Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Mop-Up Round: Advisory for Candidates

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued an official advisory for candidates participating in the Mop-Up round of NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. This advisory clarifies the financial requirements, eligibility conditions, and seat-locking procedures that all candidates must follow to secure their admission. The Mop-Up round is the final opportunity to fill remaining seats after previous counselling rounds. Candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat or wish to upgrade their allocation must carefully follow these instructions to avoid rejection or forfeiture of their seat.

What is the Mop-Up Round and Why Does It Matter?

The Mop-Up round is the final counselling round in the NEET UG 2026 admission process for Madhya Pradesh. It is conducted to fill any remaining MBBS and BDS seats that were not filled in the first and second counselling rounds. This is your last chance to secure admission if you have not been allotted a seat in earlier rounds or if you wish to upgrade to a better college or course.

The Mop-Up round follows the same merit-based allocation system as previous rounds, but with fewer available seats. Candidates who participate must meet all eligibility criteria and complete all financial and documentary requirements on time. Missing any deadline or requirement will result in automatic rejection from the round.

Who Is Eligible for the Mop-Up Round?

To participate in the Mop-Up round, you must meet the following conditions:

First, you must have qualified in NEET UG 2026 and be eligible for counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Second, you must not have been allotted a seat in the first or second counselling rounds, OR you must have been allotted a seat but wish to participate in the Mop-Up round for a possible upgrade. Third, if you were allotted a seat in an earlier round and did not report for document verification or did not lock your choice, you are still eligible to participate in the Mop-Up round. However, if you have already reported and locked your seat in an earlier round, you will be considered for the Mop-Up round only if you meet the eligibility criteria set by the counselling authority.

• You must have qualified in NEET UG 2026
• You must be eligible for counselling in Madhya Pradesh
• You must either not have been allotted a seat in earlier rounds, or wish to upgrade your allocation
• If you were allotted a seat earlier but did not report or lock your choice, you remain eligible

Financial Requirements: Fees You Must Pay

The DME has mandated two separate online payments that every candidate must make before seat allotment in the Mop-Up round. These are non-refundable fees and must be deposited through the official MPOnline portal.

The first payment is ₹2 lakh (two lakh rupees), which is the choice-filling fee. This fee must be paid online before you are allowed to fill and lock your seat choices. The second payment is ₹10 lakh (ten lakh rupees), which is the security deposit. This deposit is also mandatory and must be paid online. Both payments together total ₹12 lakh. If you do not pay both amounts before the seat allotment process begins, your application will be rejected and you will not receive a seat in the Mop-Up round.

These fees are separate from any college fees or tuition charges you will pay after admission. The ₹2 lakh choice-filling fee is typically adjusted against your first-year college fees, but the ₹10 lakh security deposit is held by the government and may be refunded after you complete your course, subject to the terms and conditions of the counselling authority.

• ₹2 lakh (choice-filling fee) — must be paid online before filling choices
• ₹10 lakh (security deposit) — must be paid online before seat allotment
• Total: ₹12 lakh
• Both payments are mandatory; failure to pay will result in rejection
• Payment must be made through the official MPOnline portal only

Important Trap: Candidates Who Already Reported in Earlier Rounds

⚠️ **CRITICAL:** If you were allotted a seat in the first or second counselling round and you have already reported for document verification and locked your seat choice, you are NOT eligible to participate in the Mop-Up round. Your seat is already confirmed, and you must report to your allotted college for admission.

However, if you were allotted a seat but did NOT report for document verification, or if you reported but did NOT lock your seat choice, you are still eligible for the Mop-Up round. In this case, you must pay the ₹2 lakh and ₹10 lakh fees again and participate in the Mop-Up round. Your earlier allotment will be cancelled, and you will be considered afresh based on your merit and choices in the Mop-Up round.

This is a major trap: many candidates assume they can participate in the Mop-Up round even after locking their seat in an earlier round. This is incorrect. Once you lock your seat, you are bound by that allocation. Attempting to participate in the Mop-Up round after locking will result in rejection.

