UP NEET UG 2026: Allahabad HC Stays 91% Quota in 4 Medical Colleges
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the nearly 91% reservation arrangement for NEET UG 2026 state-quota MBBS admissions in four government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The court has not stopped counselling altogether and has allowed the process to continue using the reservation percentages applicable to other government medical colleges.
Which 4 UP Medical Colleges Are Affected?
| Medical College | District |
| Government Medical College | Ambedkar Nagar |
| Government Medical College | Kannauj |
| Government Medical College | Jalaun |
| Government Medical College | Saharanpur |
OGcollege Insight: All four colleges are currently listed as government institutes on the official UP NEET counselling portal.
What Did Allahabad HC Order?
The court stayed the implementation of the nearly 91% reservation arrangement that was being applied to the state-quota seats in these four colleges. At the same time, the court allowed counselling to continue with:
| Category | Reservation Allowed for Counselling |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
OGcollege Insight: The court stated that admissions made through this process will remain subject to the outcome of the proceedings.
Why Did the 91% Quota Become a Court Issue?
The dispute goes back to an earlier Allahabad High Court judgment concerning these same four medical colleges. In August 2025, the court had struck down a reservation arrangement that resulted in reservation exceeding the statutory framework and directed the state to redraw the seat matrix.
The latest petition argued that despite the earlier proceedings, the reservation arrangement for the 2026-27 academic session again resulted in nearly 91% reservation in these colleges. The court has now stayed that arrangement while allowing counselling to continue under the specified reservation percentages.
What Does This Mean for UP NEET UG 2026 Candidates?
For candidates, the important point is that UP NEET counselling has not been cancelled because of this order. If you are participating in UP NEET UG 2026 counselling:
- Continue following the official counselling schedule.
- Check the latest seat matrix and category-wise seat information.
- Do not assume that the earlier 91% reservation arrangement will be applied to these four colleges.
- If you are allotted one of these colleges, read the latest admission instructions carefully.
- Remember that admissions covered by the court's order remain subject to the final outcome of the case.
Will This Affect Your NEET Cutoff?
It is too early to determine how the court order will affect the final closing ranks or cutoffs for these four colleges. The reservation structure affects how seats are distributed across categories, but the actual closing rank will depend on factors including candidate choices, seat availability, category, merit and the counselling process. Therefore, candidates should wait for the updated seat matrix and subsequent allotment data instead of assuming that the court order will automatically lower or increase a particular cutoff.
Talk to a Medical Senior
Reservation rules can explain seat allocation, but they cannot tell you what studying at a particular medical college is actually like. Through OGcollege Talk to Seniors, students can connect with verified medical seniors and ask practical questions about academics, clinical exposure, hostel life, patient load and campus experience before finalising their choices.
Related OGcollege Guides
Students following UP counselling can also read “UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Seat Allotment Guide”, “UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Choice Filling & MBBS Admission Guide”, and “UP NEET Counselling 2026: How Many Marks Are Needed for Government MBBS Colleges?” for related counselling information.
Final Verdict
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the nearly 91% reservation arrangement for state-quota MBBS admissions in the government medical colleges of Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun and Saharanpur. Counselling is allowed to continue with 21% SC, 2% ST and 27% OBC reservation, while admissions made under the process remain subject to the final outcome of the case. For NEET UG 2026 candidates, the immediate priority is to follow the latest UP counselling notices and seat matrix rather than relying on the earlier 91% reservation arrangement.
Verified Sources
Previous High Court ruling: The 2025 proceedings concerning the reservation arrangement in the same four colleges provide the background to the current dispute.
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