Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Welcome to the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Counselling information hub. Candidates claiming the 85% State Quota seats in Uttar Pradesh must register through the official state board: DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP).
Data Overview
Awaiting DataAuthority
DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP)
Data Source
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh
Academic Year
2026
Last Updated
16 August 2026
Official Source
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh
DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP)
Official Website
https://upneet.gov.in
Always verify information from the official source before making decisions.
Overview
Welcome to the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Counselling information hub. Candidates claiming the 85% State Quota seats in Uttar Pradesh must register through the official state board: DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP).
The counselling cell manages seat allocation in state government colleges, private institutions, and minority colleges. Ensure you fulfill the local domicile criteria of Uttar Pradesh to qualify for reservations.
Counselling Process
Step-by-step guide to complete your counselling
Step 1: Registration - Visit the official website (https://upneet.gov.in) and register with NEET roll number.
Step 2: Payment - Pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.
Step 3: Choice Filling - Choose your preferred courses and colleges in order of priority.
Step 4: Allotment - Check the seat allotment list published after each round.
Step 5: Document Upload - Upload certificates for online verification.
Step 6: Physical Reporting - Report to the allotted college with original documents and pay admission fees.
Registration
Register on the official counselling portal with NEET roll number and personal details.
Fee Payment
Pay the counselling registration and security deposit fee online.
Choice Filling
Select and prioritize your preferred colleges and courses. Lock choices before deadline.
Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on your NEET rank, preferences, quota, and seat availability.
Document Verification
Upload and verify all required documents as per the counselling authority guidelines.
College Reporting
Report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe with all original documents.
Important Dates
• Online Registration & Security Deposit Payment: Aug 10 – Aug 19, 2026
• UP State Merit List Publication: Aug 21, 2026
• Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking: Aug 22 – Aug 26, 2026
• Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Aug 29, 2026
• Allotment Letter Download & Nodal Centre Reporting: Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2026
• Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling: Sep 8 – Sep 12, 2026
• Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: Sep 17, 2026
• Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) Schedule: Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2026
• Online Stray Vacancy Round: Oct 8 – Oct 15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
1. Qualify in NEET UG 2026 exam by scoring marks above the defined qualifying cutoff.
2. Citizenship: Must be an Indian National, NRI, OCI, or PIO candidate.
3. Age: Candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
4. Academic: Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Required Documents
1. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
2. Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet & Certificate
3. Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet & Certificate
4. Domicile and Nationality Certificates
5. Category/Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation)
6. Caste Validity and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
7. Transfer Certificate (TC) & Character Certificate
8. Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format
Reservation Policy
Seats are reserved as per Central or State reservation policies:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27% (AIQ/Central)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10%
- Persons with Disability (PwD): 5% horizontal reservation
- State quota pages follow respective state-specific caste categories and school quotas.
Sample Data
Showing 4 of 4+ records
| College Name | Course | Quota | Category | NEET Score | NEET Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College, Mumbai | MBBS | State Quota | General | 665 | 3412 |
| Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore | MBBS | State Quota | OBC | 662 | 4102 |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | AIQ | General | 685 | 920 |
| Government Dental College, Nagpur | BDS | State Quota | SC | 580 | 29104 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 common questions answered
The counseling is conducted by Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP)). Candidates must check their official website https://upneet.gov.in for notices.
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, meet the age requirement of 17 years, pass 10+2 with PCB, and satisfy the domicile rules of Uttar Pradesh if applying for state quota seats.
No, once choices are locked, you cannot modify them for that round. If you do not lock them, your last saved choices are automatically locked by the system.
Free Exit means that if you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but do not join the college, your security deposit will not be forfeited, and you remain eligible for future rounds.
Yes, if you are not allotted any seat in any round, your security deposit will be refunded to the bank account from which the payment was made after the counselling process concludes.
There is no limit on the number of choices you can fill. It is highly recommended to fill a maximum number of choices to increase allotment chances.
If your category certificate is found invalid during verification, your category seat allotment is cancelled, and you will be treated as a General/Open candidate in subsequent rounds.
No, domicile certificates are not required for 15% All India Quota seats. Candidates from any state can claim AIQ seats based purely on their NEET rank.
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Important Disclaimer
NEET Counsel is an independent counselling guidance portal. Always verify final admission rules, seat matrix, allotment and schedule from the official counselling authority.
Data shown is based on previous years and does not guarantee admission. Actual allotment depends on current year seat matrix, candidate choices, reservation rules, counselling authority rules and round-wise vacancy movement.