UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Begins: Registration Starts at upneet.gov.in, Check Dates, Eligibility & Complete Process

The UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration for MBBS, BDS, and Other Medical Courses in Uttar Pradesh has been started by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) on 7 August 2026. The counselling is for candidates willing to get admission into MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs in Uttar Pradesh. 

The registration window for UP NEET UG counselling Round 1 will remain open till 12 August 2026. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can now register themselves online at the counselling website, upneet.gov.in. The counselling is being conducted for admission to government and private medical and dental institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are recommended to register themselves before the last date and also keep all important documents handy.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

A candidate will be eligible for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 if they fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Has appeared for NEET UG 2026.

• Satisfies the eligibility criteria of the counselling body.

• Meets the domicile criteria (if any).

• Has all the necessary documents.

The candidate is advised to read the counselling instructions properly before filling the application form.

How to Register for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?

These are the simple steps you need to follow to successfully register for the program:

Step 1: Eligible candidates who want to take part in the UP NEET UG counselling are required to visit the official website https://upneet.gov.in/.

Step 2: On the website, you will have to click on the tab “UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration”.

Step 3: After clicking on the tab, register yourself using your NEET UG 2026 credentials.

Step 4: After that, you will have to enter all the necessary information in the online application form available through the candidate portal.

Step 5: After filling out all the necessary fields, upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.

Step 6: Once you have filled out all the fields and uploaded all the documents, pay the counselling registration fee.

Step 7: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page. 

Documents Required for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while registering for the NEET UG counselling. 

Required Document

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

• NEET UG Admit Card

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate

• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid Photo ID

• Passport-size Photographs

Note: It should also be kept in mind by the students that the counselling authority may ask for additional documents during the verification process.

UP NEET UG Counselling Process

Steps Involved in the UP NEET UG Counselling Process are as follows:

• Online Registration

• Payment of Counselling Fee

• Security Deposit 

• Government Medical & Dental Colleges- ₹30,000

• Private Medical (MBBS) Colleges- ₹2,00,000

• Private Dental (BDS) Colleges-  ₹1,00,000

• Choice Filling and Locking

• Preparation of Merit List

• Seat Allocation

• Verification of Documents

• Reporting at Allocated Institute

If a candidate has been allotted any seat, then they have to visit that institute within the given time limit.

Important Advice for Candidates

It is recommended that students check the official UP NEET counselling website frequently for information about the counselling schedule, merit list, seat allocation results, and reporting date. Being late in meeting any of the deadlines might result in cancellation of candidature for the particular counselling round.

It is further recommended that candidates make copies of all original documents and fee payment receipts for future reference during the admissions process.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a very significant event for many students who dream of pursuing their career in the field of medicine by joining various MBBS and BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh.