UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List Out: Can You Fill Choices Before October 31?

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List Released, Choice Filling till October 31

Uttar Pradesh: Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS/BDS program in Uttar Pradesh have released the 3rd round of the UP NEET UG 2026 merit list on October 29. Only candidates who have completed the formalities of registration and payment of fees can access the merit list and proceed for the process of Online Choice Filling of Colleges through the official website of Uttar Pradesh Counselling, upneet.gov.in.

Being mentioned in a merit list gives an admission seeker the right to participate in the subsequent round of counselling. However, being mentioned in the merit list does not confirm an admission to the medical course. There are other factors like candidate’s merit rank, preferences, reservation and the availability of seats which determine the final outcome.

According to the media reports of October 29, the candidates have been given time till October 31, 2026 for filling the choice of colleges in Round 3. The candidate should regularly check the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, website for any circulars/ instructions.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Important Details

How to Check UP NEET Round 3 Merit List 2026

Candidates can take the following steps to locate merit list:

• Visit the official UP NEET counselling website i.e. upneet.gov.in.
• Go to Notifications/Latest Updates.
• Look for the notice titled “UP State Merit List of NEET-UG 2026” or related Round 3 merit list notice.
• Click on the PDF/ document available.
• Search your name/ roll number/ other details using the search option available in the PDF.
• Check details displayed on the PDF.

Candidates are advised to take a printed copy of the merit list for future use/counselling purposes. The official website of the board is the only source to get the latest updates regarding admission. Candidates should not rely on other sources to verify their merit status.

UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling: Dates and Process

In this process, candidates have to choose and put medical and dental colleges in order of their preferences. Candidates need to analyze various parameters like course and college availability, location, fee structure, performance in NEET before finalizing their choices.

According to the scheduled time table, Round 3 choice filling process is from 28th to 31st October 2026, and seat allotment result is on 2nd November 2026. Further, counseling process is from 3rd to 7th November 2026. The scheduled date of release of Round 3 merit list is 28th October 2026, but according to the latest updates it is 29th October 2026.

How to Fill Choices for UP NEET UG Round 3

Follows the Required Steps to Fill the choices the UP NEET UG Round 3:

• Open upneet.gov.in in a web browser.
• Log in using your counselling credentials.
• Select the Round 3 choice-filling section.
• Choose the colleges you wish to pursue MBBS/BDS at.
• Arrange your preferences in the right order.
• Once you’re done making your preferences, save and lock your choices.
• You should take a screenshot of your preferences so that you can have a record of your choices for verification purposes.

Candidates should know that preferences are saved when a college is chosen and not when it is assumed that the process is complete. Therefore candidates should be careful to select colleges and then chose Lock choices so that the preferences are saved and locked.

When Will the UP NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Be Released?

The Round 3 Seat Allotment Result is tentatively scheduled for November 2, 2026, per the counselling schedule released on various education portals. Candidates should keep a lookout for the latest circular released by DGME and verify the schedule against it. Seat Allotment is determined by various factors like merit, choices made by the candidate, seats available, category and other counselling rules.

Candidates must comply with the allotment process to confirm their allotted seat and report to the college within the allotted time frame for admission. The reported time window for Round 3 is November 3-7, 2026. Not complying with the rules and process may result in cancellation of seat allotment for the candidate.

FAQs

1. Has the UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List been released?

Yes. The reports in the education news on 29th October, 2026 say that the Round 3 merit list has been released. The candidates are advised to confirm from the official UP NEET UG site.

2. What is the last date for Round 3 choice filling?

The reported last date is 31st October, 2026. The candidates are advised to refer the official web site for the latest updates.

3. For which courses is Round 3 Counselling of UP NEET UG, 2026, being conducted?

The UP NEET UG, 2026, Round 3 counselling is being conducted for 85% UG medical and dental courses of Uttar Pradesh.

4. When will the UP NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result be announced?

It is scheduled on 2nd November, 2026.

5. Will candidates get an MBBS/BDS seat for sure if they are in the merit list?

No. Other factors like the rules of the counselling process, seat availability, category, preferences of the college, etc. are also taken into consideration.

6. What is the official web site for UP NEET counselling?

Candidates need to go to https://upneet.gov.in/ for all latest updates on UP NEET counselling.

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