UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Allotment Cancelled: Fresh Choice Filling & New Dates

The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment announced on September 7 has been cancelled, and eligible candidates have to participate in Round 1 counselling again. Fresh choice filling and locking started on September 18 at 5 PM and will remain open until September 21 at 5 PM. The revised Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for September 22, followed by allotment letter download and admission from September 23 to 26, 2026.

Why Was UP NEET UG Round 1 Allotment Cancelled?

The issue relates to the reservation arrangement for state-quota MBBS seats in four government medical colleges: Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Saharanpur and Jalaun. Following the court's order, the earlier Round 1 allotment was cancelled and DGME issued a revised counselling schedule. This means candidates who participated in the earlier Round 1 process should not assume that their September 7 allotment will continue. The fresh process will use the revised seat matrix and fresh choices.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Fresh Schedule

The revised schedule is applicable to the fresh Round 1 counselling process. Candidates should follow the latest notices published by the UP NEET counselling authority rather than relying on the earlier September 7 allotment schedule.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

1. Check the Revised Seat Matrix

Before filling choices, check the latest seat matrix because the available seats and category-wise distribution can differ from the earlier matrix. The revised Round 1 matrix reported by DGME includes 15,265 MBBS and BDS seats, including 4,615 seats in government institutions and 10,650 seats in private institutions.

2. Reconsider Your College Preferences

Do not simply copy the choices you submitted earlier. Check your expected rank, category, domicile eligibility, course preference, government/private preference, fees and the availability of seats before rearranging your list.

3. Fill and Lock Choices Before the Deadline

Fresh choice filling and locking is available from September 18 at 5 PM until September 21 at 5 PM. Once the deadline passes, candidates should not assume that their previous choices will automatically be carried forward into the fresh allotment.

4. Check the New Allotment Result

The revised Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat will then have to download their allotment letter and complete the admission process within the prescribed window.

What Happens to the Earlier September 7 Allotment?

The important point for candidates is that the September 7 Round 1 allotment has been cancelled. Therefore, students should not make admission decisions based only on their previous allotment. The counselling authority is conducting the first round again, and the new allotment will be generated after the fresh choice-filling process.

Candidates who had previously received a government or private MBBS/BDS seat should therefore check the revised seat matrix and submit their choices again according to their current preference.

How to Fill Choices More Carefully This Time

OGcollege Insight: Make choice list using previous cutoff's and take help from someone who is already gone through that process and has experience like mentors on OGcollege Talk To Senior.

Talk to Seniors Before Taking Admission

Cutoff data cannot tell you everything about a medical college. Students can also speak with verified seniors through OGcollege Talk to Seniors to ask about academics, clinical exposure, hostel life, patient load, campus environment and other practical aspects before accepting a seat. For students who receive a college in the revised allotment, this can be especially useful when they are deciding whether the allotted seat matches their expectations.

Related OGcollege Guides

If you are participating in UP NEET UG counselling, also check "UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Dates & Seat Allotment Explained", "UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Choice Filling & MBBS Admission Guide", "UP NEET Counselling 2026: How Many Marks Are Needed for Government MBBS Colleges?", and "What is the Seat Allotment Process through the NEET Exam?" before finalising your choices.

Final Verdict

The cancellation of the September 7 allotment means that UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 is being conducted afresh. Eligible candidates need to pay attention to the revised seat matrix and submit fresh choices between September 18 and September 21, rather than relying on their earlier allotment. The revised seat allotment is scheduled for September 22, with allotment letter download and admission from September 23 to September 26. Candidates should follow the latest DGME notices for any further changes.

Verified Sources

UP NEET official counselling portal: The official portal lists the revised Round 1 timetable, revised state merit list and revised seat matrix among its current notifications.

Medical Dialogues: Reports the revised Round 1 schedule and the cancellation of the September 7 allotment following the Allahabad High Court order.

Times of India: Reports that the September 7 allotment was cancelled and that eligible candidates must participate in Round 1 again.

NDTV: Confirms fresh choice filling from September 18 to September 21 and the revised admission process.