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Uttar Pradesh Mop-Up Round 2025: Eligibility and Seat Allotment Explained

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Lakshmi Singh • 9 Mins read • 23 Aug 25
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 Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round: Latest Updates

  • Round 1 seat allotment declared on 14 August 2025 and reporting still ongoing.
  • Merit list published: August 11
  • Choice filling window: August 11-13
  • Round 2 schedule to be announced soon.
  • Mop-Up Round expected in late August 2025.
  • Vacant seats after Round 2 will be filled in Mop-Up.
  • Reserved seats left vacant may be converted to General in Mop-Up.
  • Fresh registration required for Mop-Up participation.


NEET is done, now, Round 1 has passed and Round 2 will also be like a whirlwind. Welcome to the Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round 2025, a final shot for thousands of medical students who just missed the chance in the last Uttar Pradesh NEET ug counselling rounds.

Conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP), UP NEET UG Counselling is the process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Uttar Pradesh. The eligibility criteria to apply for UP state counselling is the student must have qualified NEET UG exam.

The Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round 2025 application process consists of registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college. There are multiple rounds such as Round 1, Round 2 Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy Round.


Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round: Quick Highlights

We have a table to walk you through the UP NEET UG Counselling Mop-Up Round eligibility and seat allocation process.

Particulars

Details

Conducting Authority

Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh

Courses Covered

MBBS and BDS

Mode

Online

Total Seats

Around 8,000 MBBS and 2,200 BDS

Counselling Rounds

Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round

Participating Colleges

70+ medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Current Status (Aug 2025)

Mop-Up Round expected late August 2025

Eligibility

  • Candidates not allotted seats in earlier rounds
  • Fresh registrants
  • Those who exited earlier

Registration

Fresh registration required for Mop-Up

Choice Filling and Locking

Opens after Mop-Up registration window

Seat Allotment

Vacant seats from Round 2 to be filled

Reservation Update

Unfilled reserved seats may shift to General category

Reporting

Must report to allotted college within given deadline

Official Website

upneet.gov.in - UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Portal


Read More: Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025: Dates, Fees, Registration & Seats


UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule (All Rounds)

To get the idea of the process and upcoming Uttar Pradesh NEET ug counselling rounds, you will need to check the schedule:

Uttar Pradesh Round 1

  • You need to fill the choices and lock it.
  • Results will be announced
  • You will report to college.

Uttar Pradesh Round 2

  • Missed students will file a fresh registration
  • Seats will be allotted.
  • You will report to college.

Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round

  • Missed students will again register
  • Seats will be allotted
  • You will report to college

Uttar Pradesh Stray Vacancy Round

  • Final vacant seats will be filled directly by colleges on merit basis.


First Thing First: Eligibility for UP Mop Up Round NEET Counselling 2025

Before you start dreaming about a Stethoscope and white coat, be practical. You can not just jump into UP NEET Counselling because you are feeling like it. There are some boxes that must be ticked, some rules to be followed. 

Lets go over:

  • You Must Have Qualified NEET UG 2025: It sounds obvious that you secure the minimum qualifying percentile in the NEET UG 2025 examination, just not attempt it. If you miss it, even the Mop Up Round will not save you. 
  • Domicile Rules: For 85% state quota seats, you must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. But here is a small loophole. If you have done your 10th and 12th from UP, you do not need to show proof, your school life is enough for that.
  • Educational Qualification: You Must have passed Class 12 with subjects
  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Biology/Biotechnology
  4. English
  •    Age Check: You Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025. There is no upper age limit. 

If you have ticked all the boxes, congrats. You are in for a race.


Who is Eligible for Uttar Pradesh Mop-Up Round 2025

Along with the above eligibility criteria you also see whether you have everything for Uttar Pradesh Mop Up or not.


You can participate in UP Mop Up Round 2025 if:

Eligibility criteria for Uttar Pradesh mop up round are listed below:

  • You registered for UP NEET Counselling but did not get any seat in Round 1 and 2.
  • You got a seat in previous Rounds but did not take admission and did not join.
  • You did not participate in previous Rounds but want to now.
  • You are a fresh applicant and ready to register during the mop up window. 


You can not participate in UP Mop Up Round 2025 if:

  • You took the admission in Round 1 or 2 and still have that seat.
  • You have joined your firstly allotted college.
  • You refused the seat in Round 1 and did not do anything after.

Does it sounds confusing? Let us take the example of Musical Chair. Once you have sat down on a chair, you can not jump into the next round and look for a comfier one. It is fair enough. 


Uttar Pradesh Mop-Up Round 2025 Registration Process

Here is the step-by-step notes of how to apply for Uttar Pradesh mop up round

  1. Visit the Official UP NET Portal

This is the warzone for you. Keep refreshing to see the updates about the Mop Up Round.

  1. Fresh Registration (If you have missed before)

You need to pay the registration fee, around INR 2,000, non-refundable. 

  1. Security Deposit

MBBS aspirants pay INR 30,000 FOR Government Colleges.

INR 2,00,000 for Private ones.

