Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

About Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Overview 2026

Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official state-level admission process for allocating MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and B.Sc. Nursing seats across NMC-approved medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The counselling is conducted by Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh — UPNEET through the official portal upneet.gov.in. Every candidate seeking admission to a medical course in Uttar Pradesh through the state route must qualify NEET UG 2026 (conducted by NTA on 3 May 2026) and register on this state portal during the prescribed window. The page you are reading is a verified, fact-checked guide cross-referenced with the National Medical Commission (NMC) UG seat matrix dated 03 December 2025 and the official DGME UP / UPNEET brochure.

As per the NMC final undergraduate seat matrix for academic year 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh offers approximately 13,425 MBBS seats spread across 85–90 NMC-recognised medical colleges. Of these, 85% of seats in government medical colleges are filled through DGME UP / UPNEET state-level counselling, while the remaining 15% (All India Quota) are allotted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC, mcc.nic.in) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Private medical colleges located in Uttar Pradesh reserve management and NRI quotas as per the state Fee Regulatory Committee directives, while deemed universities — wherever physically located — admit students exclusively through MCC counselling.

🎯 NEET 2026 Key Fact: UP has 85+ colleges and 13,425 MBBS seats. UG bond is 2 yrs / ₹10L; ₹40L applies only to PG. Free guidance: +91-7303848310.

DGME UP / UPNEET – Counselling Authority & Significance

The Uttar Pradesh state counselling process for NEET UG 2026 is online and merit-based. After the NEET UG result is declared (expected mid-June 2026), DGME UP / UPNEET will release the state merit list, followed by online registration, document verification, choice filling and seat allotment in multiple rounds. Most counselling authorities run Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round and a Stray Vacancy Round in line with the Supreme Court timeline and central NMC guidelines. Candidates can register simultaneously for both MCC AIQ and DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling — they are two different processes — but they cannot hold seats in both quotas at the same time. Upon final allotment, the candidate must report physically to the allotted college within the deadline (usually 5–7 days).

Reservation & Domicile in Uttar Pradesh State Quota

Reservation in Uttar Pradesh state quota: SC ~21%, ST ~2%, OBC ~27%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal — per UP state policy This reservation matrix applies strictly to the state-quota seats — the 15% AIQ pool follows the central reservation policy (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal). Candidates from non-Uttar Pradesh states are not eligible for state-category benefits and must apply under the open category, except for AIQ where central reservations apply uniformly across India. Domicile / category certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Uttar Pradesh for state-quota benefits.

Fees, Bond & Financial Planning

Fees in Uttar Pradesh: Government college tuition in Uttar Pradesh is in the range of ₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges) for state-quota seats, while private and deemed colleges charge ₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private) annually. Hostel, mess and one-time admission charges are separate. Per UP Fee Regulatory Committee. Service bond: 2 years compulsory rural service for UP government college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) for UG students breaching the bond — the ₹40 Lakh penalty is exclusively for Postgraduate (MD/MS) students. All bond amounts and durations are best confirmed against the latest DGME UP / UPNEET prospectus because state governments revise these periodically.

Post-MBBS Pathways – PG, NExT & Alternatives

After completing MBBS in Uttar Pradesh, graduates can pursue postgraduate (MD/MS) seats through NEET PG 2026, super-speciality (DM/MCh) through NEET-SS, or super-speciality fellowships under NBE. Many also opt for FMGE/NExT preparation if they target practising abroad, while others move into clinical research, public health or healthcare administration. Aspirants who do not secure a state-quota seat in Uttar Pradesh can also explore deemed universities via MCC, private medical colleges, or MBBS abroad in countries such as Russia, Georgia and Nepal. Allied alternatives include BAMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing under state and INC norms.

Compulsory Service Bond – Uttar Pradesh

Service Bond: 2 years compulsory rural service for UP government college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) for UG students breaching the bond — the ₹40 Lakh penalty is exclusively for Postgraduate (MD/MS) students. Confirm the latest terms with DGME UP / UPNEET before accepting an allotment. Pre-admission guidance: +91-7303848310.

