The UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 will be released by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, for candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses under the state quota and private medical/dental colleges of Uttar Pradesh. The merit list will be prepared strictly on the basis of NEET PG 2026 scores, rank, and category, and will determine a candidate’s eligibility and priority for choice filling in UP NEET PG Counselling 2026.
This article covers everything about the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 – release date, how to download it, what it contains, tie-breaking rules, previous year cutoffs, category-wise trends, and the counselling steps that follow.
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UP NEET PG Merit List 2026
Before we go into the details of the UP NEET PG merit list, let us first explain what NEET PG is:
| Particulars | Details |
| Merit List Name | UP NEET PG Merit List |
| Conducting/Releasing Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP |
| Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | September 24, 2026 |
| Prepared On Basis Of | NEET PG |
| Courses Covered | MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB |
| Counselling Portal | upneet.gov.in |
| Format | Downloadable PDF |
| Applicable Quota | 50% State Quota (Govt. colleges) + 100% Private/Minority college seats |
| Status | Awaited (post NEET PG 2026 result) |
UP MD/MS Merit List Dates 2026
Aspirants can check the UP MD/MS 2026 merit list dates to track all critical events from the table below. Dates marked “To be announced” will be updated as soon as DME, UP releases its official counselling schedule:
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Event | Date |
| UP NEET PG Round 1 Merit List 2026 | To be announced |
| UP NEET PG Round 2 Merit List 2026 | To be announced |
| UP NEET PG Mop-Up Round Merit List 2026 | To be announced |
Who Is Eligible to Appear in the UP NEET PG Merit List
A candidate’s name will feature in the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 only if they meet the following conditions:
- Qualified NEET PG 2026 with the minimum percentile prescribed by NBE.
- Hold a recognized MBBS degree and have completed the compulsory rotatory internship.
- Possess valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC, MCI, or a State Medical Council.
- Successfully completed UP NEET PG online registration on upneet.gov.in.
- Completed document upload, verification, and paid the requisite registration fee and security deposit within the deadline.
- Meet UP domicile requirements for state quota (govt. college) seats; open-state rules apply for private/minority college seats.
How to Download the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?
The section below explains how to download the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026:
- Step 1: Visit the official website at upneet.gov.in.
- Step 2: On the homepage, look for the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 link.
- Step 3: Click on the relevant merit list link for the current counselling round.
- Step 4: View your name, rank, or roll number in the merit list and download the PDF for future reference.
UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List PDF
UP NEET PG Merit List for MD/MS
UP NEET PG DNB Merit List
UP NEET PG State Quota vs All India Quota (AIQ)
| Particulars | UP State Quota | All India Quota (AIQ) |
| Releasing Authority | DGME Uttar Pradesh | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Seat Share | 50% seats in govt. colleges + private/minority colleges | 50% seats in govt./central institutions |
| Merit List Basis | NEET PG score + UP domicile rules | NEET PG all-India rank |
| Counselling Portal | upneet.gov.in | mcc.nic.in |
| Reservation Policy | UP Government reservation rules | Central reservation rules |
NEET PG 2026 Toppers List
The section below shows the NEET PG 2026 Toppers List:
| AIR | Name | Application Sequence Number | Roll Number | Total Score (Out of 720) |
| 1 | Dr. Monish | PG26100116 | 26661005596 | 641 |
| 2 | Dr. Pallakshi | PG26045741 | 26661233782 | 633 |
| 3 | – | PG26098480 | 26661025642 | 626 |
| 4 | Dr. Simar | PG26206618 | 26661240508 | 625 |
| 5 | Dr. Graceton | PG26061731 | 26661201733 | 625 |
| 6 | Dr. Dilip | PG26013039 | 26661175701 | 625 |
| 7 | – | PG26108345 | 26661235346 | 625 |
| 8 | Dr. Smeet | PG26062259 | 26661126292 | 621 |
| 9 | Dr. Darshan | PG26144638 | 26661083210 | 620 |
| 10 | – | PG26160298 | 26661198378 | 620 |
Documents Required
Below are the documents mandatory for candidates applying for the UP NEET PG Merit List. Candidates are requested to collect all documents before applying for the counselling process:
- MBBS Certificate.
- Mark sheet of MBBS 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year examinations
- Medical Registration Certificate.
- Internship Completion Certificate.
- Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
- Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
- NEET PG Score Card.
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
- Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt, if applicable.
- Passport-size photographs – 8 copies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Has the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 been released?
Candidates should check the official UP NEET PG counselling portal for the latest merit list notification. The merit list status and round-wise updates are available through the official UP NEET counselling website.
Who releases the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, is responsible for publishing the state merit list for UP NEET PG counselling.
How can I download the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 PDF?
Visit upneet.gov.in, find the NEET PG counselling notifications, and open the relevant merit list link when available. Download the PDF and search for your name or NEET PG roll number.
What details are mentioned in the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?
The merit list may include the candidate’s name, NEET PG roll number, NEET PG rank and score, Uttar Pradesh category, sub-category, and other counselling-related details. The exact information depends on the published list.
What should I do if my name is missing from the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?
Check whether you completed counselling registration, paid the required registration fee and security money, and fulfilled the eligibility and document-verification requirements. If the issue remains, contact the official counselling helpdesk.
Does inclusion in the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 guarantee admission?
No. Inclusion in the merit list does not guarantee a seat. Admission depends on eligibility, merit rank, category, college and course preferences, seat availability, and the counselling rules.
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