UP NEET PG counselling 2026 merit list out; 6,084 eligible for over 3,000 MD, MS seats in round 1

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) has published the UP NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 merit list and seat matrix today, October 26. A total 6,084 candidates are eligible for 50% state quota seats for MD and MS admissions.

Candidates who registered and paid fee for the UP NEET PG counselling 2026 will find their names on the merit list. UP NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 merit list and seat matrix PDF can be downloaded from the official website at upneet.gov.in.

According to the UP NEET PG 2026 round 1 seat matrix, a total of 1,095 government and 2,866 private medical college seats are available for admissions. In total, 3,961 postgraduate medical seats have been offered for admission across colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

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UP NEET PG 2026: Round 1 choice filling begins

DGME Uttar Pradesh will declare UP NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 seat allotment results on November 2. The round 1 choice filling process will end on October 30. 

Candidates who will be allotted seats in round 1 admission will have to report to the colleges and complete admission formalities between November 3 to 12. 

UP NEET 2026: What after choice filling?

Candidates who find their names mentioned in the UP NEET merit list need to fill in their choices for colleges and courses in online mode. However, candidates will be allowed to change their preferences as many times as they want until the final choice locking. Once the choices are locked, they cannot be altered.

At the time of admission, it is mandatory for candidates to submit all original academic documents at the respective government medical college or nodal centre.

• Copy of seat allotment letter
• NEET PG admit card
• NEET PG scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Marksheets of all exams of MBBS
• MBBS passing out certificate
• Compulsory rotatory internship completion certificate
• Permanent registration certificate (State Medical Council/ MCI/ DCI)
• Reservation certificate, if applicable

If original documents are unavailable at the time of admission or if documents are found to be incorrect upon verification, the candidate's allotment/admission will be cancelled, and the security money will be forfeited as per rules, the DGME notice added.