In this article, you ll find Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025 dates, the online registration form, the counselling process, eligibility criteria for Participating in UP NEET UG Counselling, Participating institutes of Medical & dental colleges, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Documents required at document verification centre, category-wise seat reservation criteria, NEET release cutoff.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2025: The NEET is a national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the NTA for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in India. The DMET organizes the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. Each counselling session is conducted by DMET Lucknow, also known as UPDGME, which oversees the counselling for UP MBBS & BDS admissions in 2025. It is recommended that students thoroughly read this article, as the NEET-UG scorecard will be accepted by various government and private medical and dental institutions in Uttar Pradesh through UP MBBS & BDS Counselling 2025.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Quick Summary
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| UP NEET 2025 Counselling Starting Date | August 2025 (Started) |
| UP NEET Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow |
| No. Of Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must qualify NEET 2025 and UP domicile for 85% State Quota seat. |
| No. of Govt MBBS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 5,475 |
| No. of Private Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 7,000 |
| Govt BDS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 203 |
| Private BDS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 2500 |
| Official State Counselling website | https://upneet.gov.in/ https://dgme.up.gov.in/ |
| Call For Any Enquiry | +91-9035924718 |
UP NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates (Revised)
Here is the Round 1 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2025. Please review it:
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online application process starts | 08.08.2025 |
| Last date to apply | 11.08.2025 |
| Last date to apply (provisional) | 11.08.2025 |
| Document submission date | 11.08.2025 |
| Online selection list publication | 13.08.2025 |
| Interview schedule announced | 14.08.2025 |
| Counseling schedule | 18.08.2025 to 23.08.2025 |
| Application form download date | 25.08.2025 to 26.08.2025 |
UP NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 2 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEETUG Counselling 2025. Please review it:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Document Upload | 10-09-2025 to 18-09-2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Registration & Security Money Deposit | 10-09-2025 to 18-09-2025 (02:00 PM) |
| Merit List Declaration | 19-09-2025 |
| Online Choice Filling | 19-09-2025 (05:00 PM) to 23-09-2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Result Declaration | 24-09-2025 |
| Download Allotment Letters & Admission | 25-09-2025 to 27-09-2025; 29-09-2025 to 30-09-2025; 03-10-2025 |
UP NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Re-Revised Dates
Here is the Mop-Up Round 3 schedule for the Uttar Pradesh NEETUG Counselling 2025. Please review it:
| Sr. No. | Description | Dates | Total Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Date of online registration and uploading of documents | From 06-10-2025 (11:00 AM) to 15-10-2025 (11:00 AM) | 09 Days |
| 2 | Date of depositing registration and security money | From 06-10-2025 (11:00 AM) to 15-10-2025 (02:00 PM) | 10 Days |
| 3 | Date of revised Merit List Declaration | On 16-10-2025 | 01 Day |
| 4 | Date of Online Choice Filling | From 17-10-2025 (02:00 PM) to 27-10-2025 (11:00 AM) | 10 Days |
| 5 | Date of Allotment Result Declaration | On 29-10-2025 | 01 Day |
| 6 | Date for downloading the allotment letters & Admission | From 30-10-2025 to 05-11-2025 | 06 Days |
UP NEET Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule
| Description | Dates | Total Days |
|---|---|---|
| Date of online registration and uploading of documents | From 11-11-2025 (12:00 PM) to 14-11-2025 (11:00 AM) | 03 Days |
| Date of depositing registration and security money | From 11-11-2025 (12:00 PM) to 14-11-2025 (02:00 PM) | 04 Days |
| Date of Merit List Declaration | On 14-11-2025 | 01 Day |
| Date of Online Choice Filling | From 14-11-2025 (05:00 PM) to 17-11-2025 (11:00 AM) | 03 Days |
| Date of Allotment Result Declaration | On 17-11-2025 | 01 Day |
| Date for downloading the allotment letters & admission | From 18-11-2025 to 20-11-2025 | 03 Days |
UP NEET Counselling Brochure (Out)
The Director General of Medical Education and Training has released the Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025 Brochure.
| S. No | Download Brochure |
|---|---|
| 1 | UP NEET Counselling Brochure 2025 |
UP NEET 2025 Counselling New Rule Regulation (Out)
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training has released the official Government Order (GO) for NEET UG 2025 MBBS/BDS admissions, detailing the guidelines for online counselling, eligibility criteria, reservation policies, minority quota, and fee payment. Admissions to all government, private, and minority medical/dental colleges will be conducted exclusively through the centralised online counselling process managed by DGME.
Eligibility Criteria
Here is the information on UP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria in a table format:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 |
| Minimum Percentile | Gen: 50%, OBC/SC/ST: 40%, PwD (Gen): 45% |
| Domicile (State Quota) | UP domicile or must have passed Class 10 & 12 from UP |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2025; No upper age limit (as per NEET rules) |
| NRI/Management Seats | NEET qualified; no domicile requirement |
Registration Fees 2025
The registration fee for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling is ₹2,000 (non-refundable).
