UP NEET UG 2025 · State Counselling
Directorate General of Medical Education (UPDGME) · Uttar Pradesh · AY 2025-26
UP NEET UG Counselling — Roadmap
State Quota (CAP) · MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Private & Minority Colleges in Uttar Pradesh · 4 Rounds
Register online at upneet.gov.in — applications & merit list published here
Conducting Authority: Directorate General of Medical Education (UPDGME), Lucknow
High Security Deposit for Private Colleges — up to ₹2 Lakhs, paid online
Physical reporting & document verification at designated Nodal Centres in UP, not the college first
CAP Counselling Rounds — Step by Step Flow
R1
Round 1
- Online Registration & Document Upload
- Payment of Registration Fee & Security Deposit
- Online Document Verification
- Publication of State Merit List
- Online Choice Filling & Locking
- Seat Allotment & Download Allotment Letter
- ⚠ Physical Reporting to Nodal Centre
R2
Round 2
- Fresh Registration for unregistered candidates
- Fresh Choice Filling (Mandatory for all)
- Seat Allotment & Reporting
- 🚫 If upgraded in R2, the R1 seat is automatically cancelled — resign only in the window before R2
MOP
Mop-Up Round
- Conducted for remaining vacant seats
- Fresh choice filling & seat allotment
- Physical reporting to Nodal Centre
- 🚫 Allotted in R2 / Mop-Up and fail to join = full deposit forfeited
STR
Stray / Final Round
- Final round for any leftover vacant seats
- Allotment as per state merit & choices
- Reporting at Nodal Centre / college as notified
- ⚠ All schedules & round details published only on upneet.gov.in
Key Facts at a Glance
📋 Application
Portal: upneet.gov.in
Online registration only
Registration fee: ₹2,000 (all)
4 rounds: R1 → R2 → Mop-Up → Stray
Online registration only
Registration fee: ₹2,000 (all)
4 rounds: R1 → R2 → Mop-Up → Stray
📊 Merit Basis
NEET UG 2025 score + State Merit
Vertical reservation in Govt colleges
UR 50 / OBC 27 / SC 21 / ST 2
EWS 10% in Govt institutions
Vertical reservation in Govt colleges
UR 50 / OBC 27 / SC 21 / ST 2
EWS 10% in Govt institutions
📍 Domicile
10th & 12th from UP: not needed
Passed outside UP: domicile mandatory
Private colleges: open to non-UP
UP is an 'Open State'
Passed outside UP: domicile mandatory
Private colleges: open to non-UP
UP is an 'Open State'
💰 Fees & Deposit
Registration: ₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Security deposit: ₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000
Private MBBS deposit: ₹2 Lakhs
Deposit is refundable
Security deposit: ₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000
Private MBBS deposit: ₹2 Lakhs
Deposit is refundable
Register online at upneet.gov.in
Security deposit paid strictly online (up to ₹2 Lakhs)
Ensure bank transaction limit is high enough
Report at Nodal Centres in UP, not the college first
Resign R1 seat only in the window before R2
Fail to join after R2/Mop-Up = full deposit forfeited
Private colleges open to non-UP residents
All notices only on upneet.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh · UPDGME · NEET UG 2025 · State Quota Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Private & Minority Colleges · Uttar Pradesh · AY 2025-26
NEET UG 2025 — Minimum Percentile (PCB)
50th Percentile
164
General / EWS Category
Candidates scoring 164 or above out of 720 are declared qualified. Minimum eligibility only — State Merit determines seat allotment.
40th Percentile
129
SC / ST / OBC Category
Candidates scoring 129 or above out of 720 qualify. Lower cut-off is for NEET eligibility — vertical reservation applies separately in Govt colleges.
⚠ Note: The percentile cut-offs above apply across MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS. Qualifying NEET is only the entry gate — actual selection is on UP State Merit, with vertical & horizontal reservation applied in Government institutions.
