How to Upgrade from Allotted Seat to Vacant Seat in Uttar Pradesh Counselling

UP NEET counselling is conducted by the Director General of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh, to fill vacant medical seats. However, what if you want a better seat than the one allotted to you? In such cases, you can go for a seat upgrade until the third round. 

Here, we will look at the steps to get a better seat in the UP NEET UG counselling and the eligibility criteria for it. We will also look at important tips you must follow for this process. 

UP NEET Counselling Schedule

Check the important and tentative dates for the UP NEET counselling procedure given below. 

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UP NEET Counselling: Seat Allotment Procedure 

The seat allotment procedure in DGME UP NEET counselling is conducted in the following steps:

• You must register for the UP NEET counselling process from the DGME official website. 
• Choose the seats where you want to apply in the choice-filling process. 
• A seat will be allotted to you based on your NEET exam results.
• Once a seat is allotted, you must report to the college within the given timeframe to confirm your admission. 

Options After Seat Allotment

The following options are available to you once you get a seat in the UP NEET counselling:

• You can join the college allotted to you and confirm your seat. 
• You can opt for an upgrade or a better seat by participating in the next counselling round. This option will be available to you until the third round, called the mop-up round. 

UP NEET Counselling: How Seat Upgrade Works

The NEET counselling process is conducted in four rounds, and you can participate in all of them. Usually, candidates proceed to the next round after getting a seat in a specific round to get a better seat. You can do the same based on your preferences by applying online to upgrade your medical seat. 

Upgrading your seat means participating in the next counselling round to try to get a better college. To make sure about your eligibility for your preferred college, check the Uttar Pradesh counselling seat matrix and cutoff trends. 

UP NEET Counselling: Who is Eligible for Upgrade?

The following categories of candidates are eligible to opt for better seats:

• Candidates who have been allotted a seat in the first round and want a better seat. 
• Candidates who have not yet been allotted seats. 
• Candidates who have not taken a seat allotted to them. 

UP NEET Counselling: Steps to Upgrade Your Seat

You can apply for an upgrade to your seat in the following steps:

• Report to the college if you have been allotted a seat, and let them know your decision to get a better seat. 
• If you were not allotted a seat, visit the DGME website to register for the next counselling round. 
• Select your preferences carefully in the choice-filling. 
• Appear for the counselling process to get one of the seats you chose based on your eligibility. 

UP NEET Counselling: Important Tips for Upgrading Your Seat

You can ensure an upgrade of your seat in UP MBBS counselling through the following steps:

• Fill in as many choices as possible. 
• Keep track of vacant MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh. 
• Check the Uttar Pradesh counselling refund and cancellation policy for vacant seats before going for an upgrade. 

Conclusion

Follow the steps given to get an upgrade to your seat in the UP NEET counselling process. Make sure to stay updated on the schedule and apply for the ext counselling round within the given deadline. Apart from that, you will also benefit from filling in the maximum number of choices and considering the refund policy and vacancies available. 

FAQs

Ques: What will be the criteria in the UP NEET counselling for upgrade?

Ans: The upgrades will be provided based on the cutoff for the vacant seats. 

Ques: Can I opt for an upgrade in seat after joining the one allotted to me?

Ans:  No, you will not get an option for an upgrade after confirming the seat. 

Ques: Can I choose new seats if I participate in the next round of UP NEET counselling?

Ans: Yes, you can fill in new choices while registering for the next counselling round. 

Ques: Will the NEET cutoff be lower for 2025?

Ans: Yes, the NEET cutoffs are expected to be lower in 2025, based on the exam difficulty. 

Ques: Are reservations applicable to the upgrade of seats in UP NEET counselling?

Ans: Yes, reservations are applicable to the upgrade of seats. 

Ques: How many attempts can I have for NEET if I fail to get seats? 

Ans: You can have as many attempts as you want for the NEET exam. 

Ques: How can I find the vacant seats in UP NEET counselling? 

Ans: You can find the vacant seats on the DGME website. 

Ques: What is considered a safe score in NEET?

Ans: You can consider 650 or above as a safe score in NEET. 

Ques: Do I need a 75% score in 10+2 for MBBS? 

Ans: No, you need not necessarily score 75% for MBBS admissions through NEET. 

Ques: Can I opt for an upgrade in seat more than once during NEET counselling?

Ans: Yes, you can opt for upgrades for a total of three times in the first three rounds of NEET counselling.