| Updated On - Oct 26, 2026
DGME Uttar Pradesh has released the revised Round 3 counselling schedule for UP NEET MDS 2026. Registration closes on October 27 at 11 am. Merit list drops the same day. Seat allotment is scheduled for November 3 at upneet.gov.in.
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the revised Round 3 counselling schedule for the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (UP NEET MDS) 2026. The notice has been uploaded on the official portal at upneet.gov.in. The revised dates follow an earlier postponement of the counselling process.
Round 3 covers admissions to state quota MDS seats in government and private dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 and meet the state eligibility rules can register through the UP MDS counselling portal.
UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 Revised Dates
The authority has fixed a tight window of about two weeks for all Round 3 activities. The full timeline is given below.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | October 22 (5:00 PM) to October 27, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Registration and Security Fee Payment | October 22 (5:00 PM) to October 27, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Round 3 Merit List Release | October 27, 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling and Locking | October 28 (11:00 AM) to November 2, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | November 3, 2026 |
| Admission and Reporting at Allotted College | November 4 to November 7, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Participate?
Candidates must have qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). They must also meet the Uttar Pradesh state domicile and reservation rules laid down by DGME.
Fresh candidates who did not register in earlier rounds can sign up during this window. Candidates who had resigned from a Round 2 seat and reclaimed their security fee may also re-register for Round 3.
How to Register for UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3?
The entire Round 3 registration is online. Candidates must complete each step within the exact time window.
- Visit the official portal at upneet.gov.in.
- Click on the UP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration link.
- Enter your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other required details.
- Upload the documents in the specified format and size.
- Pay the registration and security deposit fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Download the confirmation page for your records.
Documents Required at Reporting
Candidates allotted a seat must carry a full set of originals and self-attested copies to the allotted college. The common document checklist is listed below.
- NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates.
- BDS degree certificate and all BDS mark sheets.
- Internship completion certificate and permanent registration certificate.
- Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate, where claimed.
- Category and sub-category certificates, where applicable.
- Government-issued photo identity proof.
- Round 3 seat allotment letter and fee payment receipt.
Round 3 is the final state counselling round before the stray vacancy stage. Any state quota MDS seats left vacant after this round move to the stray vacancy round. This is the last structured chance to secure an MDS seat in Uttar Pradesh under the state quota.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit upneet.gov.in and register before October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM.
- Keep your NEET MDS 2026 scorecard, BDS degree, domicile proof, and category certificate ready in soft copy.
- Pay the registration and security deposit fee before October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM.
- Fill and lock college and course choices between October 28 and November 2, 2026.
- Check the seat allotment result on November 3 and report to the allotted college between November 4 and November 7, 2026.
The Round 3 merit list and seat allotment result will be published on upneet.gov.in. Watch the portal for a possible stray vacancy round notice after November 7, 2026.
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