UP NEET Counselling 2025: The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow also known as UPDGME will conduct the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. The authority has published the information brochure on 24th June, 2025. This counselling session will oversee admission to MBBS and BDS programs in Uttar Pradesh. We recommend that students read this article carefully, as all government and private medical and dental colleges in the state will consider NEET‑UG scorecards for UP MBBS & BDS counselling.
This article provides details about Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling, covering important dates, the online registration process, the counselling procedure and eligibility criteria etc. For more in-depth guidance, you can also download the UP NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025.
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Brief Description
Before discussing the details of the Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025 Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2025.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counseling |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow |
| No. Of Counselling rounds | Round-1,2, MopUp Round & Stray Round is Optional |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must qualify NEET 2025 and UP domicile for 85% State Quota seat. |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in UP | 5,475 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in UP | 7,000 |
| No. of Government BDS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 203 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 2500 |
| Official State Counselling website | https://upneet.gov.in/ https://dgme.up.gov.in/ |
UP NEET Counselling Brochure (Out)
Director General of Medical Education and Training has released the Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025 Brochure.
| S.No | Download Brochure |
| 1 | UP NEET Counselling Brochure 2025 |
UP NEET 2025 Counselling New Rule Regulation (Out)
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training has released the official Government Order (GO) for NEET UG 2025 MBBS/BDS admissions, detailing the guidelines for online counselling, eligibility criteria, reservation policies, minority quota, and fee payment. Admissions to all government, private, and minority medical/dental colleges will be conducted exclusively through the centralised online counselling process managed by DGME.
UP NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 1 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. Please review it.
| Description | Dates |
| Registration/Payment | 1st week of July 2025 |
| Online Document Verification | 1st week of July 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | 2nd week of July 2025 |
| Choice Filling/ Locking | 2nd week of July 2025 |
| Allotment Result | 2nd week of July 2025 |
| Downloading The Allotment Letters & Admission | 1st week of August 2025 |
UP NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 2 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. Please review it.
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration & upload of documents | 2nd week to 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Deposition of registration & Security money | 2nd week to 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | Last Week of August 2024 |
| Online Choice filling | 3rd week to Last week of August 2025 |
| Allotment Result Declaration | Last week of August 2025 |
| Downloading the allotment letters & Admission | first week of September 2025 |
UP NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 3 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. Please review it.
| Event | Date |
| Online registration upload of documents | 1st week to 2nd week of September 2025 |
| Deposition of registration & security money | 2nd week of September 2025 |
| Merit list declaration | 2nd week of September 2025 |
| Online choice filling | 2nd to 3rd week of September 2025 |
| Allotment result declaration | 3rd week of September 2025 |
| Date of downloading the allotment letters & Admission | 3rd week of September 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Here is the information on UP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria in a table format:
| Criteria | Details |
| NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 |
| Min. Percentile | Gen: 50%, OBC/SC/ST: 40%, PwD (Gen): 45% |
| Domicile (State Quota) | UP Domicile or passed 10 & 12 from UP |
| Age Limit | Min. 17 years as on 31 Dec 2025, No upper age limit (as per NEET rules) |
| NRI/Management Seats | NEET qualified, no domicile needed |
Registration Fees 2025
- The registration fee for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling is ₹2,000 (non-refundable).
Security Money
The candidates must pay security through a demand draft favouring the Director General, Medical Education & Training, UP. The Demand Draft will be payable at the nodal office in Lucknow. The security money will be returned to the candidates after completing the admission procedure to Medical College. The Security money will be paid at the time of the Document Verification. Below, we have mentioned the College Security Money for MBBS Admission:
- Rs. 30,000/- (Security Money government colleges)
- Rs. 2,00,000/- (Security Money for Private medical colleges)
- Rs. 1,00,000/- (Security Money Private Dental colleges)
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Procedure
Candidates can visit the official portal of the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow, UP, to get themselves registered for NEET 2025 Uttar Pradesh State Counselling. Below we have mentioned the step-by-step process of counselling.
Step 1- Online Registration
- Candidates can apply online by visiting the website https://upneet.gov.in.
- For registration, the candidates will use their NEET-UG roll no. and email I.D. (used in AI-NEET-UG registration) and follow the instructions on the screen.
- After that, the candidate’s AI-NEET-UG registration details will be displayed.
- The candidate will make an online (Net banking/ Credit/ Debit Card) payment of 2,000 rupees. SMS will be sent to their registered mobile no (used for AI-NEET UG registration) to confirm successful registration.
- For the password you created at the time of registration, kindly note this password for choice-filling.
- After a successful payment, candidates will get a Transaction number and registration number on their registered mobile number.
Step 2: Online Security Money Payment
- Those aspirants are eligible for choice filling who will build a successful online payment of Rs.30,000/- for Government seats & Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private seats as security money.
- After paying for security money and the state merit list has been announced, online seat choice filling will be available per the earlier schedule.
- Candidates would be able to take a printout of their online payment receipt.
Step 3: Merit Declaration
Join NEET 2025 Group - State merit, the list reference shall be AI-NEET-UG 2025 ranking.
- The final merit list will be published on the website.
Step 4: Online choice filling
- Visit the official website and click on the choice filling.
- After logging in, the choice-filling can be done in several sessions, but remember to save and continue; otherwise, you lose your work.
- The choice filling will not be complete until you finally submit and lock.
- After choice filling, seat allotment results will be displayed online.
Step 5: Seat Allotment
- Login to the website. Your seat allotment will be displayed.
Documents Required
Candidates allotted a seat at UP NEET 2025 Counselling will be asked to report the following documents to complete the admission formalities.
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Uttar Pradesh candidates only).
