UP NEET PG Counselling 2026: Applications for the first round to begin on October 21; when will seat allotment take place?
There is an important update for candidates awaiting admission to postgraduate medical courses in Uttar Pradesh. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGMET), Uttar Pradesh, has released the schedule for the first round of online counseling for UP NEET PG 2026. Registration for this process will begin on October 21 at 2:00 PM. Candidates must submit their applications within the stipulated timeframe to seek admission to state-quota seats in MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB courses.
What is the registration period?
According to the notification issued on October 17, the online registration process will commence at 2:00 PM on October 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:00 AM on October 26. The facility to pay registration and security fees will be available from October 21 until 2:00 PM on October 26. Candidates are advised to complete the registration and fee payment process within the prescribed time.
Important Dates for UP NEET PG Counseling
Counseling Process Date and Time
Online registration begins October 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last date for registration October 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
Deadline for payment of registration and security fees October 26, 2026, 2:00 PM
Release of merit list October 26, 2026
Start of online choice filling October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last date for choice filling October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
Seat allotment results November 2, 2026
Downloading of allotment letters and admission process
November 3–7 and November 12–13, 2026
When will the merit list and seat allotment results be released?
The merit list for the UP NEET PG 2026 counselling will be released on October 26. From 5:00 PM on the same day, candidates will be able to fill in their online choices. The process for filling in choices will remain open until 5:00 PM on October 30.
The seat allotment results for the first round of counselling will be announced on November 2. Candidates who are allotted a seat must download their allotment letter and complete the admission process during the designated periods: November 3 to November 7, and subsequently, November 12 to November 13, 2026.
Which courses are covered?
This counselling is being conducted for admission to state-quota seats in government and private medical colleges, institutions, and universities across Uttar Pradesh. It covers the following courses:
MD
MS
Diploma
DNB
How to apply for UP NEET PG counselling?
Candidates wishing to participate in the counselling process may follow the steps outlined below:
Visit the official counselling website at upneet.gov.in.
Locate the 'UP NEET PG 2026 Counselling' registration link on the homepage.
Access the registration portal and read the provided instructions carefully.
Complete the online registration by entering the required information.
Pay the registration fee and security deposit within the stipulated timeframe.
Once the merit list is released, check for your name and relevant details.
Submit your online choices within the specified deadline.
If a seat is allotted, download your allotment letter and complete the admission process within the prescribed period.
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