Core Eligibility Requirements
📍 Domicile Rules
Passed 10th & 12th from UPDomicile Cert NOT required
Passed 10th / 12th outside UPUP Domicile Cert IS mandatory
Private collegesOpen to Non-UP residents (no domicile)
🌐 Private Medical Colleges
StatusUP is an 'Open State'
Who can applyStudents from any state in India
DomicileNot required for Private MBBS/BDS
Cut-offsHigh in top private colleges
🧬 NEET UG 2025 Qualification
QualificationNEET UG 2025 mandatory
Merit basisNEET score → UP State Merit
Govt reservationVertical + Horizontal (Govt only)
EWS10% in Govt institutions
Required Documents — Keep Originals Ready
★ = Mandatory for ALL candidates. Keep original documents ready for physical verification at the Nodal Centre — any mismatch leads to disqualification.
Uttar Pradesh · Vertical Reservation · Horizontal Quotas
Reservation Structure
Vertical reservation + horizontal quotas (Women, NCC, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighters, PwD) · Government Colleges · AY 2025-26
Vertical Reservation
★ Vertical reservation is applicable to Government Colleges. EWS gets an additional 10% in Government institutions. Private colleges admit on open merit (no UP domicile required).
♿ Horizontal Quotas:
Applied across all vertical categories — Women (20%), NCC (1%), Ex-Servicemen (2%), Freedom Fighters (2%), and PwD (5%).
Applied across all vertical categories — Women (20%), NCC (1%), Ex-Servicemen (2%), Freedom Fighters (2%), and PwD (5%).
📌 EWS Quota:
10% reservation is applicable for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in Government institutions.
10% reservation is applicable for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in Government institutions.
🌐 Private Colleges:
UP is an 'Open State' — Private MBBS / BDS seats are open to candidates from any state, without a UP domicile certificate.
UP is an 'Open State' — Private MBBS / BDS seats are open to candidates from any state, without a UP domicile certificate.
All Reservation Categories — At a Glance
EWS Quota
10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in Government institutions. Requires a valid EWS / category certificate.
OBC / SC / ST
Vertical reservation in Govt colleges — OBC 27%, SC 21%, ST 2%. A valid category certificate (OBC / SC / ST / EWS) must be produced.
Women (Horizontal)
20% horizontal reservation for women, applied across all vertical categories.
PwD & Ex-Servicemen
Horizontal — PwD 5%, Ex-Servicemen 2%. Sub-category certificate (FF / EA / PH / NCC) required.
NCC & Freedom Fighters
Horizontal — NCC 1%, Freedom Fighters 2%. Relevant sub-category proofs must be verified.
Unreserved (UR)
50% of Govt seats. Open to all eligible candidates on pure NEET State Merit. Private colleges admit on open merit regardless of state.
Uttar Pradesh · UPDGME · Registration Fee · Security Deposit · Penalties
Fees, Security Deposit & Penalties
Government & Private Medical / Dental Colleges · MBBS / BDS · Uttar Pradesh · AY 2025-26
Application Form Fees (Non-Refundable)
Registration Fee
All Candidates₹ 2,000
Non-refundable. Must be paid online.
💡 Registration Fee is included within the application. The Security Deposit is paid separately and is refundable — amount depends on the college type (see below).
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Deposit by College Type
Govt. Medical / Dental Colleges₹ 30,000
Private Medical Colleges (MBBS)₹ 2,00,000
Private Dental Colleges (BDS)₹ 1,00,000
Security deposit is refundable — but only to the exact bank account used for payment. Paid strictly online; ensure a high transaction limit for the ₹2 Lakh private MBBS deposit.
Security Forfeiture — Full Deposit
Allotted in Round 2 or Mop-Up and fail to joinForfeited
Resign a joined R1 seat outside the permitted windowForfeited
Seat cancelled due to false / forged documentsForfeited
The entire security deposit is forfeited in the cases above — verify eligibility and documents before accepting an allotment.
