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UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Revised Schedule: Dates & Choice Filling

Key Executive Summary & Takeaways

The Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has released a revised schedule for the Second Round of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026. The revised schedule follows the Government Letter dated 19 September 2026, which cancelled the previously rescheduled First Round. Under the new schedule, the Second Round Merit List will be declared on 21 September 2026, followed by online choice filling from 21 September at 2:00 PM to 24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be published on 25 September 2026, while allotment letter download and admission will take place from 26 September to 1 October 2026.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Revised Schedule

The Office of the Director General, Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a revised timetable for UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Online Counselling.

The counselling is for admission against State Quota seats in undergraduate MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical/dental colleges and medical universities across Uttar Pradesh.

The revised schedule has been issued in continuation of Government Letter No. 265/71-4099/1011/2022 dated 19 September 2026, which cancelled the previously rescheduled First Round of counselling.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Important Dates 2026

Counselling ActivityDate / Time
Second Round Merit List21 September 2026
Online Choice Filling21 September 2026, 02:00 PM to 24 September 2026, 11:00 AM
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result25 September 2026
Allotment Letter Download & Admission26 September 2026 to 1 October 2026

These dates are taken directly from the revised schedule shown in the official notice.

1. Second Round Merit List

The Second Round Merit List will be declared on:

21 September 2026

The notice specifically states that seat allotment in the Second Round will be made on the basis of the Second Round Merit List.

Candidates should therefore check the official counselling portal after the merit list is published.

2. Online Choice Filling

The Round 2 choice-filling window will begin on:

21 September 2026 at 02:00 PM

Candidates can submit their choices until:

24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM

This is an important window for candidates participating in the second round.

During choice filling, candidates should:

•Select their preferred MBBS/BDS colleges.
•Arrange choices according to their preference.
•Carefully review the selected choices before submission.
•Complete the process before the deadline.

3. Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

The UP NEET UG Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on:

25 September 2026

The allotment will be based on the Second Round Merit List, as stated in the official notice.

Candidates should check their allotment status through the official UP NEET UG counselling portal after the result is published.

4. Allotment Letter & Admission Process

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 2 can download their allotment letter and complete the admission process from:

26 September 2026 to 1 October 2026

Candidates should follow the instructions provided by the counselling authority and the allotted institution and complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed period.

Important Change in the UP NEET UG Counselling Schedule

A major point in this latest notice is that the Government Letter dated 19 September 2026 has cancelled the previously rescheduled First Round of counselling.

The notice therefore provides a revised schedule for the Second Round of online counselling.

Candidates should use this latest timetable and regularly check the official websites for any further changes.

UP NEET UG Round 2 Timeline

21 September 2026

↓

Second Round Merit List

21 September

02:00 PM

↓

Choice Filling Starts

24 September

11:00 AM

↓

Choice Filling Ends

25 September

↓

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

26 September – 1 October

↓

Allotment Letter Download

& Admission Process

Important Instructions for Candidates

Check the latest schedule

Candidates should follow the revised Round 2 timetable and not rely on older schedules.

Complete choice filling on time

The choice-filling window closes at 11:00 AM on 24 September 2026.

Check the Round 2 result

The seat allotment result is scheduled for 25 September 2026.

Complete admission within the deadline

Candidates receiving an allotment should complete the allotment-letter download and admission process between 26 September and 1 October 2026.

Official UP NEET UG Counselling Websites

According to the notice, candidates should regularly visit the departmental websites for the latest information:

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)

The notice also provides the following helpline numbers:

8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699, 8189011700

Timing: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List be released?

The Second Round Merit List is scheduled to be declared on 21 September 2026.

When does Round 2 choice filling start?

Choice filling begins on 21 September 2026 at 2:00 PM.

What is the last date for Round 2 choice filling?

The choice-filling deadline is 24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM.

When will the UP NEET UG Round 2 result be announced?

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

When can candidates download the allotment letter?

The allotment letter can be downloaded and the admission process completed from 26 September to 1 October 2026.

What merit list will be used for Round 2 allotment?

According to the notice, seat allotment in Round 2 will be based on the Second Round Merit List.

Key Takeaways

•Second Round Merit List: 21 September 2026
•Choice Filling: 21 September, 2:00 PM to 24 September, 11:00 AM
•Round 2 Result: 25 September 2026
•Allotment Letter & Admission: 26 September to 1 October 2026
•The earlier rescheduled First Round has been cancelled according to the Government Letter referenced in the notice.
•Candidates should regularly check upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in for further updates.

Final Words

The latest UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 revised schedule is important for MBBS and BDS aspirants participating in Uttar Pradesh state counselling. Candidates should carefully follow the updated dates, particularly the choice-filling deadline of 24 September at 11:00 AM.

Before taking any counselling-related action, candidates should check the latest notice on the official UP NEET UG counselling portal.

Stay connected with MedAdmission for the latest UP NEET UG counselling updates, merit lists, seat allotment results, cutoff, seat matrix, college information and admission notifications.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the revised schedule shown in the official notice provided. Counselling dates and instructions may be changed by the authorities. Candidates should always verify the latest information on the official UP NEET UG counselling and DGME Uttar Pradesh websites.
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