• If you reported AND locked your seat in an earlier round → NOT eligible for Mop-Up
• If you reported but did NOT lock your seat → eligible for Mop-Up (must pay fees again)
• If you did NOT report at all → eligible for Mop-Up
• Locking your seat in an earlier round makes you ineligible for Mop-Up — do not attempt to participate

Documents You Must Submit

Before you can be allotted a seat in the Mop-Up round, you must submit all required documents for verification. The DME will verify these documents to confirm your eligibility. If any document is missing, incorrect, or does not meet the specified criteria, your application will be rejected.

The advisory does not provide a detailed list of documents in this excerpt, but based on standard NEET UG counselling procedures in Madhya Pradesh, you will typically need to submit: (1) your NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card, (2) your 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, (3) your caste/category certificate (if applicable), (4) your domicile certificate for Madhya Pradesh, (5) your Aadhaar card or other government-issued ID, and (6) any other documents specified by the DME.

Ensure that all certificates are original or certified copies. Do not submit photocopies unless explicitly permitted. If you have any doubt about which documents to bring, contact the DME office or check the official MPOnline portal for the complete document checklist before the Mop-Up round begins.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate for Madhya Pradesh
• Aadhaar card or government-issued ID
• Any other documents specified by DME
• Submit originals or certified copies only — photocopies may be rejected

Seat-Locking and Choice-Filling Process

After you have paid the ₹2 lakh choice-filling fee and ₹10 lakh security deposit, you will be allowed to log into the MPOnline portal and fill your seat choices. You must select the colleges and courses (MBBS or BDS) in order of your preference. The system will then allocate a seat based on your merit rank and your choices.

Once a seat is allotted to you, you must lock your choice immediately. Locking your choice means you are confirming that you accept the seat allotted to you and will report to that college for admission. If you do not lock your choice within the specified time, your seat may be forfeited, and you will not be able to participate in any further rounds.

After locking your seat, you must report to the allotted college for document verification and admission formalities. Failure to report within the specified time will result in cancellation of your seat, and the seat will be offered to the next candidate in the merit list.

• Log into MPOnline portal after paying both fees
• Fill your seat choices in order of preference
• Wait for seat allotment based on merit and choices
• Lock your choice immediately after allotment
• Report to the allotted college within the specified time
• Failure to lock or report will result in seat cancellation

What Happens If You Do Not Lock Your Seat?

If you are allotted a seat in the Mop-Up round but do not lock your choice within the specified time, your seat will be automatically cancelled. You will not be able to participate in any further counselling rounds, and your ₹2 lakh choice-filling fee and ₹10 lakh security deposit may be forfeited.

The advisory emphasizes that seat-locking is mandatory. There is no option to 'hold' a seat without locking it. Once you are allotted a seat, you must make an immediate decision: lock it and commit to that college, or forfeit it. If you forfeit, you will not get another chance in the Mop-Up round.

• Seat-locking is mandatory — there is no 'hold' option
• If you do not lock within the time limit, your seat is cancelled
• You will not be eligible for any further rounds
• Your fees may be forfeited

What Happens If You Lock Your Seat?

Once you lock your seat in the Mop-Up round, your allocation is final. You are now bound to that college and course. You must report to the college for document verification and complete all admission formalities within the specified time.

After locking, you cannot change your choice or participate in any further counselling rounds. Your seat is confirmed, and you must join the college. If you do not report within the specified time, your seat will be cancelled, and you may lose your ₹2 lakh choice-filling fee and ₹10 lakh security deposit.

• Locking your seat is final — you cannot change it
• You must report to the college within the specified time
• You cannot participate in any further rounds after locking
• Failure to report will result in seat cancellation and fee forfeiture

Step-by-Step Process for the Mop-Up Round

Follow these steps carefully to participate in the Mop-Up round:

Step 1: Check your eligibility. Verify that you meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned above. If you were allotted a seat in an earlier round and locked it, you are NOT eligible — do not proceed.

