The UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a major step for the aspiring doctors who have cleared the NEET UG exam and are looking to pursue their MBBS or BDS courses in Uttar Pradesh. The counseling, carried out by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, also known as UPDGME, is a process of admission to both government and private medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh in a fair and transparent manner. If you are one of the qualified students under NEET and looking for admission under the UP NEET counseling, then this comprehensive guide will help you to understand the entire process right from registration to the final seat allotment.
Overview of UP NEET UG Counselling
The UP NEET UG Counselling is a state-level admission conducted for Uttar Pradesh medical and dental aspirants or those eligible under the State Quota. Applicants through this process can apply for:
- 85% of State Quota seats in Govt. Medical and Dental Colleges.
- 100% Private medical and dental college seats in Uttar Pradesh.
Of the AIQ, 15% of these seats are solely managed by the Medical Counselling Committee.
Eligibility Criteria for UP NEET Counselling 2025
Eligibility Criteria Candidates desirous of seeking admission to the UP NEET counselling must meet the following eligibility criteria :
- The candidate should have qualified in the NEET UG, 2025 examination conducted by NTA with minimum prescribed cutoff marks in their respective category. Only NEET-qualified candidates shall be eligible for counseling.
- The candidate should have Uttar Pradesh domicile or a domicile certificate issued by the competent state authorities. Candidates from other states may also apply but shall not be eligible for the reservation in government quota seats.
- The candidate should have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. The students of the General category must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB; for SC/ST/OBC students, it is 40%, while for PwD candidates, it is 45%.
- Candidate should be a minimum of 17 years old as on or before 31st December 2025. Upper age limit is 25 years with a relaxation by five years for SC, ST, and OBC categories.
Important Dates for UP NEET Counselling 2025
The official UP NEET counseling 2025 schedule will be declared after the NEET result. Generally, the counseling starts in July. The registration starts just after the declaration of the NEET result, followed by the document verification and publication of merit list, which is in the month of July. In July and August, choice filling and locking is done; the first seat allotment results are declared in August. The second round is held in August or September, and the mop-up round is generally held in September.
Step-by-Step Process of UP NEET UG Counselling 2025
1. Online Registration
Applicants will have to log in with their NEET roll number, application number, and date of birth. They have to fill in the details and make a payment of a non-refundable registration fee amount of ₹2000 using an online payment mode, like a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
2. Payment of Security Deposit
After successful registration, the applicants will be asked to pay a refundable security deposit. This varies for different types of colleges. For government medical and dental colleges, the amount of the security fee is ₹ 30,000. For private medical colleges, the amount of the security fee is ₹ 2,00,000. The amount for private dental colleges is ₹ 1,00,000. In case no seat is allotted, the amount will be refunded.
3. Verification of Documents
Candidates who have finished the registration and paid the fees need to report at the various document verification centres. The candidates should bring along original and photocopies of the NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate-if applicable, caste certificate, income certificate regarding EWS or OBC, and valid photo ID proof. Only those whose documents are verified will be eligible for further processes in counselling.
4. Publish the Merit List A state merit list will be displayed on the website after verification of the documents by UPDGME. The merit list contains the name of all the candidates in a sequence according to NEET UG rank. Only those candidates whose names are there in the merit list are eligible for participating in the choice-filling process.
5. Filling and Locking of Choices During the choice-filling stage, candidates can log in to their portal and select their preferred medical or dental colleges and courses. Advisably, as many choices must be filled as possible because it increases the chances of getting a seat. After finalizing their preferences, candidates need to lock their choices within the stipulated time.
Conclusion:
The UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a very crucial stage for any NEET-qualified student who intends to pursue medical or dental education in Uttar Pradesh. In such a case, the candidates will have to carefully follow the registration process, prepare and submit their documents accurately, and choose strategic colleges to get into one of the prestigious institutions of the state. This is the main counselling that opens vast opportunities for determined candidates, with several thousand MBBS and BDS seats available.