The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has officially postponed the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 online counselling process for state quota MBBS and BDS admissions. As per the notification issued on September 17, 2026, the release of the Round 2 merit list and the choice filling process have been put on hold "until further orders."
UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026 Postponed - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Status | Postponed (until further orders) |
| Notification Number | ME-3/2026/1692 |
| Notification Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS (85% State Quota & 100% Private Seats) |
| Official Websites | upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in |
UP NEET UG Round 2: Original vs Revised Schedule
| Counselling Event | Original Schedule | Revised Status |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Merit List | September 17, 2026 | Postponed (Awaited) |
| Online Choice Filling Window | September 17 - September 19, 2026 | Postponed (Awaited) |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 21, 2026 | To Be Rescheduled |
| Reporting & Admission at Nodal Centres | September 22 - September 25, 2026 | To Be Rescheduled |
Steps to Check the Official Postponement Notice
- Visit the official UP NEET website at upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in.
- Go to the Notifications / Latest Announcements section on the homepage.
- Look for the notice referencing notification number ME-3/2026/1692, dated September 17, 2026.
- Download the PDF to read the official wording regarding the postponement.
- Keep checking the same section for the revised schedule, since DGME has not specified a date for this announcement.
Important Instructions for UP NEET UG Round 2 Candidates
- Choice locking is separate from choice saving: Choices filled between the counselling window must be explicitly "locked." If a candidate saves choices but does not manually lock them before the deadline, the system automatically locks the last saved preference list for seat allotment.
- No limit on number of college preferences: There is no restriction on how many college options a candidate can add during choice filling. Adding the maximum number of valid, genuine preferences increases the chance of seat allotment.
- Choices can be edited before locking: As long as a candidate has only clicked "Save Choices" and not "Lock Choices," they can log in multiple times to reorder or add colleges until the choice filling window closes.
- Verify private college fee structures before locking: Candidates opting for private medical or dental colleges must carefully check the total tuition, hostel, and miscellaneous fees on dgme.up.gov.in before finalizing their choices, since fee details vary by institution.
- Reporting after seat allotment is mandatory: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must physically report to their assigned medical or dental college with original documents, identity proof, and the allotment letter to complete admission formalities.
