UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List Out - Download Round 1 List Online @ upneet.gov.in

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 state merit list on 2nd September 2026 at the official portal. The merit list applies to candidates who registered for Uttar Pradesh's 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats and completed the required document verification and fee payment. The list carries each candidate's state merit rank, NEET roll number, name, category, and qualifying status, and forms the basis for the next stage - online choice filling for government and private medical/dental colleges in the state.

Direct Link to Check UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Merit List

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List - Overeview

UP NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates

UP NEET Counselling 2026 - Counselling Process

1. Online Registration: Candidates register on upneet.gov.in using their NEET roll number and application number.
2. Document Upload & Verification: Candidates upload required documents for online verification by DGME UP.
3. Fee & Security Deposit Payment: Candidates pay the registration fee and the applicable refundable security deposit.
4. State Merit List Publication: DGME UP publishes the round-wise state merit list (rank, roll number, category, qualifying status) based on verified registrations.
5. Choice Filling & Locking: Candidates named in the merit list select and rank their preferred MBBS/BDS colleges and lock their choices before the deadline.
6. Seat Allotment Result: DGME UP releases the seat allotment result based on rank, category, and choices filled.
7. Institute Reporting: Allotted candidates report to their assigned college/Nodal Centre with original documents and applicable fees to confirm admission.

How to Download the UP NEET Merit List 2026 PDF

1. Visit the official website: upneet.gov.in.
2. Look for the notification titled "State Merit List NEET UG-2026 Round-1" (or the equivalent current-round title) on the homepage.
3. Click the available PDF download link.
4. The merit list will open as a PDF in a new browser tab.
5. Use Ctrl+F to search the PDF using your NEET Roll Number, Application Number, or Name.
6. Download and save the PDF for reference during the rest of the counselling process.

How to Check Your UP NEET Counselling Status Online

1. Go to upneet.gov.in and click the "Registration" or "Login" link.
2. Enter your Roll Number and NEET Application Number (or registered password, where applicable).
3. Enter the captcha code shown and submit.
4. View your registration and merit list status, and proceed to choice filling once the window opens.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only candidates listed in the state merit list who have paid the required security deposit can participate in choice filling.
• Unlocked or unsaved choices are typically not considered for seat allotment - always lock your final choice list before the deadline.
• Keep a personal copy or screenshot of your locked choices for future reference.
• If you experience slow loading on upneet.gov.in, try clearing your browser cache or using an incognito window, and avoid peak-traffic hours where possible.
• Track both UP state counselling and All India Quota (MCC) counselling timelines separately if you are participating in both, as they run on concurrent but independent schedules.
• Rely only on the official upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in notifications for final confirmation of any date, fee, or process detail.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List - Important Links

• Direct Link to Check UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Merit List
• UP NEET Official Website