UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 – Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

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If you’re aspiring to get admission in MBBS or BDS courses in Uttar Pradesh through UP NEET UG Counselling 2025, this article is all you need. Whether you are from UP and want to claim the state quota of 85% or you are from other state dreaming to get a private seat in UP, this post will tell you everything – eligibility, counselling rounds, fee structure, rules, and even a list of common mistakes to avoid.

Let’s take you through it, one step at a time.

Is Uttar Pradesh an Open or Closed State?

Uttar Pradesh, India is an OPEN state.

That is: 

• Applications in private medical/dental colleges in UP are invited by students even from other states, without a domicile.
•  But in case of government colleges, only UP domicile students can apply under the 85% state quota. 

So whether you are an aspirant from madhya pradesh, bihar, chhattisgarh, Delhi or anywhere else from India, you can apply to private colleges of UP as well. UP NEET UG Counseling Eligibility In order to take part in UP state NEET counseling, You need to:

UP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in UP state NEET counseling, you must:

• Qualify NEET UG 2025.
• Be a domicile of UP (for government colleges).
• No domicile required if you’re applying for private colleges only.

UP domicile includes candidates who have passed 10th and 12th from UP and/or whose parents are permanent residents of the state.

Step-by-Step UP NEET UG Counselling Process

If you’re planning to take part in NEET UG counselling in Uttar Pradesh, here’s how the process generally works:

1. Online Registration

You’ll need to visit the official UP NEET UG counselling portal – upneet.gov.in – and complete the online registration. Use your NEET UG credentials (Roll Number, Rank, etc.) and provide basic personal and academic details.

2. Payment of Registration Fee & Security Deposit

After registration, you must pay:

• Non-refundable registration fee, and
• Refundable security deposit (varies based on whether you’re applying for government or private colleges).
  This payment confirms your intent to participate in the counselling rounds.
  

3. Document Upload and Verification (Online Mode)

You’ll be asked to upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as:

• NEET Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• ID Proof, etc.
  

These documents are verified online by the counselling authority.

4. Choice Filling & Locking

Once your documents are verified, you can log in to fill your preferred courses and colleges. Ensure you lock your choices before the deadline to be considered in the allotment.

5. Round 1 Allotment Result

Based on your NEET score, preferences, and seat availability, you’ll be allotted a seat. The result will be published on the official portal.

6. Admission Reporting

If allotted a seat, you must:

• Download the allotment letter,
• Report to the allotted college,
• Complete admission formalities and confirm your seat, or
• Choose to exit if you don’t want to accept the seat.
  

7. Further Rounds: Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy

• Round 2: You can register again or retain your existing registration. You can opt for seat upgradation or new allotment.
• Mop-Up Round: Held for candidates who didn’t get a seat earlier.
• Stray Vacancy Round: Conducted for leftover seats, usually filled at the college level.

UP Counseling Fee Details: What You’ll Pay

There are two main types of fees:

1. Non-Refundable Registration Fee

• ₹1000 (General)
• Slightly lower for reserved categories (Varies by year)
• Not refundable under any condition

2. Refundable Security Deposit

Type of College	Amount
Govt Medical College	₹10,000
Private Medical College	₹2,00,000

This amount is refunded only if:

• You follow all rules of the counselling process.
• You don’t withdraw after Round 2 without joining.
  

Otherwise, your security deposit will be forfeited.

Common Mistakes To Avoid 

Here’s what you MUST avoid:

• Filling unwanted colleges: If a college is allotted and you don’t join, you lose your security deposit.
• Ignoring the Free Exit Rule: You get one free exit in Round 1. Don’t miss the timeline.
• Skipping research: Some colleges may look good on paper but have low patient flow, high fees, or poor PG prospects.
• Ridiculous choice filling: Don’t count on your stars to end up in a college for which your NEET result isn’t even capable of a cut-off!

Pro Tip: Rely on expertise platforms such as CareerMudhra to receive personalized guidance and prevent expensive mistakes.

What Is Free Exit and Why It Matters?

Free Exit means:

• You were allotted a seat in Round 1.
• You chose not to join that college.
• If you do this within the timeline, your ₹2 lakh is not forfeited.
  

But if you repeat this in Round 2 or beyond, or don’t report, your deposit will be gone.

Documents Required for UP NEET Counseling

Make sure to keep the following ready:

• NEET UG 2025 Scorecard & Admit Card
• Class 10 & 12 Marksheets & Certificates
• Domicile Certificate (for Govt seat)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• Passport-size photographs
• Income Certificate (for EWS)

Stay Updated

The UP NEET UG Counselling is organized through DGME UP (Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP).
Official website: https://upneet.gov.in

Usually the counselling process will start about 2–3 weeks after the declaration of its results (that is NEET’s results) So, expect it by Mid-July 2025.

Also read:
MBBS Admission in Bangalore 2025
MBBS Admission in Karnataka

Wrapping Up: 

You now have a complete guide of how UP NEET UG Counseling 2025 works.The process may appear daunting, but with the right expert help (such as CareerMudhra), planning and execution, it can help in steering away from a potential disaster and chasing your dream seat.

Key Takeaways:

• UP is open for private colleges and closed for govt seats unless you are a domicile.
• You must understand counselling rules to avoid losing ₹2 lakh.
• Always use predictor tools and expert help for wise decision-making.

Consider joining live webinars and mentorship from trusted platforms like CareerMudhra.

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