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NEET Counselling in Uttar Pradesh

Complete guide to 85 UG colleges & 731 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP)

Open State

Official Website

https://upneet.gov.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Candidates who passed both Class 10 and 12 from UP schools are automatically eligible (no separate domicile certificate needed). Others need valid UP domicile certificate. At least one parent must be a permanent UP resident. Non-domicile candidates eligible for Management Quota in private colleges.

85

Total Colleges

13025

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#1014

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 2
deemed 1
government 48
private 34

By Counselling

AIQ 26
deemed 1
management 37
state 21

By Course

MBBS 85

Top UG Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

Government MBBS

BHU Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#1014

₹36000/yr
Government MBBS

KGMU (King George's Medical University), Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#1803

₹36000/yr
AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#2066

₹1685/yr
AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Raebareli

Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#2559

₹1628/yr
Government MBBS

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#2800

₹6000/yr
Government MBBS

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#4280

₹36000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College & Super facility Hospital, Azamgarh

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#4354

₹25000/yr
Government MBBS

LLRM Medical College, Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#6556

₹15000/yr
Government MBBS

GSVM Medical College, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#6782

₹36000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College, Kannauj

Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Cutoff Rank

#8103

₹25000/yr

All UG Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

85 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
BHU Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi Varanasi government MBBS #1014 ₹36000 100
KGMU (King George's Medical University), Lucknow Lucknow government MBBS #1803 ₹36000 250
AIIMS Gorakhpur Gorakhpur aiims MBBS #2066 ₹1685 125
AIIMS Raebareli Raebareli aiims MBBS #2559 ₹1628 100
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh Aligarh government MBBS #2800 ₹6000 150
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow Lucknow government MBBS #4280 ₹36000 200
Government Medical College & Super facility Hospital, Azamgarh Azamgarh government MBBS #4354 ₹25000 100
LLRM Medical College, Meerut Meerut government MBBS #6556 ₹15000 150
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur Kanpur government MBBS #6782 ₹36000 250
Government Medical College, Kannauj Kannauj government MBBS #8103 ₹25000 100

NEET UG Counselling Process in Uttar Pradesh

Rounds & process (5 rounds)

Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) conducts 5 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2 (Upgradation)
  3. Mop-Up Round
  4. Stray Vacancy Round
  5. Special Stray Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 2,000 (General/OBC/EWS). Rs 1,200 (SC/ST). Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

Rs 30,000 (Govt). Rs 2,00,000 (Private Medical). Rs 1,00,000 (Private Dental).

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Uttar Pradesh typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official DGME UP portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Uttar Pradesh
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Uttar Pradesh

13425

Total MBBS Seats

5825

Govt Seats

20%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 21% OBC-NCL — 27% EWS — 10% ST — 2% PwD — 5% horizontal Women — 20% horizontal Defence/Ex-Servicemen — 2% horizontal

Key Highlights

  • Automatic domicile for UP-schooled students — no separate certificate needed if Class 10+12 from UP
  • 20% women's horizontal reservation — one of the few states with explicit women's quota in medical admissions
  • ~11,850 MBBS seats across 80 colleges — one of India's largest state counselling processes
  • 2-year compulsory rural service bond; Rs 10 lakh penalty for breach
  • Debarment for 1 year if you leave a govt seat after final round before course completion
  • OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be freshly issued on/after April 1 of the admission year
  • Round 1 free exit available up to 2 days before Round 2 choice filling begins
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh has 85 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Uttar Pradesh?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Uttar Pradesh is #1014 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh counselling is conducted by Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) in 5 rounds. Candidates with Uttar Pradesh domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh has 731 PG seats across 167 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Uttar Pradesh?

The most popular PG specialities in Uttar Pradesh are DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (37 seats), DGO(NBEMS) (33 seats), DA(NBEMS) (30 seats), DCH(NBEMS) (29 seats), SPM (24 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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