UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Registration Reopens: Check Last Date, Fee Payment, Documents and NCC Reservation

Candidates waiting for UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling have another opportunity to complete their registration. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has reopened the registration window for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the State Quota in government and private medical and dental institutions.

The registration window has reopened from September 1, 2026, but candidates need to be very careful about the different deadlines for registration, document upload and payment.

If you are eligible for UP NEET UG counselling and have not registered yet, this is not a window to delay. The registration deadline is September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Registration Dates

DGME Uttar Pradesh has provided a short window for candidates to complete the Round 1 counselling process.

The important schedule is:

Registration and Document Upload: September 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to September 2, 2026, up to 2:00 PM

Registration Fee and Security Deposit Payment: September 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to September 2, 2026, up to 3:00 PM

Merit List: September 2, 2026

Candidates should note that the notice does not separately mention the time zone. Candidates should therefore follow the timings displayed on the official UP NEET counselling portal.

Who Can Register for UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1?

The reopened registration is for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS State Quota seats through the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling process.

Seats are available across eligible government and private medical and dental institutions participating in the state counselling process.

Candidates who want to participate should complete the registration and all related formalities within the prescribed timeline.

What Do Candidates Need to Complete?

One common mistake during counselling is assuming that submitting the registration form is enough.

It is not.

Candidates need to complete the relevant steps, including:

Registration: Complete the online UP NEET UG 2026 counselling registration.

Document Upload: Upload the required documents successfully within the registration window.

Fee Payment: Pay the applicable registration fee.

Security Deposit: Pay the required security deposit, wherever applicable.

Candidates should check that each step has been completed successfully before the respective deadline.

UP NEET UG 2026 Fee and Security Deposit Deadline

The payment window is slightly longer than the registration and document-upload window.

Candidates can pay the registration fee and applicable security deposit from:

September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM to September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

This creates an important distinction in the schedule.

The registration and document upload deadline is 2:00 PM on September 2, while the fee and security deposit payment facility remains open until 3:00 PM.

However, candidates should not wait until the last few minutes. Technical issues, payment failures or delays can create unnecessary problems during counselling.

UP NEET UG 2026 Merit List Date

The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 merit list is scheduled to be published on September 2, 2026.

The merit list will be important for candidates who successfully complete the registration requirements and become eligible for the next stage of the counselling process.

Candidates should regularly check the official UP NEET counselling website for the merit list and further instructions regarding choice filling and seat allotment.

NCC Reservation in UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling

The latest notification also includes an important provision for NCC cadets.

A 1% horizontal reservation is provided for eligible NCC cadets who possess either an NCC B Certificate or NCC C Certificate with at least B grading.

Candidates claiming the benefit should carefully check the applicable eligibility requirements and ensure that the required supporting documents are available.

Is Registration Alone Enough?

No.

This is one of the most important things candidates should remember while applying for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling.

The registration process will not be considered complete simply because the candidate has created or submitted the registration form.

Candidates also need to successfully complete the required document upload and payment process.

If the applicable fee or security deposit is not paid within the prescribed timeline, or the required documents are not uploaded successfully, the candidate may not be considered for the subsequent counselling process.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

If you are planning to participate in UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1, I would suggest completing the process as early as possible.

Keep your NEET UG details and required documents ready before starting the application. After registration, carefully check that your documents have uploaded properly.

Once payment is made, save the payment receipt. You should also download or save your registration/application confirmation for future reference.

Do not depend on a screenshot of an incomplete application. Make sure the portal shows that the required steps have been successfully completed.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates

Here are the key dates candidates should remember:

Round 1 Registration Opens: September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Document Upload Deadline: September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Registration Fee & Security Deposit Payment Deadline: September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Merit List: September 2, 2026

Since the registration and document-upload deadline is earlier than the payment deadline, candidates should finish registration and upload their documents before 2:00 PM on September 2 rather than assuming they have until 3:00 PM for everything.

Official UP NEET Counselling Websites

Candidates should use the official websites for registration and counselling-related updates.