UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Fresh Round 2 Schedule Announced: Choice Filling Ends September 24, Seat Allotment on September 25

Updated: September 22, 2026

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has announced a revised schedule for the second round of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026. The updated timetable applies to MBBS and BDS admissions through the state's counselling process.

The Round 2 merit list was released on September 21. Eligible candidates can submit their college and course preferences until September 24 at 11 AM. The seat-allotment result is scheduled for September 25, followed by allotment-letter downloads and admission from September 26 to October 1.

Candidates should use the revised timetable rather than an earlier Round 2 schedule. The counselling process was disrupted by earlier changes, and the latest notice establishes the dates that currently govern choice filling and allotment.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Revised Schedule: Highlights

Complete UP NEET Round 2 Schedule

Why Was a Fresh Schedule Issued?

UP NEET UG counselling underwent changes following a dispute involving reservation arrangements for admission to certain government medical colleges. The earlier counselling process was affected, and the authority issued revised arrangements.

The updated Round 2 notice gives candidates a new timetable for merit-list publication, choice filling, allotment and admission.

Applicants should not rely on previously circulated screenshots or older dates. The official notice board lists both earlier documents and revised announcements, so identifying the latest applicable schedule is essential.

Round 2 Merit List Released

The Round 2 merit list was published on September 21. The list identifies candidates eligible to participate in the applicable second-round process.

Being listed does not guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat. Allotment depends on the applicable counselling rules, candidate merit, eligibility, preferences and available seats.

How to Check the Merit List

1. Visit the official UP NEET counselling portal.
2. Open the notifications section.
3. Locate the Round 2 state merit-list notice.
4. Open the published document.
5. Search for the candidate's identifying details.
6. Review the merit information.
7. Save the document for reference.

Choice Filling Closes September 24 at 11 AM

Online choice filling began September 21 at 2 PM and is scheduled to close September 24 at 11 AM.

Candidates must submit their preferred colleges and courses within this period. The deadline is a specific morning cutoff, not the end of September 24.

Applicants should complete the process in advance rather than waiting until the final minutes, when login or connectivity problems could prevent timely submission.

How to Fill College Choices

1. Open the official counselling portal.
2. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
3. Access the Round 2 choice-filling facility.
4. Review the current seat matrix.
5. Select eligible colleges and courses.
6. Arrange preferences in the desired order.
7. Review the full list.
8. Complete the prescribed locking procedure.
9. Save any confirmation provided by the portal.

Why Should Candidates Check the Revised Seat Matrix?

The authority has published a tentative Round 2 seat matrix alongside the revised schedule.

The matrix identifies the seats available for counselling and helps candidates determine which institutions and categories can be included in their preference lists.

Candidates should use the latest version. A seat shown in an earlier matrix may be affected by revisions, and availability can differ by program and category.

How Should Colleges Be Ranked?

Candidates should place colleges in their genuine order of preference after reviewing eligibility, course, institution type, fees and admission conditions.

They should not assume that putting a less-preferred college first is necessary to remain eligible for a more-preferred institution. The actual allocation method must be understood from the counselling rules.

Before locking choices, applicants should check that the order reflects their priorities and that they are willing to accept the institutions listed.

UP NEET Round 2 Seat Allotment Date

The seat-allotment result is scheduled for September 25, 2026.

The result will identify the colleges and courses allotted to successful candidates under the applicable rules.

The result should not be described as released before it appears on the official portal. Candidates should monitor the notice board on the scheduled date.

How to Check Seat Allotment

1. Visit the official counselling portal.
2. Open the Round 2 allotment notice or candidate login when available.
3. Enter the required credentials.
4. Review the allotted college and program.
5. Read the applicable admission instructions.
6. Download the allotment letter during the designated period.

Allotment-Letter Download and Admission

The revised schedule provides September 26 to October 1 for allotment-letter download and admission.

Candidates receiving seats must complete the prescribed steps within this period. These may include fee payment, document verification and reporting as specified by the authority.

The allotment letter alone does not establish that every admission requirement has been completed.

Documents to Keep Ready

The final document checklist must be taken from the current official instructions. Requirements may differ according to the candidate's category and allotted institution.

What If a Candidate Misses Choice Filling?

Failure to complete required choice filling within the prescribed window can affect participation in allotment.

Candidates should not assume that the authority will reopen the facility or accept preferences after September 24 at 11 AM.

What If a Candidate Does Not Receive a Seat?

Applicants who are not allotted seats should monitor later counselling notices. Eligibility for another round depends on the applicable rules and the candidate's earlier participation status.

No candidate should assume automatic eligibility for a future round without reading the relevant notification.

State Counselling vs MCC Counselling

UP state counselling and the Medical Counselling Committee's admission process are separate.

Applicants should follow the timetable issued by the authority managing the seats they seek. A date published for an All India Quota round does not automatically apply to Uttar Pradesh state counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has UP DGME released the fresh Round 2 schedule?

Yes. The revised timetable is listed on the official notice board.

When was the merit list released?

September 21, 2026.

When did choice filling begin?

September 21 at 2 PM.

What is the choice-filling deadline?

September 24 at 11 AM.

When is seat allotment scheduled?

September 25.

When can candidates download allotment letters?

September 26 to October 1.

Does merit-list inclusion guarantee a seat?

No. Allotment depends on the applicable rules and seat availability.

Should candidates use an older Round 2 timetable?

No. The revised schedule supersedes the earlier dates for the activities it covers.

Are MBBS and BDS both included?

Yes.

Where should candidates verify updates?

On the official UP NEET counselling notice board and candidate portal.

Latest Update

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 choice filling closes September 24 at 11 AM. The merit list is already available, seat allotment is scheduled for September 25, and the allotment-letter and admission window runs September 26–October 1. Candidates should complete their preferences using the revised schedule and current seat matrix.