If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualifier from Uttar Pradesh hoping to study MBBS or BDS in a state college, the clock has started ticking. The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh has opened Round 1 counselling registration on upneet.gov.in, and the window to register and pay fees is short — it closes within days. Missing this deadline effectively means missing your shot at Round 1 seat allotment in UP, since state authorities have shown no history of extending it. This piece breaks down the dates, the fee structure, and the documents you'll need ready before you log in.
UP NEET UG 2026 candidates must complete Round 1 counselling registration and pay all fees by August 12, 2026, with no realistic chance of extension, so document preparation should happen today, not at the deadline.
What has actually opened, and when it closes
Round 1 counselling registration for UP NEET UG 2026 began on August 7, 2026 at 12 PM on the official portal upneet.gov.in. This is the first formal step in the state's counselling cycle — before you can pick colleges and courses, you need to register on the portal and get your candidature verified.
The registration process itself must be completed by August 12, 2026, 2 PM. A separate, slightly later cut-off applies to the money side: the Rs 2,000 registration fee plus the security deposit must be paid by August 12, 2026, 5 PM. Both windows sit on the same day, so treat 5 PM on the 12th as your absolute final deadline, not the 2 PM one.
- Registration opened: August 7, 2026, 12 PM
- Registration closes: August 12, 2026, 2 PM
- Fee and security deposit deadline: August 12, 2026, 5 PM
- Registration fee: Rs 2,000 (non-refundable)
Why the payment account matters
One instruction worth flagging separately: the security money should be paid from a bank account belonging to the candidate or their parent, because any refund later in the process will be credited back to that same account. If you pay from a friend's, relative's, or agent's account, you could complicate or delay getting your deposit back down the line. Keep a note of the account details and transaction reference for your records.
Documents to have ready before you start
During registration, candidates are required to select a Nodal Verification Centre and upload scanned copies of supporting documents. Scanning everything clearly in advance — rather than scrambling on the last day — will save you from avoidable rejection or resubmission.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and rank card/scorecard
- Class 10 (High School) marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 (Intermediate) marksheet and certificate
- UP domicile certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Sub-category certificate, where applicable
- Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.)
A specific rule for OBC and EWS candidates
Candidates claiming OBC (Other Backward Class) or EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservation need to pay close attention here: the certificate you upload must be issued on or after April 1, 2026, and it must follow the format prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh government. An older certificate, or one issued in a generic format, risks rejection at verification stage. If your existing certificate predates April 1, 2026, get a fresh one issued before you attempt registration.
What happens after registration
Only candidates whose registration and verification go through successfully will be allowed to move to the choice-filling stage, where you actually rank the colleges and courses you're willing to accept. Registration is therefore a gatekeeping step — get it wrong or miss the deadline, and you don't reach choice filling at all in this round.
State counselling authorities across India, including UP's DMET, have consistently stuck to published deadlines in recent counselling cycles, and there has been no extension recorded here in the past three years. Aspirants should plan around the stated dates rather than hoping for extra time.
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Where do I register for UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling?
Registration is done online through the official portal, upneet.gov.in. There is no offline registration route.
What is the last date to register and pay fees?
Registration closes on August 12, 2026 at 2 PM, and the registration fee plus security deposit must be paid by August 12, 2026, 5 PM the same day.
How much is the registration fee, and is it refundable?
The registration fee is Rs 2,000 and it is explicitly non-refundable. This is separate from the refundable security deposit.
Whose bank account should I use to pay the security money?
Use the candidate's own bank account or a parent's account, since any refund of the security deposit is credited back to the same account used for payment.
What documents do I need to upload during registration?
You'll need your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, UP domicile certificate, category and sub-category certificates if applicable, and a valid government ID such as Aadhaar or passport.
Is there any special rule for OBC or EWS certificates?
Yes. OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026, and must be in the format prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh government to be accepted.
Can the deadline be extended if I miss it?
There is no confirmed history of an extension in the last three counselling cycles, so candidates should not wait for a possible extension and should complete registration well before August 12.
What happens after I complete registration?
Successfully registered and verified candidates move on to the choice-filling stage, where they list preferred colleges and courses for Round 1 seat allotment.
If you're eligible for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling, don't wait until the final hours — get your scanned documents, domicile certificate and category proof (with the correct April 2026 issue date, if applicable) sorted this week. Register early, pay the fee from a traceable family account, and keep watching upneet.gov.in for the choice-filling schedule that follows Round 1 registration.
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