The UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule has been rescheduled by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh. The revised timetable applies to the first round of online counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under State Quota seats in government and private medical and dental colleges, institutes and medical universities across Uttar Pradesh.
As per the revised schedule, candidates will have a fresh opportunity to complete online choice filling and locking. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared after the revised choice-filling window closes.
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Schedule
| Counselling Activity | Revised Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Choice Filling & Locking | 18 September 2026, 05:00 PM to 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 22 September 2026 |
| Allotment Letter Download & Admission | 23 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 |
Fresh Choice Filling for Round 1
The revised online choice-filling window will open on September 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM and remain available until September 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM. Candidates participating in the rescheduled Round 1 counselling should complete their choices and lock them within the prescribed deadline.
What Happens to the Earlier Round 1 Allotment?
The revised notice states that the admission of candidates who were allotted seats in the earlier Round 1 process on September 7, 2026 will be considered invalid. Candidates should therefore participate in the rescheduled counselling process according to the revised timetable.
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
The revised Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on September 22, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment can download their allotment letter and complete the admission process from September 23 to September 26, 2026.
Important Points for Candidates
- The Round 1 counselling schedule has been rescheduled.
- Fresh choice filling starts on September 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
- Choice filling and locking closes on September 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
- The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on September 22, 2026.
- Allotment letter download and admission will take place from September 23 to September 26, 2026.
- The earlier allotment dated September 7, 2026 is considered invalid under the revised process.
- The rescheduled Round 1 process will use the merit list already issued for the first round.
Where to Check UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Updates?
Candidates can check the latest official UP NEET UG 2026 counselling notifications, revised schedules and counselling services through upneet.gov.in. The official News & Events page is available at upneet.gov.in/Newsandevent2.aspx.
Candidates should follow the revised Round 1 schedule and complete choice filling and locking within the prescribed deadline.— UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1