UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released; Check Choice Filling Last Date

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the tentative Round 2 seat matrix for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 state counselling. The seat matrix is available on the official portal at upneet.gov.in. It lists Round 2 vacancies across participating government and private medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

The matrix covers MBBS and BDS seats for the second round of state counselling. Candidates can view category-wise vacancies before locking their choices. The Round 2 process was earlier postponed and has now resumed with a revised schedule.

Registered candidates who cleared NEET UG 2026 and appear in the state merit list can use this data. It helps them make informed choices during the choice-filling window. The window is currently open and closes on September 24, 2026.

Check Now: Download UP NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 PDF

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

The revised schedule for Round 2 counselling is listed below. Candidates must complete each step within its window.

Colleges and Categories Covered

The Round 2 seat matrix covers all participating institutions under UP state quota. It includes government medical and dental colleges across the state. Private and minority medical and dental colleges are also part of the matrix.

Seats are listed under multiple reservation categories. These include Unreserved, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST). Sub-categories for women, freedom fighters, and specially-abled candidates are also included.

Candidates should note that these vacancies are tentative. The final seat count may change after the Round 1 upgradation and withdrawal process is complete.

How to Check the UP NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026?

Follow the steps below to view and download the seat matrix PDF from the official portal.

1. Visit the official DGME UP counselling portal at upneet.gov.in.
2. Click on the News and Events section on the home page.
3. Open the link titled Tentative Round 2 Seat Matrix for MBBS and BDS 2026.
4. The seat matrix PDF will open in a new tab.
5. Check the college-wise and category-wise vacancy count carefully.
6. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

How to Complete Choice Filling for Round 2?

Candidates in the Round 2 merit list must log in to the counselling portal. They then select and lock their preferred colleges and courses in order.

1. Log in with your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
2. Read the choice filling instructions on the dashboard.
3. Add colleges and courses from the seat matrix in your preferred order.
4. Review the locked choices before the September 24 deadline.
5. Choices left unlocked will be auto-locked at the deadline.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit upneet.gov.in and download the Round 2 seat matrix PDF.
2. Cross-check your rank in the Round 2 state merit list released on September 21.
3. Shortlist government and private colleges based on your rank and category.
4. Complete choice filling and locking on the portal before September 24, 2026.
5. Keep original documents and the counselling fee receipt ready for reporting.
6. Monitor the portal on September 25 for the Round 2 seat allotment result.

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