UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix & Allotment

UP NEET UG Counselling Highlights

UP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in UP NEET UG Counselling 2026, candidates must meet certain criteria:

• Qualify NEET UG 2026: Secure minimum qualifying percentile in NEET UG 2026 examination.

• Domicile Requirement: For 85% of state quota seats, candidates must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Those who have completed both Class 10 and 12 from UP schools are exempted from submitting a domicile certificate.

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as subjects.

• Age Limit: Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit. 

NEET Cutoff Marks 2026: Qualifying Percentile

NEET Cutoff 2026 for MBBS Government College

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

NOTE: These are tentative dates. It is advised that candidates stay updated on UP NEET UG Counselling Date 2026 and allotment list by checking official website.

UP NEET UG Counselling Process 2026

• Online Registration: Visit upneet.gov.in and complete UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration.

• Fee Payment: Pay registration and security fees online.

• Document Upload: Upload scanned documents.

• Choice Filling & Locking: Select colleges and lock your choices.

• Seat Allotment: Based on NEET UG rank and preferences.

• Result & Reporting: Download the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result and report to allotted college.

UP NEET UG Counselling Fees

• Registration Fee: ₹2,000 (non-refundable)

• Security Deposit: For government medical colleges, security deposit is ₹30,000. If a student chooses a private medical college, fee is ₹2,00,000. For private dental colleges, counselling fee is ₹1,00,000. 

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule (All Rounds)

Round 1:

• Choice filling and locking

• Result announcement: UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Allotment Result

• Reporting to college

Round 2:

• Fresh registration and choice filling

• Allotment and reporting

Mop-Up Round:

• Registration and seat allotment

Stray Vacancy Round: 

• Final vacant seats filled directly by colleges based on merit

UG NEET UG Counselling Documents Required

There are many documents that are required by candidates, such as: 

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard.

• Class 10 & 12 Certificates.

• Domicile (if needed)

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

• Photos.

• Allotment Letter.

UP NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy

Vertical Reservation

• SC: 21%

• ST: 2%

• OBC: 27%

• EWS: 10%

Horizontal Reservation

• PwD: 5%

• Women: 20%

• Freedom Fighters: 2%

• Ex-Servicemen: 2%

• NCC: 1%

Note: Stay connected to upneet.gov.in for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Allotment List, results, schedule updates and all official notifications regarding UP NEET UG Counselling.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Merit List Released

Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Merit List is now available on UP NEET counselling portal. The merit list will allow candidates to see their rank within state and counseling status. UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Merit List is available here. Students should ensure that they go through their details carefully before moving to next steps of counselling.

List of Government Medical Colleges in UP

List of Private Medical Colleges in UP

Frequently Asked Questions?

Ques 1: Who conducts UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Ans: The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh conducts counselling.

Ques 2: What is the official website for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Ans: The official website is upneet.gov.in.

Ques 3: What courses are included in UP NEET UG Counselling?
Ans: The counselling is for MBBS and BDS courses in Uttar Pradesh.

Ques 4: How many counselling rounds are there?
Ans: There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round.

Ques 5: Is NEET qualification necessary for UP NEET UG Counselling?
Ans: Yes, qualifying NEET 2026 is mandatory to participate in UP NEET UG Counselling.