UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Postponed Till Further Orders; Check Latest Update
Published 18 Sept 20265 min read
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has postponed the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions. The authority issued the postponement notice on September 17, 2026, citing unavoidable reasons. The revised counselling schedule has not yet been announced. According to the official UP NEET counselling portal, the notice concerns the second round of UP NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS. Candidates have been advised to regularly monitor the official websites for further updates.
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Postponed
The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 online counselling process has been postponed until further orders. DGME UP has not specified a new date for resuming the process in the postponement notice. The deferment applies to candidates participating in the state counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions. The official portal currently displays the Round 2 postponement notice along with other UP NEET UG 2026 counselling updates.
What Happens to the Earlier Round 2 Schedule?
DGME UP had previously announced the following Round 2 timeline. These dates should now be treated as deferred for the affected stages until an updated schedule is issued.
| Round 2 activity | Earlier scheduled date | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration | September 14 to 17, 2026 | Earlier window |
| Registration and security fee deposit | Till September 17, 2026, 2 PM | Earlier deadline |
| Merit list | September 17, 2026 | Postponed |
| Choice filling | September 17 to 19, 2026 | Postponed |
| Seat allotment result | September 21, 2026 | Postponed |
| Reporting and admission | September 22 to 25, 2026 | Postponed |
The authority has not announced revised dates for these deferred activities in the postponement notice. Candidates should therefore wait for the next official notification rather than relying on the earlier dates.
Who Is Affected by the UP NEET Round 2 Postponement?
The postponement affects candidates participating in the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling for MBBS and BDS seats. This includes candidates waiting for subsequent stages such as the Round 2 merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting, as applicable under the revised schedule. Candidates who have already completed an applicable fee or registration step should retain their payment receipts and registration records for reference.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates should avoid relying on the earlier Round 2 dates and instead monitor official updates from DGME UP.
Aspirants should:
- Check upneet.gov.in regularly for the revised schedule.
- Monitor dgme.up.gov.in for departmental notifications.
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card ready.
- Keep original academic and category documents available for the next stage.
- Retain registration, payment and security-fee receipts.
- Wait for the revised counselling schedule before planning reporting or admission activities.
How to Check the Latest UP NEET UG 2026 Notice?
Candidates can check the latest UP NEET UG counselling notifications through the official counselling portal.
- Visit the official UP NEET counselling website.
- Open the News and Events/Latest Updates section.
- Look for the notification concerning UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 MBBS/BDS counselling.
- Open the notification and download the PDF, where available.
- Check the latest instructions and revised dates before taking further action.
The official UP NEET portal is currently carrying the Round 2 MBBS/BDS postponement notice. Official portals: UP NEET counselling portal and DGME Uttar Pradesh
When Will UP NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Resume?
The revised resumption date has not been announced in the postponement notice. DGME UP has asked candidates to keep checking the official websites for updated information. Candidates should not assume that the previously scheduled September 17–25 activities will continue on those dates.