UP PG Dental Counselling 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins on September 18; Check Schedule & Guidelines

Uttar Pradesh NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling has officially started. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the Round 2 counselling schedule and important guidelines for candidates seeking admission to MDS courses in government and private dental colleges and universities across Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates who want to participate in the second round must complete the registration process within the prescribed deadline. The Round 2 registration window will remain open from September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM to September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Candidates should carefully check the complete schedule, fee-payment deadlines, choice-filling dates, and admission guidelines before participating in the counselling process.

What is the UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule?

The complete Round 2 schedule includes registration, fee payment, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission.

Candidates should not wait until the last few hours to complete registration or fee payment because the different deadlines are not the same.

Who can participate in UP NEET MDS Round 2 counselling?

NEET MDS-qualified candidates who fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh counselling authority can participate in Round 2.

Candidates who are eligible under the applicable UP NEET MDS counselling rules should check their status and follow the instructions mentioned in the official information brochure and Round 2 guidelines.

Candidates who participated in Round 1 should also carefully check the rules applicable to their existing seat before participating in Round 2.

When will UP NEET MDS Round 2 registration start?

The Round 2 online registration process starts on September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Candidates can complete their registration until September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

The registration deadline should be treated separately from the fee-payment deadline because the security and registration fee payment window extends until 2:00 PM on September 22.

When is the last date to pay the registration and security fee?

The registration fee and security fee payment window will remain open from:

September 18, 2026, 11:00 AM to September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM.

Candidates should complete the payment within the prescribed timeline to remain eligible for the subsequent counselling process.

When will the UP NEET MDS Round 2 merit list be released?

The Round 2 merit list is scheduled to be declared on September 22, 2026.

The merit list will be used for the subsequent seat-allotment process.

Candidates should check the official UP NEET counselling portal after the merit list is released.

When will choice filling start for UP NEET MDS Round 2?

Online choice filling will begin on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Candidates can fill and submit their choices until September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

This is an important stage because candidates need to select their preferred MDS courses and colleges according to their eligibility and available options.

What should candidates keep in mind while filling choices?

Candidates should carefully check the available seats before filling their choices.

They should consider:

• NEET MDS rank
• Category
• College type
• MDS speciality
• Available seats
• Fee structure
• Previous-round allotment
• Preference for government or private dental college
• Location
• Admission conditions

Candidates should arrange their choices according to their own preferences and eligibility and make sure that all important choices are properly submitted before the deadline.

When will the UP NEET MDS Round 2 seat allotment result be released?

The Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared on September 25, 2026.

Candidates who receive an allotment should download their allotment letter and follow the admission instructions within the prescribed period.

When will the UP NEET MDS Round 2 admission process take place?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 will be able to download their allotment letters and complete the admission process from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

Government dental college allotments require candidates to report to the concerned dental college, while candidates allotted seats in private dental colleges have to follow the prescribed reporting process and nodal-centre requirements.

What are the important guidelines for UP NEET MDS Round 2?

DGME Uttar Pradesh has issued detailed instructions for candidates participating in the second counselling cycle.

Some important points include:

• Seat allotment will be based on the Round 2 merit list.
• Candidates should carefully read the counselling rules before participating.
• Candidates receiving a seat or re-allotment must complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed timeline.
• Candidates allotted government dental colleges need to report to the concerned dental college.
• Candidates allotted private dental colleges need to follow the prescribed reporting procedure at the concerned nodal centre.
• Candidates must complete the required fee-payment formalities.
• Medical examination by the designated Medical Board is mandatory for allotted candidates.
• Candidates should follow the rules mentioned in the official counselling brochure and government orders.

What happens to the security fee after Round 2 allotment?

Candidates should carefully read the security-money rules before participating in Round 2.

According to the issued guidelines, if a candidate admitted in Round 1 receives re-allotment in Round 2 but does not take admission after the re-allotment, the security amount deposited by the candidate may be forfeited as per the counselling rules.

Therefore, candidates should understand the consequences of participating in Round 2 before making changes to their existing admission status.

What should candidates do after getting a Round 2 seat?

After the Round 2 allotment result is released, candidates should:

1. Check the allotted college and MDS speciality.
2. Download the allotment letter.
3. Read the reporting instructions carefully.
4. Arrange all original documents.
5. Complete the required medical examination.
6. Pay the prescribed admission/tuition fee.
7. Report to the concerned college or nodal centre.
8. Complete document verification and admission formalities within the deadline.

What documents should candidates keep ready?

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the admission process:

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard
• NEET MDS admit card
• Round 2 allotment letter
• MBBS degree/provisional certificate
• MBBS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Registration certificate
• Valid photo ID
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate, if applicable
• Passport-size photographs
• Other documents mentioned in the official counselling instructions

Candidates should check the latest official guidelines because document requirements may vary depending on the candidate's category and type of seat.

What happens if a candidate is allotted a private dental college?

Candidates allotted a private dental college must follow the reporting and fee-payment instructions issued by DGME Uttar Pradesh.

As specified in the Round 2 guidelines, the prescribed tuition fee has to be deposited through the mode specified by the counselling authority. Candidates should check the latest fee structure and reporting instructions before proceeding with admission.

Why is it important to read the Round 2 guidelines?

Round 2 counselling involves several important rules related to registration, choice filling, seat upgradation, security money, reporting, and admission.

A candidate who participates without understanding these rules may face problems during admission or may be subject to the consequences specified in the counselling guidelines.

Therefore, candidates should read the official Round 2 instructions carefully before filling their choices.

Where can candidates check the official UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 information?

Candidates can check the latest counselling notifications, schedules, seat information, and other updates on the official UP NEET counselling portal.

Official UP NEET Counselling Portal:
upneet.gov.in

The official portal currently lists the UP NEET MDS 2026 Second Round Counselling Time Schedule and the Important Information/Instructions for Candidates Participating in the Second Round of Online Counselling for UP NEET-MDS 2026.

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Conclusion

UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 registration has started on September 18, 2026. Candidates can register until September 22 at 11:00 AM, while registration and security fee payment will remain available until 2:00 PM on the same day.

The Round 2 merit list is scheduled for September 22; choice filling will take place from September 22 to September 24, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for September 25. The allotment letter download and admission process will continue from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

Candidates should complete every counselling activity within the prescribed deadline and carefully follow the official guidelines before making their choices.