Online choice filling for the first round of UP NEET UG 2026 counselling started today, September 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, announced.
Candidates aspiring for MBBS and BDS seats under the state quota in government and private medical and dental colleges and universities across Uttar Pradesh can now lock in their choices on the official counselling portal. The window will remain open till September 5, 2026, 5:00 PM.
The process is being carried out as per the schedule set by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, for NEET UG courses, under notification number M.E-3/2026/1603 issued on September 1, 2026.
What Happens Next
| S.No. | Activity | Date |
| 1 | Online choice filling | September 2, 2026 (5:00 PM) to September 5, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| 2 | Declaration of seat allotment result | September 7, 2026 |
| 3 | Download of allotment letter and admission | September 8 to September 14, 2026 |
Candidates who are allotted seats will be able to download their allotment letters and report to their respective colleges for admission between September 8 and September 14.
Stay Updated
Aspirants have been advised to regularly check the official websites – upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in – for the latest updates on UP NEET UG 2026 counselling
NEET UG Counselling Guides 2026
State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide 2026
State-wise counselling & admission guidance
MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide 2026
MCC counselling, choice filling & admission planning
AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide 2026
AYUSH counselling & admission guidance
