The Uttar Pradesh medical education department, UPDGME, is preparing to release the official schedule for MBBS and BDS admissions for 2026. Qualified NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking admission in Uttar Pradesh should monitor the official website, upneet.gov.in, for announcements. The counselling process is expected to begin in August 2026.
Candidates must participate in the counselling to secure admission to the 85 percent of seats reserved for state candidates. While UPDGME has not yet published the exact dates, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has provided a general timeline for state NEET counselling.
UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule
The following dates outline the planned counselling rounds for UP NEET UG 2026:
| Counselling Round | State NEET Counselling Dates | Last Date of Joining |
| Round 1 Counselling | August 13 - August 22, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | August 31 - September 8, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling | September 16 - September 26, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| Stray Round Counselling | October 3 - October 5, 2026 | October 10, 2026 |
UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
To participate, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official counselling website.
- Register by filling in required details.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit.
- Submit necessary documents for online verification.
- Wait for the official merit list.
- Select and lock preferred college choices.
- Check seat allotment results.
- Download the seat allotment letter.
- Report to the allotted college for final admission.
Required Documents for UP NEET Counselling
Candidates must prepare the following documents:
- NEET UG admit card
- NEET UG scorecard
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile/residence certificate
- PwD certificate from an approved centre (if applicable)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport)
- Passport-size photographs (as specified)
- Valid mobile number and email ID