Lucknow | September 14, 2026: The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has opened UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 as per the official timeline. Candidates should note that Round 2 registration begins today, September 14, at 5:00 PM on the official counselling website upneet.gov.in. The registration window will remain available until September 17 (11:00 AM), after which the merit list and choice-filling process will follow.
Apart from the Round 2-time schedule, the UPNEET portal is also carrying important notices around Round 1 resignation and Round 2 participation, making it essential for previously admitted candidates to read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2: Complete Schedule
Here are the key Round 2 dates released by the counselling authority:
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Event |
Date & Time |
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Online Registration & Fee Payment |
Sep 14 (5:00 PM) – Sep 17 (11:00 AM) |
|
Merit List Declaration |
Sep 17, 2026 |
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Choice Filling & Locking |
Sep 17 – Sep 19, 2026 |
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Seat Allotment Result |
Sep 21, 2026 |
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Allotment Letter Download & Reporting |
Sep 22 – Sep 25, 2026 |
Important timing note: Registration closes at 11:00 AM on Sep 17, so candidates should avoid waiting until the last hour due to possible heavy traffic on the portal.
Key Round 2 Updates: Round 1 Resignation and Security Money
DGME/UPNEET has also highlighted rules that directly affect Round 2:
- Round 1 resignation: Candidates who took admission after Round 1 allotment and now want to resign must submit resignation in person at their respective nodal centre by September 15, 5:00 PM (as per the notice/reporting cited by counselling updates).
- Security money relief: Candidates who have already deposited security money in Round 1 generally do not need to pay it again for Round 2 (as per counselling reports).
- Fresh applicants allowed: Candidates who did not register in Round 1 can complete a new registration in Round 2.
Because resignation and eligibility can depend on your Round 1 status, candidates should follow the wording in the official UPNEET notices before taking action.
Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
- To participate in Round 2, candidates must typically meet these conditions:
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026
- Age: Must be 17 years by December 31, 2026
- Minimum qualifying marks: As per NEET qualifying criteria (often reported as 50th percentile for General and 40th percentile for reserved categories)
- UP domicile: Usually required for 85% state quota seats (check the brochure/portal for category-wise exceptions, if any)
How to Register for Round 2 (Step-by-Step)
Visit upneet.gov.in (or DGME UP website via official links)
- Click UG Registration / Round 2 Registration
- Log in using your NEET credentials and fill personal/category details
- Upload required documents
- Pay ₹2,000 registration fee (non-refundable) and the applicable security money (refundable as per rules)
- Download and save the payment receipt and registration confirmation