UP NEET UG 2026: Important Update For Round 1 Admitted Candidates

Introduction

The UP Government's Medical Education Department has issued an important clarification dated 19 September 2026, partially amending its earlier letter dated 18 September 2026. This update covers two things that matter a lot depending on your situation: what happens to your admission if you already got in through Round 1, and a separate decision affecting four specific government medical colleges for this counselling cycle.

If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate in UP counselling, whether you've already got a seat or you're still waiting on one, this notice is worth reading carefully, since it directly affects your next steps.

Why This Letter Was Issued?

This clarification traces back to a court matter. A writ petition (Sachin Singh and others vs. State of UP and others) was heard by the Hon'ble High Court, which passed an order on 16 September 2026. In compliance with that order, the state government had earlier issued a Government Order (dated 1 September 2026) laying down guidelines for NEET UG 2026 counselling.

Point 6(a)(ii) of that 1 September order had referred to a "special component" reservation arrangement for admissions. The government has now decided that, instead of that special component arrangement, admissions in UP's educational institutions will follow reservation as laid down under the SC/ST and Other Backward Classes Reservation Act, 2006, and counselling will proceed accordingly. This is the reason behind the 19 September clarification.

What This Means If You've Already Been Admitted Through Round 1?

This is the part most candidates want a straight answer on, and the government's language here is direct.

If you took admission in a Government or Private medical college through Round 1 counselling of NEET UG 2026, your admission stands exactly as it is. The notice states this explicitly: candidates who completed their admission process by the prescribed final date for Round 1 will have their admission remain unaffected.

In simple terms: if you're already admitted, this update doesn't disturb your seat. You don't need to worry about your Round 1 admission being reopened, reviewed, or reversed because of this clarification.

You're also eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling for an upgrade if you want to try for a better college or course, while your current admission remains protected in the meantime.

What's Happening With The Supreme Court Matter?

The notice also references a set of related legal proceedings — SLP No. 7820/2025 (Sabra Ahmad vs. State of UP and others), Special Appeal No. 295/2025 (State of UP and others vs. Sabra Ahmad), and the writ petition 9943/2026 (Sachin Singh and others vs. State of UP and others). Based on the High Court's orders in these matters, the state government has decided to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

This is a legal step the state is taking to challenge or seek review of the High Court's orders at a higher court. It's a process that will take its own time, and its outcome affects one specific part of this counselling cycle, explained below.

A Detail Worth Watching For: Four Colleges Excluded From Round 2 Onward

This is the most consequential part of the notice for a specific group of candidates, so read this carefully if it applies to you.

For the 2026-27 academic session, four Government Medical Colleges — Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur — will not be included in Round 2 and subsequent rounds of UP NEET UG counselling. These are the colleges where a special integrated reservation scheme of the Social Welfare Department, UP Government, applies.

This exclusion will stay in place until the Hon'ble Supreme Court decides on the Special Leave Petition mentioned above. In other words, these four colleges are on hold for further counselling rounds, pending the Supreme Court's decision.

If you were already admitted to one of these four colleges through Round 1, your admission there will remain subject to the final decision the Supreme Court reaches in this SLP. This is different from the general assurance given to other Round 1 admitted candidates — for these four colleges specifically, the outcome depends on how the Supreme Court rules.

What If You Were Hoping To Get Into One Of These Four Colleges In Round 2?

If you haven't yet secured a seat and were planning to try for a seat in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, or Saharanpur medical colleges through Round 2 or a later round, that option isn't available for now. These colleges will only reopen for further counselling once the Supreme Court's decision on the pending SLP is known. Keep checking official updates from DGME UP for when and whether these colleges are reintroduced into the counselling process.

A Related Point: Seat Increase Needs NMC Approval

The notice also clarifies a separate but related point: any increase in MBBS course seats at Government or Private medical colleges cannot happen without permission from the National Medical Commission (NMC), New Delhi. This is a standing regulatory requirement, and it's mentioned here as a reminder that seat numbers at any college can't be increased at the state's discretion alone.

Who Should Pay Attention To This Notice?

Candidates already admitted through Round 1 (excluding the four colleges above) — your admission is confirmed to remain unaffected. You can also participate in Round 2 for an upgrade if you wish.

Candidates admitted to Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, or Saharanpur medical colleges through Round 1 — your admission stands for now, but its final status is tied to the Supreme Court's decision in the pending SLP. It's worth following updates on this specific matter closely.

Candidates not yet admitted who were considering these four colleges — these colleges are excluded from Round 2 and subsequent rounds until the Supreme Court decides. Plan your Round 2 choices around the colleges that remain part of the process.

What To Do Right Now?

If you're already admitted through Round 1 in a college other than these four, proceed with confidence that your admission is protected, and consider your Round 2 options for upgrading if you'd like.

If you're admitted at Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, or Saharanpur, keep a close watch on updates regarding the Supreme Court SLP, since your admission's final status depends on that outcome.

If you haven't been allotted a seat yet, adjust your Round 2 expectations to exclude these four colleges from your immediate options, and revisit them only if and when they're reinstated into the process.

Read the official government letter in full at the DGME UP link, rather than relying only on summaries, since this involves ongoing legal proceedings where details matter.

Avoid concluding the eventual outcome of the Supreme Court matter — the notice doesn't predict how the SLP will be decided, so treat this as a genuinely pending situation rather than assuming a particular result.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Round 1 allotment letter and admission confirmation
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• A valid government photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs

FAQs

Final Thoughts

This clarification brings real relief for most Round 1 admitted candidates; your admission stays exactly as it is, and you're free to try for an upgrade in Round 2 without risking what you already have. The exception is specific and clearly stated: Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur medical colleges are excluded from further counselling rounds until the Supreme Court rules on the pending SLP, and admissions already made there remain subject to that outcome.

Given that this involves an active legal matter, it's worth staying updated through official DGME UP channels rather than relying on assumptions about how or when the Supreme Court will decide.

If you're unsure how this notice affects your specific situation, especially if your admission or your Round 2 plans involve one of these four colleges, reaching out to a trusted NEET counselling expert can help you understand exactly where you stand.

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