UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List Out: 31,653 Candidates Qualified

Candidates can download the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List PDF from the official website at dgme.up.gov.in.  The list carries the names and ranks of all qualified candidates, and checking it carefully is the first step before moving on to choice filling. 

Students should keep their application number and date of birth handy while accessing the portal, since these details are often required to view or download rank related documents.

According to the schedule released by the authorities, candidates can fill in their choices for MBBS and BDS admission by 5 pm on September 5, which is the UP NEET Counselling 2026 Last Date for choice filling in this round. Only those candidates who have paid both the UP NEET registration fee and the security money, and whose documents have been verified successfully, are eligible to take part in the choice filling process.

The UP NEET Counselling Round 1 2026 seat allotment result will be announced on September 7. Once the result is out, candidates will be able to download their allotment letter and complete the admission process at their allotted college between September 8 and 14. Students are advised to note these dates carefully, since missing the reporting window can affect their admission chances for the round.

Along with the merit list, the DME Uttar Pradesh has also released the round 1 seat matrix covering both private and government medical colleges across the state. As per this matrix, a total of 15,265 seats have been offered for MBBS and BDS admission this year. Of these, 10,650 seats belong to private medical colleges, while 4,615 seats are available in government medical colleges. This gives candidates a clear picture of how UP MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 seats are spread across the state before they begin filling their choices.

The UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Date requirements are linked closely with the fee and security deposit rules for this year. A counselling registration fee of Rs 2,000 must be paid for rounds 1, 2, 3 and the strap vacancy round. Candidates can apply for round 2 on the official website at upneet.gov.in if they are allotted a seat in the earlier round.

The security money that candidates need to deposit online is as follows:

Candidates who wish to take part in counselling for seats in both government and private medical and dental colleges only need to deposit Rs 2 lakh as security. Those who want to participate only for dental college seats across both government and private sectors need to deposit just Rs 1 lakh.

After paying the security amount, candidates must download the payment receipt, since this acts as proof of eligibility for the round. Candidates who have not deposited the required security amount will not be allowed to take part in round 1 choice filling.

Every stage in this counselling cycle, from the merit list to fee payment and choice filling, builds towards the final seat allotment. Students should treat each deadline seriously and keep copies of all receipts and confirmation pages, since these documents are often asked for again during admission verification at the college level.

Q1. How many candidates have qualified for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1? 
A total of 31,653 candidates have qualified to fill in their choices for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1.

Q2. What is the last date for choice filling in UP NEET Counselling Round 1 2026? 
Candidates can fill their choices for MBBS and BDS admission until 5 pm on September 5, 2026.

Q3. How many seats are available in the UP NEET Counselling 2026 round 1 seat matrix? 
A total of 15,265 seats are available, including 10,650 seats in private medical colleges and 4,615 seats in government medical colleges.