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Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Key Highlights at a Glance

Key facts about Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Counselling Authority	Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh — UPNEET
Official Website	upneet.gov.in
Courses Covered	MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical (course mix varies by college)
MBBS Seats in State Counselling	12,250 MBBS seats across 79 NMC-approved colleges that participate in DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling. (Excludes 6 MCC-AIQ-only and 3 Deemed-University colleges in Uttar Pradesh.) Source: NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025.
Government Colleges (state counselling)	51 (6,550 seats — 85% state quota + 15% AIQ via MCC)
Private Colleges (state counselling)	28 (5,700 seats — admitted via DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling)
MCC AIQ-Only Institutes in Uttar Pradesh	6 (575 seats) — see Section C below for AIIMS / Central / ESIC institutes that do NOT appear in state counselling
Deemed Universities in Uttar Pradesh	3 (600 seats) — see Section D below for Deemed Universities filled via MCC Deemed counselling
State Quota	85% of seats (in state govt colleges) — DGME UP / UPNEET
All India Quota (AIQ)	15% of state govt seats — via MCC at mcc.nic.in
Entrance Exam	NEET UG 2026 (NTA) — 3 May 2026
Counselling Window	Expected July–November 2026
Registration Fee	As per DGME UP notification
Domicile Required	Yes — UP domicile / Class 10 & 12 from UP for State Quota (private colleges follow state quota too)
Reservation Policy	SC ~21%, ST ~2%, OBC ~27%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal — per UP state policy
Govt College Fees	₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges)
Private College Fees	₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private)
Service Bond	2 years compulsory rural service for UP government college MBBS graduates — Penalty: ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) for UG students breaching the bond — the ₹40 Lakh penalty is exclusively for Postgraduate (MD/MS) students
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All Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh – Classified by Counselling Path (NEET UG 2026)

Below is the complete official list of every NMC-approved MBBS college in Uttar Pradesh as per the NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025 (Public Notice No. N-15029/09/2025-UGMEB), classified by which counselling body actually fills its seats. This matters because applying through the wrong counselling body means missing the seat entirely.

📌 Why this classification matters: Many students wrongly assume every medical college in their state can be reached through state counselling. That is incorrect. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC are 100% MCC AIQ — apply via mcc.nic.in. Deemed Universities are 100% MCC Deemed counselling. Only the colleges in Sections A and B below are reachable through DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling.

A. State Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 51 colleges · 6,550 seats

These are state-government and government-society medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. 85% of MBBS seats are filled through DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling at upneet.gov.in using a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate. The remaining 15% are All-India Quota (AIQ) seats filled by MCC at mcc.nic.in.

Government MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh via state counselling
College Name	Management	MBBS Seats (2025-26)
ASMC Sonebhadra	Govt	100
AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE Amethi	Govt	100
AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE AURAIYA	Govt (Society)	100
Autonomous State Medical College kheri UP	Govt	100
AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE KUSHINAGAR UTTAR PRADESH	Govt	100
Autonomous state Medical College Lalitpur	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College Pratapgarh	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College Society Ghazipur	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College Society, Etah, Uttar Pradesh	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College Society, Fatehpur	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College Society, Hardoi	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College, Gonda	Govt	100
AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE, KANPUR DEHAT	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College, Kaushambi	Govt	100
Autonomous state medical College, pilibhit, u.p.	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College, Siddharthnagar	Govt	100
Autonomous State Medical College, Sultanpur, UP	Govt	100
Autonomous State Society Medical College Mirzapur	Govt	100
Baba Kinaram Autonomous State Medical College	Govt (Society)	100
BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur	Govt	150
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Govt	200
Government Allopathic Medical College, Banda, UP	Govt	100
Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida	Govt (Society)	100
Government Medical College and Super facility Hospital, Azamgarh	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Badaun, U.P.	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Faizabad	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Firozabad	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Kannauj	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Rampur, Basti	Govt	100
Government Medical College, Shahjahanpur, UP	Govt	100
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur	Govt	250
K D Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura	Society	250
Kalyan Singh Government medical college, Bulandshahr, UP	Govt	100
King George Medical University, Lucknow	Govt	250
Krishna Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Mathura	Society	200
LLRM Medical College, Meerut	Govt	150
Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Ambedkarnagar	Govt	100
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi	Govt	150
Maharshi Devraha Baba Autonomous State Medical College, Deoria	Govt	100
MAHATMA VIDUR AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE BIJNOR UP	Govt	100
Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad	Govt	200
Naraina Medical College and Research Centre	Society	250
National Capital Region Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut	Society	200
Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Bahraich, UP	Govt	100
Rajkiya Medical College Jalaun, Orai, Uttar Pradesh	Govt	100
S N Medical College, Agra	Govt	200
Shaikh-UL-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, Saharanpur	Govt	100
SHRI GORAKSHNATH MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL and RESEARCH CENTRE	Society	150
Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College Society Jaunpur	Govt	100
United Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad	Society	150
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences	Govt	200
State Government Total	51 colleges	6,550 seats

B. Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (State Counselling) 28 colleges · 5,700 seats

These are NMC-approved private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh affiliated to the state health university. Their MBBS seats are filled through DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling — including state-government quota, management quota and NRI quota seats. Tap any college name below to view its dedicated admission page (fees, cutoff, hostel, contact). For broader fee comparison see the Private MBBS Fees Guide 2026.

