UP NEET Counselling 2026 — Complete Guide, Process & Fees

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is one of the most important states for medical aspirants. With the highest number of private medical colleges in North India and a relatively "Open" policy for outside students, UP NEET Counselling 2026 is the primary destination for students who miss government seats but have a decent NEET score.

However, the UP counselling process is notorious for its strict security deposits and rapid seat allotment rounds. This guide provides a definitive UP NEET 2026 counselling roadmap.

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📅 UP NEET 2026 Counselling Timelines (Tentative)

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🏗️ Step-by-Step UP NEET Counselling Process

Step 1: Online Registration

Register on the official DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education) website (upneet.gov.in). You will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee (approx ₹2,000).

Step 2: Security Deposit (Crucial)

This is where many students make mistakes. To participate in choice filling, you MUST pay a security deposit:

• Government Seats only: ₹30,000
• Private Medical (MBBS): ₹2,00,000
• Private Dental (BDS): ₹1,00,000

Note: This amount is refundable if you are not allotted a seat or if you take admission, but forfeited if you are allotted a seat and don't join in later rounds.

Step 3: Document Verification

UP used to have offline verification at "Nodal Centers," but it has recently moved to an online/hybrid model. Keep your NEET admit card, Marksheets, Domicile, and Category certificates ready.

Step 4: Merit List & Choice Filling

The DGME will release a state merit list. Based on your rank, you will fill your preferences for colleges.

• Pro Tip: In UP, once you are allotted a seat in Round 1, you cannot participate in further rounds unless you give up the first seat (with certain penalties).

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🏢 Top Choices in UP NEET Counselling 2026

Government Tier-1

• KGMU, Lucknow (The flagship)
• RMLIMS, Lucknow
• LLRM, Meerut
• GSVM, Kanpur

Private Hubs (Open to All India)

• Sharda University (Greater Noida)
• Hind Institute (Barabanki/Lucknow)
• SRMS (Bareilly)
• Subharti Medical (Meerut)

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🚀 The UP Advantage: The "Open State"

Unlike many South Indian states that reserve private medical seats for their own residents, Uttar Pradesh is an OPEN STATE. This means a student from Delhi, Haryana, or Bihar can apply for private medical seats in UP just like a local student. This makes Lucknow and Noida the most popular destinations for management quota seats.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. can I get a private medical seat in UP without NEET? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Any agent promising direct admission without NEET is a scammer. You must be NEET-qualified and must participate in the official counselling.

Q2. is the security deposit refundable? Yes. If you are not allotted any seat, the deposit is returned to your bank account. If you take admission, it is usually adjusted in your college fees.

Q3. Do I need a UP Domicile for private medical colleges? No. UP domicile is only required for the 85% State Quota in Government colleges. Private medical seats are open to all Indian citizens.

Q4. What is the fee for private MBBS in Uttar Pradesh? Tuition fees usually range from ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs per year. Including hostel and miscellaneous charges, the total annual cost is around ₹15.0L - ₹18.5L.

Q5. When is the Round 2 of UP NEET counselling? Usually 15-20 days after the Round 1 result. Round 2 is often when the "Category-wise" shift happens and some lower-tier private seats become available.

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Useful Links:

• Top Medical Colleges in Lucknow 2026
• Top Medical Colleges in Delhi NCR 2026
• How to Prepare for NEET 2026

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