UP NEET 2025 Counselling Guide: A Complete Guide to the Process, Eligibility, Dates, and More
The UP NEET 2025 counselling process, organized by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (UPDGME), Uttar Pradesh, is your key to securing a medical or dental seat in the state. The process offers candidates the opportunity to fill 85% of the state quota seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. The remaining 15% of seats are managed through the All India Quota (AIQ) by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). If you have qualified for NEET 2025 and meet the state’s domicile criteria, you can participate in this counselling process. Even candidates with NRI status are eligible for the NRI quota. Below is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about 2025 Counselling, from eligibility to dates, fees, and steps involved.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the 2025 counselling process, candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria as outlined by the UPDGME. These include:
- NEET 2025 Qualification: Candidates must have successfully qualified for the NEET 2025 examination.
- Domicile Requirement: The candidate should be a citizen of India and a domicile of Uttar Pradesh. If you are from Uttar Pradesh, you are eligible for state quota seats.
- Educational Requirements: The candidate should have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as subjects.
- Minimum Marks:
- General category candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in their Class 12 examinations.
- SC/ST candidates must have at least 40% marks.
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates must secure 45% marks.
- Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025.
List of All AIIMS in India with Category-Wise Cutoff for NEET UG 2025
Important Dates
Here’s an overview of the tentative important dates for the various rounds of counselling:
Round 1 (For Government/Private Medical and Dental Colleges/Universities – MBBS/BDS)
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Document Upload | 20th August 2025 (11:00 AM) to 24th August 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Deposit of Registration and Security Money | 20th August 2025 (11:00 AM) to 24th August 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| Merit List Declaration | 24th August 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling | 24th August 2025 (5:00 PM) to 29th August 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Allotment Result Declaration | 30th August 2025 |
| Downloading Allotment Letters and Admission | 31st August 2025 to 5th September 2025 |
Round 2 (For Government/Private Medical and Dental Colleges/Universities – MBBS/BDS)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Document Upload | 9th September 2025 to 13th September 2025 |
| Deposit of Registration Fee and Security Money | 9th September 2025 to 13th September 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | 14th September 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling | 14th September 2025 to 18th September 2025 |
| Allotment Result Declaration | 19th September 2025 |
| Downloading Allotment Letters and Admission | 20th September 2025 to 25th September 2025 |
Mop-Up Round
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 26th September 2025 to 2nd October 2025 (12:00 Noon) |
| Registration Fee Payment Deadline | 2nd October 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling Process | 27th September 2025 to 2nd October 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Choice Locking | 2nd October 2025 (4:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment List Preparation | 3rd October 2025 to 4th October 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 5th October 2025 |
| Reporting to the Allocated Institute | 6th October 2025 to 12th October 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates’ Data by Institutes | 13th October 2025 to 15th October 2025 |
Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Fill Registration Form | 25th November 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Registration Fee and Security Money | 25th November 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | 25th November 2025 |
| Choice Filling | 26th November 2025 to 28th November 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result Declaration | 29th November 2025 |
Registration and Fee Structure
The registration process requires candidates to follow certain steps, and payment of various fees is essential. The fees for UP NEET 2025 counselling are:
- Registration Fee: INR 2,000 (non-refundable).
- Security Deposit for Government Medical Colleges: INR 30,000 (adjusted against the course fee).
- Security Deposit for Private Medical Colleges: INR 2,00,000.
- Security Deposit for Private Dental Colleges: INR 1,00,000.
It is crucial to ensure timely payment to avoid disqualification from the process.
Counselling Procedure
The counselling process is structured in multiple rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
Round 1
- Registration: Candidates need to visit the official counselling portal and register by entering their personal and NEET details.
- Choice Filling: After registration, candidates must fill their preferences for colleges and courses (MBBS/BDS) in the order of priority.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on NEET rank, preference, and availability.
- Reporting: Candidates download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college for admission.
Free Exit Option: If a candidate does not want to join the allotted seat, they can exit without penalties in Round 1.
Round 2
In Round 2, seats that remained vacant after Round 1 are filled. Additionally, candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 or want to upgrade their seat can participate.
- Fresh Registration: Candidates can register again and fill new preferences.
- Choice Filling: Candidates modify their choices if needed.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit and seat availability.
- Reporting: Candidates download their allotment letter and report to the allotted college.
Mop-Up Round
The Mop-Round is for candidates who were not allotted a seat in the first two rounds or for those who wish to upgrade their allotment.
- Eligibility: Candidates must have registered but not secured a seat or wish to upgrade from the first two rounds.
