The UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 choice filling window closes today, October 31, at 5:00 PM. Candidates on the Round 3 state merit list who want an MBBS or BDS seat in Uttar Pradesh must fill and lock their college and course preferences on the official website, upneet.gov.in, before the deadline. The DGME UP will declare the Round 3 seat allotment result on November 2, 2026.
Why Choice Locking Is Critical
Choice filling counts only after the choices are locked. Preferences that are filled but not locked may not be considered for allotment. The portal does not allow changes after the deadline, so candidates should review the order of their preferences before locking.
Round 3 is the last full counselling round for UP NEET UG 2026. After it, the stray vacancy round has fewer seats and stricter rules, so this is the final main chance to get a seat in a government or private medical or dental college in Uttar Pradesh.
UP NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Schedule
| Event | Date and Time |
| Round 3 Registration | October 26 (5:00 PM) to October 28 (2:00 PM) |
| Registration and Security Fee Payment | Till October 28 (3:00 PM) |
| Round 3 State Merit List | October 28 |
| Choice Filling Begins | October 28 (5:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling and Locking Ends | October 31 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | November 2 |
How to Fill and Lock Choices on upneet.gov.in
- Visit the official counselling website, upneet.gov.in.
- Log in with your registration credentials.
- Open the Round 3 choice filling section.
- Check the Round 3 seat matrix for college-wise MBBS and BDS vacancies.
- Select colleges and courses and arrange them in your order of preference.
- Lock your choices and save a copy of the locked list.
Tips for the Last Few Hours
- Complete the process well before 5 PM, as the portal may be slow in the final hour.
- Add as many choices as you realistically would accept. Too few choices reduce your chances of getting a seat.
- List your most preferred colleges first, since allotment follows your preference order and merit rank.
- Keep a printout or screenshot of your locked choices for later reference.
What Happens After the Deadline
Once the window closes, the DGME UP will process the locked choices against the state merit list and the Round 3 seat matrix. Allotted candidates can check their result on upneet.gov.in on November 2 and should follow the reporting instructions in the allotment letter. Candidates who are not allotted a seat can look out for the stray vacancy round notification on the same website.