  1. Choice Filling

Here you need to think wisely and be precise in picking up the colleges because there are no do-overs.

  1. Lock the Choice

This is the important one, locking your choices.

  1. Seat Allotment Result

Check your portal on the result day, that dashboard holds your fate.

  1. Download Allotment Letter and Report

If you have got a seat in Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round, great, pack your bags, because it is your ticket. Keep a close look on the deadlines. 


Watch the Clock: UP NEET Mop Up Round Important Dates

The UP mop up round date is not announced yet and last date for Uttar Pradesh mop up round registration will be updated here once the registration starts. Go through this date table and mark your calendar accordingly:

Dates (Tentative)

Events

June 14, 2025

NEET UG 2025 Result Declaration

September 2025

Round 2 Registration

September 2025

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

September 2025

Mop-Up Round Registration

November 2025

Stray Vacancy Round


Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round: Documents Required

After allotment there is a lot of paperwork and documentation.  The students need have them prepared already. Required documents for Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round are: 

  • Allotment Letter
  • NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
  • Class 10+12 Certificates
  • Domicile (if needed)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
  • Passport Size Photos

Read More :Document Verification for Uttar Pradesh Counselling 2025


What If You Still Not Get the Seat In  UP NEET Mop Up Round?

Not getting a seat in Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round is harsh but it is the truth and it happens. Even in the Mop Up Round candidates are more than the seats. So if luck still does not smile, you are okay because you have a Stray Vacancy Round.

  • Try Stray Vacancy Round though it is only for Private Colleges.
  • You can prepare again, take a drop. It is tough but worth it.
  • Try abroad. It will be affordable and globally competent.
  • Explore other courses like BAMS, BHMS, BPT.

 

UP NEET Mop Up Round: Final Words

The Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Rounds are neither magic nor some mercy round where seats fall in your lap. Uttar Pradesh mop up round admission process are also not always about the leftover seats but about second chances. A student gives everything to this NEET exam and this is what this exam asks, your everything. So you need to and must do everything to become the doctor you have always dreamt of. You need to be the sharpest, quickest. We gave you a comprehensive idea of what is the counselling process for Uttar Pradesh mop up round and we should tell you also that the clock is ruthless but if you do get a seat of your name, it is all worth it.


FAQs about Uttar Pradesh Mop Up Round 2025


Q1. What is admission process for Uttar Pradesh Mop-Up Round?

Ans. Mop-up round is the third counselling phase after Rounds 1 and 2. Students register online, pay the security fee, fill and lock choices and wait for allotment result. Finally, reporting at allotted colleges completes admission.


Ques 2. How is medical mop-up round in Uttar Pradesh conducted?

Ans. It is for MBBS and BDS seats that are vacant after Round 2. DGME conducts it online through upneet.gov.in.


Ques 3. Who is eligible for the mop-up round in UP?

Ans. Here is the criteria:

  • Candidates not allotted seats in Round 1 or 2.
  • Those who registered earlier but didn’t get a seat.
  • Fresh candidates who register in the mop-up round.
  • Students who didn’t join their allotted seat earlier are also eligible (with conditions).

Ques 4. How Uttar Pradesh mop-up round compare with other states?

Ans. UP mop up is fully online, some states do offline rounds. The scale is larger,  over 10,000 seats (MBBS+BDS). States like Delhi have fewer seats but tight competition.


Ques 5. Is there mop-up round for engineering admissions in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans. Yes. For B.Tech/Engineering, AKTU and other state authorities conduct separate mop-up rounds. The process is similar, registration, choice filling, allotment, and reporting.


Ques 6. What are the mop-up round dates for the general category in UP?

Ans. For 2025 registration is expected from 26 September to 2 October. Choice filling and locking can end on 2 October, allotment on 5 October and reporting in mid October.


Ques 7. How I apply for the UP mop-up round?

Ans. Visit upneet.gov.in, complete registration, pay the security fee, upload documents, fill and lock choices and wait for the allotment result.


Ques 8. What documents are required for the UP mop-up round?

Ans. Here is the list:

  • NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
  • Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets
  • Domicile Certificate (for UP candidates)
  • Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN)
  • Passport-size photographs

Ques 9. How many seats are in the UP mop-up round?

Ans. Around 8,000 MBBS and 2,200 BDS seats in 70+ medical and dental colleges.


Ques 10. What is the last date for mop-up round registration in UP?

Ans.  It is not out yet but expected to be around 2 October 2025 (till 3:00 PM).


Q11. Is mop-up round linked with NEET in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans.  Yes. Admission is only through NEET UG 2025 scores. No other exam is considered.


Q12. What is the counselling process in UP mop-up round?

Ans. The process contains:

  • Online registration 
  • Security deposit 
  • Choice filling & locking 
  • Allotment result 
  • Reporting to allotted college.

Ques 13. How UP and Delhi mop-up rounds for MBBS differ?

Ans. Delhi has few government seats, tighter cut-off and limited colleges. UP has wider pool with government + private colleges, giving more options to medical aspirants.