UP NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Registration (Oct 21), Counselling Process, Seat Matrix & Seat Allotment

UP NEET PG 2026

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Oct 8, 2026 16:54 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

UP NEET PG 2026 counselling: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the state counselling schedule. According to MCC, UP NEET 2026 Round 1 counselling will commence on October 21, 2026. Directorate General of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh will soon announce UP NEET counselling date 2026 online. Candidates can check the guidelines and policies for admission to postgraduate courses (MD/MS/Diploma/DNB/MDS) in government and private medical/dental colleges and universities for 20260-27 academic session. UP NEET PG counselling policies comprise eligibility criteria, registration fees, security money, reservation system, and counselling process.

There will be three rounds of UP NEET PG counselling followed by Stray Round counselling. Candidates who qualify in NEET PG will be eligible to participate in UP NEET counselling 2026. The detailed notification and dates for UP NEET PG counselling will be updated online.

Latest: Download UP NEET PG 2026 counselling guidelines and policies PDF 

Table of contents
  • UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Process
  • UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 Dates
  • UP NEET PG Counselling Date 2026
  • UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
  • UP NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Documents Required
  • UP NEET PG 2026 Seat Allotment Result PDFs
  • UP NEET PG 2026 Reservation
  • UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Process

Students seeking admission to UP NEET PG 2026 courses need to register online and follow the process given below:

Online Application and Registration

  • Students have to register on the official website, upneet.gov.in
  • Candidates are advised to register using the same mobile number and email ID used for NEET PG 2026 registration
  • Post completion of the registration process, they will be redirected to the application form of UP NEET PG counselling 2026
  • They must fill in all details carefully and upload required documents
  • Students will have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 3,000. Registration fee can be paid using a credit card/debit card/UPI/net banking.
  • Registration number for UP NEET PG 2026 application will be sent to the registered mobile number of the candidate

State Merit List

  • A merit list for those candidates who registered for counselling of UP NEET PG 2026 will be uploaded on the official website. The merit list will be released on the basis of marks scored in the NEET PG exam
  • Candidates included in the merit list will be participating in UP NEET PG 2026 counselling.

Choice Filling

To access choice filling form, a candidate has to login to his/her registered account. Choices filled can be edited any number of times till final submission. Candidates are thus advised to save changes every time to avoid losing data. Candidates must also note that choices will not be considered until he/she chooses ‘Submit and Lock’ option available at end. Candidates who fail to lock choices will not be considered for seat allotment.

Seat Allotment

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Seat allotment list is prepared by the DMER based on the basis of choices filled by candidates, seats available as per roster, and inter-se merit of candidates. This list is uploaded on the official website. Selected candidates who wish to retain the seat allocated to them must report to the respective nodal centre before the deadline. If a candidate fails to report to college/nodal centre, his/her seat will be forfeited. 

Payment of Tuition Fee

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in counselling of UP NEET PG 2026 need to pay the course fee in order to confirm their admission. Only after course fee payment candidate will be able to download the allotment letter. Course fee for UP NEET PG counselling 2026 has to be paid online. Payment mode can be a credit card, debit card or net banking.

UP NEET PG 2026 counselling: Course Fee 

Category

Security Fee (In INR)

State Government Medical College / Dental Colleges

30,000 + bank transaction charges

Private sector medical college

2,00,000 + bank transaction charges

Private Dental College

10,00,000 + bank transaction charges

State Medical Colleges / Dental Colleges

2,00,000 + bank transaction charges

State and Private Dental Colleges

10,00,000 + bank transaction charges

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the reservation criteria in UP NEET PG seat allotment?
A: 

The reservation criteria for allotment of government sate quota seats have been given below:

  • S.C. -21%
  • S.T.-2%
  • O.B.C - 27%
  • EWS-10%
  • PwD-5%

It must be noted candidates who want to avail 5% PwD reservation have to submit disability certificate from designated disability centres.

Q:   Can I pay registration fee for UP NEET PG counselling in round-2?
A: 

No. Candidates do have to pay registration fee INR 3,000 during starting of round-1 only. This fee will be valid till round-3 counselling. For stray vacancy round, candidates do have to register afresh and pay fee of INR 2,000. It must be noted fee once deposited will not be refunded.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP NEET PG 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 26 - Nov ' 26

UP NEET PG 2026 counselling round-1 registration

TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26

UP NEET PG 2026 round-1 choice filling

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
16 Feb ' 26

UP NEET PG 2025 round-3 seat allotment result

16 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26

UP NEET PG 2025 round-3 reporting

06 Feb ' 26 - 13 Feb ' 26

UP NEET PG 2025 round-3 Choice filling

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UP NEET PG Counselling Date 2026

Candidates can check the UP NEET counselling date 2026 below. This schedule is released by MCC.