Private MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh via state counselling
College Name (tap to view)	Management	MBBS Seats (2025-26)
AJAY SANGAAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH AND AYUSHMAAN HOSPITAL	Private	200
CAREER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL	Trust	150
DR B S KUSHWAH INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES	Private	150
Era Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow	Trust	250
F H Medical College and Hospital, Etamdapur, Agra	Trust	250
G S Medical College and Hospital, Hapur, UP	Trust	250
Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi	Private	200
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki	Trust	100
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur	Trust	150
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow	Private	200
KMC Medical College and Hospital Maharajganj UP	Trust	200
Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki	Trust	250
Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar	Trust	200
Noida International Institute Of Medical Sciences	Trust	150
Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Trust	150
Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly	Trust	250
Rama Medical College and Hospital, Kanpur	Trust	150
Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur	Trust	250
Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly	Trust	250
Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur	Trust	250
Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, U.P.	Trust	150
School of Medical Sciences and Research, Greater Noida	Trust	250
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly	Trust	200
Shri Siddhi Vinayak Medical College and Hospital, Sambhal, UP	Trust	150
SKS HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE, UP	Private	200
T S Misra Medical College and Hospital, Amusi, Lucknow	Private	250
Varun Arjun Medical College, Banthra, Shahjahanpur	Trust	250
Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajraula	Trust	250
Private (state counselling) Total	28 colleges	5,700 seats

C. Explore MCC AIQ Institutes in Uttar Pradesh 6 colleges · 575 seats

⚠️ Important — These institutes are NOT filled by DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC Pune, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC and other Central/Defence institutes in Uttar Pradesh are filled 100% via Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) All-India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in. They have no state-quota seats. Apply via MCC AIQ Counselling 2026 — no domicile required, open to all India.

MCC AIQ-only institutes in Uttar Pradesh
Institute	Management	MBBS Seats
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur	Govt	125
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rae Bareli	Govt	100
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, varanasi	Govt	50
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varansi	Govt	100
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh	Govt	150
ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, Noida	Govt	50
MCC AIQ-Only Total	6 institutes	575 seats

How to apply for these: Register on mcc.nic.in after NEET UG 2026 result, fill choices, lock and report. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration. For step-by-step help see our AIQ Counselling Guide.

D. Explore Deemed Universities in Uttar Pradesh 3 colleges · 600 seats

⚠️ Important — Deemed Universities are NOT in state counselling. These are private deemed-to-be-universities in Uttar Pradesh whose MBBS seats are filled 100% via MCC Deemed Counselling at mcc.nic.in. There is no state quota and no domicile restriction — they are open to all India. See our Deemed University Admission Guide 2026 for fees, cutoffs and the ₹2-lakh refundable security deposit.

Deemed Universities in Uttar Pradesh via MCC Deemed counselling
Deemed University (tap to view)	Management	MBBS Seats
Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad	Trust	150
Subharti Medical College, Meerut	Trust	200
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center	Trust	250
Deemed Total	3 universities	600 seats

Counselling-path classification is based on NMC's published management category and MCC's deemed-college list 2024-25. Tap any private or deemed college name to view its dedicated admission page; if a college's page is not yet available you will land on our enquiry form — call +91-7303848310 for one-on-one help. For BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical seat matrices see the BDS guide, AYUSH guide and paramedical guide.

All Medical Courses Under Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – UG, PG, AYUSH, Nursing & Paramedical

DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling covers MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS), B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical programmes. Each card below provides verified course details, admission route and links to our full guides.

