UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 LIVE Updates: Registration Likely on August 13, Complete Schedule Soon

Tens of thousands of medical aspirants across Uttar Pradesh are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 process. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is expected to activate the online registration window for Round 1 on August 13, 2026, on its official portal, upneet.gov.in.

While UPDGME is yet to publish the comprehensive notification on its website, the tentative timeline aligns directly with the master schedule released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Under the national framework, State Quota Round 1 counselling across all Indian states is slotted between August 13 and August 22, 2026.

Key Highlights: UP NEET UG 2026 State Quota Admissions

The UP NEET UG state counselling process governs admissions for 85% of State Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, UPDGME manages 100% of seats in private medical and dental institutions statewide.

• Conducting Body: Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP.

• Official Website: upneet.gov.in.

• Courses Offered: MBBS, BDS, and allied undergraduate medical courses.

• Admission Mode: Strictly based on NEET UG 2026 rank and scores — no separate entrance test or interview is conducted.

Expected UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule

Based on the official MCC schedule for state quota seat processing, candidates can expect the UP state counselling phases to follow this tentative roadmap:

Note: The official date sheet with exact deadlines for choice filling, document verification, and merit list publication will be released shortly by UPDGME.

Step-by-Step UP NEET UG 2026 Registration Process

Once the registration link goes live on upneet.gov.in, eligible candidates will need to complete the following steps to participate in the seat allotment process:

1. Online Registration: Visit upneet.gov.in and click on the UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration link. Log in using your NEET UG Roll Number and Application Number.

2. Fee Payment & Security Deposit: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online. Candidates must also submit the mandatory security deposit (₹30,000 for government seats; ₹2,000,000 for private MBBS; ₹1,000,000 for private BDS) to unlock choice filling.

3. Document Verification: Complete online or designated offline document verification as directed by the state authority.

4. Merit List & Choice Filling: After the publication of the UP State Merit List, candidates must fill and lock their preferred medical colleges and courses before the deadline.

5. Seat Allotment & Reporting: Seat allotment results will be declared based on NEET rank, candidate category, seat matrix, and locked preferences. Allotted candidates must report to their respective colleges to secure admission.

Documents Required for Counselling Verification

Aspirants are advised to keep scanned and physical copies of the following documents ready prior to the commencement of registration:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard

• Class 10 Certificate & Mark Sheet (as proof of date of birth)

• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate

• Valid UP Domicile Certificate (mandatory for 85% state quota seats)

• Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS), if applicable

• Valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID)

• Recent Passport-sized Photographs (matching the NEET application)

What Should Candidates Do Right Now?

With All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1 registration concluding on August 12, state quota applicants should carefully review previous years’ cutoff trends for government and private colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are urged to monitor the official portal upneet.gov.in regularly for the immediate release of the official notification and detailed brochure.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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