Security Money
The candidates must pay security through a demand draft favouring the Director General, Medical Education & Training, UP. The Demand Draft will be payable at the nodal office in Lucknow. The security money will be returned to the candidates after completing the admission procedure to Medical College. The Security money will be paid at the time of the Document Verification. Below, we have mentioned the College Security Money for MBBS Admission:
- Rs. 30,000/- (Security Money government colleges)
- Rs. 2,00,000/- (Security Money for Private medical colleges)
- Rs. 1,00,000/- (Security Money Private Dental colleges)
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Procedure
Candidates can visit the official portal of the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow, UP, to get themselves registered for NEET 2025 Uttar Pradesh State Counselling. Below we have mentioned the step-by-step process of counselling.
Step 1- Online Registration
- Candidates can apply online by visiting the website https://upneet.gov.in.
- For registration, the candidates will use their NEET-UG roll no. and email I.D. (used in AI-NEET-UG registration) and follow the instructions on the screen.
- After that, the candidate’s AI-NEET-UG registration details will be displayed.
- The candidate will make an online (Net banking/ Credit/ Debit Card) payment of 2,000 rupees. SMS will be sent to their registered mobile no (used for AI-NEET UG registration) to confirm successful registration.
- For the password you created at the time of registration, kindly note this password for choice-filling.
- After a successful payment, candidates will get a Transaction number and registration number on their registered mobile number
Step 2: Online Security Money Payment
- Those aspirants who will build a successful online payment of Rs.30,000/- for Government seats & Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private seats as security money.
- After paying for security money and the state merit list has been announced, online seat choice filling will be available per the earlier schedule.
- Candidates would be able to take a printout of their online payment receipt.
Step 3: Merit Declaration
- State merit, the list reference shall be AI-NEET-UG 2025 ranking.
- The final merit list will be published on the website.
Step 4: Online choice filling
- Visit the official website and click on the choice filling.
- After logging in, the choice-filling can be done in several sessions, but remember to save and continue; otherwise, you lose your work.
- The choice filling will not be complete until you finally submit and lock.
- After choice filling, seat allotment results will be displayed online.
Step 5: Seat Allotment
- Login to the website. Your seat allotment will be displayed.
Documents Required for NEET UG Counselling for MBBS Admission
Candidates allotted a seat at UP NEET 2025 Counselling will be asked to report the following documents to complete the admission formalities
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Uttar Pradesh candidates only).
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
After receiving your allotment letter
- Pay Fees: Follow instructions on the letter and the university website to pay the centralized advance tuition fee.
- Report to College: Visit the allotted college in person within the specified timeframe. Bring the following documents:
UP NEET Counselling Nodal Centre 2025
Directorate General of Medical Education and Training UP has released the Medical Institute of Nodal Centre.
Uttar Pradesh Category-wise Seat Reservation Criteria
This section provides detailed information about UP MBBS & BDS Counselling 2024 category seat reservation criteria; you can check the seat reservation percentage of general, SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, NCC etc.
Vertical Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
The state government has also allocated seats under special state schemes (such as PMSSS) for candidates from J&K, Ladakh, and for the government scheme for the freedom fighters’ dependents. The distribution of these seats is as follows:
| Category | Seats Allocated by the State Government |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 02 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 07 |
| Total | 85 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| For dependents of Freedom Fighters | 2% |
| For physically handicapped candidates | 5% |
| For ex-servicemen and their dependents (Defense Personnel) | 5% |
| For National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (B & C Certificate) | 1% |
| For female candidates | 20% |
Service Bond Policy 2025
The Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling Bond Policy mandates that students admitted to undergraduate (MBBS/BDS) courses in government medical and dental colleges, institutes, and universities must commit to a compulsory government service bond. This requirement is outlined under the Medical Education Department regulations with subsequent amendments. Below is a table summarising the key aspects of the bond policy:
| Curriculum | Bond Term | Bond Amount | Place of Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS | 2 Years | ₹10.00 Lakh | As far as possible/as per requirement, service as Non-PG Junior Residents in government medical colleges located in districts other than metropolitan cities, and as Contract Medical Officers in Primary Health Centres under the Medical & Health Department |
Participating Colleges
Explore full details of participating Medical & Dental Colleges in UP NEET UG Counselling including fees, cut-off, courses, affiliation, and more. Click the link below to know everything!
- List of Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Top Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
FAQ’s
Q. Who is eligible to participate in UP NEET UG Counselling?
A. Candidates must qualify NEET UG, meet the minimum percentile criteria, and either hold UP domicile or have completed Class 10 & 12 from Uttar Pradesh for state quota seats.
Q. Is UP domicile mandatory for all MBBS/BDS seats?
A. No. UP domicile is mandatory only for state quota seats. Candidates from other states can apply for management and NRI quota seats if they have qualified NEET UG.
Q. How many counselling rounds are conducted in UP NEET UG Counselling?
A. UP NEET UG Counselling generally includes Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, depending on seat availability.
Q. What happens if a candidate does not join the allotted seat?
A. f a candidate fails to report or resigns after allotment, the security deposit may be forfeited, and the candidate can be debarred from further rounds, as per the counselling rules of the current year.