Uttar Pradesh Medical Admission Guide
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026
Round-wise schedule, registration fee, security deposit, eligibility, cutoff, documents and seat allotment for MBBS/BDS in Uttar Pradesh
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Overview of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted online by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh through upneet.gov.in. It covers the 85% state-quota seats in government medical and dental colleges and the seats in private medical and dental colleges of the state, while the remaining 15% All India Quota seats of government colleges are filled by MCC.
The process includes online registration, fee and security-deposit payment, document upload and verification, state merit list, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting at the allotted college. The counselling runs in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round (older cycles also had a Mop-Up Round).
π’ Latest UP NEET UG 2026 Update
Round 1 and Round 2 are complete. DGME UP has released the official Round 3 time schedule (Notice No. ME-3/2026/1890, dated 26 October 2026). Round 3 online registration starts on 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) and closes on 28 October 2026 (2:00 PM). The merit list will be declared on 28 October, choice filling runs from 28 to 31 October 2026 (5:00 PM), and the Round 3 result is due on 2 November 2026. The Stray Vacancy Round dates have not been announced yet. Keep checking upneet.gov.in for updates.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Counselling authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam accepted | NEET UG 2026 (result declared 16 July 2026) |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Seats covered | 85% state quota of government colleges + private/minority/management seats of UP colleges |
| Total MBBS seats | Approx. 12,000+ (reports vary by source; final figure as per official seat matrix) |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy Round |
| Registration fee | βΉ2,000 (non-refundable) per candidate per round |
| Security deposit | βΉ30,000 / βΉ1,00,000 / βΉ2,00,000 (depends on college type) |
| Mode | Online |
| Official websites | upneet.gov.in, dgme.up.gov.in |
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UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round-wise Status Tracker
| Round | Key Dates |
|---|
| Round 1 | Registration 7 β 14 Aug 2026 β’ Choice filling 2 β 5 Sep β’ Result 7 Sep β’ Reporting 8 β 14 Sep |
| Round 2 | Registration 14 β 17 Sep β’ Choice filling 21 β 24 Sep β’ Result 25 Sep β’ Reporting 26 Sep β 1 Oct |
| Round 3 | Registration 26 β 28 Oct 2026 β’ Merit list 28 Oct β’ Choice filling 28 β 31 Oct β’ Result 2 Nov β’ Reporting 3 β 7 Nov |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced by DGME UP |
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Official counselling notice released | 3 August 2026 |
| Online registration, document upload, fee & security deposit | 7 August 2026 (12:00 PM) onwards; initial deadline 12 August 2026 |
| Registration deadline extended | 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 14 August 2026 (2:00 PM); security deposit up to 5:00 PM |
| Additional registration window | 1 β 2 September 2026 |
| Online choice filling & locking (Notice ME-3/2026/1605 dated 1 Sep) | 2 September 2026 (5:00 PM) to 5 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 7 September 2026 |
| Downloading allotment letter & reporting at institute | 8 September to 14 September 2026 |
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Round 2 time-schedule notice (ME-3/2026/1644) | 11 September 2026 |
| Online registration & fee payment | 14 September 2026 (5:00 PM) to 17 September 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Security deposit | 14 September to 17 September 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| State merit list & vacant seat matrix | 17 September 2026 |
| Choice filling (original window 17 β 19 Sep, postponed by notice of 21 Sep) | 21 September 2026 (2:00 PM) to 24 September 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | 25 September 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institutes | 26 September to 1 October 2026 |
Note: Some websites show 29 September as the Round 2 result date and 30 Sep β 5 Oct as reporting. Always match with the official portal notice.
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Round 3 time-schedule notice (ME-3/2026/1890) | 26 October 2026 |
| Online registration | 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 28 October 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Depositing registration fee & security deposit | 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 28 October 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Declaration of merit list | 28 October 2026 |
| Online choice filling & locking | 28 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 31 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | 2 November 2026 |
| Downloading allotment letter & admission process | 3 November 2026 to 7 November 2026 |
Source: Official DGME UP notice dated 26 October 2026. Helpline numbers: 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699, 8189011700 (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM). All updates are posted on
upneet.gov.in and
www.dgme.up.gov.in.
UP NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy / Mop-Up Round
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Stray Vacancy Round notice (UP) | To be announced |
| Registration & choice filling | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy allotment result | To be announced |
| Reporting / last date of joining | To be announced |
The Stray Vacancy Round is for seats still vacant after Round 3. Participation conditions (who can register, whether a fresh registration and fee are needed) will be published in the DGME notice after Round 3 ends. MCCβs All India stray round is separate from the UP state stray round; check mcc.nic.in for its latest dates.