Top MBBS Colleges by Seat Count (NMC 2025-26)

Govt

GSVM Medical College, Kanpur

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats

Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET (state) / MCC (AIQ)
Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)

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Society

K D Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura

MBBS – Society

250 Seats

Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET (state) / MCC (AIQ)
Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)

Apply / Enquire

Govt

King George Medical University, Lucknow

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats

Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET (state) / MCC (AIQ)
Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)

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Society

Naraina Medical College and Research Centre

MBBS – Society

250 Seats

Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET (state) / MCC (AIQ)
Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)

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Trust

Era Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow

MBBS – Trust

250 Seats

Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET (state) / MCC (AIQ)
Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)

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PG Courses (MD / MS / DM / MCh)

PG

MD / MS

Postgraduate Medical Courses

Multiple Depts

Duration: 3 Years each
Available at Uttar Pradesh govt & private colleges
Route: NEET-PG → 50% AIQ (MCC) + 50% State (state authority)
Specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Dermatology and more

NEET PG 2026 Guide

SS

DM / MCh

Super-Speciality

Limited

Duration: 3 Years each
Available at premier Uttar Pradesh institutions
Route: NEET-SS → NBE Counselling
Areas: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Oncology & more

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PG

M.Sc. Nursing & M.Pharm

Allied PG Courses

Available

Duration: 2 Years each
Route: INC entrance / GPAT
Specialisations: Med-Surg, OBG, Paeds (Nursing); Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy

Apply / Enquire

AYUSH Courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) & BDS

AYUSH

BAMS / BHMS / BUMS

Ayurveda · Homoeopathy · Unani

Available

Duration: 5.5 Years each (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
NEET UG 2026 mandatory
AACCC conducts AIQ AYUSH counselling; state quota by DGME UP / UPNEET
Effective cutoffs typically lower than MBBS — strong fall-back

AYUSH Guide 2026

UG

BDS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Available

Duration: 5 Years (4 + 1 yr internship)
Route: NEET-UG → DGME UP / UPNEET for state quota
Lower NEET cutoff than MBBS; pathway to MDS & clinical practice

BDS Guide 2026

Nursing & Paramedical Courses

Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing / GNM / ANM

Nursing Programmes

Multiple

B.Sc. Nursing: 4 Years | GNM: 3.5 Years | ANM: 2 Years
NEET score is used for B.Sc. Nursing (post-2024 INC norms)
INC-approved programmes; state & private institutes participate

Nursing Guide

Para

BPT / BMLT / B.Pharm

Paramedical & Pharmacy

Available

BPT: 4.5 Yrs | BMLT: 3 + 1 Yrs internship | B.Pharm: 4 Yrs
Merit / entrance based; CET or institutional admission
High demand in Uttar Pradesh healthcare sector

Paramedical Guide

Cert

Diploma & Certificate

Healthcare Skills

Various

OT Tech, Dialysis Tech, ECG, X-Ray Tech
Duration: 1–3 Years
Open to non-NEET students; merit / direct admission

Diploma Guide

Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Step-by-Step Admission Process

The Uttar Pradesh state counselling is conducted online by DGME UP / UPNEET. Candidates may participate in both MCC AIQ counselling and state counselling simultaneously, but cannot retain seats in both. Below is the verified 6-step workflow for Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 admissions.

Qualify NEET-UG 2026

NTA exam on 3 May 2026. Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD). Use our Marks vs Rank tool to estimate AIR.

Register on DGME UP / UPNEET Portal

Visit upneet.gov.in during the announced window (Expected July–November 2026). Pay registration fee (As per DGME UP notification) and upload required documents.

Merit List & Document Verification

DGME UP / UPNEET publishes the state merit list. Verify name, NEET score, category, domicile and rank — report errors in the grievance window. Non-Uttar Pradesh candidates appear under AIQ only.

Choice Filling & Locking

Fill college and course preferences carefully. Lock choices before deadline. Optimise order with the NEET College Predictor.

Seat Allotment & Reporting

Download allotment letter. Report to college within 5–7 days with originals. Download document checklist. Service bond signed at this stage where applicable.

Subsequent Rounds & Stray Vacancy

Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round in sequence. Cutoffs typically ease in later rounds. Track latest counselling news daily.

⚡ Important: A candidate cannot hold an MCC AIQ seat and a state-quota seat at the same time. If you accept an AIQ seat in a later round, your state-quota seat is forfeited automatically per central rules. Call +91-7303848310 for personalised strategy.

