Uttar Pradesh has opened Round 2 counselling registration for NEET UG 2026 aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS seats in government and private colleges across the state. The registration window is open from September 14 at 5 PM and closes on September 17 at 11 AM — giving candidates just three days to apply. This is a critical stage: Round 2 is the last major state-level opportunity for many aspirants to secure a seat before the mop-up round. Missing this deadline means losing access to state quota MBBS and BDS positions in Uttar Pradesh.
Register on upneet.gov.in by September 17 at 11 AM, pay your security deposit by 2 PM the same day, and lock your college choices by September 19 at 5 PM to be eligible for Round 2 seat allotment on September 21.
How to Register for UP NEET UG Round 2 Counselling
The registration process is entirely online through the official Uttar Pradesh NEET portal. All eligible candidates — whether registering for the first time or returning after Round 1 — must complete the steps below to participate in Round 2 seat allotment.
Start by visiting upneet.gov.in and locating the Round 2 registration link on the homepage. Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and fill in all required personal and academic details accurately. Any errors in your application form could affect your eligibility or seat allotment, so double-check before submission.
- Visit upneet.gov.in and click the Round 2 registration link
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and required details
- Complete the application form with correct personal and academic information
- Pay the registration fee and applicable security deposit
- Submit the form and download your confirmation page
- Keep a printed copy for use during allotment and college reporting
Understanding Security Deposit Amounts by College Type
The security deposit you must pay varies significantly depending on whether you are applying for government or private institutions. This deposit is held during the counselling process and is refunded after you complete admission formalities at your allotted college.
Government medical and dental colleges require a lower deposit of ₹30,000, making them more accessible financially during the counselling stage. Private medical colleges require ₹2,00,000, while private dental colleges require ₹1,00,000. These amounts must be paid by September 17 at 2 PM — four hours after the registration window closes.
- Government medical or dental college: ₹30,000
- Private medical college: ₹2,00,000
- Private dental college: ₹1,00,000
| College Type | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Government medical or dental college | ₹30,000 |
| Private medical college | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private dental college | ₹1,00,000 |
Who Is Exempt from Paying Security Deposit Again
If you participated in Round 1 and already paid the security deposit, you may not need to pay it again in Round 2 — but only under specific conditions. This exemption applies if you did not receive a seat in Round 1 or if you used the Free Exit option to withdraw from Round 1 without accepting a seat.
However, if you did not participate in Round 1 at all, or if you accepted a seat in Round 1 and are now registering for Round 2 (which is not typical), you must pay the full security deposit applicable to your college choices. Verify your Round 1 status on the portal before assuming you are exempt. All other eligible candidates must complete the deposit payment by September 17 at 2 PM.
- Exempt: Candidates who paid deposit in Round 1 but did not receive a seat
- Exempt: Candidates who used Free Exit option in Round 1
- Must pay: All other eligible candidates registering for Round 2
- Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 2 PM
Critical Dates and Timeline for Round 2 Counselling
The entire Round 2 process unfolds over just one week, with multiple overlapping deadlines. Understanding this timeline is essential to avoid missing any step and losing your seat allotment opportunity.
Registration opens on September 14 at 5 PM and closes on September 17 at 11 AM. The merit list is released the same day (September 17), and the choice-filling window opens at 5 PM on September 17 and closes at 5 PM on September 19. Seat allotment results are announced on September 21, and you must report to your allotted college between September 22 and 25.
- September 14, 5 PM: Registration window opens
- September 17, 11 AM: Registration closes
- September 17, 2 PM: Security deposit payment deadline
- September 17: Merit list released
- September 17, 5 PM to September 19, 5 PM: Choice filling and locking window
- September 21: Seat allotment result released
- September 22–25: Admission and college reporting period
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration window | September 14, 2026 (5 PM) to September 17, 2026 (11 AM) |
| Fee and security deposit payment | Till September 17, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Merit list release | September 17, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | September 17, 2026 (5 PM) to September 19, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Seat allotment result | September 21, 2026 |
| Admission and reporting | September 22 to September 25, 2026 |
How to Fill and Lock Your College Choices
After the merit list is released on September 17, you will have a 48-hour window (September 17 at 5 PM to September 19 at 5 PM) to add your college and course preferences. This is your opportunity to rank all colleges and programs you are willing to accept, in order of preference.
You can add as many college and course combinations as you wish during this window. However, you must lock your choices before the September 19 deadline at 5 PM. Any choices left unlocked after this time will not be considered for seat allotment. The allotment algorithm will then match your locked preferences with available seats based on your merit rank and the choices of other candidates.
