The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the round 1 merit list and seat matrix for the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (UP NEET PG) counselling 2026 on October 26. A total of 6,084 candidates are eligible for 50% state quota seats for Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) admissions.Candidates who registered for the counselling process and paid the required fee can check the merit list on the official website, upneet.gov.in. The merit list and seat matrix are available for download in PDF format.According to the seat matrix, 3,961 postgraduate medical seats are available across medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. These include 1,095 seats in government medical colleges and 2,866 seats in private medical colleges.
UP NEET PG 2026: Seat matrix details
The round 1 seat matrix lists the postgraduate medical seats available for admission in government and private medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
| Type of medical college | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| Government medical colleges | 1,095 |
| Private medical colleges | 2,866 |
| Total seats | 3,961 |
The merit list includes 6,084 candidates eligible for the 50% state quota seats for MD and MS courses.
UP NEET PG counselling 2026 : How to check the merit list
Candidates can follow these steps to check their names in the round 1 merit list.
- Visit the official website at upneet.gov.in.
- Look for the
UP NEET PG counselling 2026 round 1 merit list link. - Open the merit list PDF.
- Search for your name or other relevant details in the document.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
Candidates should check the official portal for the merit list and seat matrix before proceeding with choice filling.
UP NEET PG 2026: What after the merit list?
Candidates whose names appear on the merit list must complete the choice filling process online by October 30, 2026.During this process, candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses. They can change their choices as many times as they wish before the final choice-locking deadline. Once the choices are locked, they cannot be changed.The round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on November 2. Candidates who are allotted seats must report to their respective colleges and complete the admission process between November 3 and 12, 2026.For the latest updates, candidates should visit the official UP NEET PG counselling website.
