UP NEET Counselling 2027: Registration Expected July 2027, Seat Allotment and Cutoff

UP NEET Counselling 2027 is the state-level admission process conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical colleges of the state. The process is based on NEET UG 2027 scores and covers 85% state quota seats across more than 74 medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The 2027 counselling is expected to begin in July 2027, after NEET UG 2027 results are declared by NTA.

• NEET UG 2027 Exam: The NEET UG 2027 exam is expected to be held in May 2027. In 2026, NTA conducted the exam on May 4, 2026, with more than 22 lakh candidates appearing across the country.
• UP NEET Counselling 2027 Registration: Round 1 registration is expected to open in July 2027 on the official portal upneet.gov.in. In 2026, Round 1 registration began on August 7, 2026.
• Round 1 Seat Allotment 2027: The Round 1 allotment result is expected in August 2027. In 2026, it was declared around August 22, 2026, for over 15,265 MBBS and BDS seats across Uttar Pradesh.
• Stray Vacancy Round 2027: The final Stray Vacancy Round is expected in October 2027. In 2026, it ran from October 3 to 5, 2026, to fill remaining vacant seats across government and private colleges.

What is UP NEET Counselling 2027?

UP NEET Counselling 2027 is the state admission process for MBBS and BDS courses offered in Uttar Pradesh. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, conducts this process through its official portal at upneet.gov.in.

This counselling covers 85% of the total MBBS and BDS seats available in UP, known as state quota seats. The remaining 15% seats — All India Quota (AIQ) — are filled through MCC NEET UG counselling conducted at the national level.

In 2026, the total UP NEET UG seat matrix had 15,265 seats — 4,615 in government colleges and 10,650 in private and minority institutions. The state has 51 government medical colleges, 37 private medical colleges, 3 government dental colleges, and around 23 private dental colleges participating in the counselling.

The counselling runs in four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Each round uses seats released by candidates who exit or are not allotted in the previous round, ensuring that the maximum number of seats are filled by the end of the process.

UP NEET Counselling 2027 Important Dates

The official schedule for UP NEET Counselling 2027 will be released by DGME UP on upneet.gov.in after NEET UG 2027 results are declared. The dates below are expected and based on the 2026 counselling schedule.

All dates below are tentative and based on 2026 trends. DGME UP will release the official 2027 schedule after NEET UG 2027 results are declared. Candidates must check upneet.gov.in for confirmed dates.

Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh — upneet.gov.in

How to Register for UP NEET Counselling 2027

UP NEET Counselling 2027 registration will be conducted fully online at upneet.gov.in. The process includes registration, document upload, fee payment, choice filling, and locking. Here are the steps you should follow.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Create a New Account: Visit upneet.gov.in and click on the new registration link. Enter your NEET UG 2027 roll number, date of birth, and mobile number to create an account.
2. Fill Personal and Academic Details: Enter your personal details, address, academic information, and NEET UG 2027 score. Make sure all entries match your NEET UG 2027 scorecard exactly.
3. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents — NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, domicile certificate, category certificate, and photograph — in the prescribed size and format.
4. Pay Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000 online via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
5. Pay Security Deposit: Pay the applicable security deposit based on the type of seat you want to apply for. This amount is refundable if you do not receive an allotment or exercise the free exit option.
6. Choose Nodal Centre for Verification: Select a nodal centre closest to you for document verification, as required by the counselling authority.
7. Fill and Lock Choices: During the choice-filling window, log in again to add colleges and courses in your preferred order. Lock your choices before the deadline.

You must complete all steps — document upload, registration fee, and security deposit — within the registration window. Registrations that are incomplete at the deadline are rejected.

Documents Required for UP NEET Counselling 2027

You should keep originals and self-attested photocopies of all the documents listed below before UP NEET Counselling 2027 registration opens. These are needed both for online upload during registration and for physical verification at the allotted college after seat allotment.