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Eligibility – Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Academic

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English from a recognised board
General/EWS: minimum 50% aggregate in PCB
SC/ST/OBC: minimum 40% aggregate in PCB
PwD: minimum 45% aggregate in PCB
Compartment-cleared candidates may apply if NMC norms are met

NEET & Age

NEET-UG 2026: Mandatory for ALL — state, AIQ, deemed, NRI
Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD)
Minimum age: 17 years on 31 December 2026
No upper age limit (Supreme Court ruling)
Indian citizens, OCI/NRI may apply per NMC rules

Domicile & State Quota

85% State Quota: Yes — UP domicile / Class 10 & 12 from UP for State Quota (private colleges follow state quota too)
15% AIQ: No domicile restriction — open to all India
Category certificates must be from Uttar Pradesh authority for state-quota benefits
Out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates are NOT valid for Uttar Pradesh state quota
EWS certificate must be issued for the current FY; OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL)

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MBBS Fee Structure in Uttar Pradesh 2026 – College-Wise

Government colleges in Uttar Pradesh: ₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges).
Private & Deemed colleges in Uttar Pradesh: ₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private).
Per UP Fee Regulatory Committee.

MBBS fee structure across Uttar Pradesh medical colleges 2026
College (sample)	Type	Annual Tuition (state quota)	MBBS Seats
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur	Govt	₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges)	250 seats
King George Medical University, Lucknow	Govt	₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges)	250 seats
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Govt	₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges)	200 seats
K D Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura	Society	₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private)	250 seats
Naraina Medical College and Research Centre	Society	₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private)	250 seats

*Subject to Uttar Pradesh state Fee Regulatory Committee revision for 2026-27. Hostel, mess, exam & one-time admission charges are usually additional. Always verify the latest fee notification on the official college website or DGME UP / UPNEET brochure before reporting. See the full college list above for all 79 NMC-approved colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

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Fee Comparison

Compare Uttar Pradesh MBBS fees with other states and with government vs private medical colleges. Lower-fee state govt colleges and AIIMS often deliver the best return on investment.

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Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MBBS Seat Matrix (NMC 2025-26)

Uttar Pradesh has 12,250 MBBS seats across 79 colleges that participate in state counselling (excluding 6 MCC AIQ-only institutes and 3 Deemed Universities). Source: NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025. The standard quota split for state government medical colleges is 85% state quota + 15% AIQ — exceptions exist for AIIMS / central / regional institutions which are filled fully through MCC AIQ counselling. Below is the seat-matrix view for the top 8 colleges by intake (approximate splits shown).

Uttar Pradesh MBBS seat matrix 2026
College	Management	Total MBBS	AIQ Share	State Quota Share
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur	Govt	250	~38	~212
K D Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura	Society	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
King George Medical University, Lucknow	Govt	250	~38	~212
Naraina Medical College and Research Centre	Society	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
Era Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow	Trust	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
F H Medical College and Hospital, Etamdapur, Agra	Trust	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
G S Medical College and Hospital, Hapur, UP	Trust	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki	Trust	250	—	250 (state + mgmt + NRI)

Exact category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) seat breakdown is published by DGME UP / UPNEET before each counselling round. AIIMS / central institutes follow their own institutional reservation. Use our NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates and check the central reservation policy for AIQ. The full college list with all seat counts is shown in §4 above.

Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – NEET Cutoff Trends & Closing Ranks

Top Govt College – AIQ Gen R1

~AIR 1,000–10,000

Highest competition. Target a high score for GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.

State Quota (General)

Top govt: 580–660 marks | Lower-tier: 480–560 marks

DGME UP / UPNEET state-merit cutoffs vary by zone & college type.

Private / Management / NRI

350–520 marks | NRI: lower effective cutoff

Management/NRI seats become more accessible from Round 2 onwards.

Indicative Year-Wise NEET Cutoff – Uttar Pradesh (Govt Quota, General)

Historical NEET cutoffs for Uttar Pradesh
Year	Top Govt — Score (Gen, R1)	Top Govt — AIR (Gen, R1)	Lower-tier Govt Closing
2025	~640–680	~AIR 1,000–4,000	~480–560 marks
2024	~620–675	~AIR 1,500–5,000	~470–540 marks
2023	~615–675	~AIR 1,800–6,000	~460–530 marks

*Indicative ranges based on past trends. Final cutoffs are released after each counselling round. NEET 2024 used a revised total because of grace marks; NEET 2025 used the standard 720 total. Verify your closing rank against the official DGME UP / UPNEET cutoff sheet.