Penalties for Lapsing / Resigning Seats
Security Forfeiture
If a seat is allotted in Round 2 or Mop-Up and the candidate fails to join.
Full DepositResignation Window
Resigning a joined R1 seat is only permitted before Round 2 begins. Outside the window, deposit is forfeited.
Window OnlyFalse / Forged Documents
Seat cancelled, deposit forfeited, admission liable for cancellation even after joining.
Seat Cancelled⚠ Important Note: Security deposit will only be refunded to the exact bank account used for payment. Keep the account active until counselling is fully concluded, otherwise the refund may fail.
Uttar Pradesh · UPDGME · Must-Know Warnings & Quick Reference
Critical Alerts & Quick Reference
Read every alert before applying — ignorance of rules is no excuse · UP NEET UG 2025 State Counselling · AY 2025-26
Critical Alerts for All Candidates
🟠 Warning
Resignation Rules
Resigning from a joined Round 1 seat is only permitted within the specified window before Round 2 begins. Otherwise, the security deposit is forfeited.
🟠 Warning
CTS Bank Node
Security deposit is strictly paid online. Ensure your bank account has a high enough transaction limit — especially for the ₹2 Lakh private MBBS deposit.
🟠 Warning
Nodal Centres
Physical reporting for document verification and admission is done at designated Nodal Centres in UP, not directly at the college initially.
🔴 Critical
Fail to Join = Full Forfeiture
If a seat is allotted in Round 2 or Mop-Up and the candidate fails to join, the full security deposit is forfeited.
🟢 Note
Private MBBS — Open State
UP is a highly sought-after open state. Students from any state can apply for Private MBBS/BDS without a UP domicile — but be prepared for high cutoffs in top private colleges.
🟢 Note
Round 2 Choice Filling Mandatory
Fresh choice filling in Round 2 is mandatory for all eligible candidates, including those carrying forward from Round 1.
📞 State CET Cell Contact
Office
UPDGME
Address
6th Floor, Jawahar Bhawan, Ashok Marg, Lucknow
Phone
upneet.gov.in Helpdesk
Email
upneet.gov.in@gmail.com
Website (Applications & Merit List)
upneet.gov.in
Fee Structure
Private / Minority — as notified on portal
📁 Required Documents Checklist (★ = Mandatory for ALL)
★ NEET UG Admit Card
★ NEET UG Scorecard
★ Class 10 & 12 Marksheets
★ Aadhaar Card
★ Passport Size Photos
Domicile Certificate
Category Cert (OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
Sub-Cat Cert (FF/EA/PH/NCC)
Keep originals ready for verification at the Nodal Centre. Mismatch = disqualification.
Portal: upneet.gov.in
Key Abbreviations
UPDGMEUP Directorate General of Medical Education
CAPCentralised Admission Process (counselling rounds)
AIQAll India Quota (15% seats, MCC)
URUnreserved — 50% of Govt seats
OBCOther Backward Classes — 27%
SCScheduled Caste — 21%
STScheduled Tribe — 2%
EWSEconomically Weaker Section — 10% (Govt)
PwDPerson with Disability — 5% horizontal
FFFreedom Fighters (dependents) — 2%
EAEx-Servicemen / Armed forces — 2%
NCCNational Cadet Corps — 1% horizontal
PHPhysically Handicapped (sub-category)
CTSCore/Centralised online payment node (bank)
PCBPhysics, Chemistry, Biology (NEET subjects)
NMCNational Medical Commission
MOPMop-Up Round — fresh registration round
NodalNodal Centre — physical reporting / verification
UGUndergraduate (MBBS / BDS etc.)
UPUttar Pradesh
🚨 Final Note — Deemed Acceptance: Any candidate who registers online, uploads documents, and exercises web options is deemed to have read and accepted all conditions of the UP counselling prospectus. All schedules are tentative — check upneet.gov.in regularly, as physical reporting is done only at designated Nodal Centres.