UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates @upneet.gov.in; LIVE Updates on Counselling Notification & Merit List
UP NEET UG counselling registration for round 1 from August 13, 2026. Candidates can check the complete schedule after the official announcement. The authority will offer admission to 85% of state quota seats reserved in medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The qualifying candidates must complete Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling registration to participate in the admission process for MBBS, BAMS, BDS, and other courses.
Directorate General of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh (UPDGME) will soon announce UP NEET UG counselling 2026 date & schedule online at upneet.gov.in. Candidates can check UP NEET counselling schedule 2026 to know when MBBS/BDS course admission process will begin. UP DGME is expected to commence UP NEET UG counselling for admission to 1st of MBBS / BDS courses in August 2026.
The authority will conduct admission to 85% state quota seats. NEET UG 2026 qualifying candidates have to participate in the UP NEET 2026 Counselling process.
UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
The authority shall conduct counselling in six rounds. To participate in UP NEET UG counselling, candidates must register online. Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling process is registration, payment of the registration fee, security deposit, online payment document verification, merit list declaration, choice filling & locking, result declaration (seat allotment), allotment letter download, and admission.
UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date
UPDGME have not yet announced UP NEET 2026 counselling date & schedule online. However, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced state-wise counselling dates online. Check the counselling dates below.
| Counselling Round |
State NEET Counselling Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Counselling |
13-Aug-2026 to 22-Aug-2026 |
| Last date of Joining |
28-Aug-2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling |
31-Aug-2026 to 08-Sep-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
14-Sep-2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling |
16-Sep-2026 to 26-Sep-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
01-Oct-2026 |
| Stray Round Counselling |
03-Oct-2026 to 05-Oct-2026 |
| Last date of joining |
10-Oct-2026 |
LIVE UPDATE
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule LIVE Updates
- 8:42 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026: Is registration fee refundable if I decide not to proceed?
No, the registration fee is not refundable. Candidates must be sure before starting the registration process.
- 8:18 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026: What documents are required for counselling?
The following documents are required UP NEET counselling.
- NEET UG admit card.
- NEET UG scorecard.
- High School (Class 10) marksheet and certificate.
- Intermediate (Class 12) marksheet and certificate.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
- Domicile/residence certificate (if applicable).
- PwD certificate form an approved centre (if applicable)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving Licence/PAN/Passport).
- Passport-size photographs (as specified by the portal).
- Valid mobile number and email id.
- 7:40 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Where can I check Official counselling schedule/dates?
Candidates have to check UP DGME website for the UP NEET UG counselling dates 2026. UP DGME is the official authority to conduct the UP NEET UG counselling for admission to first year.
- 7:04 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Is passing NEET UG enough or do I have to register separately for UP counselling?
Passing NEET UG exam makes candidates eligible for admission. Candidates need to register separately on UP NEET UG counselling portal. Passing NEET exam will not guarantee you admission.
- 6:36 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
I have cleared NEET UG. What should I do before UP NEET UG counselling begins?
Before the UP NEET UG counselling starts, candidates can follow these steps.
- Download NEET UG scorecard.
- Verify your category.
- Check your domicile status.
- Keep all documents handy.
- 6:00 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: What is seat allotment date?
Uttar Pradesh DGME has not announced UP NEET 2026 counselling dates. The seat allotment dates will be available after the release of complete schedule. However, Round 1 seat allotment is expected in August 2026.
- 5:34 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: How many government mental colleges participates in UP NEET UG counselling?
Based on 2025 UP NEET counselling information, 44 government / self-financed state medical colleges and institutions, with a total of 5,250 seats offered admission.
- 4:58 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Where can I find the complete list of participating colleges?
Candidates will have to check the Uttar Pradesh NEET counselling brochure for the list of government medical colleges, private medical colleges, and private dental colleges.
- 4:28 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Is there a government dental college in UP?
Yes, the dental faculty at King George's Medical University, Lucknow with 70 seats (9 AIQs, Central Pool 10, State Quota 51).
- 4:00 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Private medical and dental colleges participating in counselling.
A total of 36 private medical colleges (6,600 seats) and 22 private dental colleges (2,150 seats) participate in the 2025 UP NEET counselling process. The number of seats is expected to increase this year.
