UP NEET UG 2026 · State Quota Counselling

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Q: What is UP State Quota in NEET UG counselling?

85% of MBBS/BDS seats in government and private medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh are filled through State Quota counselling conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP. The remaining 15% of government college seats are filled through the All India Quota (AIQ) conducted by MCC.

Q: Is UP domicile required for state quota seats?

UP domicile is required to avail category reservation benefits (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) under state quota. Candidates from outside UP can still participate but are considered under the unreserved (UR) category.

Q: What is the registration fee for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling?

The online registration fee for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling is Rs.2,000, and it is non-refundable. A separate refundable security deposit also applies, ranging from Rs.30,000 for government seats to Rs.2,00,000 for private medical seats.

Q: Do private medical colleges in UP have category-based reservation?

No. Private medical college seats under UP State Quota are filled purely on overall merit (NEET rank), without category-wise reservation.

Q: What is the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota?

All India Quota (15% of government medical college seats) is counselled centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and open to candidates from any state. State Quota (the remaining 85% of government seats, plus all private college seats) is counselled by DGME Uttar Pradesh, with reservation benefits available to UP domicile candidates.

Q: What happens if I don't want to join the college allotted in Round 1?

UP NEET UG counselling offers a Free Exit facility after Round 1 allotment. If you choose not to join, your security deposit is refunded in full, and you remain eligible to participate in Round 2 or Round 3 counselling.

Q: Is there a fee difference between government and private medical colleges in UP?

Yes, a significant one. Government college tuition is state-regulated and nominal, typically Rs.18,000 to Rs.54,600 per year. Private college tuition, approved by the Fee Regulatory Committee, is considerably higher, generally over Rs.10 lakh per year, with additional hostel and security deposit charges.

Q: Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for UP NEET UG counselling?

Yes. Candidates from other states can participate in UP State Quota counselling, but they are considered under the unreserved category and are not eligible for OBC, SC, ST or EWS reservation benefits, which are reserved for UP domicile candidates.

Q: What is the helpline number for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling?

The official DGME Uttar Pradesh helpline numbers for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling are 8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699 and 8189011700.

Check your realistic UP State Quota MBBS college options based on your NEET rank, score and category, using three years of official DGME cutoff data - plus verified fees for every government and private college in the state.

Cutoff and fee data last compiled: August 2026 · Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh & FRC notifications

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UP State Quota Reservation Policy

How the 85% State Quota seats are distributed across categories in Uttar Pradesh

Category	Reservation
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	27%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	21%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	2%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5% (horizontal)

Figures reflect the commonly reported UP State Quota reservation breakdown. Candidates should verify current figures in the official brochure on upneet.gov.in.

Types of Medical Colleges Under UP NEET UG Counselling

Government Medical College

Run by the UP government. Nominal, state-regulated fees.

Autonomous State Medical College

Newer government colleges under the state's expansion program. Same fee/admission process.

Private Medical College

Run by private trusts, FRC-approved fees, open merit admission.

Private University

Affiliated with a state-legislated private university, same open-merit basis.

Note: UGC "Deemed-to-be-University" institutions admit via a separate all-India process and are not part of UP State Quota.

Government vs Private Medical Colleges in UP

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How UP NEET UG State Quota Counselling Works

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Choice Filling

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Seat Allotment

Seats allotted round-wise across Round 1, 2 and Mop-Up.

Reporting & Admission

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UP State Quota in NEET UG counselling?

85% of MBBS/BDS seats in UP medical colleges are filled through State Quota counselling by DGME UP. The remaining 15% of government seats go through All India Quota (AIQ) via MCC.

Is UP domicile required for state quota seats?

UP domicile is required for category reservation (OBC/SC/ST/EWS). Non-UP candidates participate under the unreserved (UR) category.

What is the registration fee for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling?

Rs.2,000, non-refundable. A separate refundable security deposit also applies, ranging from Rs.30,000 to Rs.2,00,000 depending on seat type.

How accurate is the college prediction shown here?

Predictions are based on official cutoff trends from the last three years and are meant to guide choice-filling strategy, not a guarantee.

Do private medical colleges in UP have category-based reservation?

No. Private college seats under UP State Quota are filled purely on overall merit (NEET rank).

What is the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota?

AIQ (15% of govt seats) is counselled centrally by MCC, open to all states. State Quota (85% of govt seats plus all private seats) is counselled by DGME UP, with reservation for UP domicile candidates.

What happens if I don't want to join the college allotted in Round 1?

Free Exit facility refunds your security deposit in full, and you remain eligible for Round 2 or Round 3.

Is there a fee difference between government and private medical colleges in UP?

Yes, significant. Government tuition is Rs.18,000-Rs.54,600/year. Private tuition is generally over Rs.10 lakh/year, plus hostel and security deposit.

Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for UP NEET UG counselling?

Yes, under the unreserved category, without OBC/SC/ST/EWS reservation benefits.

What is the helpline number for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling?

8189011696, 8189011697, 8189011698, 8189011699 and 8189011700.

Can I change my choices after locking them in UP NEET UG counselling?

No. Once locked, choices cannot be modified under any circumstance.

Where can I check official UP NEET UG counselling updates?

upneet.gov.in and www.dgme.up.gov.in. This portal summarises official notifications for convenience.

Does qualifying NEET UG guarantee an MBBS seat in UP?

No. A seat depends on rank, category, choices filled and seat availability each round.

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