Common Queries About Uttar Pradesh Vacant Seats Counselling 2025

UP NEET 2025 counselling is expected to begin in the first week of August. The UP NEET counselling will be conducted based on the NEET Score 2025. Furthermore, the candidate must meet the minimum eligibility criteria before participating in the UP NEET counselling process. 

Below are some common queries about Uttar Pradesh vacant seats counselling 2025

Common Queries About Uttar Pradesh Vacant Seats Counselling 2025

1. How many marks are required in NEET for MBBS in Uttar Pradesh?

NEET UP Cutoff varies yearly. The Uttar Pradesh NEET cutoff depends on category and college type (Govt/Private). For 2024, the general category cutoff is around 550-560 for the state quota. Always check the official notice for exact year cutoffs.

2. Who is eligible for the UP state quota in NEET?

Students must be UP domicile holders. Also, candidates who have passed Class 10 & 12 from the UP board are eligible under the state quota. Or passing the last 3 years from UP school is one of the key essential requirements for candidates to be eligible for UP State Quota.

3. How many rounds in UP NEET UG Counselling?

The Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling usually involves four main rounds. Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round. Then, finally, the Stray Vacancy Round. Sometimes extra rounds are conducted if seats are left.

4. What is the quota for MBBS in UP?

There are two primary quotas for MBBS in UP: All India Quota (15%), State Quota (85%). Within State Quota: SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations apply. Also, horizontal reservation for PH and others.

5. What are the fees of UP Counselling?

The UP NEET Counselling registration fee is non-refundable. The fee is around ₹2000 for General/OBC and about ₹1500 for SC/ST. A security deposit is needed for an allotted seat. The security deposit is however, refundable if you join or resign properly. Students must check the brochure for the exact amount.

6. What is a special stray vacancy round?

Stray round is the full and final round to fill leftover seats. This usually happens after Mop-Up. Only specific candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can participate. It is conducted offline or online per authority decision.

7. Is Stray Vacant Round offline?

It can be offline/online. UPDGME often holds the Stray Round physically at a designated centre. Candidates must report in person. Verify the mode in the official notification when released.

8. How many government seats are UP for MBBS?

Number of MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh changes annually, based on college intake. There are approx 4000-4500 MBBS seats across UP govt medical colleges. Exact figure will be published before counselling starts.

9. Is there a female quota in NEET UP?

No, there is no specific female-only quota mandated in NEET UP counselling. Horizontal reservation for females might apply in some categories. Candidates must check the reservation details in the official UP counselling brochure.

10. Who is eligible for a stray vacancy?

Candidates not holding any seat anywhere in India, and who registered for UP counselling but were not allotted a seat in earlier rounds, or resigned seats before joining are eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round.

11. Can I directly participate in the Stray vacancy?

No, usually students cannot participate directly in the stray vacancy rounds. They must have registered for UP counselling initially.

12. What is the meaning of mop-up round?

Mop-up round is conducted after Round 1 and 2. This round is intended to fill seats left vacant after the first two rounds. Open to registered candidates not holding the seat.

13. Can I leave the allotted seat in the mop-up round?

If allotted a seat in Mop-Up, you must join it. Resigning usually makes you ineligible for further rounds. Including Stray Vacancy. It is very risky to leave the Mop-Up seat.

14. Rules for the stray vacancy round?

The common rule for UP NEET counselling stray vacancy round are:

• Conducted offline/online per notice. 
• Only invited eligible candidates can participate. 
• Seat allotment is strictly by merit. Must report immediately with documents. 
• No choice filling usually.

15. Are mop up and stray round the same?

No, they are both different. Mop-Up comes before Stray Vacancy. Mop-Up fills bulk vacancies. Stray Vacancy fills the last few leftover seats. Rules and participation eligibility differ slightly for both.