- 3:34 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Can I apply to both government and private college seats simultaneously?
Yes candidates can apply for both government and private colleges seats but they will have to pay higher security deposit of INR 2,00,000 for medical and INR 1,00,000 form dental. Candidates must decide wisely which course and college then want to get admission to.
- 3:00 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Counselling will be conducted in how many rounds?
There shall be 4 rounds of counselling followed by a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. Candidates must participate in the counselling to secure admission to the participating medicial colleges.
- 2:39 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: What is choice filling date?
The authority shall commence UP NEET UG counselling registration and choice filling on the same day. Candidates will have to complete their counselling registration before exercising the choice-filling process. They will have to select their course and college in priority order.
- 2:13 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: When will counselling registration start?
UP NEET UG counselling registration is expected to commence in August 2026. The eligible candidates must complete the registration to participate in the admission process.
- 1:53 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates: Is domicile required to apply?
Yes, for a government college seat, UP domicile is required. If the student has completed Class 10 & 12 in UP, they shall be considered for a government seat. To secure admisison in the private medical college no domicile is required.
- 1:22 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Who is eligible for UP NEET UG counselling 2026?
Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG exam are eligible for UP NEET counselling. Preference will be given to UP domicile students. Candidates from other states can apply, but they can not avail reservation benefits.
- 12:56 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule: Is registration fee refundable?
No, the UP NEET UG 2026 registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates who are confident of getting admission to MBBS / BDS courses must apply for the counselling process.
- 12:32 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Security Deposite for UP NEET 2026 Counselling
Candidates who complete the UP NEET UG counselling registration will have to pay a security deposit. The amount will vary for each category.
Category Amount (INR) Government college seats 30, 000 Private medical college 2,00,000 Private dental college seats 1,00,000 Private and government medical colleges 2,00,000 Government and private dental colleges 1,00,000 - 12:12 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Process involved in UP NEET 2026 counselling
The process involved in UP NEET UG counselling is registration, registration fee payment, security deposit, online payment verification, merit list declaration, choice filling & locking, result declaration, allotment letter download, and admission.
- 12:02 PM IST• 1 Aug 2026
When will UP NEET 2026 counselling registration start?
UP NEET UG counselling registration 2026 is expected to commence in August 2026. NEET qualifying candidates must register for admission to medical colleges in UP. The registration link will be updated on the website, upneet.gov.in.
- 11:50 AM IST• 1 Aug 2026
Official Website for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Notification
DGME, Uttar Pradesh, will announce the NEET UG counselling notification and dates online at upneet.gov.in. The authority is expected to commence the counselling for 1st year MBBS / BDS courses in the first week of August 2026.
- 11:42 AM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule Soon
UP DGME will soon announce the complete schedule for UP DGME online. Candidates can check the schedule to know when counselling registration will start and other event dates too.
- 11:42 AM IST• 1 Aug 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Notification
UP NEET UG counselling 2026 dates and notification are expected in August 2026. Candidates will know the counselling registration and choice-filling dates. Do not miss any events.
Commonly asked questions
NEET counselling seat matrix refers to the number of seats offered across the participating institutes for each course. The seat matrix is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) before the commencement of the counselling process. The seat matrix is released in institute-wise categories for the types of institutes, such as Deemed universities, AIIMS & JIPMER, etc. For NEET 2025 counselling, the primary seat matrix released by MCC for Round 1 was of for Deemed University, Central University, BSc Nursing and AIQ seats. After that, for the second and third rounds, MCC releases the list of newly added seats along with the clear vacancy and virtual vacancy.
The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.
The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.
Commonly asked questions
The NEET counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount.
The terms Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy are related to the NEET seat matrix, which is released prior to each round of counselling. Clear Vacancy means empty or unclaimed seats at the end of the institute reporting process conducted at the end of each round. After the declaration of the seat allotment result, if a candidate exits the seat, then those seats come under the Clear Vacancy category. On the other hand, Virtual Vacancy refers to the seats which are considered to be available, if candidates allotted those seats opt for upgradation. In case their seat is not upgraded then the virtual vacancy will not be applicable anymore.
The NTA has released the NEET 2026 results on its official website - neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their NEET scorecard to check their status.
Commonly asked questions
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