If you're a NEET UG aspirant hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in Uttar Pradesh, today's deadline matters a lot. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh — the state body that runs medical admissions in UP — has set August 12, 2026 as the last day to register for Round 1 of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 at upneet.gov.in. Registration closes at 2 PM, and candidates who register get until 5 PM the same day to pay the online application fee and security deposit. Missing either deadline could mean losing a shot at Round 1 seat allotment for MBBS and BDS colleges across the state.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration closes at 2 PM on August 12, with security deposit payment due by 5 PM the same day — both steps at upneet.gov.in must be completed to be considered for the first round.
What exactly closes today
There are two separate cut-offs on the same day, and both need to be cleared for a valid Round 1 application. The first is the online registration itself — filling in personal, academic and NEET UG details on the portal — which shuts at 2 PM. The second is payment of the security deposit and application fee, which stays open a little longer, until 5 PM.
This means a candidate who finishes registering at, say, 1:45 PM still has until 5 PM to make the payment. But anyone who hasn't even started the registration form by 2 PM will not be able to proceed to payment at all, since the form itself locks first.
Where and how to register
All registration for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 happens on the official portal, upneet.gov.in. Candidates should use the Round 1 registration link on the homepage rather than searching for third-party mirrors.
The process is straightforward but needs your NEET UG roll number and application number handy, along with scanned documents ready in the correct format before you start — uploading mid-form under time pressure is a common reason applications get delayed or rejected.
- Visit upneet.gov.in and open the Round 1 registration link.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application number.
- Fill in personal and academic details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit online.
- Review the form carefully before final submission.
- Download and save the confirmation page — you will need it later in the process.
Documents you need on hand
Before starting the form, keep clear scanned copies of every document ready. Incomplete or blurry uploads are one of the most common reasons candidates lose time during a tight registration window.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- A valid photo identity proof
- Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate, where applicable
- Caste or category certificate, where applicable
- Sub-category certificate, where applicable
Why this deadline matters more than it looks
State counselling rounds in India generally follow a fixed sequence: registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to college. If you miss registration for Round 1, you typically cannot be considered for that round's seat allotment at all — you would have to wait for a later round, by which time many good government MBBS and BDS seats may already be taken.
For UP aspirants specifically, this is the gateway round for both state quota MBBS/BDS seats and any UP-specific management or NRI quota seats handled through this counselling. A missed registration window effectively pushes a candidate to the back of the queue for the same set of seats.
What to do if you're registering at the last minute
If you are reading this close to the deadline, prioritise speed and accuracy over anything else. Keep your NEET UG roll number, application number, and all document scans in one folder before opening the form so you aren't hunting for files while the clock runs.
Double-check your category and domicile details before submitting — errors here are harder to fix after the registration window closes, and they can affect which seats you're eligible for during choice filling.
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What is the exact deadline for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration?
Registration closes at 2 PM on August 12, 2026. Candidates who have registered can pay the application fee and security deposit until 5 PM the same day.
Where do I register for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Registration is done online at the official portal, upneet.gov.in, using the Round 1 registration link.
What documents do I need before starting registration?
Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, a valid photo ID, and — if applicable — your UP domicile certificate, caste/category certificate, and sub-category certificate ready as scanned copies.
What happens if I miss both the registration and payment deadline today?
You will not be eligible for Round 1 seat allotment. You would need to wait for a subsequent round of UP NEET UG Counselling, by which time many seats may already be filled.
Do I need my NEET UG roll number to register?
Yes, you will need both your NEET UG roll number and application number to log in and register on the counselling portal.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Security deposit refund rules vary by counselling authority and are usually detailed in the official counselling brochure on upneet.gov.in; candidates should check the specific terms published there rather than assume a standard policy.
If you're applying for UP NEET UG Counselling 2026, treat both the 2 PM registration cut-off and the 5 PM payment cut-off as hard deadlines — there is no indication of an extension. Once Round 1 registration closes, keep an eye on upneet.gov.in for the choice-filling schedule and seat allotment date, since that is the next milestone that determines which MBBS or BDS college you get.
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