Job Description
Overview
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is managing the counselling process for the 2026-27 academic session. This process facilitates admissions into MBBS, BDS, and other medical programs across the state. It covers 85 percent of state quota seats in government institutions and the entirety of seats in private and minority-run medical colleges.
Key Responsibilities
- Registering on the official portal to participate in the state-level seat allocation process.
- Uploading necessary academic and personal documentation for verification at designated nodal centers.
- Participating in the choice filling process to indicate preferences for medical and dental colleges.
- Depositing the required security money to secure eligibility for seat allotment.
- Monitoring the official website for merit list publications and seat matrix updates.
- Completing the admission formalities at the allotted college within the stipulated timeframe.
Why Apply
Participating in this counselling process is the mandatory pathway for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. It provides a structured and transparent mechanism for securing seats based on merit and preference, ensuring fair access to quality medical education across the state.
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 07 August 2026
- Registration End Date: 02 September 2026
- Choice Filling Window: 02 September to 05 September 2026
- Academic Session Commencement: 08 September 2026
Quick Facts
- Vacancy Count: Various
- Location: Uttar Pradesh
- Category: Medical Jobs
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Date - Registration & Seat Allotment Schedule at upneet.gov.in Overview
Registration Date
07 Aug 2026 –
02 Sep 2026
Vacancies
various
Eligibility
NEET UG 2026 Qualified
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- MBBS Seats: State Quota (85%) and Private/Minority (100%)
- BDS Seats: State Quota (85%) and Private/Minority (100%)
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official counselling portal at upneet.gov.in.
- Select the registration link for NEET UG Counselling 2026.
- Provide all requested personal, academic, and contact information accurately.
- Choose a nodal center for the mandatory online document verification process.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format.
- Complete the payment of the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,000.
- Submit the security deposit amount corresponding to your preferred seat category.
- Download and print the registration form and payment receipt for future reference.
- Regularly check the portal for updates regarding the merit list and choice filling schedule.
Application Fee
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000 (Non-refundable)
- Security Deposit (Government Seats): Rs. 30,000 (Refundable)
- Security Deposit (Private Medical Seats): Up to Rs. 2,00,000 (Refundable)
Payment must be made through the online portal during the registration process.
Age Limit
As per NEET UG 2026 guidelines.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on the merit list prepared using NEET UG 2026 scores. Candidates must first register and pay the required fees on the official portal. Following registration, document verification is conducted at designated nodal centers. Once verified, candidates participate in the choice filling process, where they rank their preferred colleges. Seats are then allotted based on merit, category, and the choices submitted by the candidates. Final admission is subject to the verification of original documents at the allotted institution.
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Organization
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, functions under the state government to oversee medical education and training. It is responsible for the regulation, supervision, and administration of medical and dental colleges across the state. The organization plays a pivotal role in conducting the state-level counselling process for medical admissions, ensuring that seats in government and private institutions are filled in accordance with merit and state reservation policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The choice filling date has not been officially announced, but it is expected soon likely after the seat matrix and merit list are released. Candidates should check upneet.gov.in directly for the confirmed schedule.
Registration was reopened by DGME UP and extended till September 2, 2026, after earlier deadlines of August 12 and August 14, 2026.
Based on how the process has generally worked, once choices are locked they typically cannot be edited for that round. However, UP-specific confirmation for 2026 should be checked in the official instructions once the choice filling module opens.
The seat matrix will be published on the official portal, upneet.gov.in.
The registration fee is Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable). A refundable security deposit also applies, ranging from Rs. 30,000 for government seats to up to Rs. 2,00,000 for private medical seats.
You will need your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, category certificates (if applicable), domicile certificate, passport-size photographs, and a valid photo ID proof. Ensure all documents are ready before starting the registration.
The registration fee and security deposit must be paid online through the official UP NEET UG counselling portal, upneet.gov.in, during the registration process. Keep the payment receipt safe for your records.
The nodal center is where your documents are verified online. You must select a center during the registration process to facilitate the verification of your credentials before you can proceed to the choice filling stage.
