UP DGME Reminder: Verify College Seat Matrix & Category Options Before Round 1 Deadline Today

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) UP has issued a critical reminder: November 24, 2025, is the final, non-negotiable deadline for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 1 choice filling and locking. Aspirants for MD/MS seats must immediately verify the college seat matrix and their selected category options on the official portal (\text{upneet.gov.in}). Failure to lock choices before the window closes means exclusion from this vital round. This article guides you through the final steps and the revised schedule, with the seat allotment result due on November 26, 2025. Act now—the clock is ticking!

The final opportunity to participate in the most critical stage of the Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2025 counselling is rapidly concluding. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP, has re-emphasized that today, November 24, 2025, is the absolute deadline for eligible candidates to submit and lock their college and course preferences for Round 1. This extension, granted earlier to synchronize with the national counselling schedule, will not be revised again.

​This final check is not just about filling options; it’s about meticulously verifying every selection against the official UP NEET PG Seat Matrix and confirming the correct application of the candidate's reservation category. Any error in choice filling, especially in conjunction with an incorrect category tag, can lead to the cancellation of an otherwise meritorious allotment. Aspirants must now prioritize logging onto the official website, upneet.gov.in, to ensure compliance before the portal automatically closes, paving the way for the seat allotment result scheduled for November 26, 2025.

​Mandatory Verification: Seat Matrix and Category Options

​The primary instruction from the DGME is a reminder to double-check the two most critical components influencing the allotment: the available seats and the category under which they are claimed.

• ​Reviewing the Official Seat Matrix:
  • ​Candidates must revisit the latest UP NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix published by the DGME on the portal. This matrix lists the exact number of MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB seats available in each Government and Private Medical College in UP.
  • ​Crucial Detail: Seats are listed under specific quotas (e.g., State Quota, Private Quota) and categories (UR, OBC, SC, EWS, etc.). Candidates must ensure the colleges they select actually offer seats under their specific category and that the fee structure is acceptable.
• ​Verifying Category Status:
  • ​Confirm that the reservation category applied during registration (e.g., OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD) is correctly reflected in the counselling portal.
  • ​The allotment system strictly follows the data submitted. Any discrepancy between the category claimed in the application and the original documents (to be presented at the time of reporting) will result in cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the security money.
• ​Final Choice Locking: 
  • ​The options filled must be locked manually before the end of November 24, 2025. Unlocked choices risk not being considered for allotment, even if they were saved in the system. After locking, candidates must download and save the confirmation printout.

​Strategic Choice Filling and Financial Security

​A sound choice-filling strategy goes beyond just listing preferred colleges; it involves financial planning and adherence to the UP state counselling rules, particularly regarding the security deposit and bond policy.

• ​Prioritize Choices Realistically: While listing top choices (like MD General Medicine or MS General Surgery) is essential, candidates must also include a range of realistic safety options lower down the list. The selection should be in strict order of preference, as the highest preference allotted is final for this round.
• ​Security Deposit Awareness: Candidates must have already successfully paid the non-refundable registration fee (₹3,000) and the refundable Security Deposit. This deposit is crucial: 
  • ​Government Seats: ₹}30,000 (required for selection of Government Colleges).
  • ​Private Seats: ₹2,00,000 (required for selection of Private Colleges).
• ​Fee Structure and Bond Obligation:
  • ​Candidates choosing private medical colleges must be aware of the higher tuition fees associated with these seats.
  • ​All candidates should acknowledge the Compulsory Service Bond requirement in UP's Government Colleges. Acceptance of the seat means agreeing to these mandatory service terms, which often include a penalty for premature exit.

​Revised Round 1 Schedule and Post-Allotment Deadlines

​The finalization of the choice-filling deadline sets the stage for the rest of the Round 1 process. Candidates must prepare for the quick turnaround required for result checking and physical reporting.

• ​Seat Allotment Result Declaration:
  • ​Date: November 26, 2025. The results will be published on upneet.gov.in.
• ​Allotment Letter Download:
  • ​Window: November 27 to November 29, 2025.
  • ​The provisional allotment letter is a mandatory document for reporting and must be downloaded immediately.
• ​Mandatory Physical Reporting: 
  • ​Window: December 1 to December 5, 2025.
  • ​Critical Step: Allotted candidates must report in person to their respective colleges/institutions with all original documents and the required tuition fee. Failure to report during this narrow window will result in the automatic forfeiture of the seat and loss of the security deposit.
• ​Upcoming Round 2: 
  • ​Candidates who do not secure an allotment in Round 1, or who choose a 'Free Exit' from a Government seat (only if the seat is not joined), will be eligible to participate in Round 2, the schedule for which will be announced subsequently.

​Conclusion

​Today, November 24, 2025, is the critical cut-off point for all UP NEET PG 2025 Round 1 aspirants. The DGME's final reminder emphasizes the need to verify the complex seat matrix and ensure accurate category selection before the choice-locking window closes. Successful candidates can expect the allotment result on November 26th and must prepare for the mandatory physical reporting between December 1 and 5, 2025. Diligence in these final hours is the key to securing your postgraduate medical specialization in Uttar Pradesh.

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