UP NEET Counselling 2026 — Complete Guide
Want MBBS admission in Uttar Pradesh? You need to understand the DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh) counselling process. UP is the biggest state in India — it has a very large number of medical colleges.
UP NEET counselling 2026 for 85% state quota seats will be done by DGME UP. 15% seats for AIQ go through MCC.
For detailed information about UP counselling: Check our UP NEET Counselling 2026 page and also read the general counselling guide.
Step-by-Step UP Counselling Process
Step 1: Online Registration
Register on the DGME UP official website. Eligibility will be decided based on NEET 2026.
Registration Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹2000
- SC/ST: ₹1000
Step 2: Choice Filling
UP has 40+ government medical colleges. Fill all colleges according to your priority.
Max Choices: Unlimited — you can fill all government colleges.
Step 3: Document Verification
Upload documents online. In some cases, you may be called for offline verification.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
Seat allotment in multiple rounds:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Stray Vacancy / Mop-up Round
Step 5: College Reporting
Go to the allotted college and confirm admission. Carry original documents and fees.
Facing problems with choice filling? You can take help from our expert NEET counsellors.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026
College Name | Location | Approx Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|
King George's Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow | ₹60,000 – ₹90,000 |
MLN Medical College | Prayagraj | ₹40,000 – ₹65,000 |
BRD Medical College | Gorakhpur | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 |
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Varanasi | ₹50,000 – ₹80,000 |
Sarojini Naidu Medical College | Agra | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 |
GSVM Medical College | Kanpur | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 |
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College | Jhansi | ₹30,000 – ₹55,000 |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) | Etawah | ₹30,000 – ₹55,000 |
Government Medical College, Ayodhya | Ayodhya | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
Government Medical College, Basti | Basti | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
Government Medical College, Fatehpur | Fatehpur | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
Government Medical College, Azamgarh | Azamgarh | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
Note: BHU is a centrally funded university. It has separate counselling (through MCC). But some BHU seats also come under UP quota.
Check your chances: Use our NEET College Predictor to see which UP college you can get with your score.
UP MBBS Cutoff 2025 (Expected Trend for 2026)
Category | KGMU Lucknow (Closing Rank) | MLN / BRD / BHU (Closing Rank) | Other Govt (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
General | 2,000 – 4,000 | 4,000 – 12,000 | 12,000 – 35,000 |
OBC | 8,000 – 18,000 | 18,000 – 40,000 | 40,000 – 75,000 |
EWS | 10,000 – 20,000 | 20,000 – 45,000 | 45,000 – 80,000 |
SC | 25,000 – 50,000 | 50,000 – 85,000 | 85,000 – 1,50,000 |
ST | 45,000 – 85,000 | 85,000 – 1,30,000 | 1,30,000 – 2,00,000 |
KGMU has the highest cutoff — 2,000-4,000 rank in general. In new government colleges (Ayodhya, Basti, Fatehpur), admission is possible up to 35,000 rank.
UP State Quota Rules
Eligibility for UP State Quota:
- **UP Domicile:** Your permanent address is in UP.
- **Schooling:** Studied 10th and 12th from UP board or a school in UP.
- **Parent's Residence:** Parents live in UP.
Reservation Breakdown (UP):
- General (Unreserved): 50%
- OBC: 27%
- SC: 21%
- ST: 2%
- EWS: 10%
Special Quotas:
- **Grama Swasthya Seva (GSS):** For students from rural areas
- **Freedom Fighter quota:** Some seats are reserved
- **Girls quota:** 30% seats for girls in some colleges
For category-wise counselling: Our counselling plans are available with personal guidance.
Fee Structure — UP MBBS 2026
Government medical colleges in UP have affordable fees:
College Type | Tuition Fee (Annual) | Total Fees (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
KGMU Lucknow | ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹90,000 |
MLN / BRD / GSVM | ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹65,000 |
New Govt Colleges | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 – ₹50,000 |
Private Colleges | ₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | ₹10-18 Lakh |
Compare — in government college ₹50,000-90,000 per year, in private ₹10-18 lakh per year. Government college option should be first priority.
UP Private Medical Colleges
College Name | Location | Approx Fees (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
Era's Lucknow Medical College | Lucknow | ₹12-16 Lakh |
Rohilkhand Medical College | Bareilly | ₹10-14 Lakh |
Subharti Medical College | Meerut | ₹11-15 Lakh |
Santosh Medical College | Ghaziabad | ₹10-13 Lakh |
Saraswati Medical College | Unnao | ₹8-12 Lakh |
Sharda University Medical College | Greater Noida | ₹12-18 Lakh |
DGME UP also conducts counselling for private colleges. Management quota has a separate process.
Documents Required for UP NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET 2026 admit card
- NEET 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 mark sheet & certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet & certificate
- UP domicile certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Non-creamy layer certificate (OBC)
- Aadhaar card
- Passport size photos (6-8)
- School leaving certificate / Transfer certificate
- Character certificate
- Income certificate (if needed)
Need help arranging documents? Our helpdesk is available 24/7.
Important Dates — UP NEET Counselling 2026 (Expected)
Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
NEET 2026 exam | May 2026 |
NEET result | June 2026 |
DGME UP registration start | July 2026 |
Choice filling window | July – August 2026 |
Round 1 seat allotment | August 2026 |
Round 2 seat allotment | September 2026 |
Mop-up / Stray round | September – October 2026 |
College reporting | October 2026 |
Tips for UP MBBS Aspirants 2026
- **Check DGME UP Website Regularly:** Do not miss any notification.
- **Keep Domicile Certificate Ready:** If you need to make a UP domicile, start the process early.
- **Smart Choice Filling:** Keep KGMU, MLN, BHU at the top. Then mid-tier colleges. Then new colleges. At the end, private colleges.
- **Round-wise Upgrade:** Accept the college you get. Always keep the upgrade option open in the next round.
- **BHU Has a Separate Process:** BHU has separate counselling through MCC. Register in both.
Talk to an expert for counselling: Book a live counselling session today.
UP NEET Counselling 2026 vs Other States
UP's advantage — it has very many colleges. A total of 40+ government medical colleges. So even with a high rank, you can still get some college.
But the cutoff is also high because many students from UP take NEET. There is competition, but there are also opportunities.
Detailed UP counselling guide: Check our UP NEET Counselling 2026 page for exclusive UP information.
Need Expert Guidance?
For MBBS admission 2026 in UP, you need to follow the DGME UP counselling process. For top colleges like KGMU, MLN, BRD, BHU, you need smart choice filling and the right strategy. If you need any help in the counselling process — from registration to reporting — connect with our expert NEET counsel