Strategy for UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Medical College Choice Filling

Medical College Choice Filling: MBBS aspirants are advised to check the UP NEET UG 2025 State Merit List on the official portal of UP NEET Counselling. Today, it will be released by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP).

The UP NEET UG 2025 State Merit List is for admissions into MBBS and BDS programs at medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (UP) under the 85% State Quota. Thousands of candidates who qualified for NEET UG 2025 and registered for the counselling process can check their state rank and prepare for the next critical step: Medical Colleges Choice Filling.

This year, over 25,000 students are expected to be listed in the state merit pool. Total NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates from UP are 1,70,684.

The window for Round 1 Medical Colleges Choice Filling is going to start on 31 July and will close on 04 August. Most of the students are nervous and want to know how to secure the best possible MBBS college based on their rank, budget, and long-term goals.

In this article, I have dissected the complete and valuable strategy for Medical Colleges Choice Filling in UP NEET UG 2025 Counselling.

Important: Students must use their State Rank (not All India Rank) during Medical Colleges Choice Filling under UP State Quota.

UP NEET UG Counselling Cutoff Trends

Understanding last year’s closing ranks can guide your MBBS College Choice Filling strategy.

Last 3-Year NEET UG Cutoff Trends in Uttar Pradesh (Government Colleges – General Category)

Year	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Marks Range
2022	150	12,000	682 – 615
2023	135	11,800	710 – 620
2024	110	11,200	720 – 630

These numbers change year to year, but they provide a baseline to estimate which colleges might accept your score in a given round.

List of Medical Colleges for UP NEET Counselling Choice Filling

Here are some of the most sought-after Government and Private medical colleges in UP that should be prioritised:

MBBS College For UP NEET UG 2025 Counselling Choice Filling

MBBS Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College	District	Estd	Seats
Autonomous State Medical College Etah	Etah	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Fatehpur	Fatehpur	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Ghazipur	Ghazipur	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Hardoi	Hardoi	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Mirzapur	Mirzapur	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Pratapgarh	Pratapgarh	2021	100
Autonomous State Medical College Siddharthnagar	Siddharthnagar	2021	100
BRD Medical College	Gorakhpur	1972	150
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	2012	200
Govt Institute of Medical Sciences Noida	Gautam Buddha Nagar	2019	100
Govt Medical College Azamgarh	Azamgarh	2013	100
Govt Medical College Badaun	Budaun	2019	100
Govt Medical College Bahraich	Bahraich	2019	100
Govt Medical College Banda	Banda	2016	100
Govt Medical College Basti	Basti	2019	100
Govt Medical College Faizabad	Ayodhya	2019	100
Govt Medical College Firozabad	Firozabad	2019	100
Govt Medical College Kannauj	Kannauj	2012	100
Govt Medical College Orai	Jalaun	2013	100
Govt Medical College Shahjahanpur	Shahjahanpur	2019	100
GSVM Medical College	Kanpur Nagar	1955	250
Institute of Medical Sciences BHU	Varanasi	1960	100
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College AMU	Aligarh	1961	150
King George Medical University	Lucknow	1911	250
LLRM Medical College Meerut	Meerut	1966	150
Mahamaya Govt Medical College Ambedkar Nagar	Ambedkar Nagar	2011	100
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Jhansi	Jhansi	1968	150
Maharshi Devraha Baba Autonomous State Medical College Deoria	Deoria	2021	100
Motilal Nehru Medical College Allahabad	Prayagraj	1961	168
SN Medical College Agra	Agra	1939	200
SUH Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College	Saharanpur	2015	100
Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College Jaunpur	Jaunpur	2021	100
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences	Etawah	2006	200

MBBS Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College	District	Estd	Seats
Career Inst Of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	2011	150
Era Lucknow Medical College	Lucknow	1997	150
FH Medical College	Firozabad	2014	150
GS Medical College Hapur	Lucknow	2018	150
Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences	Varanasi	2015	200
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences Barabanki	Barabanki	2009	100
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences Sitapur	Sitapur	2015	150
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	2013	150
KD Medical College Mathura	Mathura	2015	200
Krishna Mohan Medical College	Mathura	2016	150
Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences	Barabanki	2012	250
Muzaffarnagar Medical College	Muzaffarnagar	2006	200
Naraina Medical College	Kanpur Nagar	2021	150
National Capital Region Inst of Medical Sciences	Meerut	2018	150
Noida International Inst of Medical Sciences	Gautam Buddha Nagar	2020	150
Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	2016	150
Rajshree Medical Research Institute	Bareilly	2014	250
Rama Medical College Hapur	Hapur	2011	250
Rama Medical College Kanpur	Kanpur Nagar	2008	150
Rohilkhand Medical College	Bareilly	2006	250
Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences Hapur	Hapur	2008	250
Saraswati Medical College Unnao	Lucknow	2016	150
School of Medical Sciences Noida	Gautam Buddha Nagar	2009	250
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences	Bareilly	2005	150
Shri Venkateswara Inst of Medical Sciences Amroha	Amroha	2016	150
Subharti Medical College	Meerut	1996	200
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College	Moradabad	2008	150
TS Misra Medical College	Lucknow	2016	250
United Institute of Medical Sciences	Prayagraj	2020	150
Varunarjun Medical College	Shahjahanpur	2016	250
Major SD Singh Medical College	Farrukhabad	2011	–
SKS Medical College Mathura	Mathura	2023	150

