If you have qualified for NEET UG 2026 and are planning to get admission to an MBBS or BDS college in Uttar Pradesh, your next step is UP NEET UG counselling. Before registering, you may want to know when counselling will start, who can apply, how much the registration and security fees are, how to fill out choices, and what happens after seat allotment.
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, conducts UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 through the official UPNEET portal. This page explains the latest counselling dates and status, eligibility, registration, fees, security money, merit list, seat matrix, choice filling, seat allotment, required documents, cutoff, and the complete admission process.
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh |
| Courses | MBBS and BDS |
| Counselling Portal | UPNEET |
| Current Counselling Stage | Round 2 reporting/admission deadline: October 1, 2026 |
| Round 2 Merit List | Released on September 21, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Released on September 25, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seats in Seat Matrix | 3656 |
| MBBS Seats in Round 2 Matrix | 3,108 |
| BDS Seats in Round 2 Matrix | 548 |
| Government Seats in Round 2 Matrix | 396 |
| Private Seats in Round 2 Matrix | 3260 |
| Round 2 Reporting/Admission | September 26 to October 1, 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Official Website | UPNEET |
Candidates should check the official UPNEET portal for any notice issued after these dates before taking action.
The Round 2 seat allotment result for UP NEET UG Counselling was released on September 25, 2026. Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 should complete the required allotment letter, reporting, and admission formalities by the prescribed deadline. Candidates should check the official UPNEET portal for any notice issued after the Round 2 deadline.
UP NEET UG Counselling is the Uttar Pradesh admission process for eligible NEET UG candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats covered under the state counselling system.
The main stages are
The process is completed online through the UPNEET counselling portal, followed by reporting to the allotted institution after seat allotment.
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, conducts UP NEET UG Counselling. The official counselling website is the UPNEET portal. Candidates can use it to check counselling notices, merit lists, seat matrices, allotment results, fee information, and other updates.
UP NEET UG Counselling covers:
Candidates applying for UP NEET UG Counselling must qualify NEET UG 2026 and fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed under the current UPNEET counselling policy and applicable amendments. Eligibility may vary depending on the course, seat type, category, institution, and domicile conditions.
Candidates must meet the following requirements for participation in UP NEET UG Counselling:
Candidates eligible to participate in UP NEET UG Counselling had to complete registration through the official UPNEET portal during the prescribed registration period. Registration is currently closed. Candidates participating in the ongoing counselling process should follow the latest instructions issued on the official portal.
Candidates should enter their details carefully because incorrect information can affect the counselling process.
Candidates participating in UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 have to pay a ₹2,000 non-refundable registration fee during the applicable registration period. A separate security deposit is required before choice filling, depending on the type of seats selected.
| College/ Institution | Course |
| Government Medical Colleges | MBBS |
| Government Dental Colleges | BDS |
| ESIC Medical College | MBBS |
| Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | MBBS |
| Private Medical Colleges | MBBS |
| Private Dental Colleges | BDS |
| Minority Medical Colleges | MBBS |
| Minority Dental Colleges | BDS |
Security money is separate from the registration fee. The amount depends on the type of seats for which the candidate participates.
| Fee Type | Security Money |
| Government Medical/Dental | ₹30,000 |
| Government + Private Medical | ₹2,00,000 |
| Government + Private Dental | ₹1,00,000 |
Candidates should check the latest UP NEET fee instructions before making the payment.
The UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates are announced separately for each counselling round. The schedule may also be revised by DGME, Uttar Pradesh. The following table includes the 2026 dates currently available:
| Counselling Stage | Event | Date |
| Round 1 | Registration/related counselling process | 7 August, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Merit List | September 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Choice Filling & Choice Locking | September 18-21, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Revised Seat Allotment Result | September 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 | Allotment Letter/Admission | September 23-26, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Registration | September 14-17, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Merit List | September 21, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Choice Filling & Locking | September 21-24, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Seat Allotment Result | September 25, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Allotment Letter/Reporting & Admission | September 26-October 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Dates | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Dates | To be announced |
Candidates should check the official UPNEET website for subsequent round dates and revised schedules.
The UP NEET UG merit list contains the candidates considered for the applicable counselling round along with their merit position. The merit list is used during the seat allotment process along with the candidate's choices, category, seat type, eligibility, and available seats.
The UP NEET UG Round 2 seat matrix listed 3,656 MBBS and BDS seats across participating institutions. This figure represents the Round 2 seat matrix, not the total number of seats available through the entire counselling process. It included 3,108 MBBS seats and 548 BDS seats, of which 396 were government seats and 3,260 were private seats.
| Seat Information | Government | Private | Total |
| MBBS | 370 | 2738 | 3,108 |
| BDS | 26 | 522 | 548 |
| Total MBBS + BDS | 396 | 3260 | 3,656 |
The seat matrix should be checked before choice filling because the available seats can differ from one counselling round to another.
The seat matrix provides information about:
Candidates should check the seat matrix for the specific round in which they are participating.
| Institution List | Seat Matrix |
| Shows participating institutions | Shows seats available in a counselling round |
| Helps identify colleges | Helps identify available seats |
| Not a list of currently available seats | Used while making counselling choices |
Choice filling is the stage where candidates select their preferred colleges and courses. Before filling choices, candidates should check the latest seat matrix and the applicable college and course details.
Before locking choices, check:
Once the choices are locked, candidates should keep a copy of the final choice list for their records.
After entering their choices, candidates need to lock them within the prescribed time. Candidates should review their choices carefully before locking because the locked choices are considered for seat allotment according to the applicable counselling rules.
