Overview
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, will conduct UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in participating government and private medical and dental colleges. The detailed notification will include registration, choice filling, merit list, seat allotment and reporting dates; the total number of available seats is yet to be announced through the official seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission through UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced in the official seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in |
Important Dates
The counselling authority has not yet published the round-wise schedule. Candidates should treat dates circulating through unofficial channels as tentative and verify every deadline on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Separate dates are expected for registration, fee payment, security deposit, online document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment and college reporting. Additional schedules may be released for Round 2, Round 3 and the stray vacancy round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board.
- Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable category-wise qualifying percentile.
- The required aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be governed by current National Medical Commission, Dental Council and NEET UG admission rules.
- Candidates seeking seats under the Uttar Pradesh state quota must satisfy the prescribed domicile, schooling or residency conditions.
- Applicants for reserved seats must possess valid category, domicile and other supporting certificates in the required format.
Age Limit
- A candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- The applicable upper-age condition, if any, will be determined by NEET UG 2026 and prevailing regulatory guidelines.
- Date of birth recorded on the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official document will be used for verification.
Fees
- The online registration fee will be specified in the detailed counselling notification.
- Candidates may also have to pay a refundable security deposit, with the amount varying for government and private institutions.
- Tuition fees, hostel charges and other institutional expenses will depend on the college allotted.
- Payment should be made only through the payment facility available on the official counselling portal. Candidates must retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- Registration and merit preparation: NEET UG-qualified candidates must register online, pay the prescribed charges and upload or submit the required details. The state merit list will be prepared using NEET UG rank, eligibility and category information.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible candidates must select and lock preferred colleges and courses. Seats will be allotted based on merit, reservation rules, choices submitted and seat availability.
- Document verification and reporting: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, complete the required payment and report to the designated centre or college for document verification and admission formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UP NEET UG counselling portal at upneet.gov.in.
- Open the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link after it becomes active.
- Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, date of birth, mobile number and other requested information.
- Create login credentials and carefully review the candidate profile before final submission.
- Pay the registration fee and applicable security deposit through the available online payment method.
- Upload or keep ready the NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, photographs, domicile certificate, category certificate and other applicable records.
- Check the state merit list and log in during the notified choice-filling window.
- Arrange colleges in order of preference and lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the locked-choice page.
- Download the seat allotment result and allotment letter. Follow the specified instructions for fee payment, document verification and reporting.
- Keep copies of the application form, payment receipts and all admission documents until the counselling process is complete.
Important Links
FAQs
When will UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 choice filling begin?
The choice-filling date is TBA. It will be announced with the official round-wise counselling schedule.
Who can register for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the educational, age, domicile and category requirements prescribed for Uttar Pradesh medical admissions can register.
Is choice locking compulsory?
Candidates should lock their preferred colleges within the notified window. They must follow the portal instructions because unlocked choices may be handled under the rules stated in the official notification.
