Complete guide — dates, eligibility, colleges & process
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official admission process through which eligible candidates can secure admission to MBBS and BDS courses offered by government and private medical colleges across the state. The counselling is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, based on the scores obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. Candidates who qualify NEET and fulfill the eligibility requirements can participate in the counselling process to compete for state quota seats and private college admissions.
The counselling process is conducted entirely online and begins with candidate registration on the official UP NEET counselling portal. After registration, applicants are required to upload the necessary documents, pay the counselling fee and security deposit, and complete the verification process. Once the registration phase is completed, DGME prepares and releases the Uttar Pradesh State Merit List based on NEET scores and reservation policies. This merit list serves as the basis for seat allotment in all counselling rounds.
Choice filling is one of the most crucial stages of the counselling process. Candidates can select and arrange colleges according to their preferences. Since seat allotment depends on NEET rank, state merit rank, category, seat availability, and the order of preferences submitted by candidates, careful choice filling significantly improves admission prospects. Aspirants are generally advised to include a wide range of college options to maximize their chances of securing a seat.
The Uttar Pradesh counselling process is usually conducted in multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who are not allotted seats in earlier rounds or wish to upgrade their seats can participate in subsequent rounds. This multi-round structure ensures efficient utilization of available seats and provides multiple opportunities for deserving candidates to gain admission.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | DGME, Uttar Pradesh |
| Admission Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 Score |
| State Quota Seats | 85% |
| All India Quota Seats | 15% (MCC Counselling) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round |
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Examination | NEET UG 2026 Qualified |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Minimum Age | 17 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English |
| Domicile Requirement | Required for Government State Quota Seats |
| Non-Domicile Candidates | Eligible for many Private Medical Colleges |
| Required Documents |
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| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard |
| NEET UG Admit Card |
| Class 10 Certificate |
| Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate |
| Domicile Certificate (if applicable) |
| Category Certificate |
| EWS Certificate |
| PwD Certificate |
| Aadhaar Card |
| Passport-size Photographs |
Uttar Pradesh has around 35–36 private medical colleges offering MBBS admissions through UP NEET UG Counselling. These colleges collectively offer thousands of MBBS seats under state counselling.
| S.No. | Private Medical College | City |
| 1 | Subharti Medical College | Meerut |
| 2 | Era's Lucknow Medical College | Lucknow |
| 3 | Career Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow |
| 4 | Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Lucknow |
| 5 | Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences | Bareilly |
| 6 | Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital | Bareilly |
| 7 | Muzaffarnagar Medical College | Muzaffarnagar |
| 8 | Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Centre | Moradabad |
| 9 | School of Medical Sciences, Sharda University | Greater Noida |
| 10 | K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | Mathura |
| 11 | FH Medical College & Hospital | Agra |
| 12 | GCRG Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow |
| 13 | Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences | Varanasi |
| 14 | Hind Institute of Medical Sciences | Barabanki |
| 15 | Hind Institute of Medical Sciences | Sitapur |
| 16 | Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | Kanpur |
| 17 | Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | Hapur |
| 18 | Saraswati Medical College | Unnao |
| 19 | GS Medical College & Hospital | Hapur |
| 20 | Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow |
| 21 | Naraina Medical College & Research Centre | Kanpur |
| 22 | Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital | Mathura |
| 23 | Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences | Barabanki |
| 24 | TS Misra Medical College & Hospital | Lucknow |
| 25 | Varun Arjun Medical College | Shahjahanpur |
| 26 | Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences | Greater Noida |
| 27 | National Capital Region Institute of Medical Sciences | Meerut |
| 28 | Rajshree Medical Research Institute | Bareilly |
| 29 | United Institute of Medical Sciences | Prayagraj |
| 30 | Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences | Amroha |
Minority Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
| College Name | Minority Status |
| Era's Lucknow Medical College | Muslim Minority |
| Career Institute of Medical Sciences | Muslim Minority |
| Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Muslim Minority |
| FH Medical College & Hospital | Muslim Minority |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Centre | Jain Minority |
Step 1: Online Registration
Visit the UP NEET counselling portal and register using your NEET UG 2026 application details.
Step 2: Payment of Registration Fee
Pay the prescribed registration fee and security deposit online.
Step 3: Upload Documents
Upload all required documents for verification.
Step 4: Merit List Publication
DGME releases the Uttar Pradesh State Merit List based on NEET UG scores and eligibility criteria.
Step 5: Choice Filling and Locking
Select and prioritize preferred medical and dental colleges.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on:
Step 7: Reporting to Allotted College
Candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents for admission confirmation.
Step 8: Further Counselling Rounds
Candidates may participate in Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round if seats remain vacant.