- Window opens: September 17, 2026 at 5 PM
- Window closes: September 19, 2026 at 5 PM
- You can add unlimited college and course preferences
- You must lock your choices before the deadline
- Unlocked choices will not be considered for allotment
- Allotment is based on merit rank and your locked preferences
Why Round 2 Is Your Last Major Chance for State Quota Seats
Round 2 is the final large-scale counselling round for state quota MBBS and BDS seats in Uttar Pradesh. After Round 2, only the mop-up round remains, which typically has very few seats and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with minimal choice-filling options.
If you did not secure a seat in Round 1 or did not participate, Round 2 is your critical opportunity to claim a state quota position. Missing the Round 2 registration or choice-filling deadline effectively locks you out of most government and private medical and dental college seats in Uttar Pradesh for this admission cycle. The mop-up round that follows is not a substitute — it is a last resort with limited availability.
- Round 2 is the last major state-level counselling round
- Only mop-up round remains after Round 2
- Mop-up round has very few seats and limited choice options
- Missing Round 2 deadlines means losing access to most state quota seats
- Plan your college choices carefully during the choice-filling window
What Happens After You Receive Your Seat Allotment
Once the seat allotment result is released on September 21, you will be assigned a seat based on your merit rank, locked college preferences, and availability. You must then report to your allotted college between September 22 and 25 to complete admission formalities.
During reporting, you will need to submit original documents, verify your eligibility, pay the college fees, and complete any additional registration required by the institution. Failure to report within the deadline may result in forfeiture of your seat. Keep your confirmation page and all registration documents ready for this process.
- Seat allotment result released: September 21, 2026
- Reporting period: September 22–25, 2026
- Bring original documents for verification
- Pay college fees during reporting
- Complete college registration formalities
- Missing the reporting deadline may result in seat cancellation
Action Checklist for Round 2 Registration and Allotment
To ensure you do not miss any deadline or step, follow this checklist from registration through college reporting. Mark each date on your calendar and set reminders at least one day before each deadline.
Start by registering on upneet.gov.in before September 17 at 11 AM. Pay your security deposit by 2 PM the same day. Check the merit list on September 17 to confirm your rank. Fill and lock your college choices between September 17 at 5 PM and September 19 at 5 PM. Check your seat allotment result on September 21 and report to your allotted college by September 25.
- Register on upneet.gov.in before September 17 at 11 AM
- Pay security deposit by September 17 at 2 PM
- Check merit list on September 17
- Fill and lock college choices by September 19 at 5 PM
- Check seat allotment result on September 21
- Report to allotted college between September 22 and 25
- Keep all confirmation pages and documents for verification
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What is the last date to register for UP NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026?
The registration window closes on September 17, 2026 at 11 AM. You must complete your registration and submit the form before this deadline. Registration opened on September 14 at 5 PM, giving candidates three days to apply.
How much security deposit do I need to pay for Round 2 counselling?
The security deposit depends on the type of college you are applying for. Government medical or dental colleges require ₹30,000, private medical colleges require ₹2,00,000, and private dental colleges require ₹1,00,000. The deposit must be paid by September 17 at 2 PM.
Do I need to pay the security deposit again if I already paid it in Round 1?
No, you are exempt from paying the deposit again if you paid it in Round 1 and either did not receive a seat or used the Free Exit option to withdraw. However, if you are registering for Round 2 for the first time or did not participate in Round 1, you must pay the full deposit applicable to your college choices.
When can I fill and lock my college choices, and what is the deadline?
The choice-filling window opens on September 17 at 5 PM (after the merit list is released) and closes on September 19 at 5 PM. You must lock your choices before the September 19 deadline. Any unlocked choices will not be considered for seat allotment.
When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be released?
The seat allotment result will be released on September 21, 2026. You can check your allotted seat on upneet.gov.in using your roll number and login credentials.
What is the reporting deadline after I receive my seat allotment?
You must report to your allotted college between September 22 and 25, 2026. During reporting, you will submit original documents, verify your eligibility, and pay college fees. Missing this deadline may result in forfeiture of your seat.
Is Round 2 the last chance to get a state quota MBBS or BDS seat in Uttar Pradesh?
Round 2 is the last major state-level counselling round. After Round 2, only the mop-up round remains, which typically has very few seats and limited choice-filling options. Missing Round 2 deadlines effectively locks you out of most state quota seats for this admission cycle.
Can I add multiple college and course preferences during choice filling?
Yes, you can add as many college and course combinations as you wish during the choice-filling window (September 17 at 5 PM to September 19 at 5 PM). However, you must lock your choices before the deadline. The allotment algorithm will match your locked preferences with available seats based on your merit rank.
Register immediately on upneet.gov.in to avoid last-minute technical issues — the deadline is September 17 at 11 AM. After paying your security deposit and checking the merit list, carefully plan your college choices during the September 17–19 window, lock them before 5 PM on September 19, and be ready to report to your allotted college by September 25.
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