UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 is expected to begin with Round 1 on October 21, 2026, as per the state counselling timeline issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The counselling schedule includes four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy. Candidates can check the detailed state-specific schedule and registration updates on the official website, upneet.gov.in.

UP NEET PG counselling is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, for admission to MD, MS, DNB, Diploma, and MDS courses offered by government and private medical and dental colleges in the state. Candidates must have completed an MBBS/BDS course from a recognised institute and meet the applicable eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates must register online, pay the counselling fee, and fill in and lock their choices on the official portal. The seat allotment is based on NEET PG rank, candidates’ preferences, seat availability, and reservation criteria. The detailed dates and procedures for each round will be announced through official notifications.

Important Dates

UP NEET PG Counselling: Important Dates

Counselling Event Date and Time
Online registration begins October 21, 2026, at 2 PM
Online registration closes October 26, 2026, at 11 AM
Registration fee and security fee payment deadline October 26, 2026, at 2 PM
Merit list declaration and online choice filling begins October 26, 2026, at 5 PM
Online choice filling closes October 30, 2026, at 5 PM
Seat allotment result November 2, 2026
Allotment letter download and admission (Phase 1) November 3–7, 2026
Allotment letter download and admission (Phase 2) November 12–13, 2026

DMET UP releases dates for UP NEET PG counselling on the official website. Students can go through the tables below to check the UP NEET PG counselling dates here.

Eligibility

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 before applying. The key eligibility requirements are listed below.

  • Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 or NEET MDS 2026, as applicable to the course.
  • Candidates must complete the compulsory rotatory internship by the deadline specified in the official counselling notification.
  • Candidates who completed their MBBS/BDS from colleges in Uttar Pradesh may be eligible for state quota seats, subject to the applicable eligibility rules.
  • Candidates who completed their MBBS/BDS outside Uttar Pradesh or from AMU, BHU, AIIMS Raebareli, or AIIMS Gorakhpur may not be eligible for state quota seats in government colleges. Their eligibility for private college seats will be governed by the applicable rules.
  • Candidates already admitted to a course through NEET PG/NEET MDS must follow the applicable counselling rules regarding further participation.
  • For DNB courses, candidates must meet the specific eligibility conditions prescribed by the counselling authority.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Application Process

Candidates must complete the online registration and pay the prescribed fees to participate in UP NEET PG Counselling 2026. Follow these steps to apply:

  1. Visit the official website, upneet.gov.in.

  2. Under the registration section, select the relevant registration link for MD/MS/DNB/MDS courses.

  3. Register using the required personal and academic details.

  4. Complete the registration process and pay the prescribed registration fee.

  5. Pay the applicable security fee as specified in the official notification.

  6. Open the Choice Filling MD/MS/DNB/MDS section on the portal.

  7. Select the preferred colleges and courses, then submit and lock the choices before the deadline.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed registration fee and security deposit to participate in the counselling process. The fee amounts and payment rules for 2026 should be confirmed through the official notification issued by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, at upneet.gov.in.

UP NEET PG Counselling Rounds Registration Fee
Round 1,2,3 INR 3,000
Stray Vacancy Round INR 2,000

UP NEET PG Counselling: Security Fee

Students must pay the UP NEET PG security fee as prescribed in the table below.

College Type Security Fee
Government Medical and Dental Colleges INR 30,000
Private Medical Colleges INR 2,00,000
Private Dental Colleges INR 1,00,000

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Merit List

After completing registration and fee payment for UP NEET PG Counselling 2026, the concerned authority will prepare the state merit list. The merit list will be based on NEET PG 2026 ranks and applicable weightage for in-service candidates, as per the official counselling rules.

  • For MD/MS/Diploma courses, the merit list will include applicable weightage for in-service candidates as per government norms.
  • For DNB and MDS courses, the merit list will be prepared according to the applicable NEET PG/NEET MDS 2026 ranks and eligibility rules.

The merit list and related updates will be published on the official website, upneet.gov.in.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Choice Filling

Candidates who complete registration can fill in and lock their choices according to the schedule announced by DGME Uttar Pradesh. The following points should be considered during choice filling:

  • Candidates must log in to the official portal using their registered credentials.
  • Candidates can select multiple colleges and courses according to their preferences.
  • Choices can be modified before final locking, subject to the rules for the respective round.
  • Candidates must submit and lock their choices before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.
  • Once choices are locked, changes may not be permitted, as per the applicable counselling rules.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment

After registration and choice filling, DGME Uttar Pradesh will prepare the seat allotment results based on NEET PG ranks, the seat matrix, candidates’ choices, and applicable reservation rules. Candidates can check the allotment results and download their allotment letters through upneet.gov.in.

  • Candidates must download their allotment letters before reporting to the allotted colleges.
  • The rules for free exit, seat upgradation, and participation in subsequent rounds will be specified in the official counselling guidelines.
  • Candidates seeking seat upgradation must follow the applicable rules and deadlines for the respective counselling round.
  • Candidates should review their choices carefully, as allotment and cancellation of previously held seats may be governed by specific round-wise rules.
  • Candidates who fail to complete admission formalities within the prescribed deadline may lose their allotted seats.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Reporting and Admission Process

After the release of the seat allotment result, candidates must report to their allotted colleges within the specified deadline to complete the admission process. Candidates must pay the prescribed admission fees and complete document verification as required by the institution.

  • Candidates who fail to report within the prescribed deadline may lose their allotted seats.
  • Candidates must produce all required original documents for verification.
  • Admission may be cancelled if candidates fail to meet the eligibility requirements or submit incorrect or invalid documents.
  • Candidates admitted to minority institutions must follow the applicable fee and admission rules.

UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for verification during admission:

  • UP NEET PG 2026 seat allotment letter
  • NEET PG 2026/NEET MDS 2026 admit card, as applicable
  • NEET PG 2026/NEET MDS 2026 scorecard
  • High school marksheet or certificate as proof of date of birth
  • All professional MBBS/BDS marksheets
  • MBBS/BDS degree certificate or provisional passing certificate
  • Internship completion certificate
  • Reservation certificate, if applicable
  • Permanent registration certificate issued by the State Medical Council, NMC/MCI, or DCI, as applicable

Note: The detailed merit list rules, choice-locking conditions, seat upgradation policy, and document requirements for UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 should be verified against the official notifications released by DGME Uttar Pradesh.

Reservation

UP NEET PG Counselling: Reservation Criteria

UP NEET PG seats will be allotted to candidates based on the reservation criteria mentioned below.

Category Reservation Percentage
SC 21%
ST 2%
OBC 27%
EWS 10%
PwG 5%