UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 Released Today: Round 1 PDF, Rank List & Choice Filling Dates

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME/DMET), Uttar Pradesh, is releasing the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 for Round 1 today, October 26, 2026. The state merit list will be published on the official counselling portal, upneet.gov.in, and is expected before 5 PM. Choice filling and locking for MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats under the state quota begins at 5 PM today.

Only candidates whose names appear in the merit list can take part in Round 1 choice filling and seat allotment.

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What Is the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?

The UP NEET PG merit list is the state rank list prepared by DGME Uttar Pradesh for admission to postgraduate medical seats in the state's government and private medical colleges.

How the Merit List Is Prepared

• It is based on the NEET PG 2026 rank and score of registered candidates.
• Only candidates who completed registration and fee payment within the deadline are included.
• Details entered in the counselling application (category, domicile, etc.) are used to place candidates.
• A separate merit list is released for each counselling round.

Details Mentioned in the Merit List

• Candidate's name
• NEET PG roll number
• NEET PG All India Rank
• State merit rank
• Category

How to Check UP NEET PG Merit List 2026

Follow these steps to download the Round 1 merit list PDF:

1. Visit the official website, upneet.gov.in.
2. Click the link for the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 (Round 1) on the homepage.
3. The merit list PDF will open on the screen.
4. Press Ctrl + F and search for your name or NEET PG roll number.
5. Download the PDF and keep a copy for future reference.

UP NEET PG Round 1 Choice Filling 2026

Choice filling opens at 5 PM today, right after the merit list is out. Locking your choices is compulsory: candidates who do not lock their preferences will not be considered for seat allotment.

Steps to Fill and Lock Choices

1. Log in to upneet.gov.in using your registration credentials.
2. Go to the Choice Filling section.
3. Check the seat matrix and select colleges and courses in order of preference.
4. Rearrange your choices if needed, since the order directly affects allotment.
5. Review the full list carefully and click Lock Choices.
6. Download or print the locked choice sheet.

Tips for Choice Filling

• Fill as many choices as possible to improve your chances of getting a seat.
• Put your most preferred college and course at the top.
• Check previous years' cutoff ranks to set realistic preferences.
• Review the seat matrix before you begin.
• Don't wait for the last day: the window closes on October 30 at 5 PM sharp.

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What After the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026?

• October 26–30: Fill and lock choices.
• November 2: Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared.
• November 3–7: Download the allotment letter and complete admission at the allotted college.
• November 12–13: Additional admission window.
• Candidates who are not allotted a seat, or wish to upgrade, can take part in later rounds, for which separate merit lists will be released.

Documents Required at the Time of Admission

Keep originals and photocopies of these documents ready:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• UP NEET PG allotment letter
• MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council
• Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Category / reservation certificate (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Recent passport-size photographs

FAQs on UP NEET PG Merit List 2026

Q.When is the UP NEET PG Merit List 2026 releasing?

Ans.The Round 1 merit list is being released today, October 26, 2026, on upneet.gov.in.

Q.Who prepares the UP NEET PG merit list?

Ans.The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, prepares and publishes the merit list.

Q.What is the last date for UP NEET PG Round 1 choice filling?

Ans.Choice filling closes on October 30, 2026, at 5 PM.

Q.Is choice locking compulsory?

Ans.Yes. Only locked choices are considered for seat allotment.

Q.When will the UP NEET PG Round 1 seat allotment result be announced?

Ans.The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on November 2, 2026.

Q.Will there be a separate merit list for each round?

Ans.Yes, DGME releases a fresh merit list for every round of counselling.