⚡ Cutoff Insight 2026: UP has 85+ colleges and 13,425 MBBS seats. UG bond is 2 yrs / ₹10L; ₹40L applies only to PG. Use our College Predictor or call +91-7303848310 for personalised cutoff analysis.

Teaching Hospitals in Uttar Pradesh – Clinical Exposure for MBBS Students

Top teaching hospitals attached to Uttar Pradesh medical colleges
Flagship Teaching Hospital	GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
Bed Capacity	500 – 3,000+ beds at flagship hospitals across Uttar Pradesh
Accreditation	NMC approved; many top centres also NABH / NABL accredited
Super-Speciality Depts	Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (varies by hospital)
Diagnostics	CT, MRI 1.5T/3T, PET-CT (select centres), Cath Lab, 24×7 Emergency Lab
Operation Theatres	Modular OTs across major teaching hospitals in Uttar Pradesh
OPD per Day	1,000–5,000+ patients at flagship hospitals — exceptional clinical exposure
Emergency & Trauma	24×7 Emergency & Trauma centres at govt & major private teaching hospitals

Why Clinical Exposure in Uttar Pradesh Stands Out

Patient Diversity: Mix of urban, semi-urban & rural cases — strong differential-diagnosis skills
Disease Profile: Tropical infections, NCDs, tertiary referrals — broad MBBS preparation
Internship Stipend: Govt colleges typically pay ₹15,000–₹30,000/month (per state norms)
NEET-PG Preparation: Robust hands-on clinical training boosts NEET-PG performance
Research: ICMR / DST grants available at premier Uttar Pradesh teaching hospitals

Infrastructure & Facilities at Uttar Pradesh Medical Colleges – 2026

Lecture Halls & Labs

Air-conditioned digital lecture halls, anatomy & physiology labs, clinical-skills simulation centres at most Uttar Pradesh medical colleges.

Central Library & e-Resources

Subscriptions to UpToDate, Clinical Key, MedLine, e-textbooks; quiet reading rooms; group-study pods.

Hostel Facilities

Separate boys' & girls' hostels; mess with multiple cuisine options; first-year hostel typically compulsory at govt colleges.

Sports & Recreation

Cricket, football, basketball, badminton, athletics, gymnasium; college-level annual sports meets.

Digital Campus & Wi-Fi

Campus-wide Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, online assessment portals, digital pathology & radiology.

Safety, Counselling & Wellness

24×7 security, anti-ragging committees, mental-health counselling cells, first-year orientation programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions – Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

NEET UG state-quota counselling for Uttar Pradesh is conducted by Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh — UPNEET. The official registration portal is upneet.gov.in. This authority handles MBBS, BDS and AYUSH (in some states) admissions to government and NMC-affiliated private colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The 15% All-India Quota seats in state government colleges are filled separately by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Both processes run in parallel and a candidate may register for both.

As per the NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025, Uttar Pradesh has approximately 12,250 MBBS seats across 79 colleges that participate in DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling — 51 state government colleges contributing about 6,550 seats and 28 private NMC-approved colleges contributing about 5,700 seats. Note: AIIMS, AFMC, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC institutes (about 6 institutes / 575 seats in Uttar Pradesh) are NOT in this state pool — they are filled 100% by MCC AIQ. Deemed Universities (3 unis / 600 seats) are filled by MCC Deemed counselling.

The state reservation matrix applicable to the 85% state-quota MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh government medical colleges (and applicable govt-quota seats in private colleges) is: SC ~21%, ST ~2%, OBC ~27%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal — per UP state policy. Category certificates must be issued by competent authority of Uttar Pradesh for state-quota benefits — out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates do not qualify for Uttar Pradesh state reservation. EWS certificate must be issued for the current financial year and OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL) status.

MBBS tuition fees in Uttar Pradesh for 2026-27 (state-quota seats only) are approximately as follows. Government colleges: ₹54,000/year approx. (UP govt colleges). Private NMC-affiliated colleges (state-counselled): ₹10,00,000 – ₹17,00,000/year (private). Hostel, mess, exam fees and one-time admission charges are usually additional and add roughly ₹3-4 lakh/year to the quoted tuition. Deemed-university fees (paid through MCC Deemed counselling) are higher — typically ₹15-25 lakh/year. All fees are subject to revision by the Uttar Pradesh Fee Regulatory Committee and the official state notification before reporting.

