The wait is nearly over for medical aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the state merit list for Round 3 of UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 on upneet.gov.in. The list covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private colleges across the state.
Only candidates who completed registration and paid the required fees are included. If your NEET UG roll number appears in the list, you can now move to choice filling. That window closes at 5 PM on October 31, 2026. The seat allotment result is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Round 3 is one of the last chances in the regular state counselling rounds to secure a seat, before mop-up and stray vacancy stages. Check the official portal directly, rather than waiting for forwarded messages.
Who is on the Round 3 merit list
The merit list is based on the NEET UG 2026 rank of candidates who registered for Round 3 and completed fee payment. Registration opened at 5 PM on October 26, 2026, and closed at 2 PM on October 28, 2026. The last date for registration and security fee payment was 3 PM on October 28. The merit list was then declared on October 28, 2026.
Check the list carefully for your NEET UG roll number, state merit rank and category details. If any detail looks wrong, raise it through the official portal, and keep a downloaded copy of the PDF. Do not depend on a screenshot shared in a chat group.
A place on the merit list does not guarantee a seat. Allotment depends on your rank, category, choices, seat availability and the counselling rules for that seat.
Choice filling: what to do before October 31
Choice filling opened at 5 PM on October 28, 2026, and will close at 5 PM on October 31, 2026. During this window, eligible candidates must log in to upneet.gov.in, select their preferred colleges and courses, arrange them in order of priority, save the choices and lock them before the deadline.
DGME has also released the Round 3 seat matrix on the same portal, listing state quota MBBS and BDS vacancies across government, autonomous, private and minority institutions. Read it before you lock anything, so you do not fill choices for colleges with nothing left in this round.
- Check the seat matrix first, then build your preference list around the seats that exist.
- Put colleges in the order you would genuinely accept, not in the order others suggest.
- Balance ambition with realism: include a few options where your rank has a stronger chance.
- Consider fees, location and travel along with reputation, because costs differ sharply between government and private colleges.
- Save and lock your choices well before 5 PM on October 31, and keep the confirmation page safe.
Keep your NEET UG details, academic records, identity proof and domicile documents handy for the admission stage.
Fees to keep in mind
The registration fee for Round 3 is Rs 2,000. The refundable security deposit depends on the type of college. For government medical and dental colleges, it is Rs 30,000. For private medical colleges, it is Rs 2,00,000, and for private dental colleges, it is Rs 1,00,000. These amounts were payable online during registration, through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Families should plan the budget before locking choices, as a private college seat can carry a very different fee burden from a government seat.
What happens after choice filling
Once choice filling closes, DGME will process allotment on the basis of merit, preferences and seat availability. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Candidates who are allotted a seat will be able to download their allotment letters and complete admission at the allotted college between November 3 and November 7, 2026.
If you get a seat, download the allotment letter, read the reporting instructions and report with the original documents asked for. Do not pay anyone who promises a seat outside the official process.
For now: check the merit list, study the seat matrix, fill your choices with care and lock them before 5 PM on October 31.
FAQs
Is the UP NEET UG Round 3 merit list 2026 released? Yes. DGME, Uttar Pradesh, released the Round 3 state merit list on October 28, 2026, on upneet.gov.in.
What is the last date for UP NEET Round 3 choice filling? Choice filling closes at 5 PM on October 31, 2026. Candidates should save and lock their choices before the deadline.
When will the UP NEET Round 3 seat allotment result come? The seat allotment result is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Allotment letters can be downloaded and admission completed between November 3 and November 7, 2026.
Where can I check the UP NEET Round 3 merit list? On the official counselling portal, upneet.gov.in. Open the state merit list notification, search the PDF for your NEET UG roll number and download a copy.
Does the merit list guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat? No. Seat allotment depends on NEET UG rank, category, the choices filled, seat availability and the applicable counselling rules.
For the latest updates on NEET counselling and medical admissions in Uttar Pradesh, keep reading Informeia, and check upneet.gov.in for the official merit list, seat matrix and schedule.
