The medical education department in Uttar Pradesh (UP), known as the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), has announced new dates for the third round of UP NEET PG 2025 counselling. Students who want to get admission into postgraduate medical courses in UP can now register online starting from January 23, 2026 . The final list of seat allotments for this round will be released on February 9, 2026 . These revised dates were necessary because the minimum score required for the NEET PG 2025 exam, called the cutoff, was recently lowered for seats across all of India.
NEET PG is a national exam for doctors. It allows them to get admission into higher medical courses like MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) after completing their MBBS degree. Counselling is the process where students select their preferred medical colleges and courses based on their NEET PG exam scores and ranks. The cutoff score is the lowest mark a student needs to achieve to be eligible for admission. The Central Government revised this cutoff, which then caused changes in the counselling schedules for different states, including Uttar Pradesh.
Revised Schedule for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling
Here are the important dates for the third round of counselling. Students should note these dates carefully to avoid missing any steps:
| Event | Dates |
| Registration for Round 3 | January 23 to February 1, 2026 |
| Fee Deposit | January 23 to February 1, 2026 |
| Merit List Upload | February 2, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | February 3 to February 7, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | February 9, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | February 9 to February 13, 2026 |
Understanding the Counselling Process
The counselling for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 will happen completely online. This process helps allocate seats to eligible students in various medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Below are the steps involved:
1. Registration
- All new students who meet the revised cutoff criteria must register online during the specified dates ( January 23 to February 1, 2026 ).
- Students who have already registered in earlier counselling rounds do not need to register again. Their previous registration will be considered valid.
2. Fee Deposit
- Along with registration, candidates must also pay the required counselling fee online. The dates for fee payment are the same as the registration period, from January 23 to February 1, 2026 .
3. Merit List
- After the registration and fee payment period ends, the DGME will release a merit list on February 2, 2026 .
- This list will include the names of all eligible candidates who can proceed to the next step: choice filling.
4. Choice Filling
- From February 3 to February 7, 2026 , shortlisted candidates must log in online and choose their preferred colleges and medical courses.
- Students should choose carefully, listing colleges and courses in order of their preference.
5. Seat Allotment Result
- The seat allotment result for Round 3 will be published online on February 9, 2026 .
- This result shows which college and course each student has been offered. The allotment depends on various factors such as the choices made by the student, their NEET PG rank, and reservation policies.
6. Reporting to College
- Students who are allotted a seat must report to their assigned college between February 9 and February 13, 2026 .
- During this time, they need to complete all admission formalities, submit necessary documents, and pay the admission fees to confirm their seat.
Students are advised to regularly check the official website of DGME, UP for any further updates or announcements related to the counselling process.
