UP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration: Eligibility, Documents, Fee and How to Apply

The UP NEET Counselling 2026 procedure would be organized for admission to MBBS/BDS programmes in government and private institutions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The UP NEET 2026 counselling procedure would be organized by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh via upneet.gov.in.

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The UP NEET counselling process comprises of online application, payment of fees, verification of documents, choice filling, seat allocation, and college reporting. The UP NEET counselling procedure usually takes place in Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.

The official date of counselling schedule would be announced later. Students are advised to keep visiting the UP NEET counselling website for updates.

The number of colleges and seats in the table given above is taken from the lastest available data. These figures may get changed after the official release of the 2026 seat matrix.

The students are advised to check the lastest seat matrix for MBBS and BDS on the DGME UP, UP NEET, MCC and NMC websites.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Fee

The formal fee structure will be announced in the recent counselling notification issued by DGME UP.

As per the last counselling cycle, a non-refundable fee of ₹2,000 will need to be paid by the candidates. The security deposit will be different for each college category.

Security deposit is normally refunded as per the guidelines of the counselling process.

But security deposit could be forfeited if the candidate does not abide by the admission and reporting guidelines once the candidate gets a seat. The candidates are advised to go through the 2026 brochure.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for MBBS & BDS admissions in Uttar Pradesh.

NEET UG Eligibility

The candidates need to be qualified for NEET UG 2026 according to the required percentile as per the category. Only those students who are qualified for NEET are eligible to appear for counselling.

Uttar Pradesh Domicile

A domicile of Uttar Pradesh is a mandatory criterion for getting admission under 85% state quota.

Candidates completing Class 10th & 12th from any recognized schools in Uttar Pradesh do not need to present a separate domicile certificate. The final criterion will be updated in the official counselling brochure.

Educational Qualification

The candidates must have completed their class 12th from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology & English as major subjects.

Moreover, they need to fulfill the minimum mark requirement for eligibility as per NEET UG regulation.

Age Criteria

The age of the candidate must be 17 years or above as on December 31, 2026.

There is no upper age limit prescribed till date under NEET UG eligibility norms.

Final eligibility criteria will be updated in the official UP NEET Counselling brochure for 2026 session.

How to Apply for UP NEET Counselling 2026

The following is how students will be able to register for the UP NEET Counselling 2026:

• Go to the website https://upneet.gov.in/
• Click on the "NEET UG 2026 counselling registration" option.
• Provide your details along with those of the NEET application form.
• Generate your login ID and password.
• Pay the registration fee along with the security deposit.
• Upload the necessary documents.
• Proceed with online document verification, where applicable.
• Choose colleges/courses of choice.
• Lock your options before the deadline.
• Print out the confirmation page.

The candidates need to fill the same personal and academic details which they have filled in the NEET UG application form. Mismatch of data can cause issues in the verification process.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 process

The entire registration and seat allotment process for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is going to be completed in an online manner via the portal.

Candidates should complete all the above mentioned steps well within the set deadline. Non-compliance of any one of the deadlines mentioned above may result in disqualification of candidature.

1. Online Registration

Log on to upneet.gov.in and click the NEET UG counselling registration link.

Fill in all the details including NEET UG roll number, application number, date of birth and contact details.

2. Payment of Registration Fee

Payment of non-refundable counselling registration fee needs to be made through the provided online payment method.

Candidates also have to make a refundable security deposit according to the nature of college that they wish to apply to.

3. Document Submission and Verification

Submission of scanned copies of the necessary certificates in the prescribed format is mandatory.

The counselling authority shall verify all the submitted documents prior to allowing candidates to fill their choice of medical and dental colleges.

4. Choice Filling and Locking

Selection of medical and dental colleges in the desired order by the candidates.

Candidate should provide sufficient number of choices so as to get allotted the seats.

5. Seat Allotment

The candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of their NEET UG merit rank, category, reservation category, seat availability and choices.

The seat allotment results shall be declared.

6. Downloading of the Result and College Reporting

Those candidates who get allotted a seat shall download their allotment letter and report at the allotted college within the designated period.

All the original documents shall be verified at the time of reporting along with payment of admission fees etc.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 round-wise process

The counselling process is expected to include Round 1, Round 2, the Mop-Up Round and the Stray Vacancy Round.

