UP NEET UG 2026: Round 2 Choice Filling Process Commences for MBBS and BDS Admissions

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has opened the choice filling window for Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates must submit their college preferences by September 19.

Updated Sep 21, 2026 | 03:56 PM IST

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The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, has officially initiated the choice filling and locking process for the second round of state-level NEET UG 2026 counselling. This phase is critical for candidates seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programmes across the state under the 85% quota for Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates who have successfully qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination and are featured on the Round 2 merit list are now eligible to log in to the official portal at upneet.gov.in. Through this platform, students can select and lock their preferred medical and dental colleges to be considered for seat allotment in the current round.

Key Deadlines and Allotment Schedule

The window for submitting and locking college preferences is currently open, and candidates are required to complete this process no later than September 19. Authorities have advised students to finalize their preference lists well in advance of the deadline to prevent any potential technical issues or last-minute complications that could arise during the final hours of the window.

Following the conclusion of the choice filling process, the DMET will proceed with the seat allocation phase. The official results for the Round 2 seat allotment are scheduled to be announced on September 21. Candidates are encouraged to monitor the official website regularly for any updates regarding the allotment status and subsequent instructions for reporting to their assigned institutions.

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