In a significant relief for thousands of medical aspirants, the Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has officially extended the Round 1 online counselling registration deadline for UP NEET UG 2026. The decision, announced via an official notice on August 12, 2026, gives candidates who missed the original deadline a final opportunity to register for State Quota MBBS and BDS seats across government and private medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
This extension comes in continuation of the counselling schedule earlier issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, and applies specifically to admissions under the State Quota.
Revised Round 1 Schedule – Extended Dates
⚠️ Important: The registration window for document upload closes at 2:00 PM on August 14, while the fee payment window remains open until 5:00 PM the same day.
What This Extension Covers
This extension applies to candidates seeking admission to State Quota seats for undergraduate medical and dental courses (MBBS/BDS) in:
- Government Medical/Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Autonomous Medical/Dental Colleges
- Private Medical/Dental Colleges and Universities across the state
The counselling covers all institutions affiliated with the state quota system, and the extension is a one-time opportunity for eligible NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who have not yet completed the registration process.
Key Points for Candidates
| # | Critical Information |
|---|---|
| 1 | Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates are eligible for this counselling round |
| 2 | The extension applies only to State Quota seats – not to All India Quota (AIQ) or NRI quotas |
| 3 | Registration and document upload must be completed by 2:00 PM, August 14 |
| 4 | Fee and security money payment must be completed by 5:00 PM, August 14 |
| 5 | All further updates will be published on the official websites only |
Official Websites & Helpline Numbers
All updates, seat matrices, and further counselling schedules will be published on the following official portals:
| Website | Purpose |
|---|---|
| https://upneet.gov.in | Primary UP NEET counselling portal |
| www.dgme.up.gov.in | DGME Uttar Pradesh official website |
Official Helpline Numbers (for candidates facing technical issues):
What You Should Do Now
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| ✅ Complete online registration | August 14, 2:00 PM |
| ✅ Upload all required documents | August 14, 2:00 PM |
| ✅ Pay registration fee & security money | August 14, 5:00 PM |
| ✅ Verify all details before submission | Immediately after registration |
| ✅ Download & save registration confirmation | After successful submission |
Important Reminders
- This is the final extension – no further extensions are expected. The original registration window closed on August 12 at 2:00 PM, and this is a last-minute reprieve.
- The notice has been sent to all key stakeholders – including the Additional Chief Secretary (Medical Education), Registrars of KGMU Lucknow and UPUMS Saifai, Directors of Dr. RMLIMS Lucknow and GIMS Greater Noida, and Principals of all Government/Autonomous/Private Medical and Dental Colleges in UP.
- Institutions have been instructed to display the notice on their notice boards and websites to ensure maximum outreach.
- Candidates who avail Free Exit in Round 1 can participate again in Round 2 or Round 3 counselling.