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β Smooth and organized counselling executionPersonalized College Selection Support
β NEET All India Rank
β Category (GEN/OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
β State domicile eligibility
β Budget considerationsRealistic Assessment
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β Category certificate guidance
β Domicile certificate guidance
β Income certificate guidance
β Document upload assistanceIn-Depth College Analysis
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β Choice filling procedures
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β Important timelinesMerit List Analysis & Strategy
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β Round 3 Strategy
β Stray Vacancy Round StrategyPost-Allotment Decision Support
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β Reporting requirements
β Risk assessment before surrendering seatFees & Financial Guidance
β Tuition fees
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β Security deposit
β Bond obligationsHostel & Accommodation Guidance
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β Living expenses guidanceInternship Stipend Information
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Counselling guidance is provided for either one Government Medical College under All India Quota (AIQ) or one UP Private Medical College, subject to eligibility, NEET rank, category, domicile and counselling rules applicable during the admission process. Admission or seat allotment cannot be guaranteed.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee & Security Deposit
| Fee Type | Amount | Remarks |
|---|
| Counselling registration fee | βΉ2,000 | Non-refundable; payable online per round |
| Security deposit β Government medical/dental colleges only | βΉ30,000 | Refundable as per counselling rules |
| Security deposit β Private medical colleges (or Govt + Private medical/dental) | βΉ2,00,000 | Refundable; forfeitable if admission/reporting rules are not followed |
| Security deposit β Private dental colleges (or Govt + Private dental only) | βΉ1,00,000 | Refundable as per rules |
The fee and deposit amounts are as per the 2026 counselling policy reported by multiple sources and match the last cycle. Candidates should confirm from the official brochure/notice before payment, especially for the Stray Vacancy Round.
Round 3: Registration fee and security deposit can be paid from 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM) till 28 October 2026 (3:00 PM). Registration itself closes at 2:00 PM on 28 October.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| NEET UG | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (NRI/OCI/PIO and other categories as per policy) |
| Age | At least 17 years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Education | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English |
| Minimum PCB marks | General/EWS: 50% β’ SC/ST/OBC: 40% β’ PwD: 45% |
| Domicile (state quota) | UP domicile required for 85% state-quota seats; candidates who studied Class 10 and 12 in UP are generally exempt from a separate certificate (check brochure) |
| Private/NRI seats | Eligibility as per official policy, NMC rules and seat type |
How to Apply for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026
- Visit upneet.gov.in and open the NEET UG 2026 counselling registration link.
- Enter NEET roll number and personal details exactly as in the NEET application.
- Create login ID and password.
- Pay the βΉ2,000 registration fee and the applicable security deposit online.
- Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Check the state merit list and verification status.
- Fill and lock college choices within the deadline.
- Print the registration form, payment receipts and choice-lock confirmation.
Documents Required for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026
| Registration / Upload | Reporting at College (originals) |
|---|
| NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard | NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard |
| Class 10 certificate and marksheet | Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and marksheets |
| Class 12 marksheet | Allotment letter |
| UP domicile certificate (where required) | Registration and security-deposit receipts |
| Caste / EWS / PwD certificates (if applicable) | Category / EWS / PwD certificates (if applicable) |
| Photo ID (Aadhaar/passport) and photographs | Photo ID and passport-size photographs |
OBC/EWS and other reserved-category certificates must be in the format and validity period given in the brochure. Check name and date of birth on every document.
Choice Filling & Locking
- Choices are filled after the merit list and seat matrix are published.
- Arrange colleges in your true order of preference; allotment follows the order.
- Fill many choices, including safe options, so that a seat is not missed.
- Verify course (MBBS/BDS), college code and seat type before locking.
- Choices must be locked before the deadline; unlocked choices may not be considered.
- Take a printout of the locked choices.
UP NEET UG Merit List & Seat Allotment
DGME UP publishes a state merit list based on NEET 2026 marks/rank for registered candidates. Seat allotment is done on the basis of NEET rank, choices locked, category/reservation, domicile and seat availability. The result is published as a PDF and in the candidate login. After allotment, download the allotment letter, pay the fee as instructed and report at the nodal centre or college within the given dates, otherwise the seat can be cancelled.
NEET UG Qualifying Cutoff & Round-wise College Cutoff
NEET UG qualifying percentile
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2025 Qualifying Score (reference) |
|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 686 β 144 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th | 143 β 113 |
| General / EWS β PwBD | 45th | 143 β 127 |
| SC / ST / OBC β PwBD | 40th | 126 β 113 |
Score ranges are of the previous year (NEET 2025). Please add the NEET 2026 NTA cut-off scores once confirmed. Qualifying NEET only makes you eligible; admission depends on rank.
