UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Registrations Live; Online Registration and Fee/Security Payment Open Until January 9
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has officially opened the online registration portal for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counseling. Eligible medical aspirants can now complete their registrations and pay the required security deposits on the official portal. This phase is crucial for those seeking MD, MS, and DNB seats in Uttar Pradesh’s medical institutions. Ensure you adhere to the January 9 deadline for all payment and locking activities.

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has commenced the registration process for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counseling. The online portal is active for candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, DNB, and PG Diploma courses across government and private medical colleges in the state. This round serves as a vital opportunity for aspirants who were not allotted seats in previous rounds or those looking for better course-college combinations.
Important Schedule and Deadlines for Round 3
Aspirants must strictly follow the timeline released by the authorities to avoid disqualification. The window for registration and payment is narrow, requiring prompt action from candidates.
- Online Registration Window: The registration link opened at 11:00 AM on January 2 and will remain accessible until January 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
- Payment Deadline: Candidates must deposit the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security money by 5:00 PM on January 5.
- Merit List Release: The official state merit list for Round 3 is scheduled to be published later on January 5, 2026.
- Choice Filling Period: Registered candidates can fill and lock their preferences starting from January 6, 11:00 AM, until January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Fee Structure and Security Deposit Requirements
To participate in the seat allotment process, candidates must fulfill the financial requirements specified by the DGME. The security deposit varies significantly based on the type of institution selected.
- Registration Fee: A mandatory, non-refundable fee of 3,000 is required for all new participants in this round.
- Government Seats: Candidates opting for seats in government medical colleges must deposit a security amount of 30,000.
- Private Medical/Dental Seats: For those targeting private clinical seats, the security deposit is set at 2,00,000, while non-clinical private seats may require different slabs.
- Payment Mode: All transactions must be completed online via the official portal using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking.
Category/Type | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
Government Medical Colleges | 3,000 | 30,000 |
Private Medical Colleges (Clinical) | 3,000 | 2,00,000 |
Private Dental Colleges | 3,000 | 1,00,000 |
Mandatory Steps for Successful Allotment
The Round 3 process is highly competitive, and candidates must ensure their documentation and choice-locking are handled with precision.
- Document Verification: Ensure all certificates, including the NEET PG 2025 scorecard, MBBS degree, and internship completion certificate, are uploaded in the correct format.
- Mandatory Choice Locking: It is crucial to lock your choices before the deadline on January 9; failure to do so will result in the candidate being excluded from the allotment.
- Reporting Protocol: Candidates allotted seats must download their allotment letters and report to the designated colleges between January 13 and January 17, 2026.
Conclusion
The UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counseling is a decisive phase for medical post-graduation in Uttar Pradesh. With the registration portal now active, candidates should focus on accurate data entry and strategic choice filling based on the merit list. Any delay in fee submission or choice locking could lead to the loss of a seat in this academic session. Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official website upneet.gov.in for any sudden notifications or changes in the counseling schedule.
