The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix for Round 1 on 2nd September 2026 on the official portal, upneet.gov.in. The seat matrix is used by candidates to check the government and private MBBS and BDS colleges participating in Round 1 counselling before they fill and lock their choices.
Direct Link to UP NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 (MBBS/ BDS) Seat Matrix PDF
UP NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix - Quick Overview
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| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME)/ Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow |
| Official website | upneet.gov.in |
| Courses covered | MBBS and BDS (state quota seats in government, private, and minority medical and dental colleges of Uttar Pradesh) |
| Document released | Round 1 seat matrix/ college-wise vacant seat list |
| Seat Matrix Released Date | 2nd September 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 1 state merit list | September 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat matrix release | September 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling and locking | September 2, 2026 (5:00 PM) to September 5, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | September 7, 2026 |
How to Download the UP NEET Round 1 Vacant Seat List PDF
- Go to the official website, upneet.gov.in.
- Look for the "Notifications" or "Important Links" section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled for the Round 1 seat matrix or vacant seat list (the exact wording may vary; look for "Seat Matrix" or "Vacant Position").
- The seat matrix will open as a PDF file in a new tab.
- Download and save the PDF, or use Ctrl+F to search for a specific college name.
- Cross-check the seat matrix against the college list before finalizing your choices.
UP NEET Counselling 2026 Process
- Online registration on upneet.gov.in.
- Document upload and payment of the registration/security fee.
- Checking the seat matrix and creating a choice list of preferred colleges and courses.
- Choice filling and choice locking within the notified deadline.
- Seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and choices filled.
- Downloading the provisional allotment letter.
- Reporting to the allotted college with original documents within the notified reporting window.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Always refer to the latest seat matrix before locking choices, as vacant seats change with every round.
- Locked choices generally cannot be edited after the deadline, so review the choice list carefully before locking.
- Keep checking upneet.gov.in directly for round-wise schedule updates, as dates are subject to revision.
- Do not rely on unofficial or third-party seat-count estimates when making final choices - use only the official PDF.