The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has extended the registration deadline for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS seats can now register until August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the fee payment window extended till 5:00 PM the same day. The original deadline was August 12, 2026.
EXTENDED TIME SCHEDULE FOR FIRST ROUND ONLINE COUNSELING OF UP NEET UG 2026
Key Highlights
- Extended Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026 (2:00 PM) for document upload
- Extended Fee Payment Deadline: August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) for registration fee and security deposit
- Registration Fee: ₹2,000 (non-refundable)
- Security Deposit: ₹30,000 for government seats; ₹1,00,000 for private dental; ₹2,00,000 for private medical
- Eligible Candidates: Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates
- Seats Available: 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical/dental colleges
- Official Portal: https://upneet.gov.in and https://www.dgme.up.gov.in
Extended Schedule: What Changed
The DGME issued an official notification on August 12, 2026, extending the Round 1 registration window by two days. This gives candidates additional time to complete their applications and payment. Candidates who had already begun the process need not restart—they can continue from where they left off.
Previous Schedule (August 7–12, 2026):
- Registration and document upload: August 7–12 (2:00 PM)
- Fee payment: August 7–12 (5:00 PM)
Extended Schedule (August 7–14, 2026):
- Registration and document upload: August 7–14 (2:00 PM)
- Fee payment: August 7–14 (5:00 PM)
Registration Fee and Security Deposit Structure
A non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000 is mandatory for all candidates. The refundable security deposit varies based on the type of institution:
| Seat Category | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Government MBBS/BDS Colleges | ₹30,000 |
| Private Medical Colleges (MBBS) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges (BDS) | ₹1,00,000 |
| Both Government & Private | ₹2,00,000 |
How to Register at upneet.gov.in
Step 1: Visit the official UP NEET counselling portal at https://upneet.gov.in
Step 2: Create a login account using your NEET Roll Number and other personal details
Step 3: Fill in complete personal and academic information in the registration form
Step 4: Select a nodal centre for online document verification
Step 5: Upload all required documents in prescribed formats (PDF/JPG)
Step 6: Verify all submitted information carefully
Step 7: Pay the ₹2,000 registration fee and applicable security deposit online (Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card)
Step 8: Submit the application and retain the confirmation receipt for reference
Next Steps After Registration
Following the extended registration period (August 7–14), the DGME is expected to release the state merit list, after which the choice-filling window will open. The complete counselling timeline for Round 1 falls within the coordinated national window of August 13–22, 2026. Candidates are advised to prepare their preference list of colleges and courses in order of priority before the choice-filling window opens.
Official Links
- UP NEET UG counselling portal: https://upneet.gov.in
- Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP: https://dgme.up.gov.in
Helpline Numbers: 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699, 8189011700
