UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Out: 3,656 MBBS, BDS Seats Available

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has made the tentative UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix available for MBBS and BDS counselling. Candidates participating in the second round can check college-wise and category-wise vacancies through the official counselling portal at upneet.gov.in. The Round 2 matrix reportedly contains 3,656 MBBS and BDS seats across 116 institutions. Of these, 3,108 are MBBS seats and 548 are BDS seats. The available-seat pool includes 396 government seats and 3,260 private seats. Candidates should check the matrix before finalising their college and course preferences because Round 2 online choice filling closes at 11:00 AM on September 24, 2026. The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 25, followed by allotment-letter download and admission from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026: Key Highlights

How Many Seats Are Available in UP NEET UG Round 2?

The Round 2 seat matrix reportedly lists a total of 3,656 available MBBS and BDS seats.

The course-wise and institution-type breakdown is:

Candidates should check the latest matrix displayed on the official portal before locking preferences because the document is labelled tentative and seat availability may be revised.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Revised Schedule 2026

DGME Uttar Pradesh has issued a revised Round 2 schedule.

Candidates should pay particular attention to the 11:00 AM closing time on September 24 rather than assuming they have until the end of the day.

What Does the UP NEET Round 2 Seat Matrix Show?

The tentative matrix helps candidates identify seats available during Round 2 across participating MBBS and BDS colleges.

Candidates can use it to check:

• the participating institution;
• MBBS or BDS course availability;
• total available seats;
• applicable category;
• government or private institution status; and
• category/subcategory-wise seat availability.

The matrix contains reservation-category information including UR, BC/OBC, SC, ST and EWS along with applicable subcategory codes. Candidates should compare the matrix with their merit position, category, preferred course, college type, fees and location before deciding the final preference order.

How to Check UP NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026

Candidates can access the matrix through the official UP NEET counselling website.

1. Visit upneet.gov.in.
2. Open the notifications or News and Events section.
3. Look for “TENTATIVE SEAT MATRIX FOR - UP NEET UG COUNSELING FOR MBBS/BDS ROUND-2 -2026”.
4. Open the seat-matrix document.
5. Check the relevant MBBS or BDS colleges.
6. Review category-wise vacancies.
7. Keep the matrix available while arranging choices.
8. Candidates should check whether DGME has uploaded any revised version before finally locking their selections.

How to Complete UP NEET Round 2 Choice Filling

Candidates included in the applicable Round 2 counselling process can submit their preferred colleges and courses through the UP NEET counselling portal. The choice-filling window runs until 11:00 AM on September 24, 2026.

Candidates should:

• Log in to the UP NEET choice-submission portal.
• Select the desired MBBS or BDS colleges.
• Arrange choices in genuine order of preference.
• Review the complete sequence.
• Submit the choices.
• Lock the final choices within the scheduled time.
• Choice locking is important. The official UP NEET portal warns candidates to lock submitted choices and states that failure to do so can exclude them from the seat-allotment process.
• Candidates should therefore not rely on automatic locking.

What Should Candidates Check Before Locking Choices?

The seat count alone should not determine preference order.

Before locking, candidates should review:

• their position in the Round 2 state merit list;
• seats available for their category;
• MBBS versus BDS preference;
• college type;
• tuition and other applicable fees;
• location;
• previous counselling trends as reference only;
• admission conditions; and
• whether they would genuinely join the college if allotted.
• Candidates should place colleges in their true order of preference rather than simply arranging them according to the number of vacancies.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List

DGME Uttar Pradesh has also published the second-round state merit list. Reports analysing the merit list state that it contains 33,043 candidates eligible under the applicable counselling conditions. Candidates should confirm their merit status before completing their college preferences.

When Will UP NEET UG Round 2 Allotment Result Be Released?

The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 25, 2026. Seat allotment will follow the applicable merit, choices submitted by candidates, seat availability, category and counselling rules. Candidates receiving an allotment should download the required allotment documents and complete admission within the notified period.

UP NEET Round 2 Reporting and Admission Dates

The revised schedule provides an admission window from September 26 to October 1, 2026. Candidates receiving an allotment should carefully check their allotment letter and complete the applicable admission, document-verification and fee-payment requirements within the prescribed period. They should rely on the official UP NEET portal and the allotted institution's instructions for final reporting requirements.

What Candidates Should Do Now

• Check the latest seat matrix: Review MBBS/BDS vacancies applicable to your category.
• Finalise choices before the deadline: Online choice filling closes at 11:00 AM on September 24.
• Lock the choices: Do not leave submitted choices unlocked, as the official portal warns that candidates who fail to lock them can be excluded from allotment.

The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 25, 2026.