The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List is scheduled for release today, August 19, by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh. The list will be available on the official website, upneet.gov.in. This merit list is essential for candidates seeking admission to 85% of State Quota MBBS and BDS seats in Uttar Pradesh medical and dental colleges.
Inclusion in the state merit list is a requirement for participating in the upcoming choice filling process. The released PDF will detail candidates' State Merit Rank, NEET All India Rank (AIR), Roll Number, Marks Obtained, and Reservation Category.
Candidates on the list who have paid the security deposit can log in to the portal. They can then view the seat matrix and submit their preferred college and course choices for Round 1 seat allocation.
How to Download the UP NEET UG State Merit List
To download the UP NEET UG state merit list 2026:
- Visit the official UP NEET counselling website: upneet.gov.in .
- Locate and click the link for 'State Merit List NEET UG 2026 Round 1' on the homepage.
- The official state merit list PDF will open in your browser.
- Use Ctrl+F (or your device's search function) to find your NEET roll number or name.
- Check your entry for State Rank, All India Rank, NEET score, and category.
- Save the PDF for future counselling steps.
Expected Round 1 Category-Wise Cutoff Scores
Below are the anticipated cutoff scores for Round 1:
| UP Category Code | Category Description | Expected NEET Score Range (Round 1) |
| UR OP | Unreserved / Open | 580 – 686 |
| BC OP | Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 580 – 631 |
| EW OP | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 580 – 600 |
| SC OP | Scheduled Caste | 382 – 410 |
| ST OP | Scheduled Tribe | 227 – 385 |
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Timeline
Key dates for the UP NEET UG 2026 counselling process:
| Milestone / Activity | Dates & Details |
| Registration & Fee Payment Window | Closed on August 14, 2026 |
| State Merit List Release Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Official Website | upneet.gov.in |
| Security Money Verification Fee | ₹30,000 (Govt) ₹2,00,000 (Pvt MBBS) ₹1,00,000 (Pvt BDS) |
| Choice Filling & Locking Window | Opens immediately post-merit list release |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Expected 4th Week of August 2026 |
