UP NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by DMET UP (Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh) for MBBS and BDS admission in Uttar Pradesh for the academic session 2026-27. Students who have qualified NEET UG and are domicile of UP can apply for state quota seats. UP has India’s largest number of MBBS seats — with 80+ medical colleges and over 10,000 MBBS seats. The official website is upneet.gov.in.
UP NEET Counselling 2026
What is UP NEET Counselling?
UP NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralised seat allotment process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85% state quota in Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted by DMET UP. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid UP domicile can register. Separately, candidates may also participate in MCC counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. UP has the most MBBS seats of any state in India, making it an important destination for all-India MBBS aspirants.
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UP NEET Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
The schedule will be released by DMET UP on upneet.gov.in after the NEET Result 2026 is declared.
| Event | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration on upneet.gov.in | To be announced |
| Release of UP NEET Merit List | To be announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting to College | To be announced |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Mop-Up Round | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
UP NEET Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- NEET UG Qualification: Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- UP Domicile: UP domicile is mandatory for 85% state quota seats.
- Age: At least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
UP NEET Counselling 2026 – Rounds
- Round 1: First seat allotment. Government seats like KGMU Lucknow fill at the very top ranks.
- Round 2: For remaining vacant seats.
- Mop-Up Round: For unfilled seats. Private colleges remain accessible through later rounds.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Final college-level round.
AIQ (15%) counselling runs separately via MCC at mcc.nic.in
UP NEET Application Form 2026
- Candidates must register on upneet.gov.in. NEET UG 2026 roll number (from your NEET Admit Card), UP domicile, and category details are required.
- UP also has Autonomous State Medical Colleges (ASMC) and ESIC hospitals with separate seat matrices. Candidates must check all categories while filling choices.
Documents Required for UP NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- UP NEET Counselling Allotment Letter
- UP Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate – SC, ST, OBC, EWS (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and Photo ID Proof
UP NEET Cut Off – Overview (Reference for 2026 Aspirants)
⚠️ Trend-based figures from v4edusolution.com and Sartha 2025. Official cut off released by DMET UP after counselling.
- The UP NEET Cut Off is released round-wise for government, ASMC, ESIC, private, minority, and NRI quota seats across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST categories.
- To verify your score, check the NEET Result and NEET Answer Key.
UP NEET 2026 Rank List & Seat Allotment
- DMET UP prepares the UP NEET Merit List 2026 based on NEET UG result data and applications from eligible UP domicile candidates. Download from upneet.gov.in.
- DMET UP releases the UP NEET Seat Allotment Result 2026 round-wise. MCC releases AIQ allotment separately.
UP NEET Counselling 2026 – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Process | NEET Counselling |
| Conducting Body | DMET UP (Directorate of Medical Education and Training) |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in |
| Total MBBS Seats | 10,000+ (govt + private + ASMC + ESIC) |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy |
| Seats Type | State Quota (85%) + AIQ (15%) |
| Eligibility | NEET UG qualified, UP domicile holder |
| NEET Admit Card | NEET Admit Card 2026 |
| NEET Answer Key | NEET Answer Key 2026 |
| NEET Result | NEET Result 2026 |
| Medical Colleges | Medical Colleges in UP |
| Top Medical Colleges | Top Medical Colleges in UP |
UP NEET Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who conducts UP NEET Counselling 2026?
DMET UP – Directorate of Medical Education and Training at upneet.gov.in. AIQ counselling is by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Q2. What is the expected NEET cut off for UP government colleges in 2025?
Based on 2025 data (v4edusolution, Sartha): General AIR ~4,000–32,000 for govt. KGMU Lucknow is the most competitive. OBC: ~5k–32k; SC: ~45k–1.9 lakh; ST: ~95k–5.4 lakh. Private fills up to AIR 6 lakh+.
Q3. What are ASMC colleges in UP?
ASMC (Autonomous State Medical Colleges) are government-funded institutions in UP with a separate fee structure. They are slightly less competitive than pure government colleges but more affordable than private ones.
Q4. Does UP have the most MBBS seats in India?
Yes. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of MBBS seats in India (10,000+) across government, autonomous, private, minority, and ESIC colleges.
Q5. Where can I check the NEET Result and Answer Key?
Check the NEET Result 2026 and NEET Answer Key 2026 on AglaSem as soon as they are released by NTA.
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