UP NEET Counselling Dates 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Uttar Pradesh, started the UP NEET counselling 2026 on August 7, 2026, for admission to MBBS, BDS and other courses in 85 per cent state quota medical seats. Read further to know the UP NEET UG counselling dates, such as registration dates, choice filling, seat allotment release date and institute reporting.
UP NEET Counselling Dates 2026 Latest Updates
- The UP NEET counselling registration 2026 link was active from August 7 to 14, 2026, on the website- upneet.gov.in
- The UP NEET seat matrix and information bulletin will be available soon.
- The UP State NEET Counselling 2026 will be held in four to five rounds.
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- UP NEET 2026 Counselling Dates
- UP NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Dates
- UP NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
- UP NEET 2026 Seat Allotment Result Date
- UP NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UP NEET 2026 Counselling Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP NEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Aug ' 26 - 14 Aug ' 26 | Registration for round-1 UP NEET 2026 counselling |
| 26 Dec ' 25 | UP NEET 2025 special stray round Seat Allotment Result |
| 19 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25 | UP NEET 2025 special stray Round Registration |
UP NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Dates
The UP NEET Counselling round 1 registration was held from August 7 to 12, 2026. Candidates needed to register online and submit their choices for seat allotment through NEET Counselling Uttar Pradesh. The UP Counselling NEET 2026 will be held in four to five rounds. The round-wise UP NEET registration 2026 dates will be shared here.
Commonly asked questions
The DMET started the UP NEET counselling 2026 on August 7, 2026. Candidates who cleared the NEET UG 2026 exam can participate in the counselling process by taking the registration.
The official website of the UP NEET counselling is upneet.gov.in. All the details such as UP NEET seat matrix, registration link, result and other notifications are displayed on this website. Candidates need to take UP NEET registration by visiting the website.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, conducts the UP NEET UG Counselling. The entire process from registration till seat allotment result is carried out by the DMET, UP.
UP NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
The UP NEET 2026 counselling dates have been announced for Round 1 registration. However, the complete schedule is awaited for these events:
- Choice filling and locking
- Seat allotment result
- Insititute reporting
The DMTE, UP will soon announce the UP State NEET Counselling 2026 dates for each round separately. The round-wise schedule will be announced for Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and others.
Commonly asked questions
UP NEET Counseling is generally held for 6,428 MBBS and 2,251 BDS seats, as per the seat matrix of previous year. These seats are filled in 32 medical and 23 dental colleges across the state. Candidates need to make their choice of seats based on the matrix released by the DMET, UP.
The registration for UP NEET Counselling 2026 has started. The DMET, UP is inviting UP NEET Counselling registrations from August 7 to 12, 2026.
UP NEET 2026 Seat Allotment Result Date
The UP NEET seat allotment 2026 result will be released after candidates submit their choices. The seat allotment list is generally released around one to two days after the closing of registration window. The UP NEET seat allotment result dates will be announced round-wise by the authority. The dates will be provided on this page when announced.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can get the MBBS seat in Uttat Pradesh medical colleges with 50,000 rank in NEET. Though getting into the top government colleges could be a bit challenging with 50,000 NEET rank, but, candidates can get seat in other government colleges or private medical colleges.
Candidates can apply for the NEET Counselling 2026 in Uttar Pradesh using the process shared below-
- Visit the website.
- Click on the registration link.
- Enter the details to register for the exam.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the registration fee.
- Submit the form.
UP NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check some of the FAQs related to UP NEET counselling dates 2026 here:
DGME, Lucknow conducted total five counselling rounds including a mop-up round for the allocation of seats to the candidate. Candidates needed to register with login credentials generated during application process. Seats were allotted based on choice declared by candidates, NEET 2025 rank, availability of seats in particular college and course, and reservation factor.
No. candidates who have already registered in round-1 UP NEET counselling don't need to register again. Registration can be done on the official website, upneet.gov.in. Registration will be completed only when registration fee (both refundable and non refundable) are paid. Candidates will have to pay INR 2,000 as non refundable fee for registration.
Candidates can check the UP NEET seat allotment result by visiting the website- upneet.gov.in. The DMET will display the result as a PDF download file. Candidates need to search for their name or roll number on the PDF to know their status.
No. Candidates will have to register online to participate in the counselling for UP NEET. Registration can be done on the official website, upneet.gov.in. Candidates who qualify NEET will be eligible for UP NEET counselling. A total 3 rounds of counselling is held for seat allotment.
Have a look at the UP NEET reservation criteria in terms of vertical reservation and horizontal reservation below-
Vertical Reservation
Category | Reservation (in Percentile) |
|---|---|
SC | 21 |
ST | 02 |
OBC | 27 |
EWS | 10 |
Horizontal Reservation
Category | Reservation (In Percentile) |
|---|---|
Children of freedom fighters | 02 |
Children of Armed Personnel | 02 |
National Cadet Corps (NCC) | 01 |
Women | 20 |
PwD | 05 |
No. Candidates will have to qualify NEET PG 2026 with the minimum cutoff marks to become eligible to participate in UP NEET PG counselling. Candidates will have to register on the official website and declare their choice for college and course for seat allocation. Based on the declared choice, NEET 2026 rank, reservation factor etc., seats will be allotted to candidates.
The registration fees for UP NEET Counselling is shared below-
Details | Fees |
|---|---|
Registration Fees | INR 2000 |
Govt. colleges security fees | INR 30,000 |
Private colleges security fees | INR 2,00,000 |
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