UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 Expected on October 26; Round 1 Choice Filling to Follow
The Uttar Pradesh Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) has scheduled the UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 state merit list for October 26. The official UPNEET portal lists the first-round counselling schedule and candidate instructions. I could not confirm a published MD/MS state merit-list PDF on the portal at the time of writing, so candidates should check the official notices page for the live status.
The state merit list is used for Uttar Pradesh’s counselling process. It is separate from the Medical Counselling Committee’s All India Quota counselling result. Inclusion in the state list does not guarantee a seat; allotment depends on eligibility, rank, category, preferences, and available seats under the applicable rules.
UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 dates
| Counselling activity | Date and time | Candidate action |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration | October 21, 2:00 p.m. to October 26, 11:00 a.m. | Complete registration on the UPNEET portal before it closes |
| Registration and security-fee payment | Through October 26, 2:00 p.m. | Check payment status after submitting |
| State merit list | October 26 | Check the official notice and verify your details |
| Online choice filling | October 26, 5:00 p.m. to October 30, 5:00 p.m. | Select and lock preferred courses and colleges within the window |
| Round 1 allotment result | November 2 | Check the result and follow the allotment instructions |
| Admission and reporting windows | November 3–7 and November 12–13 | Follow the schedule and instructions in the official notice |
What candidates should check
When the merit list is posted, search for your name or application details and check the category and state merit position shown. If information appears incorrect or your name is missing, contact DGME through the official contact information before choice filling closes. Keep a copy of the registration confirmation, fee receipt, and relevant eligibility documents for reference.
Choice filling is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on October 26, after the registration and fee-payment deadlines. Candidates should review the published course and college options, arrange preferences carefully, and confirm that their choices are locked successfully. Do not treat a saved or unsubmitted preference list as a completed choice submission.
Dates can change through a revised notice. Check the official portal on October 26 and again before each later deadline. Use the latest schedule and instructions published by DGME Uttar Pradesh to confirm whether the merit list is available and what steps apply to your counselling category.
Important links
Official UPNEET counselling portal: https://upneet.gov.in/
Official UPNEET notices and events: https://upneet.gov.in/Newsandevent2.aspx
Official Round 1 schedule for MD/MS/Diploma/DNB counselling: https://upneet.gov.in/default.aspx/PDFFile/UP_NEET_PG_TIME_SCHEDULE_FOR_MD_MS_DIMPLOMA_DNB.pdf
DGME Uttar Pradesh counselling and allotment page: https://dgme.up.gov.in/Welcome/counselling