• NEET UG 2027 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2027 Scorecard / Rank Letter
• Class 10 Marksheet (for date of birth proof)
• Class 10 Passing / Board Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet (PCB marks verification)
• Class 12 Passing / Board Certificate
• UP Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats in government colleges)
• Caste Certificate (SC, ST, or OBC — issued by competent authority)
• EWS Certificate — must be issued on or after April 1, 2027
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate — must be issued on or after April 1, 2027
• PwD Certificate (if applicable; issued by a government medical board)
• Aadhar Card or any valid government-issued photo ID
• Passport-size Photographs (recent, as per NEET specifications)
• Migration Certificate (required if you completed schooling outside Uttar Pradesh)

OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2027. Certificates with an earlier date will not be accepted for UP NEET Counselling 2027.

Choice Filling and Locking for UP NEET Counselling 2027

Choice filling is the most important step in UP NEET Counselling 2027. Your seat allotment depends on three things — your NEET UG rank, the choices you fill, and the seats available. You can add as many colleges and courses as you want, in the order you prefer.

How to Fill Choices

1. Log in to upneet.gov.in after completing registration and fee payment.
2. Go to the Choice Filling section from your dashboard.
3. Browse government and private medical and dental colleges available in the current seat matrix.
4. Add colleges and courses to your preference list. Put the college you want most at the top.
5. You can add, remove, or rearrange choices any number of times before the deadline.
6. Click "Lock Choices" before the window closes to finalise your list. If you forget, the system auto-locks the last saved order.

Freeze, Float, and Slide Options After Round 1

After receiving your Round 1 allotment, you must choose one of three options within the deadline given in the schedule:

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and withdraw from further rounds. You report to the college and your admission is final.
• Float: Continue to Round 2 hoping for a better-ranked choice. If a better seat becomes available, you get an upgrade. If not, your Round 1 allotment is retained.
• Slide: Continue to Round 2 only for a different course or category in the same allotted college. You do not move to a different college.

If you choose Float or Slide, you must still report to your Round 1 allotted college to hold your seat. Not reporting cancels your allotment even if you have valid choices filled.

Tips for Better Choice Filling

• Add all government colleges you are willing to consider before adding private ones.
• Do not limit choices to only 4–5 colleges — the more choices you add, the better your chances.
• Research previous year closing ranks before locking choices, so you set realistic preferences.

Seat Allotment Process in UP NEET Counselling 2027

UP NEET Counselling 2027 uses a merit-cum-choice method for seat allotment. The system matches each candidate’s NEET UG rank against their filled choices and the available seats in that category.

How Allotment Works

• Candidates with a higher NEET rank are processed first.
• The system checks your first choice. If a seat is available for your rank and category, you get that seat.
• If your first choice is not available, the system checks your second choice, then third, and so on.
• Reservation rules are applied — reserved seats go only to eligible candidates in each category.
• The process runs simultaneously for all candidates, so your NEET rank determines where you stand in the queue.

After Allotment

After the allotment result is published on upneet.gov.in, you can download your allotment letter by logging in with your credentials. The letter carries the college name, course, and reporting deadline. You must take the allotment letter to the college along with your original documents and complete the admission process within the given timeframe.

Report to the allotted college within the reporting deadline even if you plan to continue with Float or Slide in the next round. Non-reporting means loss of your current allotment.

Document Verification and College Reporting

After seat allotment in any round, you must complete document verification and report to the allotted college within the deadline given in the schedule. Missing this deadline results in cancellation of your seat.

Online Document Verification

In 2026, DGME UP moved to an online document verification model. You upload scanned documents at the time of registration. A nodal centre may be assigned for physical cross-checking of original documents after allotment in certain situations.

Steps for College Reporting

1. Download the allotment letter from upneet.gov.in after logging in.
2. Carry the allotment letter, original documents, and self-attested photocopies to the allotted college.
3. Submit your documents to the college admissions office for verification.
4. Pay the tuition fee and other dues at the college as per the fee structure approved by the state government.
5. Collect the admission confirmation receipt from the college.

Free Exit Option

DGME UP allows a Free Exit option after Round 1 and Round 2 allotments. If you exercise Free Exit, your security deposit is fully refunded. However, you will not be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds of that counselling cycle. This is useful if you get a seat elsewhere or decide not to pursue the allotment.

