LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh Directorate General of Medical Education and Training released the schedule for Round 3 of the UP NEET PG 2025 counselling. Registration for postgraduate medical admissions will commence on January 2, 2026 . Candidates who qualified in the NEET PG 2025 examination are eligible to apply for MD, MS, DNB, and diploma programs offered by government and private medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Round 3 Registration Opens January 2
Online registration for the UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling opens precisely at 11:00 AM on January 2, 2026 . Prospective candidates must register their details on the official counselling portals: upneet.in and dgme.up.gov.in. The registration window will remain open until 2:00 PM on January 9, 2026 . Completing this online registration is a mandatory first step for all applicants wishing to participate in the third round.
Concurrently with online registration, candidates must also deposit the required registration fee and security money. The payment window for these essential fees starts at 11:00 AM on January 2, 2026 . The final deadline for fee and security money deposits is 5:00 PM on January 9, 2026 . Successful payment ensures eligibility for the subsequent stages of the counselling process, including choice filling and seat consideration.
Eligibility and Merit List Publication
Participation in UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling is strictly limited to candidates who secured a qualifying score in the NEET PG 2025 examination. Beyond the NEET PG qualification, candidates must have completed the stipulated online registration process and successfully remitted the required security deposit by the official deadlines. These conditions are prerequisite for entry into the choice filling phase.
The counselling authority will publish the consolidated merit list for Round 3 on January 5, 2026 . This list will identify all candidates who have met the initial eligibility criteria and are qualified to proceed with selecting their preferred courses and institutions. Candidates should regularly check the official websites for updates regarding the merit list.
Choice Filling and Locking Process
The choice filling and locking process for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 begins at 11:00 AM on January 6, 2026 . During this period, registered and eligible candidates must actively select their desired MD, MS, DNB, or diploma programs and the medical colleges offering them. Candidates can arrange their choices in order of preference.
It is mandatory for candidates to lock their selections before the specified deadline of 2:00 PM on January 9, 2026 . Choices not locked by this time will not be considered for seat allotment. Candidates can review and modify their preferences multiple times before the locking deadline, but once locked, changes are typically not permitted.
Seat Allotment Results and Admission Steps
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training will announce the provisional seat allotment results for Round 3 on January 12, 2026 . Candidates can access their individual allotment status by logging into their accounts on the official counselling websites. This result indicates the course and institution provisionally assigned to each candidate based on their merit, preferences, and seat availability.
Following the announcement of results, provisionally allotted candidates must download their official allotment letters. The timeframe for downloading these letters and completing the admission process at the respective allocated medical colleges extends from January 13 to January 17, 2026 . Candidates must physically report to their assigned institution within these five days, carrying all necessary original documents and fees, to confirm their admission and secure their seat. Failure to report within the stipulated period may lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Complete Schedule for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling
Here is the detailed schedule for the UP NEET PG 2025 counselling Round 3 for admission to postgraduate medical programs:
| Particulars | Dates and Timings |
|---|---|
| Online registrations | From January 2, 2026 (11 AM) to January 9, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Depositing registration fee and security money | From January 2, 2026 (11 AM) to January 9, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Merit list publication | January 5, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | From January 6, 2026 (11 AM) to January 9, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Allotment results | January 12, 2026 |
| Download allotment letters, admission | From January 13 to January 17, 2026 |