2 years compulsory rural service for UP government college MBBS graduates with a penalty of ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) for UG students breaching the bond — the ₹40 Lakh penalty is exclusively for Postgraduate (MD/MS) students. The bond is signed at the time of admission/joining. Always verify the latest bond notification on the DGME UP / UPNEET prospectus before reporting because state governments revise bond duration and penalty amounts periodically. The bond typically applies only to candidates availing the subsidised state-quota seat — AIQ candidates and private-college students may have different terms.

DGME UP / UPNEET typically conducts Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round for state-quota MBBS admissions. After each round, unfilled vacancies are carried into the next round; vacancies in private colleges may be filled in the stray-vacancy round. Counselling for Uttar Pradesh 2026 is expected during Expected July–November 2026 after the NEET UG 2026 result. MCC AIQ counselling typically begins earlier (July-August 2026) and runs three rounds plus a mop-up round.

Yes, but only through specific routes. (a) For 15% AIQ seats in state government colleges of Uttar Pradesh — open to all India via MCC at mcc.nic.in, no domicile required. (b) For 85% state-quota seats — Yes — UP domicile / Class 10 & 12 from UP for State Quota (private colleges follow state quota too). (c) For private colleges in Uttar Pradesh — depends on whether Uttar Pradesh treats them as open-state or closed-state for non-domicile candidates; some states (Karnataka, Kerala, UP) allow non-domicile through private quota; closed states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu) restrict private quota to domicile candidates. Deemed Universities in Uttar Pradesh are 100% open to all India via MCC Deemed.

Required documents include: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard; Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates; valid Uttar Pradesh domicile / nativity certificate (mandatory for state quota); category / reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent Uttar Pradesh authority if applicable; PwD certificate from authorized medical board if applicable; photo ID (Aadhaar + Passport / Voter ID); recent passport-size photographs (10-12 copies); transfer / migration certificate; character certificate; and the seat allotment letter at reporting. See the full document checklist guide at neet.futeducation.com/neet-guide/neet-2026-counselling-document-checklist.

Yes. NMC-affiliated private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh typically reserve part of their seats as management quota and 15% as NRI quota. After the state-government quota share is filled by DGME UP / UPNEET, the remaining seats are filled in mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds at higher fees. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all seats including management and NRI — direct admission and capitation fees are illegal under the National Medical Commission Act. Top private colleges in Uttar Pradesh include Era Lucknow Medical College, F H Medical College and Hospital, G S Medical College and Hospital. For free guidance on management/NRI options call our admission helpline.

Cutoffs vary widely by college tier. Top state government colleges in Uttar Pradesh (GSVM Medical College, K D Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, King George Medical University) typically close in AIQ Round 1 within AIR 1,000–10,000 for General category, requiring NEET scores around 620-680. Lower-tier government colleges close around 480-560 marks. Private colleges via state counselling close at 350-520 marks for state quota and 280-450 for management quota. Deemed Universities can close at 200-450 marks. Use our free NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates based on your category and rank.

This is the most common point of confusion. DGME UP / UPNEET state counselling does NOT fill seats at AIIMS, AFMC Pune, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC institutes or any Deemed University located in Uttar Pradesh. Specifically, the 6 MCC AIQ-only institutes in Uttar Pradesh (such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, ESIC Medical College and Hospital) are filled 100% by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All-India Quota — they have zero state-quota seats. Similarly, the 3 Deemed Universities in Uttar Pradesh (such as Santosh Medical College, Subharti Medical College, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center) are filled 100% by MCC Deemed Counselling with no state-quota involvement. To apply for these institutes, a NEET-qualified candidate must register separately on mcc.nic.in after results are declared. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration on its own portal. The colleges listed in Sections A and B of this page (state government and state-counselled private colleges) are the ONLY ones reachable through DGME UP / UPNEET — exactly 12,250 MBBS seats across 79 colleges.

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State	Region	MBBS Seats	Govt Fee/yr	Pvt/NRI	Authority	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh ⭐	Uttar Pradesh	13,425	₹54,000	Yes (Pvt/NRI)	DGME UP / UPNEET	85+
Karnataka	Karnataka	13,944	₹15K–₹40K	Yes	KEA Karnataka	73+
Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu	13,050	₹13.5K–₹40K	Yes	DME TN	74
UP	UP	13,425	₹54K	Yes	DGME UP	85+
Maharashtra	Maharashtra	12,824	₹1.14L–₹1.30L	Yes	CET Cell	73+

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