Overview

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is currently managing the counselling process for the 2026-27 academic session. This process facilitates admissions into MBBS, BDS, and various 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

• Candidates must complete the online registration process through the official portal.
• Applicants are required to select their preferred nodal centre for the verification of documents.
• Participants must upload all necessary academic and personal certificates as specified by the authorities.
• Students need to pay the non-refundable registration fee and the applicable security deposit to participate in the seat allotment.
• Candidates should monitor the official website for the release of the seat matrix and merit list.
• Once the choice filling window opens, students must carefully prioritize their college preferences.

Why Apply

Participating in this counselling is the mandatory pathway for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. It ensures a transparent and centralized seat allocation process for state quota seats.

Important Dates

• Registration started: August 7, 2026
• Registration closed: September 2, 2026
• Choice filling window: September 2 to September 5, 2026
• Academic session commencement: September 8, 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting Body: DGME UP
• Courses: MBBS, BDS
• Location: Uttar Pradesh
• Category: Medical Counselling

The selection process is based on the merit list prepared by DGME UP using NEET UG 2026 scores. Candidates are first required to register and pay the necessary fees to become eligible for the counselling rounds.

Following registration, document verification is conducted at the selected nodal centres. Once verified, the seat allotment is performed based on the choices submitted by the candidates, their merit rank, and the availability of seats in the preferred colleges.

• Registration fee (non-refundable): Rs. 2,000
• Security deposit for government seats (refundable): Rs. 30,000
• Security deposit for private medical seats (refundable): Up to Rs. 2,00,000

• 85% of state quota seats in government colleges
• 100% of seats in private and minority institutions

1. Navigate to the official website at upneet.gov.in.
2. Locate and click on the candidate registration link for the 2026 counselling session.
3. Provide all required personal, academic, and contact information accurately.
4. Choose a designated nodal centre for the physical or online verification of your documents.
5. Upload scanned copies of all mandatory certificates and photographs.
6. Complete the payment of the Rs. 2,000 registration fee and the required security deposit.
7. Download and print the registration form and payment receipt for future reference.
8. Regularly check the portal for updates regarding the merit list and choice filling schedule.