UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Rescheduled: New Dates & Result

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Rescheduled

The Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has issued a revised timetable for the first round of online counselling under UP NEET UG 2026.

The revised schedule applies to admission against State Quota seats in undergraduate MBBS and BDS courses offered by government and private medical/dental colleges, institutes and medical universities across Uttar Pradesh.

The rescheduling follows:

UP NEET UG Round 1 Revised Schedule 2026

Candidates should follow this revised schedule rather than the earlier Round 1 timetable.

Choice Filling Begins on 18 September

The revised online choice-filling window will begin on:

18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM

Candidates can submit their choices until:

21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM

The authority has stated that candidates must complete the choice-filling and locking process within the prescribed timeframe to be considered for Round 1 seat allotment.

Important: Previous Round 1 Allotment Is Invalid

One of the most important points in the revised notice is that:

The admission of candidates who previously received an allotment on 7 September 2026 will be considered invalid.

This means candidates should follow the rescheduled Round 1 process and participate according to the revised timetable.

Round 1 Choice Filling Will Use the Existing Merit List

The revised first-round counselling will be based solely on the merit list issued for the first round.

Candidates should therefore carefully fill and lock their choices within the revised schedule.

Who Will Be Considered for Allotment?

According to the notice, allotment under the rescheduled Round 1 counselling will be granted only to candidates who have:

Therefore, candidates should make sure their choices are properly submitted and locked before the deadline.

UP NEET UG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

The revised Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on:

22 September 2026

Candidates should check the official UP NEET UG counselling portal after the result is published.

Allotment Letter and Admission Process

Candidates who receive a seat allotment can download their allotment letters and complete the admission process from:

23 September to 26 September 2026

Candidates should follow the instructions provided by the counselling authority and the allotted institution.

What Candidates Should Do Now

1. Check the revised schedule

Do not follow older Round 1 dates. Use the revised dates mentioned in the latest notice.

2. Complete choice filling

Start filling choices from 18 September at 5:00 PM.

3. Lock your choices

Complete the choice-filling and locking process before 21 September at 5:00 PM.

4. Check the allotment result

The Round 1 result is scheduled for 22 September 2026.

5. Complete admission

Candidates receiving an allotment should download the allotment letter and complete admission formalities between 23 and 26 September 2026.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Timeline

18 Sept 2026

5:00 PM

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Choice Filling Starts

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21 Sept 2026

5:00 PM

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Choice Filling & Locking Ends

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22 Sept 2026

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Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

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23–26 Sept 2026

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Allotment Letter & Admission Process

Important Instructions

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

✅ The earlier allotment dated 7 September 2026 is considered invalid under the revised schedule.

✅ Choice filling begins on 18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

✅ Choice filling closes on 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

✅ Candidates must complete choice filling and locking within the prescribed period.

✅ The Round 1 allotment result will be declared on 22 September 2026.

✅ Allotment letter download and admission will take place from 23 to 26 September 2026.

✅ Other terms and conditions of the rescheduled first round remain unchanged according to the notice.

Official UP NEET UG Counselling Websites

The notice states that all information related to UP NEET UG 2026 counselling will be uploaded on:

UP NEET UG Counselling:

https://upneet.gov.in (opens in a new tab)

DGME Uttar Pradesh:

https://www.dgme.up.gov.in (opens in a new tab)

Candidates should regularly check the official websites for further notices and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why has UP NEET UG Round 1 counselling been rescheduled?

The revised timetable has been issued pursuant to the Government Order dated 18 September 2026 and the order dated 16 September 2026 passed by the Hon'ble High Court, Allahabad, Lucknow Bench.

When does revised Round 1 choice filling begin?

Choice filling begins on 18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the last date for choice filling?

The last date is 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

When will the revised Round 1 result be released?

The seat allotment result is scheduled for 22 September 2026.

When will admission take place?

Allotment letter downloading and the admission process are scheduled from 23 September to 26 September 2026.

Is the earlier 7 September allotment valid?

According to the notice, the admission of candidates who previously received an allotment on 7 September 2026 will be considered invalid under the rescheduled process.

Which merit list will be used for Round 1 allotment?

The rescheduled Round 1 counselling will be based solely on the merit list issued for the first round.

Final Words

The revised UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule is important for candidates participating in Uttar Pradesh state counselling for MBBS and BDS seats. Candidates should ignore outdated timelines, complete their choices carefully and ensure that the choice-filling and locking process is completed before 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

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