UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Date - Registration & Seat Allotment Schedule at upneet.gov.in
Check the latest update on UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 choice filling date. Get registration status, merit list news, seat matrix, fees, documents, and how to apply at upneet.gov.in.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is being conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses under the state's 85 percent quota seats for the 2026-27 academic session. As of September 2, 2026, the choice filling date has not been officially announced, but it is expected soon. Registration for Round 1 has been reopened and extended, and the choice filling window is expected to open only after the seat matrix and merit list are released.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers admission to MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh. DGME UP conducts counselling for 85 percent of state quota seats in government colleges and 100 percent of seats in private and minority institutions. The remaining 15 percent of government seats are filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the all-India level. The exact number of seats available college-wise and category-wise will be published in the official seat matrix, which is not available yet.
Registration Fee and Security Deposit
Item
Amount
Registration fee (non-refundable)
Rs. 2,000
Security deposit for government seats (refundable)
Rs. 30,000
Security deposit for private medical seats (refundable)
Registration form and fee/security deposit payment receipt
How to Apply for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026
Visit the official portal, upneet.gov.in.
Click on the candidate registration link for NEET UG Counselling 2026.
Enter personal, academic, and contact details, including a valid mobile number and email address.
Select a nodal centre for online document verification.
Upload the required documents in the specified format.
Pay the registration fee of Rs. 2,000.
Deposit the applicable security money based on whether you want government seats, private seats, or both.
Download the registration form and payment receipt for your records.
Wait for document verification and release of the merit list before choice filling opens.
Important Instructions
The choice filling date will be published only through an official DGME UP notification on upneet.gov.in do not rely on dates circulating on social media or coaching websites.
Check the seat matrix carefully before choice filling, as it will show seat availability by college, category, and quota (AIQ, Central Pool Quota, State Quota).
Once choices are locked on the portal, they typically cannot be edited for that round review your preference order carefully before locking.
List government medical colleges before private colleges in your preference order if you want government seats prioritized.
There is generally no upper limit on the number of choices you can add adding more choices increases the chance of allotment.
Keep a personal copy or screenshot of your final submitted choice list.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Date - Important Links
Q1. When will UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 choice filling start?
The choice filling date has not been officially announced, but it is expected soon likely after the seat matrix and merit list are released. Candidates should check upneet.gov.in directly for the confirmed schedule.
Q2. Has UP NEET UG registration 2026 closed?
Registration was reopened by DGME UP and extended till September 2, 2026, after earlier deadlines of August 12 and August 14, 2026.
Q3. Can I change my choices after locking them?
Based on how the process has generally worked, once choices are locked they typically cannot be edited for that round. However, UP-specific confirmation for 2026 should be checked in the official instructions once the choice filling module opens.
Q4. Where can I check the UP NEET UG seat matrix 2026?
The seat matrix will be published on the official portal, upneet.gov.in.
Q5. What is the registration fee for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
The registration fee is Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable). A refundable security deposit also applies, ranging from Rs. 30,000 for government seats to up to Rs. 2,00,000 for private medical seats.
Divya is an education content writer with over 4+ years of experience in the field of education and competitive exam preparation. She specializes in creating clear, informative, and student-focused content related to government jobs, entrance exams, results, answer keys, admit cards, and recruitment updates.She has strong expertise in researching exam notifications, analysing official announcements, and presenting important updates in a simple and easy-to-understand format for aspirants. Her work focuses on helping students stay updated with the latest information on education news and competitive examinations across India.
