UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins Today

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration begins today, September 14, with the online window scheduled to open at 5 PM. Candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats through Uttar Pradesh state counselling will have until September 17 to register and upload documents under the current Round 2 schedule.

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has released the second-round timetable covering registration, security deposit, merit list, choice filling, allotment and college reporting.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Schedule

Event	Date
Online Registration Opens	September 14, 2026 at 5 PM
Registration Closes	September 17, 2026 at 11 AM
Fee/Security Deposit Deadline	September 17, 2026 at 2 PM
Round 2 Merit List	September 17, 2026
Choice Filling	September 17 at 5 PM to September 19 at 5 PM
Seat Allotment Result	September 21, 2026
Allotment Letter and Reporting	September 22 to 25, 2026

Who Should Register for Round 2?

Candidate eligibility can depend on participation and allotment status in Round 1.

Students should read the official Round 2 instructions carefully instead of assuming every candidate needs fresh registration.

Round 1 Reporting Ends Today

The timing is important because Round 1 admission and reporting is also concluding around the beginning of the second-round process.

Vacancies created through resignation, non-joining and upgradation can affect Round 2 seat availability.

How to Register

Candidates should use the official UP NEET counselling website.

1. Open upneet.gov.in.
2. Access the UG counselling section.
3. Select Round 2 registration.
4. Enter candidate information.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Pay applicable registration and security amounts.
7. Save confirmation.

Do Not Confuse Registration Fee With Security Money

Counselling can involve multiple payments serving different purposes.

Candidates should understand which amounts are:

• Non-refundable
• Refundable subject to rules
• Adjusted during admission

Read the current official instructions before payment.

Security Deposit Can Be Significant

Private medical counselling can require substantial security amounts.

Candidates should make financial arrangements before the deadline rather than discovering banking limits at the last moment.

Round 2 Merit List Comes on September 17

After registration closes, the state will publish the eligible candidate merit information for Round 2.

Being registered does not itself guarantee a seat.

Allotment depends on merit, preferences, category and available seats.

Choice Filling Begins September 17

The current schedule gives candidates from September 17 at 5 PM to September 19 at 5 PM to enter choices.

This is one of the most consequential stages.

Do not arrange colleges randomly.

How to Build a Better Preference List

Consider:

• Government versus private institution
• Tuition fee
• Hospital exposure
• Location
• Hostel cost
• Bond conditions
• Course
• Personal affordability

Put Colleges in Genuine Preference Order

The algorithm does not need candidates to predict which college they can get.

A candidate should generally prioritize institutions in the order they would actually prefer them, subject to counselling rules.

UP Private MBBS Fees Can Be High

Candidates considering private medical colleges should calculate the entire financial commitment, not only first-year tuition.

Costs can include:

• Annual tuition
• Hostel
• Security
• Miscellaneous charges
• Examination fees

Never Fill an Unaffordable College Casually

If a candidate is unwilling or unable to pay a college's fees, placing it high in the list can create a difficult situation after allotment.

Research before locking choices.

Government MBBS Seats Remain Highly Competitive

Demand for government colleges is driven partly by significantly lower fees and established teaching hospitals.

Candidates should use previous cutoffs as guidance, not guarantees.

BDS Is a Separate Career Choice

Students should not add dental colleges merely as placeholders unless they are genuinely willing to pursue BDS.

Medicine and dentistry lead to different professional pathways.

Round 2 Result Is Scheduled for September 21

Candidates should return to the counselling portal on the result date rather than rely only on SMS or coaching-site notifications.

Download the official allotment letter if a seat is assigned.

Reporting Runs September 22-25

Successful candidates need to complete admission formalities during the notified reporting window.

Do not wait until September 25 unless necessary.

Prepare Documents Early

Commonly required records may include:

• NEET UG admit card
• NEET UG result
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet
• Identity proof
• Domicile documentation
• Category certificate
• Allotment letter

The official UP checklist should always control.

Name Mismatches Can Delay Admission

Check spelling across:

• NEET application
• Aadhaar or identity documents
• School certificates
• Category documents

If a discrepancy exists, seek official guidance early.

Round 2 Can Produce Major Seat Movement

Students holding Round 1 seats may upgrade.

Others may move through All India counselling.

This creates vacancies that were not visible at the beginning of the admission cycle.

Do Not Assume Round 3 Will Save a Poor Decision

Later-round rules can become stricter, particularly regarding resignation or security forfeiture.

Candidates should understand Round 2 consequences before accepting or declining seats.

Beware of Counselling Agents

No agent can legitimately alter the merit-based state allotment.

Be cautious if someone promises:

• Guaranteed government MBBS
• Secret quota seats
• Rank manipulation
• Allotment changes for cash

Final Takeaway

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration begins September 14 at 5 PM and remains open until September 17 at 11 AM.

The merit list is scheduled for September 17, choice filling for September 17-19, seat allotment for September 21 and reporting for September 22-25.

Candidates should use the short registration window efficiently, research fees before filling choices and treat every counselling decision as potentially consequential for the entire medical-admission cycle.