- Fresh Registration: New registrations are allowed. Candidates must pay the required security deposit.
- Choice Filling: Candidates submit fresh preferences for courses and colleges.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit and availability.
- Reporting: Candidates must report to the allotted college and complete their admission process.
Note: In this round, there is no free exit. If a candidate is allotted a seat but does not join, the security deposit will be forfeited.
Stray Vacancy Round
The Stray Vacancy Round is the last round, conducted to fill any vacant seats after the Mop-Up Round.
- Eligibility: Only candidates who did not secure a seat in any of the previous rounds can participate.
- Direct Admission: Colleges will publish a list of available seats, and candidates must directly approach them for admission.
UP Round-1 Cut-Off for Private MBBS 2025
| S.No. | College Name | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | Change in Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Rammurti Smarak, Bareilly | 139372 | 471 | 101256 | 579 | 108 |
| 2 | Muzaffarnagar, Muzaffarnagar | 196918 | 424 | 136211 | 551 | 127 |
| 3 | Rohilkhand, Bareilly | 264629 | 379 | 191495 | 510 | 131 |
| 4 | Rama Kanpur | 308890 | 353 | 209162 | 499 | 146 |
| 5 | Saraswati, Hapur | 249806 | 386 | 206094 | 497 | 111 |
| 6 | Hind, Barabanki | 144680 | 466 | 105386 | 576 | 110 |
| 7 | Sharda University | 110819 | 498 | 82011 | 596 | 98 |
| 8 | Rama, Hapur | 399895 | 340 | 269975 | 458 | 118 |
| 9 | Subharti Med. Coll., Meerut | 338229 | 346 | 175408 | 521 | 175 |
| 10 | Rajshree, Bareilly | 509668 | 265 | 398299 | 388 | 123 |
| 11 | Heritage, Varanasi | 368153 | 323 | 256128 | 466 | 143 |
| 12 | Hind, Sitapur | 199318 | 422 | 129371 | 556 | 134 |
| 13 | T.S.Mishra, Lucknow | 428891 | 296 | 323092 | 427 | 131 |
| 14 | Prasad, Lucknow | 471601 | 279 | 338814 | 418 | 139 |
| 15 | Mayo, Barabanki | 429115 | 296 | 329707 | 423 | 127 |
| 16 | Krishan Mohan, Mathura | 532502 | 256 | 358892 | 402 | 146 |
| 17 | Saraswati Unnao | xx | xx | 445674 | 366 | xxx |
| 18 | K.D., Mathura | 243445 | 392 | 163454 | 530 | 138 |
| 19 | G S Medical College, Hapur | 391258 | 313 | 250646 | 470 | 157 |
| 20 | National Capital Region, Meerut | 456495 | 285 | 298141 | 441 | 156 |
| 21 | Varunrajun, Sahjahanpur | 565135 | 245 | 409566 | 383 | 138 |
| 22 | Shri Venkateshwara, Amroha | 525163 | 259 | 420195 | 378 | 119 |
| 23 | United, Prayagraj (New) | 317867 | 348 | 223480 | 487 | 139 |
| 24 | Noida International | 294833 | 361 | 194984 | 507 | 146 |
| 25 | Naraina Medical College Kanpur | 586187 | 236 | 411715 | 382 | 146 |
| 26 | SKS Medical College, Mathura | 593061 | 236 | 424002 | 376 | 140 |
| 27 | Shree Gorakshnath, Gorakhpur | xx | xx | 286136 | 448 | xxx |
| 28 | KMC Medical College Maharajganj | xx | xx | 475245 | 353 | xxx |
| 29 | Ajay Singhal IMS, Shamli | xx | xx | 456573 | 361 | xxx |
| 30 | Shree Siddhi Vinayak MCH, Sambhal | xx | xx | 462277 | 359 | xxx |
MBBS Minority Colleges Cut-Off 2025 (Private)
| S.No. | Institute Name | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | Change in Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Career, Lucknow | 679035 | 210 | 526069 | 332 | 122 |
| 32 | Era’s Lucknow Medical College | 450582 | 287 | 366290 | 404 | 117 |
| 33 | Teerthankar Mahaveer, Moradabad | 484607 | 274 | 364729 | 405 | 131 |
| 34 | F.H. Medical College, Agra | 615206 | 234 | 477534 | 328 | 128 |
| 35 | Integral, Lucknow | 621424 | 227 | 485902 | 349 | 122 |
Tuition and Hostel Fees for Private MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (2025)
| S.No. | Name of Colleges | Tuition Fees | Hostel Fees Non-AC | Hostel Fees AC | Security Fee Refundable (One Time) | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Rammurti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly | 13,73,760/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 2 | School of Medical Sciences, (Sharda University), Greater Noida | 12,69,319/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 3 | Subharti Medical College, Meerut | 11,85,133/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 4 | Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki | 11,70,612/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 5 | Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar | 12,80,037/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 6 | Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur | 11,81,671/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 7 | Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly | 13,00,251/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 8 | Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi | 13,21,492/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 9 | Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur | 12,66,579/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 10 | Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur | 10,77,229/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 