UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Schedule Out, Round 1 Registration from July, Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level medical admission process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Uttar Pradesh, for filling 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical colleges across the state. DMER UP officially released the UP NEET Counselling 2026 schedule on June 27, 2026, with Round 1 registration expected to open in the first week of July 2026. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid UP domicile certificate must register at upneet.gov.in to take part in the seat allocation process.

• Round 1 Registration: UP NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration is expected to open in the first week of July 2026, as per the official schedule released on June 27, 2026. Last year (2025), registration began on August 8, 2025 — this year the schedule has been advanced. Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, domicile certificate, and category documents ready.
• Choice Filling: After registration, you must fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses during the choice filling window, expected in mid-July 2026. Last year the window stayed open for around 5 days — prepare your preference list in advance and do not wait until the last day.
• Seat Allotment: Round 1 seat allotment is expected in the last week of July 2026. Once allotted, you must report to your college within the given admission window and submit a security deposit. Last year, Round 1 allotment was declared on August 5, 2025.
• Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds: If seats remain after Round 1 and Round 2, a Mop-Up Round will be held in September 2026 and a Stray Vacancy Round in October-November 2026. Last year (2025), the Stray Vacancy Round was held on November 18-20, 2025 — these rounds are the final chance to secure a seat.

What is UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official seat allocation process for MBBS and BDS admissions in Uttar Pradesh. DMER UP (Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Uttar Pradesh) manages this counselling for 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private medical colleges within the state.

You must qualify NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate to apply for state quota seats. Students from other states who cleared NEET UG 2026 can only access the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which are managed separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) through mcc.nic.in.

The UP NEET Counselling 2026 process takes place in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. In 2025, more than 8,000 MBBS and BDS seats were available under UP state quota across 92 government and private medical colleges. The 2026 counselling follows the same pattern.

Key Highlights of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026

Source: DMER Uttar Pradesh — upneet.gov.in

UP NEET Counselling 2026: Official Schedule and Important Dates

DMER UP released the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule on June 27, 2026. The schedule covers all four rounds — registration, document upload, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission dates for each round. Candidates must check upneet.gov.in regularly for any date revisions after the schedule is published.

The dates below are based on the official schedule released on June 27, 2026. Verify the exact dates on upneet.gov.in before taking any action.

UP NEET Counselling 2026: Round-wise Schedule

Additional Important Dates for UP NEET Counselling 2026

Source: DMER Uttar Pradesh — Official Counselling Schedule 2026

How to Register for UP NEET Counselling 2026

The UP NEET Counselling 2026 registration process is fully online through upneet.gov.in. You need to complete registration, document upload, fee payment, and choice filling — all before the respective deadlines for each round.

Step-by-step Registration Process

• Step 1 — Go to the Official Portal: Visit upneet.gov.in and click on the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link when it goes live.
• Step 2 — Create Login / New Registration: Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number, date of birth, and other required details to create your counselling account.
• Step 3 — Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, category, domicile information, and contact details. Make sure all details match your NEET UG 2026 scorecard.
• Step 4 — Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified format and size.
• Step 5 — Pay Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs 2,000 using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Step 6 — Confirm and Submit: Review all details carefully before submitting. Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
• Step 7 — Choice Filling: After registration is complete, log in during the choice filling window to select and lock your preferred colleges and courses.

You must complete registration separately for each round you wish to participate in. A single registration does not apply to all rounds — DMER UP opens new registration windows for Round 2 and Mop-Up.

Documents Required for UP NEET Counselling 2026

You need to upload certain documents online during registration and carry original documents when reporting to the allotted college for admission. Make sure all documents are current, valid, and match the details in your NEET UG 2026 application.

Documents to Upload Online During Registration

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Result
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
• UP Domicile / Residency Certificate (issued by competent authority)
• Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS — issued in the correct format for UP state government use)
• Passport-size Photograph (recent, same as NEET UG application)
• Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar card, passport, or driving licence)

Additional Documents at the Time of College Reporting

• Original allotment letter (downloaded from upneet.gov.in)
• All above documents in original with two sets of self-attested photocopies
• Gap certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Anti-ragging affidavit (provided at the college)
• Security deposit (demand draft in favour of the institution or as specified in the allotment letter)

Do not submit photocopies in place of originals at the college. Admission can be cancelled if original documents are not produced at the time of reporting.

Choice Filling in UP NEET Counselling 2026

Choice filling is one of the most important steps in UP NEET Counselling 2026. During the choice filling window, you can select and arrange colleges and courses in your preferred order. The seat allotment system uses this preference list to match you with the best available seat based on your NEET UG 2026 rank.

How Choice Filling Works in UP NEET Counselling 2026

• Log in to upneet.gov.in during the choice filling window using your registered credentials.
• Browse available colleges — you can filter by course (MBBS/BDS), college type (government/private), district, and category.
• Add colleges to your list — you can add as many colleges as you want and arrange them in order of preference.
• Arrange your choices carefully — the allotment system tries to give you the highest preference where a seat is available as per your NEET rank. Always put your most preferred college first.
• Save and lock your choices — after you are satisfied with your list, lock it before the deadline. Choices cannot be changed after locking.