Step 2: Pay the fees. Log into the MPOnline portal and pay ₹2 lakh (choice-filling fee) and ₹10 lakh (security deposit) online. Keep the payment receipt for your records.

Step 3: Fill your choices. After payment confirmation, log back into the portal and fill your seat choices in order of preference. Select the colleges and courses you wish to apply for.

Step 4: Wait for allotment. The DME will process all applications and generate a merit-based seat allotment list. Check the portal on the specified date to see if you have been allotted a seat.

Step 5: Lock your seat. If you are allotted a seat, log into the portal immediately and lock your choice. Do not delay — the time limit is strict.

Step 6: Report to the college. After locking, report to your allotted college on the specified date with all required documents for verification and admission formalities.

Step 7: Complete admission. Once your documents are verified, complete all admission formalities and pay the college fees to secure your admission.

• Check eligibility — if you locked a seat earlier, you are NOT eligible
• Pay ₹2 lakh + ₹10 lakh online through MPOnline
• Fill your seat choices in order of preference
• Wait for seat allotment on the specified date
• Lock your seat immediately after allotment
• Report to the college within the specified time
• Complete admission formalities and pay college fees

Important Dates and Deadlines

The advisory does not specify the exact dates for the Mop-Up round in this excerpt. However, the notice is dated 01-10-2026 (October 1, 2026), which suggests that the Mop-Up round is imminent. You must check the official MPOnline portal (https://dme.mponline.gov.in) or the DME website for the exact dates of:

— Online fee payment deadline

— Choice-filling window

— Seat allotment date

— Seat-locking deadline

— College reporting date

Do not rely on this advisory for exact dates. Visit the official portal immediately to confirm all deadlines and plan your actions accordingly. Missing even one deadline will result in rejection.

• Check the official MPOnline portal for exact dates
• Do not assume dates — verify them on the portal
• Missing any deadline will result in rejection
• Plan your actions well in advance to avoid last-minute rush

Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected

Based on the advisory, here are the most common mistakes that lead to rejection in the Mop-Up round:

**Mistake 1: Attempting to participate after locking a seat in an earlier round.** If you locked your seat in the first or second round, you are NOT eligible for the Mop-Up round. Attempting to participate will result in automatic rejection. This is the most common mistake.

**Mistake 2: Not paying both fees.** You must pay BOTH ₹2 lakh and ₹10 lakh. Paying only one amount or paying through an unofficial channel will result in rejection.

**Mistake 3: Not locking your seat within the time limit.** If you are allotted a seat but do not lock it within the specified time, your seat will be cancelled automatically. There is no grace period.

**Mistake 4: Not reporting to the college within the specified time.** After locking your seat, you must report to the college for document verification. If you do not report within the time limit, your seat will be cancelled.

**Mistake 5: Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents.** Ensure that all documents are original or certified copies and meet the specifications. Photocopies or incomplete documents will result in rejection during verification.

**Mistake 6: Providing false information.** If any information in your application is found to be false or misleading, your application will be rejected, and you may face legal consequences.

• Do not participate if you locked a seat earlier — automatic rejection
• Pay both ₹2 lakh and ₹10 lakh through the official portal
• Lock your seat immediately after allotment — no grace period
• Report to the college within the specified time
• Submit complete and correct documents — originals or certified copies only
• Provide truthful information — false details lead to rejection and legal action

Frequently asked questions

The Mop-Up round is your final opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Madhya Pradesh for 2026-27. Act immediately: (1) Check the official MPOnline portal for exact dates and deadlines. (2) Verify your eligibility — if you locked a seat in an earlier round, you cannot participate. (3) Prepare all required documents and ensure they are originals or certified copies. (4) Pay ₹2 lakh + ₹10 lakh online as soon as the payment window opens. (5) Fill your choices, lock your seat immediately after allotment, and report to the college on time. Missing any deadline or requirement will result in rejection. Do not delay — the Mop-Up round moves quickly.