 88
- Courses
- 2