UP NEET UG seat allotment is carried out after the choice-filling stage. The allotment process considers the applicable counselling rules, including:
Candidates should check:
Candidates should download and keep the allotment document for the admission process.
Candidates who receive a seat need to complete the admission process within the prescribed reporting period.
The process includes:
Candidates who do not receive a seat in a counselling round should check the result and the instructions for the next counselling stage.
Participation in a later round depends on the rules applicable to that round and the candidate's counselling status. Candidates should check the latest UPNEET notice before participating in another round.
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before counselling and admission.
The documents listed for the counselling process include:
Candidates should check the latest UPNEET instructions for the final document requirements.
Document verification is part of the counselling and admission process. Candidates should ensure that the information entered during registration matches their documents.
If the UPNEET portal asks a candidate to correct or re-upload a document, the candidate should complete the required action within the specified period. The official UPNEET portal also provides a document re-upload facility and verification-status service.
Domicile requirements for UP NEET UG Counselling depend on the applicable seat type, institution, and counselling policy for 2026.
Candidates claiming UP state reservation or other UP-specific benefits must fulfil the applicable domicile or residence conditions and provide the required certificate during verification. Candidates who have completed their qualifying education outside Uttar Pradesh should check the 2026 UPNEET policy to determine whether a domicile certificate is required for the seat they are applying for.
Candidates should also check the applicable rules for private and minority institutions separately because domicile requirements can differ from those applicable to government state-quota seats.
The 2026 UPNEET policy and its subsequent amendment should be treated as the final reference for domicile eligibility and certificate requirements.
Reservation under UP NEET UG Counselling is applied according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh government orders, the current counselling policy, and any subsequent amendments.
Candidates claiming a reserved category must:
The Round 2 seat matrix separately displays category-wise seat information. Candidates should check the latest UPNEET policy and the seat matrix for the counselling round in which they are participating rather than relying only on an older reservation percentage table.
UP NEET UG cutoff information differs by college, course, category, and counselling round.
Candidates should distinguish between:
Closing ranks can change from one counselling round to another because seat availability and candidate choices change. Previous-year closing ranks can be used as reference information, but they do not guarantee the closing rank for 2026.
UP NEET UG Counselling includes government and private medical and dental institutions participating in the counselling process.
Before selecting a college, candidates should check:
Candidates should check the official UPNEET information for the latest college and fee details.
MBBS and BDS tuition fees under UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 are not necessarily the same across all participating colleges. DGME Uttar Pradesh has published separate 2026 fee-fixation orders and institution-specific fee structures, including information for government institutions and private/minority medical and dental colleges. The official portal also lists specific fee updates for institutions such as ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, and minority private medical/dental colleges.
Candidates should check the fee applicable to the specific college, course, and seat type before locking their choices.
The seat matrix shows the seats included for a particular counselling round, while a vacant-seat list shows seats remaining at a specific stage of the counselling process. A vacant-seat list reflects seats remaining at a particular stage after the applicable allotment/reporting process or as specifically published by the counselling authority.
For Round 2, the published seat matrix listed 3,656 seats, comprising 3,108 MBBS and 548 BDS seats. Candidates should check the separate allotted and vacant seat information on the official UPNEET portal for the latest vacancy position rather than assuming that all 3,656 seats remain vacant after Round 2 allotment. The UPNEET portal has a separate Allotted and Vacant section.
Security-money refunds are processed according to the applicable UPNEET counselling rules. Candidates should keep their payment details and receipts safe. The official UPNEET portal provides a refund-status facility, allowing candidates to check the status when applicable.
1. Is UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 currently active?
Round 2 allotment was released on September 25, 2026, and the prescribed allotment-letter download, reporting, and admission period runs through October 1, 2026. Candidates should check the official UPNEET portal for the next counselling schedule and any fresh notice after the Round 2 deadline.
2. How many candidates were eligible for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 choice filling?
A total of 33,043 candidates were reported as eligible for Round 2 choice filling.
3. How many government seats were listed in the UP NEET UG Round 2 seat matrix?
The Round 2 seat matrix listed 396 government seats, including 370 MBBS seats and 26 BDS seats. These figures refer specifically to the Round 2 seat matrix.
4. When was the UP NEET UG Round 2 seat allotment result released?
The Round 2 seat allotment result was released on September 25, 2026.
5. What was the Round 2 reporting date for UP NEET UG 2026?
The published Round 2 reporting and admission period was September 26 to October 1, 2026.
6. How can I register for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates can register through the official UPNEET counselling portal during the registration period specified in the applicable counselling notice.
7. What documents are required for UP NEET UG Counselling?
Candidates need the documents specified in the current UPNEET counselling instructions, including NEET documents, academic documents, identity proof, and applicable category or domicile certificates.
8. How does UP NEET UG seat allotment work?
Seat allotment is based on the applicable counselling rules and considers factors such as NEET merit, locked choices, category, seat type, eligibility, and available seats.
9. Where can I check the UP NEET UG seat matrix?
The latest seat matrix can be checked through the official UPNEET counselling portal for the relevant counselling round.
10. Where can I check UP NEET UG refund status?
Candidates can use the Refund Status facility available on the official UPNEET portal.
11. Is UP NEET UG Counselling the same as NEET UG?
No. NEET UG is the national entrance examination, while UP NEET UG Counselling is the Uttar Pradesh counselling process for eligible candidates seeking admission through the seats covered under UPNEET counselling.