Tips for Smart Choice Filling

• Add both government and private colleges in your list — this increases your chances of getting a seat.
• Do not restrict yourself to just top colleges — a longer preference list means more options in the allotment.
• Check the previous year closing ranks for each college before adding it (see the Expected Cutoff section below).
• For OBC/SC/ST candidates, check the category-wise closing ranks separately, as these are lower than General category ranks.
• Lock your choices at least a few hours before the deadline — last-minute technical issues can cause you to miss the window.

Seat Allotment in UP NEET Counselling 2026

After the choice filling window closes, DMER UP runs the computerized seat allotment process. The allotment is based on your NEET UG 2026 rank, your category, your domicile status, and the choices you locked during the choice filling window.

The allotment result is declared on the official portal. You can log in to upneet.gov.in with your credentials to check and download your allotment letter. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the college within the admission window mentioned in the schedule.

What Happens After Seat Allotment?

• Accept the seat: If you are happy with your allotted seat, accept it and pay the required security deposit to confirm your admission.
• Report to the college: Visit the allotted college within the admission window with all original documents. The college will verify your documents and complete the admission process.
• Upgrade option: If you want a better seat in Round 2 or Mop-Up, you can participate in the next round after accepting your Round 1 seat. Your current seat will be released only when you get a new allotment in the next round.
• Withdrawal: If you do not want the allotted seat, you can withdraw. The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit refund policy depends on the stage at which you withdraw.
• No seat allotted: If you are not allotted a seat in one round, you can participate in subsequent rounds — Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy.

Participating Colleges and Total Seats in UP NEET Counselling 2026

UP NEET Counselling 2026 covers government, private, and deemed medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The state has one of the highest numbers of MBBS and BDS seats available through state quota counselling in India.

In 2025, more than 9,000 MBBS and BDS seats were available through UP state quota counselling across 92 colleges. In 2026, the seat count is expected to remain similar or slightly higher as new medical colleges may receive recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Types of Colleges in UP NEET Counselling 2026

• Government Medical Colleges: Seats in these colleges are split between 85% state quota (through UP counselling) and 15% All India Quota (through MCC). Government colleges have the lowest fees — typically Rs 10,000–50,000 per year for state quota students.
• Private Medical Colleges (Self-Financing): 100% of seats in UP private medical colleges are under state quota and filled through UP NEET Counselling. Fees are significantly higher — usually Rs 10–15 lakh per year.
• Deemed Universities: Some deemed universities in UP may also participate in UP NEET counselling for certain seat categories.
• Central Government Institutes (e.g., AIIMS, ESIC): These have separate admission processes and are NOT part of UP state quota counselling.

Top Government Medical Colleges in UP NEET Counselling 2026

Note: Seat counts are approximate based on 2025 data. The final seat matrix for 2026 will be released by DMER UP on upneet.gov.in at the start of Round 1 registration.

Category-wise Seat Distribution in UP NEET Counselling 2026

Seats in UP NEET Counselling 2026 are distributed across categories as per the UP state reservation policy. This is different from the central government reservation policy, so check the UP-specific percentages carefully before choosing your category during registration.

UP State Quota Reservation for MBBS and BDS Seats

The OBC and SC reservations in UP (27% and 21%) are higher than the central government percentages. The ST reservation in UP is 2% — lower than the national 7.5% — because UP has a small Scheduled Tribe population. Horizontal reservations for EWS and PwD are applied across all vertical categories.

Your OBC certificate must be in the format prescribed by the UP state government to claim OBC reservation in state quota seats. A central OBC certificate alone is not valid for UP state quota.

Tips to Secure Admission Through UP NEET Counselling 2026

With more than 1 lakh NEET-qualified UP domicile students competing for around 9,000+ seats, the competition in UP NEET Counselling 2026 is intense — especially for government college seats. These tips can help you make the most of the process.

• Register as soon as the portal opens: Do not wait for the last day. Technical issues near deadlines are common. Complete your registration in the first two days of the window.
• Keep documents ready before the portal opens: Scan all your documents — NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate, Class 10 and 12 certificates — in advance. The prescribed file format is usually JPG or PDF with a specific file size limit.
• Prepare your college preference list in advance: Research college cutoffs from 2025 before the choice filling window opens. Know which colleges are realistic for your rank and which are aspirational. Have a list of 20–30 colleges ready before you log in.
• Add both government and private colleges: Even if you are targeting government colleges, add private colleges to your list. This ensures you do not miss out if government college cutoffs move upward unexpectedly.
• Do not lock choices in a hurry: You can change your choices as many times as you want until you lock. Use the full window to review your list. Lock only when you are fully satisfied.
• Participate in Round 2 if needed: If you get a lower-preference college in Round 1, you can participate in Round 2 to try for an upgrade. Your Round 1 seat is released only when you get a new allotment in Round 2.
• Report to college on time: If you do not report to your allotted college within the admission window, your seat is cancelled. Set reminders for all key dates from the official schedule.
• Register for both AIQ and UP counselling: If your NEET rank is below 50,000, register for both MCC AIQ counselling and UP state counselling. Compare your allotments from both and take the better offer.