Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Medical Admission Process
The current UPNEET UG 2026 policy covers 85% state-quota seats in government/state medical and dental institutions and 100% UG seats in private non-minority and minority medical colleges. The operative seat scope remains the authority's current matrix and notice.
Counselling Authority
UP DGME
State Quota
85% govt/state; 100% private UG scope
Reference MBBS intake / colleges
Not published in the policy / Not published in the policy
Overview
The current UPNEET UG 2026 policy covers 85% state-quota seats in government/state medical and dental institutions and 100% UG seats in private non-minority and minority medical colleges. The operative seat scope remains the authority's current matrix and notice.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP
Official Website
https://upneet.gov.inCounselling Portal
https://upneet.gov.inHelpline
0522-2287653 / 0522-2287654
Current source documents
Rechecked 9 September 2026. The authority lists current UG schedule and instruction notices; direct PDF retrieval was unavailable during the local source check.
The authority lists the tentative Round 1 matrix, but its linked PDF returned 404 during the 9 September 2026 retrieval. No seat or vacancy count is reproduced from the title alone.
Official index entry dated 1 September 2026; the preserved local PDF is the source for the rules summarized on this page.
Official index entry dated 1 September 2026; college amounts are annual teaching tuition only and do not represent total cost.
Official index entry dated 1 September 2026; college amounts are annual teaching tuition only and do not represent total cost.
Current authority institution list; this is not a seat matrix or vacancy count.
Authority result interface; select the relevant UG year and round and confirm the output scope before relying on any vacancy value.
Eligibility Criteria
Summary
Candidates must have participated in NEET UG 2026 and qualified. UP reserved-category candidates must meet the applicable NTA reserved cutoff; candidates from other states receive no UP reserved-category benefit. Government/state institutions require UP domicile, while UP schooling is not mandatory for private medical, dental, and minority institutions.
Domicile Rule
For government/state institutions, UP domicile is required unless both High School and Intermediate were passed in UP. A UP native who studied outside the state needs the prescribed domicile/ordinary-residence certificate. Private and minority institutions may admit candidates without UP domicile or UP schooling, subject to the policy and current notice.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 21% | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | 2% | Scheduled Tribe |
| OBC | 27% | Other Backward Classes |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Sections where the institution has the permitted seat increase |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Online Registration & Fee Payment
Register on upneet.gov.in and pay the non-refundable ₹2,000 registration fee for the applicable round. Stray-round participation requires fresh registration.
Security Deposit Submission
The policy specifies ₹30,000 for government medical/dental seats, ₹2,00,000 for private medical seats, ₹1,00,000 for private dental seats, and combination amounts as stated in the policy.
Document Verification & Merit List
Upload the prescribed education, category, and domicile documents where applicable; the authority prepares the state merit list for eligible candidates.
Online Choice Filling & Locking
Fill and lock choices only within the operative round notice. Upgrades are available through the third round under the policy.
Seat Allotment & Round Decision
Read the official allotment letter and follow the round-specific joining, upgrade, exit, and fee instructions. Second- and third-round admissions carry mandatory-joining conditions.
Nodal Centre Reporting & Admission
Report with original documents. Private-college admission uses designated nodal centres; tuition is submitted as directed by DGME and is separate from the security deposit.
Important Dates
| Event | Official date status |
|---|---|
| UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule and choice-filling notices | Listed by the authority; direct PDF retrieval was unavailable on 9 September 2026, so read the live notice before acting |
Key Points to Remember
- The policy confirms four online rounds: first, second, third, and stray vacancy.
- The ₹2,000 registration fee is non-refundable; stray-round candidates must register afresh.
- Security deposits vary by government/private and medical/dental seat scope; no deposit means no choice filling.
- Horizontal reservations and the special reservation plan for specified colleges operate separately from the vertical percentages shown above.
- The preserved UP DGME fee orders currently cover 33 exact-mapped MBBS and 19 exact-mapped BDS private-college rows; each amount is annual teaching tuition only, not a total cost of attendance.
- The 2026-27 fee orders identify annual teaching tuition only. Hostel, refundable security deposit, and miscellaneous charges remain subject to the applicable 2025-26 amounts in those orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for UP NEET counselling?
The official portal is upneet.gov.in operated by UP DGME.
Can non-UP students participate in UP private medical and dental counselling?
The 1 September 2026 policy says UP domicile and UP schooling are not mandatory for private medical, dental, and minority institutions; candidates must still satisfy the current policy and notice.
What is the UP counselling security deposit?
The policy specifies ₹30,000 for government medical/dental seats, ₹2,00,000 for private medical seats, ₹1,00,000 for private dental seats, and higher combination deposits where both government and private medical/dental choices are used.
Where should applicants verify current UPNEET counselling dates?
The authority currently lists an extended Round 1 UG 2026 schedule notice. Read the linked UPNEET notice itself for the operative dates and times before registration, choice locking, payment, or reporting.
Explore Uttar Pradesh Medical Colleges
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Official Source
Authority
UP DGME
Website
https://upneet.gov.inQuick Stats
- State Quota
- 85% govt/state; 100% private UG scope
- Reference MBBS intake
- Not published in the policy
- Medical Colleges
- Not published in the policy
- Courses
- 2
Reference values are not live vacancy totals. Confirm current rules, seat scope, and any source-specific figures with the official authority.