Schedule for Admission Dates
Round 1  October 21 to November 2, 2026
Last date of joining for Round 1 November 10, 2026
Round 2 November 14 to 23, 2026
Last date of joining for Round 2 November 30, 2026
Round 3 December 4 to 12, 2026
Last date of joining for Round 3 December 18, 2026
Stray Vacancy December 22 to 25, 2026
Last date of joining for the stray vacancy round December 31, 2026
Commencement of Academic Session for PG Courses November 20, 2026

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UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

In order to get admission for UP NEET PG 2026, students need to fulfill following elligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must have completed MBBS from a recognised institute located in Uttar Pradesh
  • Candidate who are domiciled in state of Uttar Pradesh and have completed their MBBS degree from an institute outside Uttar Pradesh (15% AIQ seat), can also apply for UP NEET PG 2026 counselling.
  • Only those candidates who have passed MBBS/BDS from Uttar Pradesh are eligible for admission to seats of government/state/private/deemed universities
  • Candidates who are not domiciled in the State of Uttar Pradesh and have completed their MBBS degree from outside Uttar Pradesh can apply for seats in the private universities only.
  • He/she must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship by September 31, 2026.
  • He/she must have qualified NEET PG 2026

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has round-3 seat allotment result out for UP NET PG 2025 counselling?
A: 

Yes. DMET, UP released round-3 seat allotment result for UP NET PG 2025 counselling on February 16, 2026. Seat allotment result PDF was uploaded online in PDF format and students will have to download it. Registration for round-3 counselling had to be completed till February 5, 2026.

Q:   What is the official website for UP NEET PG counselling?
A: 

The official UP NEET PG counselling is upneet.gov.in. Candidates who qualify NEET PG have to apply under state quota and submit application form. A merit list will be released based on NEET PG rank and other details. Shortlisted candidates in the merit list will be eligible for seat allotment.

Q:   Which body/authority conducts counselling for UP NEET PG?
A: 

UP NEET PG counselling is conducted by Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh. Candidates will have to register online and submit application form for UP medical PG courses. After registration, they will have to choose choice of college and course for seat allotment. 

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UP NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Documents Required

Following documents needed during UP NEET PG 2026 counselling reporting

  1. NEET PG 2026 admit card
  2. NEET PG 2026 result/scorecard
  3. Copy of duly filled application form of UP NEET 2026 counselling
  4. Class X certificate (as proof of DOB)
  5. MBBS Marksheets (all)
  6. Passing Certificate (MBBS degree course)
  7. Internship Completion Certificate
  8. Permanent/provisional Registration Certificate, issued by MCI/SMC
  9. Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  10. Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)
  11. Employers Relieving Certificate (if applicable)
  12. Allotment letter (downloaded from the official website)
  13. Copy of the State Merit List, reflecting the position of the candidate in this list
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date for UP NEET PG 2025 round-3 registration?
A: 

Dates for UP NEET PG 2025 counselling round-3 have been revised. Counselling registration began on January 23, 2026. Deadline for round-3 registration was February 5, 2026. Round-3 choices had to be declared from Februar 6 till February 13, 2026. Round-3 seat allotment result was uploaded online on February 16, 2026. 

Q:   I didn't qualify for NEET PG 2025. Will I be eligible to participate in UP NEET PG 2025 counselling?
A: 

No. Candidates will have to qualify NEET PG 2025 exam to participate in the counselling for UP medical PG admission 2025. Based on NEET PG rank and other details filled in the application form, a merit list will be released by Directorate of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DMET). The merit list comprises shortlisted candidates for UP NEET PG counselling 2025.

Q:   Will UP NEET PG 2025 counselling be held offline or online?
A: 

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be held in online mode. Online registration is mandatory to become eligible for the seat allotment process. Registration can be done on the official website, dgme.up.gov.in. Candidates will have to fill online application form, pay fee, declare choice for college and course for seat allotment.

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UP NEET PG 2026 Seat Allotment Result PDFs

Directorate General of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh will release the UP NEET PG seat allotment online. The seat allotment link will be updated on the official website. Candidates can check the seat allotment result to know which course and college are allotted to them. To download the allotment letter, candidates should provide their email ID, roll number, and course. Those candidates who receive a seat must report to the allotted college as per the schedule. 

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Q:   What is official website to download seat allotment result for UP NEET PG counselling?
A: 

Official website to download UP NEET PG counselling result is upneet.gov.in. Students have to provide details such as roll number, select course, email Id, captcha etc. to download counselling result. After allotment students will have to report with original documents.

Q:   Who all are eligible for UP NEET PG counselling?
A: 

Candidates will have to fulfill following eligibility criteria for UP NEET PG counselling:

  • Candidate must have completed MBBS from a recognised institute located in state of Uttar Pradesh
  • Those who have domicile of UP but completed MBBS degree from an institute outside state
  • Those who have passed MBBS/BDS from Uttar Pradesh are eligible for admission into government/state/private/deemed universities
  • He/she must have qualified NEET PG
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UP NEET PG 2026 Reservation

Candidates can check the reservation system for postgraduate medical courses in UP Medical Colleges. There are two types of reservation: Vertical and Horizontal.

Vertical Reservation:

Category Reservation
SC 21%
ST 2%
OBC 27%
EWS 10%
   

Horizontal Reservation:

Category Reservation
PwD category 5%

 

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UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Candidates can check FAQs related to UP NEET PG 2025 here:

Q:   What are the documents required for UP NEET PG counselling?
A: 

Candidates need various documents in the process of seat allotment. For an example NEET PG scorecard is required during registration. Some of the documents required during UP NEET PG counselling are as follows:

  • NEET PG scorecard
  • MBBS mark sheet
  •  Internship Completion Certificate
  • Certificates for claiming reservations (if any) 

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