UP NEET UG Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026 Released; Check State Quota MBBS and BDS Seats

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UP NEET) UG Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026. It is available on the official website at upneet.gov.in. The matrix lists state quota MBBS and BDS seats for Round 1. It covers government, private, and minority medical and dental colleges.

Registered candidates can now view college-wise vacancies. The seat matrix is the base document for choice filling. Aspirants must study it carefully before locking their preferences.

Check Now: Download UP NEET Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026 PDF

UP NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix at a Glance

State Quota Share in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has one of the largest medical education systems in India. State quota fills 85 per cent of government medical college seats. The remaining 15 per cent go through All India Quota via MCC counselling.

Private and minority medical college seats fill entirely through DGME UP counselling. Deemed universities remain outside the state quota list.

Types of Colleges Covered

The Round 1 seat matrix groups colleges into clear categories. Each category has its own fee structure and bond conditions.

• Government Medical Colleges under the state government
• Government Dental Colleges under the state government
• Private Medical Colleges in the state quota pool
• Private Dental Colleges in the state quota pool
• Minority Medical and Dental Colleges recognised by DGME UP

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How to Check the UP NEET Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026?

Follow these steps to view the seat matrix on the official portal.

1. Visit the official website at upneet.gov.in.
2. Click on the News and Events section on the homepage.
3. Open the link titled UP NEET Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026.
4. The PDF will open in a new browser tab.
5. Download and save the file for choice filling reference.

What Does the Seat Matrix Contain?

The seat matrix PDF lists every participating college in Uttar Pradesh. It shows the course offered and the total intake per college. It also breaks up seats by category and quota.

Candidates should match their category with the vacancy figures. This helps set realistic preferences during choice filling.

How to Use the Seat Matrix for Choice Filling?

The seat matrix helps candidates rank colleges based on real vacancies. Fill choices in order of genuine preference, not rank alone. Include both aspirational and safer options in your list.

Study college location, course type, and category vacancy before locking. Locked choices cannot be edited within the same round.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit upneet.gov.in and download the Round 1 seat matrix PDF.
2. Verify your registration and security deposit status on the portal.
3. Shortlist colleges based on preference, category, and vacancy count.
4. Enter and arrange your choices in the choice filling window.
5. Lock your final choices before the official deadline closes.

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