UP NEET UG 2026 Merit List
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh |
| Post/Exam Name | UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List |
| Result/Merit List Date | August 19, 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Stage | Round 1 State Merit List |
| Next Steps | Online Choice Filling and Locking |
Result / Merit List Details
| Programme | Result Type | Round/Stage | Availability | Qualifying Status | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS & BDS | State Merit List | Round 1 | Online PDF | Based on NEET UG 2026 Score | August 19, 2026 (Expected) |
How to Check Results Online
- Visit the official website upneet.gov.in.
- Locate the notification titled "State Merit List NEET UG-2026 Round-1" on the homepage.
- Click the PDF download link to open the merit list in a new tab.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your name, NEET Roll Number, or Application Number.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Cut-Off Marks, Merit List & Next Steps
Merit List Eligibility
Only candidates who completed the following by August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) will be listed:
- Online registration and document upload.
- Document verification.
- Payment of registration fee and applicable security money.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
In case of equal scores, the following priority order is used:
- Higher marks in Biology $\rightarrow$ Chemistry $\rightarrow$ Physics.
- Lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers.
- Older candidate.
Next Steps: Choice Filling
- Log in to the portal using Roll Number and password.
- Review the seat matrix for government and private colleges.
- Arrange preferred institutes in order of preference and lock choices before the deadline.
Important Instructions
- Free Exit: Available in Round 1; candidates can decline allotment without losing security deposits.
- Round 2+: No free exit; failure to join an allotted seat may result in forfeiture of security money.
- Device: Use a desktop or laptop for choice filling to avoid interface issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 state merit list be released? DGME UP is expected to release the list between August 18 and August 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Q2. Where can I check the UP NEET UG 2026 merit list? The merit list will be published exclusively on the official website, upneet.gov.in, as a downloadable PDF.
Q3. Who will appear on the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 merit list? Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and completed registration, document verification, and security deposit by August 14, 2026.
Q4. What happens if my name is missing from the UP NEET UG merit list? Check for document verification discrepancies or payment failures. If the issue persists, contact the DGME UP helpdesk with payment receipts.
Q5. Is choice filling open immediately after the merit list is released? Choice filling is expected to open shortly after the release, though exact dates have not been officially announced.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |