UP NEET UG 2026 Second‑Round Counselling Deferred

The state’s Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) confirmed that the second round of counselling for the 2026 NEET UG seat allocation, originally slated for early June, will not proceed as scheduled. No specific reason was provided in the brief notice, but officials advised candidates to monitor the official portal for updates. Applicants who cleared the NEET UG 2026 exam and were awaiting seat allotment are asked to retain their registration details and await a revised timetable. The postponement affects thousands of aspirants across Uttar Pradesh who were expecting to secure seats in government and private medical colleges. The department has pledged to release further information as soon as the schedule is finalised.