UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 Released Today: Round 1 Choice Filling Begins at 5 PM at upneet.gov.in
Published 26 Oct 20265 min read
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DMET/DGME), Uttar Pradesh, will release the UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 state merit list today, October 26, 2026. Candidates who registered for state quota MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB seats can check the merit list PDF on the official counselling portal, upneet.gov.in.
The online choice filling and locking process for Round 1 will commence at 5:00 PM on October 26, 2026, immediately following the merit list publication. Only candidates whose names appear on the state merit list will be able to participate in choice filling.
UP NEET PG Merit List 2026: What Candidates Need to Know
The UP NEET PG state merit list is the eligibility gate for Round 1 seat allotment. Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2026 and completed the UP state counselling registration before the deadline are eligible to be listed.
The merit list is expected to be published as a PDF on upneet.gov.in. Candidates should check for their NEET PG roll number, state rank, category, and eligibility status for the state quota.
Important: The source material for this update contained an apparent error in the choice-filling dates. Independent reports of the official DGME schedule confirm that choice filling runs until October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM, not October 26 . Candidates should verify against the official notice on upneet.gov.in.
UP NEET PG Round 1 Choice Filling 2026: Corrected Schedule
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| UP NEET PG Round 1 Merit List | October 26, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking Begins | October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Choice Filling and Locking Closes | October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | November 2, 2026 |
| Allotment Letter Download and Admission | November 3–7, 2026 and November 12–13, 2026 |
Registration for Round 1 closed on October 26 at 11:00 AM, and the fee payment window closed at 2:00 PM . Candidates who completed registration and fee payment before these cut-offs are eligible to check the merit list.
How to Fill and Lock Choices at upneet.gov.in
- Visit upneet.gov.in.
- Locate the link for UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling.
- Log in using your registration credentials.
- Select your preferred courses (MD/MS/Diploma/DNB) and medical colleges in order of priority.
- Arrange choices carefully — allotment is based on merit rank and the order of preferences submitted.
- Save and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Download or print the locked choice list for your records.
Candidates are advised to fill as many genuine preferences as possible to maximise allotment chances. Choices should reflect actual willingness to join the course and institution.
Choice Locking Is Mandatory: DGME Instruction
According to the DGME guidelines, choice locking is compulsory for seat allotment. Filled choices that are not locked will not be considered during the allotment process . Candidates who fail to lock their choices will have no claim to a seat in Round 1.
This is a strict procedural requirement, and DGME has placed the responsibility on the candidate.
Documents Required for UP NEET PG Admission 2026
Candidates who are allotted seats in Round 1 will need the following documents for verification and admission:
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard/rank card
- MBBS mark sheets for all years
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship completion certificate
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID)
- UP domicile certificate (if applicable for state quota)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable — OBC and EWS certificates must be dated April 1, 2026, or later
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Fee payment receipt
- Seat allotment letter (after allotment)
DGME has warned that failure to produce original documents at admission, or submission of forged certificates, will lead to cancellation of allotment and forfeiture of the security deposit .
What Happens After Choice Filling: Seat Allotment Schedule
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must download their allotment letter and complete admission formalities during the designated windows: November 3–7, 2026, and November 12–13, 2026 .
Candidates who do not receive an allotment in Round 1 may be eligible for subsequent rounds, subject to DGME announcements.
Official Website and Direct Link
Official counselling portal: upneet.gov.in
Authority: Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DMET/DGME), Uttar Pradesh
Counselling scope: State quota MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB seats in government, private, and trust-run medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on the official portal for merit list PDFs, choice-filling links, and schedule updates. Third-party timings may contain errors.