UP NEET UG Round 2 2026: DGME Revises Schedule, Check New Dates

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has postponed the ongoing Round 2 UP NEET UG 2026 counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions due to unavoidable reasons. The counselling has been deferred until further orders. Importantly, DGME has not announced fresh Round 2 dates yet. Candidates should therefore not rely on the earlier choice-filling or admission deadlines and should wait for the next official notification.

UP NEET UG Round 2 2026: What Changed?

The earlier schedule had planned choice filling from September 17 to September 19 and downloading of allotment letters/admission from September 22 to September 25. These subsequent activities are now affected by the postponement.

Why Has UP NEET Round 2 Been Postponed?

DGME has cited “unavoidable reasons” for postponing the second round of online counselling.cThe authority has not provided a detailed explanation for the postponement in the notice. Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unverified explanations circulating on social media or counselling groups.cDGME will have to issue a fresh notification before the next stages of Round 2 resume.

What Happens to UP NEET Round 2 Choice Filling?

The most immediate impact is on candidates waiting to submit or modify their college preferences. Under the earlier schedule, choice filling was supposed to begin on September 17 at 5 PM and continue until September 19 at 5 PM. Since the counselling has now been postponed, candidates should not assume that this window will remain active according to the old timetable.

What Should Candidates Do While Waiting?

The postponement does not mean students should stop preparing their choices. Before the new choice-filling window opens, candidates can:

• Review their Round 1 result, if applicable.
• Compare government and private medical colleges.
• Check tuition fees and other admission costs.
• Review previous cutoff trends.
• Prepare a realistic preference order.
• Keep required documents ready.

OGcollege Insight: This is particularly important because the new choice-filling window may have a limited deadline once DGME resumes the process.

Does the Postponement Affect MBBS and BDS Candidates?

Yes. The latest notice applies to candidates participating in Round 2 online counselling for both MBBS and BDS admissions under UP NEET UG 2026.cTherefore, candidates seeking admission through the UP state counselling process should wait for the revised notification before proceeding with the next Round 2 stage.

Talk to Seniors Before Locking Your Choices

Cutoff data alone cannot tell you about clinical exposure, patient load, hostel conditions or everyday academics. Through Talk to Seniors, OGcollege lets students connect with verified medical seniors and ask practical questions about colleges they are considering for UP NEET counselling.

Related OGcollege Guides

For students participating in UP counselling, "UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Dates & Seat Allotment Explained", "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?" can help with the next counselling stages.

Final Verdict

DGME has postponed UP NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 until further orders for MBBS and BDS admissions. The previously scheduled choice filling and admission dates should therefore not be treated as active deadlines. As of September 18, 2026, no fresh Round 2 schedule has been announced. Candidates should use this waiting period to prepare their college preferences and documents and follow the next official DGME notification for the new dates.

Verified Sources

DGME Uttar Pradesh / UP NEET UG official portal: Current notifications include the notice regarding the second round of UP NEET UG 2026 counselling.

Medical Dialogues: Reports DGME's September 17 postponement and reproduces the earlier Round 2 schedule, including registration, choice filling and admission dates.

Medical Dialogues: Earlier report on the Round 2 schedule issued by DGME, including registration until September 17 and choice filling from September 17–19.