Uttar Pradesh's UP NEET PG Counselling 2026 reaches its next stage today. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) is due to publish the Round 1 state merit list on October 26, 2026, and online choice filling for MD, MS, Diploma and DNB seats opens the same day at 5 PM. Candidates have until 5 PM on October 30 to fill and lock their choices.
Latest Update: Merit List and Choice Filling Today
Registration for Round 1 closed at 11 AM today, with fee and security deposit payment open until 2 PM. The merit list is scheduled to appear on the official portal before choice filling begins. Only candidates on the list can fill choices, and DGME's instructions make choice locking compulsory for seat allotment.
UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online registration | October 21 (2 PM) to October 26, 2026 (11 AM) |
| Registration and security fee payment | October 21 (2 PM) to October 26, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Round 1 merit list | October 26, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | October 26 (5 PM) to October 30, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Seat allotment result | November 2, 2026 |
| Allotment letter download and admission | November 3 to 7 and November 12 to 13, 2026 |
The round covers state quota MD, MS, Diploma and DNB seats in government and private medical institutions in Uttar Pradesh, as per the DGME schedule. Any date not shown on the official portal is awaiting official confirmation.
How to Check the Merit List and Fill Choices
- Open the official UP NEET counselling portal and log in.
- Open the Round 1 merit list link and check your name and rank.
- Go to the choice filling section from 5 PM on October 26.
- Add colleges, courses and specialities in your order of preference.
- Lock your choices and save or print the confirmation before 5 PM on October 30.
Tips Before You Lock
- Check the seat matrix before ranking choices.
- Fill more choices rather than fewer to widen your chances.
- Lock manually, since unlocked choices are not considered.
- Keep original documents ready for admission from November 3.
Related Resources
- NEET PG Counselling 2026 Guide
- Medical Counselling Guide 2026
- INICET Counselling Guide
- NEET PG Exam Details
- MD Course Guide
- MS Course Guide
- Medical College Predictor
- Top Medical Colleges in India
- Book a Free Counselling Session
