Overview

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is responsible for the state-level counselling process for undergraduate medical and dental admissions. This merit list serves as the official ranking of candidates who have successfully registered and completed the document verification process for the 2026 academic session. It is a critical document that determines the eligibility of students to participate in the subsequent choice-filling phase for MBBS and BDS seats across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must verify their rank and details against the published state merit list to ensure accuracy.
• Students are required to participate in the online choice-filling process based on their assigned state rank.
• Applicants must monitor the official portal for seat matrix updates and college availability.
• Successful candidates must lock their preferred choices within the stipulated timeframe to be considered for seat allotment.
• Participants should download the final allotment letter once the seat allocation process is concluded.
• Candidates must report to the allotted institution with all original documents for final admission formalities.

Why Apply

Securing a seat through the state quota counselling provides students with access to high-quality medical education in government and private institutions across Uttar Pradesh. The process is transparent, merit-based, and strictly follows the guidelines set by the DGME to ensure fair admission for all qualified NEET UG 2026 candidates.

Important Dates

• Registration Window: August 7 to August 14, 2026
• Merit List Release: August 19, 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting Body: DGME Uttar Pradesh
• Admission Level: Undergraduate (MBBS/BDS)
• Category: Medical Education

• MBBS Government Seats
• MBBS Private Seats
• BDS Private Seats

1. Navigate to the official counselling portal at upneet.gov.in.
2. Locate the notification link for the Round 1 State Merit List.
3. Click the link to open the PDF document in your browser.
4. Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to find your name or NEET roll number.
5. Download and save the file for your records.
6. Proceed to log in with your credentials to begin the choice-filling process.