The confirmed round-wise dates, allotment results and reporting deadlines will be published on upneet.gov.in.

Round 1

Those students who have successfully completed the procedure of registration and fee payment can participate in the Round 1 choice filling.

After the allotment result announcement, the allotted candidates need to download the allotment letter and reach the concerned college or nodal centre.

Round 2

The Round 2 is organized for the seats which have not been filled in the Round 1.

Fresh registration can be done as per the guidelines, and the candidates must submit fresh choices and report after verification of the allotment result and allotment of the seat.

Mop-Up Round

The Mop-Up Round is organized for those seats which have not been filled after the first two rounds.

The eligible candidates need to do fresh registration, fee payment, and choice filling as per the rules mentioned in the notice.

Stray Vacancy Round

The Stray Vacancy Round is the last round in the counselling process.

It is done for the seats which are left vacant after the Mop-Up Round. Admission is done on merit, eligibility, and the rules of DGME UP.

The candidates should read about the rules regarding the exit, resignation, and security deposit before the later rounds.

Documents required for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep scanned copies and original certificates ready before registration and college reporting.

The official UP NEET counselling instructions require allotted candidates to produce original certificates and admit cards during admission.

Important documents

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard or result
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet
• Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate, where required
• Caste or category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar card or passport
• Passport-size photographs
• Counselling registration receipt
• Security deposit payment receipt
• Choice-locking confirmation page
• Seat allotment letter

Candidates should check the name, date of birth, category and other details printed on each document.

Certificates issued for reserved categories must follow the format, validity period and issuing-authority rules mentioned in the official brochure.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy

The UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 reservation policy is expected to follow the reservation rules applicable in Uttar Pradesh.

Reservation is divided into vertical and horizontal categories.

Vertical reservation

Horizontal reservation

The horizontal quota is used according to the category of the candidate. The vertical quota will be calculated separately in each of the mentioned social categories.

These quotas have been worked out according to the previous UP NEET counseling scheme. Students should refer to the 2026 notice for any further details.

NEET UG Qualifying Percentile and Previous-year Cut-off

Qualifying cut-off marks for NEET UG 2026 have not yet been announced officially.

Candidates can estimate the trend based on last year's category-wise cut-off marks until the announcement of the result.

NEET qualifying cut-off is just the first step which makes the candidates eligible for counseling. College admission cut-offs are quite different.

College-wise cut-off marks depend upon the rank, category, domicile, quota selected and other factors.

Important Points for UP NEET Counselling 2026

A registered candidate must ensure to give a working phone number and email during registration process. Counselling alerts can be shared through the given contacts.

Ensure to upload legible documents in the stipulated format and file size. Blurred certificates will only take more time for verification.

Enter college preferences in the exact order of choice. Allotment will be done considering the order submitted by the candidate.

Take printout copies of payment receipts, registration form, lock choice and allotment letter.

Visit the official website everyday during counselling process. Time window for registration, choice filling and reporting may last only a few days.

UP NEET Counselling 2026 FAQs

Who will organize UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?

UP Directorate General of Medical Education and Training will organize the counselling process.

What is the official website for UP NEET counselling?

upneet.gov.in is the official counselling portal.

What is the registration fee for UP NEET Counselling 2026?

The expected registration fee is ₹2,000. The exact registration fee will be announced by the official notification for UP NEET Counselling 2026.

Do candidates require a domicile certificate for UP NEET counselling?

Candidates generally need a domicile certificate for 85% seats. However, if candidates have completed Class 10 and 12 from Uttar Pradesh, they can get exemptions, depending on the rules.

How many rounds are organized in UP NEET counselling?

Usually there are four rounds - Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round.

Can candidates make direct registration for Round 2?

Candidates can register for Round 2 in most cases. Candidates need to confirm this from the official round-specific notification.

Is UP NEET Counselling security deposit refundable?

The security deposit is usually refundable according to the rules of the counselling process. This deposit can be forfeited when a candidate doesn't fulfill admission/reporting requirements.

When will UP NEET Counselling 2026 start?

The official dates haven't been announced yet. UP NEET Counselling 2026 is likely to start after the NEET UG 2026 result in August or September 2026.

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