UP NEET UG Counselling 2025: Extended Window & Security Deposit Details

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is facilitating Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions, offering a comprehensive opportunity for medical aspirants to secure their desired medical seat. The registration for UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 began on July 18, 2025, providing a crucial window for eligible candidates.

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is facilitating Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions, offering a comprehensive opportunity for medical aspirants to secure their desired medical seat. The registration for UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 began on July 18, 2025, providing a crucial window for eligible candidates.

Registration Period: Medical aspirants have until July 28, 2025 (11:00 AM) to complete their online registration on the official websites: upneet.gov.in and www.dgme.up.gov.in. It is imperative to complete this step well before the deadline.

Mandatory Security Deposit: A unique aspect of UP NEET Counselling is the compulsory security money deposition, which is essential for candidates to be eligible for choice filling. The payment window for this deposit runs from July 18, 2025, to July 28, 2025 (2:00 PM). The amount varies based on the type of college:

• For Government Medical/Dental Colleges: ₹30,000
• For Private Medical Colleges: ₹2,00,000
• For Private Dental Colleges: ₹1,00,000

If opting for both government and private medical seats, the higher amount (₹2,00,000) is required. Candidates are strongly advised to use their own bank account for this payment, as refunds (if applicable) will be processed back to the same account.

Eligibility & Document Validity: Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2025 and meet the domicile criteria of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for state quota seats. Crucially, all category-related certificates (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) must have been issued after April 1, 2025, by the competent authority in Uttar Pradesh. Older certificates or those from other states will not be accepted during the document verification process.

Next Steps: Following registration and security money payment, medical aspirants in Uttar Pradesh will proceed to the online document verification, provisional merit list publication, and subsequently, the choice filling and locking process. Staying updated on upneet.gov.in is paramount.

This structured counselling process aims to ensure fair admissions for all medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS courses in Uttar Pradesh.

JK NEET UG Counselling 2025: Deadline is Tomorrow – Act Now! 

For medical aspirants from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the registration window for JK NEET UG Counselling 2025 is rapidly closing. With the deadline set for tomorrow, July 22, 2025, today, July 21, 2025, represents a critical last chance for candidates to complete their applications.

Urgent Registration Deadline: The online registration for JK NEET UG Counselling commenced on July 18, 2025, and will conclude on July 22, 2025. This tight deadline means medical aspirants must prioritize submitting their applications on jkbopee.gov.in without further delay.

Official Portal: All registrations and document uploads must be done on the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE): jkbopee.gov.in.

Eligibility and Domicile: To be eligible for the 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats, candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2025 and possess a valid domicile certificate of the Union Territory of J&K or Ladakh. For candidates from Ladakh, a specific ST Category certificate might also be required.

Key Documents for JK NEET Registration: In addition to the NEET UG 2025 scorecard and admit card, candidates must have:

• Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates.
• Domicile Certificate of UT of J&K/Ladakh.
• Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., SC/ST/OBC).
• Date of Birth Certificate (Matriculation).
• Compulsory Service Bond (for candidates belonging to UT of Ladakh, if applicable).

Application Fee: A non-refundable registration fee (typically around ₹1,500) must be paid online to complete the application process.

Medical aspirants in Jammu & Kashmir are strongly advised against waiting for the absolute final hours of the deadline tomorrow, July 22, 2025, as technical issues can often arise, jeopardizing their chances for admission.

Counselling Process Ahead: Merit Lists, Choice Filling, and Allotment 

For both Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, the registration phase sets the stage for several subsequent, equally important steps in the medical admissions journey. Medical aspirants must remain engaged and informed about the full counselling process.

• Merit List Publication: After the registration window closes and initial data processing is complete, both states will release their respective Provisional and Final State Merit Lists. These lists, based on NEET UG 2025 ranks, will determine the candidates' eligibility and order for further participation.
• Choice Filling & Locking: This is arguably the most critical step for medical aspirants. Candidates will log in to their portals to select their preferred medical colleges and MBBS/BDS courses from the available seat matrix. It is crucial to research colleges thoroughly and arrange choices in strict order of preference. Locking choices by the deadline is mandatory for seat allotment.
• Seat Allotment Results: Based on NEET ranks, choices, seat availability, and reservation policies, provisional seat allotment results will be declared. Candidates will then have to download their allotment letter and decide whether to accept the seat ("Freeze"), accept but seek upgradation ("Float"), or reject it.
• Document Verification & Reporting: Finally, candidates accepting their allotted seats will need to report to the designated medical colleges for physical document verification and completion of admission formalities, including tuition fee payment. This step confirms their medical seat.

Staying updated via official websites like upneet.gov.in, www.dgme.up.gov.in, and jkbopee.gov.in is crucial for all medical aspirants throughout this demanding admissions process. For comprehensive information and expert guidance on various medical and nursing exams and their counselling processes, Only Education News is an invaluable resource. Explore a detailed list of relevant medical and nursing exams at Only Education's Medical & Nursing Exams List.

Conclusion:

Today, July 21, 2025, serves as a critical junction for medical aspirants in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. With UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 registration in full swing, and JK NEET UG Counselling registration closing tomorrow, immediate and precise action is non-negotiable. Ensuring all required documents are ready, understanding the security money requirements for UP, and adhering to all deadlines are essential steps towards securing an MBBS or BDS seat and building a promising academic future in medical education.