UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Merit List Update: Choice Filling and Seat Allotment Schedule

The UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling process has moved into the seat-allotment and admission stage for candidates seeking postgraduate dental admission in Uttar Pradesh. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, released the Round 2 state merit list on September 22, 2026, followed by online choice filling for eligible candidates.

The choice-filling window remained open from September 22 to September 24, while the Round 2 seat-allotment result was scheduled for September 25. Candidates allotted an MDS seat can complete allotment-letter download and admission formalities from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Schedule

Counselling Event	Date
Round 2 Registration Begins	September 18, 2026
Registration Deadline	September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
Registration and Security Fee Payment Deadline	September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Round 2 Merit List	September 22, 2026
Online Choice Filling	September 22 to 24, 2026
Seat Allotment Result	September 25, 2026
Allotment Letter Download and Admission	September 26 to October 1, 2026

What Does the UP NEET MDS Round 2 Merit List Mean?

The Round 2 merit list contains candidates eligible to participate in the state counselling process. Inclusion in the merit list does not automatically guarantee an MDS seat. Final allocation depends on the candidate's NEET MDS merit, category, submitted choices, applicable reservation rules and the availability of seats in participating dental colleges.

Candidates included in the list were required to complete choice filling within the specified period to be considered for Round 2 allotment.

How UP NEET MDS Round 2 Seat Allotment Works

Factor	Role in Seat Allotment
NEET MDS Merit	Determines the candidate's position in the counselling process
Choice Preference	Indicates the candidate's preferred college and speciality combinations
Category	Applicable reservation rules are considered during allotment
Seat Availability	Allotment depends on vacancies available in the selected course and college

What Should Allotted Candidates Do?

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 2 should complete the required admission formalities within the notified reporting period. Delaying the process may affect the allotted seat under the applicable counselling rules.

• Check the Round 2 seat-allotment result.
• Download the allotment letter through the UP NEET counselling portal.
• Confirm the allotted dental college and MDS speciality.
• Keep original academic and eligibility documents ready.
• Complete document verification as instructed.
• Pay the applicable tuition or admission fee.
• Report to the allotted institution between September 26 and October 1.
• Preserve admission receipts and allotment documents for future reference.

Documents Candidates May Need for Reporting

• NEET MDS 2026 admit card
• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard
• UP NEET MDS counselling registration documents
• Round 2 allotment letter
• BDS degree or provisional degree certificate
• BDS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Dental registration certificate
• Photo identity proof
• Category or reservation certificate, where applicable
• Other documents specified by DGME or the allotted institution

What Happens After Round 2?

After the Round 2 admission period ends on October 1, the counselling authority can proceed with subsequent rounds according to the revised state and national MDS counselling schedule and remaining vacancies. Candidates who do not secure a seat in Round 2 should therefore continue monitoring official counselling notices.

For candidates allotted a seat through UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2, the immediate priority is to download the allotment letter and complete verification, fee payment and institutional reporting within the specified deadline. Candidates should rely on the UP NEET counselling portal and DGME notifications for any revised instructions or changes to the admission schedule.