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
After receiving your allotment letter
- Pay Fees: Follow instructions on the letter and university website to pay the centralized advance tuition fee.
- Report to College: Visit the allotted college in person within the specified timeframe. Bring the following documents:
UP NEET Counselling Nodal Centre
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training UP has released the UP NEET Counselling Nodal Centre.
Uttar Pradesh Category-wise Seat Reservation Criteria
This section provides detailed information about UP MBBS & BDS Counselling category seat reservation criteria; you can check the seat reservation percentage of general, SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, NCC etc.
| NEET UG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
|---|---|
| State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
Vertical Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
The Government has made the following category‑wise seat distribution for the State’s Government Medical Colleges established under the Special Kannoji Samnvit Scheme (SCP), as well as the upward reservation in Jalaun and Saharanpur:
| Category | Seats Allocated by the State Government |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 05 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 07 |
| Total | 85 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| For dependents of Freedom Fighters | 2% |
| For physically handicapped candidates | 5% |
| For ex-servicemen and their dependents (Defense Personnel) | 5% |
| For National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (B & C Certificate) | 1% |
| For female candidates | 20% |
Service Bond Policy 2025
The Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling Bond Policy mandates that students admitted to undergraduate (MBBS/BDS) courses in government medical and dental colleges, institutes, and universities must commit to a compulsory government service bond. This requirement is outlined under the Medical Education Department regulations with subsequent amendments.
Below is a table summarising the key aspects of the bond policy:
| Curriculum | Bond Term | Bond Amount | Place of Service |
| MBBS/BDS | 2 years | Rs. 10.00 lakh | As far as possible/as per requirement, as Non-PG Junior Residents in government medical colleges established in districts other than metropolitan cities, and as Contract Medical Officers in Primary Health Centres under the Medical and Health Department. |
Debarment Policy: According to a Government Order dated 26th June 2025, candidates admitted to government sector medical or dental colleges who vacate their seat after the last round of counselling and before completing their course will be debarred from the admission process in the next academic session.
Participating Colleges
Explore full details of participating Medical & Dental Colleges in UP NEET UG Counselling including fees, cut-off, courses, affiliation, and more. Click the link below to know everything!
- List of Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Top Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- List of Dental Colleges Colleges in UP
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts UP NEET UG counselling 2025?
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) conducts the UP NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS/BDS courses.
What is the mode of counselling for UP NEET UG 2025?
UP NEET counselling will be conducted online through a centralized counselling portal by DGME UP.
Who is eligible to participate in UP NEET UG counselling 2025?
Candidates must:
Qualify NEET UG 2025,
Be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh (for government seat benefits),
Meet academic and age eligibility as per NMC norms.
Is there a domicile requirement for private medical colleges in UP?
No, students from any state can apply for management quota seats in private colleges of UP. However, domicile is required for government quota seats.
What is the reservation policy in UP NEET UG 2025 counselling?
UP follows the state reservation policy:
OBC – 27%
SC – 21%
ST – 2%
EWS – 10%
Divyang, Freedom Fighters, and other categories as per state norms.
Are minority quota seats available in UP?
Yes, Muslim and Sikh minority colleges have reserved seats for respective community students. Candidates must submit valid proof during counselling.
How many rounds of counselling will be held in UP NEET 2025?
There are three rounds in Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling:
Round 1
Round 2
Mop-up round
And a stray vacancy round if seats remain vacant.
Myself Shikha . I scored 493 marks in neet will i be able get mbbs seat at GMC , hardoi ( UP ) ….. And if not MBBS then what course did I get at these marks
Please specify category.
what if we forget password
Click the forget password and reset your password.
I got 57 percentile in Neet 22
Can i participate in neet UP level counselling
What’s your exact NEET score?
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I have got a score of 493 in neet ug. Are there any good chances for me in getting private medical colleges. If yes can ya suggest some.
Yes, you will get a private medical college in Up. You can check the private medical college list here: https://www.edufever.com/uttar-pradesh-medical-colleges-fee-structure/
I have allotted a college through AIQ and also through UP state quota and i want to leave my UPstate quota seat so will i get my security money refund or not?! As both AIQ and state quota result declared on same date. Please help
Yes, You can withdraw from the state quota. Read the notification carefully.
Where do i download my allotment letter for Up first round counselling…. Has it been uploaded on the site or do I need to check my mail?
You have to downlod from the upneet website.
please confirm the procedure for exit from UP NEET UG before ist round
Do not verify the documents, if verified then do not fill the choices.
I have secured 275 marks in neet 2022 , unreserved category. What are my chances to get Noida International Institute if Medical Science, Greater Noida during first round counseling in Uttar Pradesh.
No chance.
My score is 364 in neet 2021 can I get any government bds college in up?
Not Possible.
I scored 151 marks in neet can i get any college In uttar pradesh
No chance, You get get better help from medical admission counsellor at 09999703444
MBBS college for 400+ Scorer in Neet in india
You will get college with very high fees.
I have got 380 marks. Is there any chance of getting bams govt college. I’m from UP, Category – obc.
Yes, You must participate in counselling process.
I have freedom fighter certificate can I join counselling in up what was meerut
yes
Can i get admission in veterinary course through neet 2020. what will be expected cut off for veterinary courses in any private veterinary collage.
250+ marks in neet are enough for getting admission in good college.
FOR GOVERNMENT VETRIANRY COLLAGE WHAT ARE THE SCORE DEMAND OF NEET MARKS
It will go upto 400
I have just qualified neet with 133 marks in ObC category
In which counselling should i take part to get admission in santosh medical college
I have got 321 in neet and all india rank of 225000. Can i get private collage this year.
Right time give me right information