11 | Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki | 11,21,162/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 12 | K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Mathura | 12,28,240/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 13 | Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly | 12,28,406/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 14 | Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Hapur | 13,09,968/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 15 | Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | 11,03,932/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 16 | T.S.Mishra Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow | 12,99,199/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 17 | Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Gautam Budh Nagar | 11,92,211/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 18 | G S Medical College, Hapur | 11,78,892/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 19 | Saraswati Medical College Unnao | 11,59,610/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 20 | United Institute of Medical Sciences, Prayagraj | 11,90,401/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 21 | National Capital Region Institute Of Medical Sciences, Meerut (MSY Medical College Meerut) | 12,19,917/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 22 | Krishan Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura | 11,73,856/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 23 | Varunarjun Medical College & Rohilkhand Hospital, Sahjahanpur | 12,10,000/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 24 | Shri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajraula, Amroha | 11,10,508/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 25 | Narayana Medical College & Research Center, Kanpur (New) | 12,14,683/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
| 26 | SKS Hospital Medical College and Research Centre, Mathura | 12,14,683/- | 1,50,000/- | 1,75,000/- | 3,00,000/- | 85,600/- |
MBBS Minority Colleges Cut-Off 2025 (Private) – Minority Seats
| S.No. | Institute Name | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | 2025 Round-1 AIR | 2025 Round-1 Score | Change in Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Career, Lucknow (Minority) | 960136 | 146 | 763510 | 252 | 106 |
| 32 | Era’s Lucknow (Minority) | 530355 | 255 | 482396 | 348 | 93 |
| 33 | Teerthankar Mahaveer (Minority) | 937452 | 157 | 1089150 | 175 | 25 |
| 34 | F.H. Med. Col., Agra (Minority) | 1139761 | 117 | 810189 | 249 | 132 |
| 35 | Integral Insti., Lucknow (Minority) | 654130 | 217 | 610723 | 301 | 84 |
UP Round-2 Cut-Off for Government MBBS 2025
| Category | Round-1 Rank | Round-2 Rank | Round-1 Score | Round-2 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR-OP | 23776 | 26928 | 654 | 650 |
| UR-GL | 23670 | 26794 | 654 | 650 |
| EW-OP | 25111 | 28416 | 652 | 648 |
| EW-GL | 24945 | 28163 | 652 | 648 |
| BC-OP | 24981 | 28443 | 652 | 648 |
| BC-GL | 24799 | 28143 | 652 | 648 |
| SC-OP | 174054 | 178585 | 522 | 519 |
| SC-GL | 169811 | 177978 | 525 | 519 |
| ST-OP | 533966 | 558267 | 329 | 320 |
| ST-GL | 546558 | 550383 | 324 | 323 |
Reservation Policy
The 2025 counselling process follows a detailed reservation policy as per the latest government guidelines.
Vertical Reservation:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 21% of seats.
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2% of seats.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% of seats.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% of seats.
Horizontal Reservation:
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters: 2%.
- Children of Ex-Servicemen/Martyrs: 2%.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%.
- NCC Cadets: 1% (minimum “C” grade).
- Women Candidates: 20%.
Additionally, there is a special integrated scheme (SIPO) for government medical colleges in specific districts, and unfilled reserved seats will be transferred to unreserved categories as per the rules.
Documents Required
Here’s a list of essential documents required for all rounds of counselling:
- NEET Admit Card and Scorecard.
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates.
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable).
- Caste/Category Certificate (for reserved categories).
- Migration Certificate.
- Passport-sized Photographs.
- Allotment Letter (for reporting).
- Government-issued ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.).
Final Thoughts
The 2025 counselling process is comprehensive, with several rounds and specific eligibility criteria to ensure that seats are allocated fairly and transparently. By understanding the counselling schedule, adhering to deadlines, and following the steps accurately, you can secure your desired medical or dental seat in Uttar Pradesh. Always check for updates on the official portal to ensure you don’t miss any crucial details.