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
| Particulars | Details |
| Merit List Name | UP NEET PG Merit List |
| Conducting/Releasing Authority | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP |
| 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 NEET PG Counselling 2026 Tentative Schedule
| Event | Tentative Date |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 (conducted) |
| NEET PG 2026 Answer Key | Awaited |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | By September 30, 2026 |
| UP NEET PG Counselling Notification | September/October 2026 |
| UP NEET PG Registration & Fee Payment | October 2026 |
| Document Verification | October/November 2026 |
| UP NEET PG Merit List Release | October/November 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | November 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | November 2026 |
| Round 2 Registration & Allotment | December 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round | January/February 2027 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | February/March 2027 |
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.
UP NEET PG Merit List for MD/MS
UP NEET PG DNB Merit List
| S.No | Download Here |
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Round 1 Merit List |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Round 2 Merit List |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Mop-Up Round Merit List |
How the UP NEET PG Merit List Is Prepared
The DGME UP merit list ranking is based on:
Join NEET PG News 2026 - NEET PG 2026 score/percentile – the primary criterion.
- Category – separate merit positions are computed for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates.
- Domicile status – determines eligibility for the 50% state quota government college seats versus private/minority college seats.
What Details Are Mentioned in the UP NEET PG Merit List
The released PDF typically includes:
- Candidate’s Name
- NEET PG Roll Number / Application Number
- NEET PG All India Rank (AIR)
- NEET PG Score/Percentile
- State Merit Rank (UP)
- Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD)
- Domicile Status
- Eligibility Status for Counselling
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 |
Documents Required at Merit List/Counselling Stage
| Category | Documents |
| NEET PG Documents | Admit card, scorecard/rank letter, result copy |
| Academic Documents | MBBS degree/provisional certificate, mark sheets, internship completion certificate |
| Registration | NMC/MCI/State Medical Council registration certificate |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID |
| Domicile & Category | UP domicile certificate, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificate as applicable |
| Others | Passport-size photographs, fee payment receipt |
UP NEET PG Merit List: What Happens Next (Counselling Process)
Once the merit list is published, eligible candidates proceed through:
- Choice Filling & Locking – selecting preferred colleges/courses in order of priority.
- Seat Allotment – based on state merit rank, category, preferences, and seat availability.
- Reporting & Admission – downloading the allotment letter and reporting to the allotted college within the given timeline.
- Further Rounds – Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round for candidates seeking upgradation or fresh allotment.
UP NEET PG Counselling Seat Matrix (Indicative)
| College Type | No. of Colleges | Approx. Seats |
| Government Medical Colleges | 16 | 1,200–1,300 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 12+ | 1,500–1,600 |
| Minority Institutions | 4 | 400–450 |
| Total (UP State Quota) | 32 colleges | 2,700–2,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 be released?
will be released by DGME UP after the NEET PG 2026 result (expected September 30, 2026), followed by registration and document verification – likely in October/November 2026.
Where can I download the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?
Only from the official portal, upneet.gov.in, once published.
Is a separate merit list prepared for each category?
Yes, DGME UP publishes overall as well as category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) merit positions.
My name is missing from the merit list – what should I do?
Check whether your registration, document verification, and security deposit payment were successfully completed before the deadline, and contact the DGME UP helpdesk with your receipts.
Does the UP NEET PG Merit List guarantee a seat?
No. Being on the merit list only makes a candidate eligible to participate in choice filling; actual seat allotment depends on rank, category, preferences, and seat availability.
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