UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Merit List Released; Choice Filling Closes October 30

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has released the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (UP NEET PG) 2026 Round 1 merit list on the official counselling portal at upneet.gov.in. The merit list went live on October 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Candidates who registered for the first round can log in and view their state merit position. The online choice filling window opens the same evening. It stays active till 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026.

The counselling covers state quota seats in MD, MS, Diploma and DNB courses. These seats are offered by government and private medical colleges, institutes and universities across Uttar Pradesh.

Check Now: Download UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Merit List Released PDF

UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates

How to Check the UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Merit List?

Candidates must follow these steps on the official portal to check their state merit position.

1. Visit the official counselling website at upneet.gov.in.
2. Click on the UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 merit list link on the homepage.
3. Enter the required NEET PG roll number and other login credentials.
4. The provisional merit list PDF will open on the screen.
5. Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

What Happens After the Merit List?

Choice filling is the next critical step for every merit-listed candidate. Candidates must lock their preferred colleges and courses on the portal. The window shuts at 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026.

DGME will declare the Round 1 seat allotment result on November 2, 2026. Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter from the portal. They must then report at the allotted college within the given admission dates.

The admission process is split across two reporting windows. The first window runs from November 3 to November 7, 2026. The second window runs from November 12 to November 13, 2026.

UP NEET PG Counselling Helpline

DGME has issued dedicated helpline numbers for Round 1 counselling queries. Candidates can call 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699 or 8189011700. The lines are active between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit upneet.gov.in and open the Round 1 merit list link.
2. Log in and note your state merit position carefully.
3. Shortlist preferred colleges and specialities before starting choice filling.
4. Lock all choices on the portal before 5:00 PM on October 30.
5. Check the seat allotment result on November 2, 2026.
6. Download the allotment letter and report at the allotted college on time.

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