Overview
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat matrix for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check the institute-wise and category-wise vacant seat list on upneet.gov.in before completing registration and choice filling; the aggregate number of available seats has not been specified in the provided notification details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Round 1 MBBS and BDS Admission Seats |
| Total Vacancies | As per the institute-wise seat matrix; aggregate total not specified |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should verify the complete counselling schedule on the official portal. Dates may be revised by the counselling authority when required.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be confirmed |
| Result Date | NEET UG 2026 result date to be confirmed |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the applicable minimum qualifying percentile.
- Candidates must satisfy the academic requirements prescribed for MBBS or BDS admission by the competent regulatory authorities.
- Applicants seeking state quota seats must meet the Uttar Pradesh domicile, schooling or residency requirements applicable to their category.
- Reserved-category candidates must possess valid caste, category, domicile and other supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age restriction or relaxation will apply in line with prevailing NEET UG admission regulations and official counselling rules.
- Date of birth must be supported by the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official document.
Fees
- Candidates may be required to pay an online counselling registration fee and security deposit.
- The fee can vary for government medical colleges, government dental colleges and private institutions.
- Exact fee and refund conditions should be checked in the official UP NEET UG 2026 counselling notification before payment.
- Applicants should retain the online payment receipt for admission and refund-related verification.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Merit: Eligibility and state merit position will be determined using the candidate’s valid NEET UG 2026 score, category and applicable admission rules.
- Choice Filling and Seat Allotment: Candidates must register, pay the prescribed fee and submit college-course preferences. Seats will be allotted based on merit, reservation, submitted choices and availability in the Round 1 matrix.
- Document Verification and Reporting: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, complete document verification and report to the assigned institution within the prescribed deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the UP NEET UG counselling portal at upneet.gov.in.
- Open the section for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 and select the Round 1 registration link.
- Register using the NEET UG roll number, application number, date of birth, mobile number and other requested information.
- Complete the online application form carefully. Ensure that personal, academic, domicile and category details match the supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit through the available online payment facility.
- Download the Round 1 MBBS/BDS seat matrix and review seats by institution, course, category and quota.
- Log in during the choice-filling window and arrange preferred colleges and courses in priority order. Candidates should enter multiple realistic choices to improve their allotment prospects.
- Lock the submitted choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may be handled under the rules stated in the official counselling schedule.
- After the allotment result is published, download the seat allotment letter and follow the instructions for document verification, tuition fee payment and college reporting.
- Keep printed and digital copies of the application form, payment receipts, locked choices and allotment letter for future reference.
Candidates should keep their NEET UG scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, passport-size photographs, domicile certificate and category certificate ready. Additional documents may be required for specific quotas or institutions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the UP NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat matrix?
The MBBS and BDS vacant seat matrix can be checked and downloaded from upneet.gov.in.
2. Does the seat matrix guarantee admission to a listed college?
No. Allotment depends on NEET UG merit, category, reservation rules, candidate preferences and the number of seats available during processing.
3. Can choices be changed after they are locked?
Locked choices generally cannot be edited after the deadline. Candidates should review their preference order carefully before final submission.
