UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List - Release Date and Details

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and completed the online registration, document verification, and payment of relevant fees within the stipulated deadline to be eligible for the Round 1 state merit list and subsequent counselling steps.

Notes

• The merit list pertains to the UP State Quota for MBBS and BDS admissions and is used to determine eligibility for participation in the state counselling process.

Important Dates

• Round 1 merit list release: 19-08-2026 (expected)
• Original notice window and related dates were published around August 2026; exact timelines beyond the stated release date should be verified on the official portal (upneet.gov.in).

Application Fees

Fees (as per related Uttar Pradesh counselling notices)

• Registration fee: ₹2,000
• Security deposit for government seats: ₹30,000
• Security deposit for private MBBS seats: ₹2,00,000
• Security deposit for private BDS seats: ₹1,00,000

Note: Fees are subject to the official notification and payment within the specified window. Make sure to complete all steps within the deadline to be considered for Round 1.

How to download and use the merit list

• Visit the official portal upneet.gov.in and locate the notification for State Merit List NEET UG-2026 Round-1.
• Download the PDF merit list and search using your NEET Roll Number, Application Number, or Name.
• Use the merit list as a reference for subsequent counselling steps, including choice filling and locking.

Important counselling instructions

• Only candidates who completed registration, document verification, and security deposit within the deadline will appear in the Round 1 merit list.
• Add and rank all institutes you are willing to join; government institutes should be prioritized in the preference order.
• Round 1 allows a free exit if you do not wish to join the allotted seat, but this may not apply in later rounds.
• Choices must be filled afresh for each counselling round; Round 1 choices do not automatically carry forward.
• Use a desktop or laptop for the choice filling process to avoid technical issues.

FAQs

• The merit list is to be published on the official site in downloadable PDF format only.
• If your name is missing, verify document verification status and security deposit payment; contact the DGME UP helpdesk with receipts if needed.