UP NEET Counselling 2027 Seat Matrix

The seat matrix for UP NEET Counselling 2027 will be published by DGME UP before Round 1 registration opens. It lists all participating government and private colleges, the number of seats, and the category-wise distribution for each round.

Based on 2026 data, the total seat matrix had around 15,265 seats — across government and private medical and dental colleges. The 2027 seat matrix is expected to be of a similar size, possibly slightly higher as new government medical colleges in UP have been established in recent years.

2026 Seat Matrix Breakdown (For Reference)

Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh — upneet.gov.in

The 85% state quota seats are available to UP domicile holders for government college seats. In Round 2 of 2026, over 3,656 seats were listed as vacant — 396 in government colleges and 3,260 in private colleges — showing how much movement happens between rounds. Candidates who miss Round 1 should not give up, as significant vacancies often remain through Round 2 and the Mop-Up Round.

Top Participating Colleges in UP NEET Counselling 2027

Uttar Pradesh has some of the most sought-after government medical colleges in India. These colleges see the highest competition in UP NEET Counselling 2027 because of very low annual fees and strong academic infrastructure. Here are the top government and private medical colleges you should consider.

Top Government Medical Colleges in UP

Notable Private Medical Colleges in UP

Reservation Policy in UP NEET Counselling 2027

UP NEET Counselling 2027 follows the reservation policy of the Uttar Pradesh state government. Seats are distributed under two types of reservation — vertical and horizontal.

Vertical Reservation (Category-Wise)

Horizontal Reservation (Cross-Cutting)

Horizontal reservation is applied within each vertical category. For example, the 20% women’s reservation applies separately to each category — 20% of SC seats go to SC women, 20% of OBC seats to OBC women, and so on. It does not mean 20% of all seats go to women from any background.

Candidates claiming reservation benefits must produce a valid certificate from the competent authority. OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2027, to be valid for the 2027 counselling cycle.

Fee Structure for UP NEET Counselling 2027

To register for UP NEET Counselling 2027, you must pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The amount of the security deposit depends on the type of college you want to apply for.

Counselling Registration and Security Fee

If you want to be considered for both government and private college seats, you must pay ₹2,00,000 as a security deposit. The security deposit is fully refunded if you do not get a seat allotment or if you exercise the Free Exit option within the deadline. Candidates who receive a government seat have the security deposit adjusted against first-year fees at the time of admission.

Tuition Fee at Participating Colleges

The annual tuition fee at government MBBS colleges in UP is significantly lower than at private institutions. Here is a broad comparison based on 2026 data:

Fee structures for 2027 will be finalised and notified by the Uttar Pradesh Private Medical Colleges Fee Regulation Committee. Actual fees may differ from the estimates above.

Tips for UP NEET Counselling 2027

Here are some practical tips to help you navigate UP NEET Counselling 2027 and improve your chances of a good allotment.

• Add as many choices as possible: The more colleges you add to your preference list, the higher your chance of a better allotment. There is no penalty for adding extra choices.
• Prioritise government colleges first: Always rank government medical colleges above private ones in your choice list. Government seats have much lower annual fees and are more competitive for a reason.
• Use the Float option wisely: If you get a government seat in Round 1 but a better government college ranks higher in your preference list, choose Float to try for an upgrade in Round 2. Your current seat is protected as a fallback.
• Prepare all documents before registration opens: Gather originals and photocopies — NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, domicile certificate, category certificate — before the portal goes live. The registration window is short.
• Check OBC and EWS certificate dates: Your OBC Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2027. An older certificate will cause your reservation claim to be rejected.
• Do not skip college reporting: Even if you choose Float or Slide after Round 1 allotment, report to the allotted college within the deadline. This holds your seat while you wait for a potential upgrade.
• Study the previous year cutoffs: Use 2026 cutoff ranks as a guide when filling choices. Add colleges both within and slightly above your expected rank range.
• Watch the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds: If Rounds 1 and 2 do not get you a seat, monitor the final rounds carefully. Seats in reputed government colleges sometimes become available as candidates at higher ranks withdraw after better allotments elsewhere.
• Apply for security deposit refund on time: If you exit the process, apply for the security deposit refund through the portal before the refund deadline. Late applications may not be processed.