The Uttar Pradesh NEET UG BDS Round 5 Merit List for 2025 is scheduled to be released today, December 12, 2025 . This list is for students seeking admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses through the NEET UG examination in Uttar Pradesh. The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) conducts this counselling process. All registered candidates must visit the official website, upneet.gov.in , to check if their names are on the merit list.
The merit list includes the names of candidates who are eligible to participate in the next stages of the seat allotment process. If your name appears on this list, you will need to proceed with the choice-filling step. This involves selecting your preferred dental colleges from the available options. It is important to complete the choice-filling process by the deadline, which is December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM . Before filling out choices, candidates should carefully review the seat matrix to understand the availability of seats in various colleges.
Key Dates for UP NEET UG BDS Round 5 Counselling 2025
Here are the important dates and times for the UP NEET UG BDS Round 5 counselling process:
| Event | Date and Time |
| UP NEET UG BDS Round 5 Merit List Release | December 12, 2025 (Expected: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling Activation | December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Choice Filling | December 15, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Seat Allotment Result Release | December 16, 2025 |
What is UP NEET UG BDS Counselling?
NEET UG is a national entrance exam for medical and dental courses. In Uttar Pradesh, the state counselling for BDS admissions based on NEET UG scores is managed by DMET. This counselling process helps students get into government and private dental colleges across the state. The counselling happens in several rounds. The merit list shows which candidates qualify for seat allocation based on their NEET UG ranks and other criteria.
How to Check the Round 5 Merit List
Registered candidates can follow these simple steps to check if their name is on the UP NEET UG BDS Round 5 Merit List 2025:
- Step 1: Open your web browser and go to the official website: upneet.gov.in .
- Step 2: On the homepage, look for the section related to "Latest Updates" or "Counselling Information".
- Step 3: Find and click on the specific link titled "UP NEET UG BDS Round 5 Merit List 2025".
- Step 4: The merit list will open, usually in PDF format.
- Step 5: Use the search function (Ctrl+F on a computer) to find your name, application number, or NEET roll number in the list.
- Step 6: If your name is present, you are eligible for the next stage of counselling.
Next Steps After Merit List Release: Choice Filling Process
After checking the merit list, eligible candidates must complete the choice-filling process. This is a very important step as it decides which college you might get. Here is what you need to do:
- Verify Eligibility: First, confirm that your name is on the Round 5 merit list. Only eligible candidates can fill choices.
- Understand Seat Matrix: Before you select colleges, carefully study the "seat matrix". This document shows how many seats are available in each dental college for different categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.). This helps you make smart choices.
- Log In for Choice Filling: The choice-filling option will be active on the upneet.gov.in website from December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM . You will need to log in using your registered credentials.
- Select Preferred Colleges: You can choose as many colleges as you wish from the available list.
- Arrange Colleges by Preference: It is crucial to arrange your chosen colleges in order of your priority. Place your most desired college at the top, followed by your second choice, and so on. The system will try to allot you a seat in your highest possible preference.
- Lock Your Choices: After arranging your choices, make sure to "lock" them before the deadline. Once locked, you cannot change them. If you do not lock them, they might be automatically locked after the deadline or not considered.
- Print Confirmation: Take a printout of your filled choices for your records.
The authorities will then use your college preferences and your rank to allot you a seat. The seat allotment result for Round 5 will be published on December 16, 2025 . Candidates should regularly check the official website for all updates related to the counselling process.