BDS College For UP NEET UG 2025 Counselling Choice Filling

Government Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Institution Name	Establishment Year	District	Seats
AMU Dental College Aligarh	1996-97	Aligarh	40
Faculty of Dental Sciences KGMU Lucknow	1951-52	Lucknow	100
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	2005-06	Varanasi	63

Private Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Institution Name	Establishment Year	District	Seats
Babu Banarasi Das Dental College Lucknow	2000-01	Lucknow	100
Career Dental College Lucknow	2000-01	Lucknow	100
Chandra Dental College Safedabad	2003-04	Barabanki	100
DJ Dental College Modinagar	1999	Ghaziabad	100
Dental College Azamgarh	2005-06	Azamgarh	100
ITS Dental College Ghaziabad	2000-01	Ghaziabad	100
ITS Dental College Greater Noida	2006-07	Noida	100
Inderprastha Dental College Ghaziabad	2006-07	Ghaziabad	100
Institute of Dental Sciences Bareilly	2002-03	Bareilly	100
IDST Dental College Modinagar	2000-01	Ghaziabad	100
KD Dental College Mathura	2001-02	Mathura	100
Kalka Dental College Meerut	2006-07	Meerut	100
Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre Moradabad	1999	Moradabad	100
Maharana Pratap Dental College & Hospital Kanpur	2005-06	Kanpur	100
Purvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences Gorakhpur	2005-06	Gorakhpur	100
Rama Dental College Kanpur	1996-97	Kanpur	100
Santosh Dental College & Hospital Ghaziabad	1995-96	Ghaziabad	100
Saraswati Dental College Lucknow	1998-99	Lucknow	100
Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College Ghaziabad	2004-05	Ghaziabad	100
Sardar Patel Post Graduate Dental College Lucknow	1996-97	Lucknow	100
Sharda Dental College	2006-07	Noida	100
Subharti Dental College Meerut	1996-97	Meerut	100
Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre, Moradabad	2005-06	Moradabad	100

Strategy for Medical College Choice Filling

Here’s a step-by-step approach to building your 100–300 choice preference list:

Step 1: Categorise Colleges

• Top-Preference Government Colleges
• Mid-Rank Government/Low-Budget Private Colleges
• Backup Private Colleges

Step 2: Rank vs. Risk

• Always place 10–20 “dream” options at the top.
• Follow with 20–40 realistic targets based on cutoffs.
• End with safe options to avoid seat loss.

Step 3: Consider Location & Language

• Factor in hostel quality, food, transport, and cultural comfort (especially for girls and out-of-district candidates).

Budget Planning and Bond Clause Consideration

Before locking choices, check for the following:

Factor	Govt Colleges	Private Colleges
Annual Fee	₹36K–₹54K	₹10L-₹24L
Bond Service Years	2–5 Years (for some)	Usually No Bond
Bond Penalty Amount	₹5–10 lakh	Not applicable
Hostel & Misc. Fees	₹2K–₹60K (Govt)	₹1L–₹2L (Private)

Read the bond clause carefully in the allotment letter or college prospectus.

Tips for First-Time Applicants vs. Repeaters

First-Time Counselling Participants:

• Do mock choice filling
• Take help from mentors or MBBS seniors.
• Lock choices only after reviewing fees and location.

Repeaters:

• Use past experience to narrow down realistic options.
• Don’t repeat last year’s mistakes (e.g., not filling enough choices).
• Consider private options if a government college seems out of reach.

Do’s and Don’ts in UP NEET Counselling

Do’s	Don’ts
Research each college’s latest info	Don’t go by name alone
Fill 100–300 choices	Don’t stop at 50
Keep backup options	Don’t rely on 1–2 dream colleges
Track official deadlines closely	Don’t miss the choice locking window
Budget for hostel + misc. expenses	Don’t ignore bond clauses

The release of the UP NEET UG 2025 merit list is the start of the most important phase of your medical journey, MBBS college choice filling. The decisions you make in this phase will determine your success throughout your medical journey.