UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling Schedule
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh — Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has issued an official recruitment notification for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 (MBBS / BDS Admission), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on 07 August 2026 and closes on 02 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English; Qualified NEET UG 2026 and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 17 years as per NEET UG guidelines, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises NEET UG Merit Rank, Online Registration, Document Verification, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Physical Reporting. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
📝 Detailed Notification Guide
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule Overview
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is conducting UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission into MBBS, BDS, and allied medical programs. The process covers 85% State Quota seats across government medical and dental colleges, alongside 100% seats in private and minority institutions across Uttar Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic session.
Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 can complete their registration and submit security deposits at the official portal upneet.gov.in. The Round 1 choice filling window is scheduled between September 2, 2026, and September 5, 2026.
Key Information Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, and Allied Medical Courses |
| Seats Covered | 85% State Quota in Government Colleges; 100% Seats in Private/Minority Colleges |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in / dgme.up.gov.in |
Registration Fee & Security Deposit Requirements
Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee alongside a mandatory security deposit based on the type of institution selected:
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000 (Non-refundable) for all candidate categories.
- Security Deposit (Government Seats): Rs. 30,000 (Refundable).
- Security Deposit (Private Medical Seats): Up to Rs. 2,00,000 (Refundable).
Note: Candidates interested in both government and private seats must pay the higher security deposit amount.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile score.
- Academic Requirement: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Domicile: Candidates seeking 85% State Quota government seats must possess a valid UP domicile certificate or have completed Class 10 and 12 from recognized institutions within Uttar Pradesh.
How to Complete UP NEET UG Counselling Registration & Choice Filling
- Go to the official UP NEET UG portal at upneet.gov.in.
- Click on the candidate registration link for NEET UG Counselling 2026.
- Enter your NEET UG roll number, application number, and contact details to log in.
- Select your preferred Nodal Centre for online document verification.
- Upload required educational certificates, domicile proof, and category certificates.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,000 online.
- Deposit the required security money (Rs. 30,000 for government or Rs. 2,00,000 for private institutions).
- Access the choice filling portal once the window opens between September 2 and September 5, 2026.
- Select your preferred colleges in order of priority and lock your final selections before the deadline.
