UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Tentative Seat Matrix Released; Choice Filling Ends September 24

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has released the tentative seat matrix for UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling. Candidates participating in the second round can check the available-seat information before submitting and locking their MDS college preferences. The Round 2 choice-filling process began at 5:00 PM on September 22 and will close at 5:00 PM on September 24, 2026. The seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on September 25, followed by the allotment-letter download and admission process from September 26 to October 1, 2026. Candidates should use the seat matrix while deciding their preference order and complete choice locking before the deadline.

UP NEET MDS Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026: Key Highlights

UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

Candidates should note the complete Round 2 timeline because different activities have separate closing times.

Candidates still participating in Round 2 should now focus mainly on checking available seats, arranging preferences and locking their submitted choices before 5:00 PM on September 24.

How to Check UP NEET MDS Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026

Candidates can access the tentative seat matrix through the official UP NEET counselling portal.

1. Open the official UP NEET counselling website.
2. Go to the latest notifications or news section.
3. Look for the notification titled “TENTATIVE SEAT MATRIX FOR - UP NEET PG COUNSELING FOR MDS ROUND-2 -2026”.
4. Open the seat-matrix document.
5. Review the available MDS seats before filling preferences.
6. Keep the document available while arranging and locking choices.
7. Candidates should rely on the latest version displayed on the official counselling portal in case DGME issues any revision.

What Should Candidates Check in the Round 2 Seat Matrix?

The Round 2 seat matrix is important because it helps candidates identify the seats available for the current counselling round.

While preparing preferences, candidates should check:

• dental college name;
• MDS speciality or branch;
• type of institution;
• category of the available seat;
• seats shown as available for the current round; and
• whether the available option matches their eligibility and preference.

Candidates should not select a college merely because a vacancy is available. The order of preferences should reflect the colleges and MDS specialisations they are actually willing to join if allotted.

UP NEET MDS Round 2 Choice Filling and Locking

Choice filling for Round 2 remains open until 5:00 PM on September 24, 2026. DGME's counselling instructions make choice locking compulsory. Candidates who fill choices but fail to lock them will not be included in the seat-allotment process.

Candidates should therefore complete both steps:

• Step 1: Submit and arrange preferred MDS choices.
• Step 2: Lock the final choice list before the deadline.

Candidates should carefully review the sequence before locking because their preference order directly affects the allotment process according to merit, eligibility and seat availability.

What Are Clear Vacancies and SAC Seats?

During Round 2, candidates may encounter different kinds of available seats. Clear vacancies include seats that remained vacant, were not reported to, or became available after resignation from the previous round. Candidates may also see Seat Against Cancellation (SAC) options. These are virtual vacancies linked to seats currently held by candidates who may receive an upgrade. If such a candidate is upgraded to another seat, the earlier seat can become available for allotment according to merit and submitted choices. This makes careful preference ordering particularly important in Round 2.

Who Can Participate in UP NEET MDS Round 2?

Participation in Round 2 is governed by the Round 2 merit list and DGME counselling rules. Candidates who remained unallotted in the first round and candidates who used the permitted Round 1 free-exit provision may participate subject to the applicable counselling conditions. DGME's instructions state that candidates who were not allotted/admitted in Round 1 do not have to deposit the security amount again if it has already been deposited. Candidates who received a Round 1 seat and are seeking re-allotment or upgradation should carefully review the Round 2 rules before submitting choices because a new allotment can affect the seat held from the previous round.

Important UP NEET MDS Round 2 Counselling Rules

Candidates should pay particular attention to the following rules:

• Round 2 allocation is based on the Round 2 merit list.
• Choice locking is mandatory after filling choices.
• Failure to lock choices excludes the candidate from the seat-allotment process.
• A candidate receiving a new seat through re-allotment will automatically vacate the previous allotted seat.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 are required to complete admission according to the prescribed rules.
• Failure to join a Round 2 allotted seat can result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
• Candidates seeking to participate in the subsequent round after such forfeiture may have to deposit the security money again.
• Candidates allotted government-sector dental colleges have to complete admission at the concerned college/university.
• Candidates allotted private-sector dental colleges have to complete the prescribed admission process through the concerned nodal centre.
• Candidates should read the complete DGME instructions and counselling brochure before finalising their choices.

Private Dental College Fee Payment Rule

Candidates allotted private dental colleges should pay particular attention to the fee-payment procedure. According to the Round 2 instructions, the prescribed tuition fee for private dental colleges must be submitted through a CTS bank draft in favour of the Director General, Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh, payable at Lucknow, at the concerned nodal centre. Failure to complete the required payment procedure can lead to cancellation of admission. Candidates should verify the applicable college fee from the latest official fee notice before preparing the bank draft.

What Happens After the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result?

The UP NEET MDS Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 25, 2026. Candidates receiving a seat should check their allotment details and follow the admission instructions applicable to their institution. The allotment-letter download and admission window is scheduled from September 26 to October 1, 2026. Government-college candidates are required to report according to the instructions for the allotted institution, while private-college candidates must follow the designated nodal-centre process. Candidates should also complete any required document verification, medical examination and fee-payment formalities within the prescribed admission period.

What Should Candidates Do Before September 24?

Candidates participating in UP NEET MDS Round 2 should complete the following before the choice-filling window closes:

1. Check the latest tentative seat matrix.
2. Confirm their position in the Round 2 merit list.
3. Shortlist MDS specialisations and colleges they genuinely want.
4. Arrange choices in order of preference.
5. Recheck the preference sequence.
6. Lock the final choices before 5:00 PM on September 24.
7. Save or print the locked-choice details where the portal permits.
8. Check the counselling portal again for any revised notification.

The Round 2 allotment result is scheduled for September 25, 2026, so candidates should continue monitoring official updates after locking choices.

Official UP NEET MDS Counselling Portal

Candidates should use the official UP NEET counselling portal for the seat matrix, merit list, choice filling, counselling instructions, result and subsequent notices. Applicants should avoid relying solely on screenshots or older copies of counselling documents because schedules and vacancy information can be revised by the authority.