Round 1 cutoff 2026: government medical colleges (General, Home State β NEET rank)
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|
| King Georgeβs Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow | 569 | 3,001 |
| Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow | 3,041 | 4,857 |
| GIMS, Greater Noida | 4,982 | 8,210 |
| GSVM Medical College, Kanpur | β | 6,517 |
| Government Medical College, Saharanpur | 13,070 | 13,560 |
| Government Medical College, Kannauj | 13,496 | 13,901 |
| Government Medical College, Badaun | 13,870 | 16,793 |
| Government Medical College, Banda | 14,604 | 16,429 |
| Government Medical College, Jalaun | 14,717 | 15,280 |
| Government Medical College, Azamgarh | 12,670 | 14,906 |
KGMU Lucknow Round 1 closing rank by category (2026)
| Category | Closing Rank |
|---|
| General | 3,001 |
| OBC | 4,583 |
| SC | 36,962 |
| ST | 1,06,360 |
Round 1 cutoff 2026: private medical colleges (closing rank)
| College | Closing Rank |
|---|
| Era Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow | GN 4,93,215 β’ MM 5,05,287 |
| Career Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | GN 6,53,460 β’ MM 6,78,424 |
| Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Lucknow | GN 6,55,420 β’ MM 6,26,956 |
Round-wise cutoff status
| Round | Cutoff Status |
|---|
| Round 1 | Published (see tables above) |
| Round 2 | Closing ranks to be added after verification from DGME allotment data |
| Round 3 | Registration open; cutoff will be added after the result on 2 November 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy | After the round is conducted |
Cutoff data is taken from third-party reports of the official Round 1 allotment and may differ by quota, category and source. Use it as a guide, not as a guarantee of a seat.
UP NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026
Vertical reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Horizontal reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
| Women candidates | 20% |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | 2% |
| Ex-servicemen | 2% |
| NCC candidates | 1% |
Percentages follow the previous UP counselling scheme and trackers. Verify against the 2026 government order and brochure before relying on them.
UP NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix & College Fees
DGME UP publishes the seat matrix (college-wise and category-wise) before each round. Government medical college tuition is fixed by the state government and is much lower than private colleges. Private medical college fees are fixed per college under the fee-fixation order for the session; hostel and other institutional charges are extra.
- Check the latest MBBS and BDS seat matrix for the round you are filling.
- Compare tuition, hostel and caution money of private colleges before locking choices.
- Seats of 15% All India Quota in state government colleges are handled by MCC, not DGME UP.
Reporting, Exit & Security Deposit Rules
- Download the allotment letter and report within the notified dates with original documents.
- Pay the admission fee as instructed; failure to join can lead to seat cancellation.
- Security deposit is refundable under the counselling rules but can be forfeited for non-joining or violation of the rules.
- Free exit, upgradation and resignation conditions differ by round. Read the round-specific notice before surrendering a seat.
- A candidate who has joined a seat in MCC Round 3 or reported for a seat may be ineligible for later rounds as per policy.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 FAQs
Who conducts UP NEET UG counselling 2026?
DGME, Uttar Pradesh conducts it through upneet.gov.in.
What is the registration fee?
βΉ2,000 (non-refundable) per round, plus a refundable security deposit of βΉ30,000, βΉ1,00,000 or βΉ2,00,000 depending on college type.
How many rounds are there in UP NEET counselling 2026?
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round.
Which rounds are completed?
Round 1 and Round 2 are completed. Round 3 registration starts on 26 October 2026 and the result is due on 2 November 2026.
What are the UP NEET UG Round 3 dates 2026?
Registration: 26 Oct (5:00 PM) to 28 Oct (2:00 PM). Merit list: 28 Oct. Choice filling: 28 Oct (5:00 PM) to 31 Oct (5:00 PM). Result: 2 Nov. Allotment letter download and admission: 3 to 7 Nov 2026.
Is UP domicile compulsory?
For 85% state-quota government seats, yes, subject to the exemptions in the brochure.
What is the KGMU Round 1 cutoff 2026?
General home-state closing rank was 3,001 in Round 1 (opening 569).
Can I join the Stray Vacancy Round if I am unallotted?
Generally yes, as per the DGME notice conditions. Check the official notice when released.
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Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and rules are compiled from the official portal and other websites and may be revised by DGME UP/MCC. Verify all details on the official notices before registration, choice filling or admission. Admission cannot be guaranteed.