NEET PG 2025 counselling for the state of Uttar Pradesh — covering the schedule, registration & document process, tips & tricks, expected cut-offs for private medical colleges, and available PG branches.
The NEET PG 2025 counselling in Uttar Pradesh is the gateway for admissions into postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, PG Diploma) in government and private medical colleges in the state. The process is managed by the state counselling authority, often referenced as the Directorate General of Medical Education & Training, UP (DGME/DMET) and the online portal (for example, upneet.gov.in) is used for registration, choice‐filling, and allotment.
As an aspirant, you need to:
Qualify the NEET PG exam
Register online for the counselling in UP
complete document verification, choice filling, locking, seat allotment, and then join the allotted institute.Given the competitiveness, especially in clinical branches, it’s essential to plan ahead, know the schedule, understand deadlines, and strategise your preferences and back‐ups.
Schedule – Key Dates for Counselling 2025
Here’s a table with tentative dates for the UP NEET PG counselling for 2025 (subject to official updates).
| Round | Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 – Registration starts | Online registration begins | 2nd week of October 2025 |
| Round 1 – Last date for registration | Registration closes & security deposit paid | 2nd week of October 2025 |
| Round 1 – Merit list & choice filling | Provisional/final merit list + choice filling | 3rd week of October 2025 |
| Round 1 – Seat allotment result | Allotment of seats for Round 1 | 4th week of October 2025 |
| Round 2 – Registration starts | Round 2 registration opens | 1st week of November 2025 |
| Round 2 – Seat allotment result | Allotment for Round 2 | 2nd–3rd week of November 2025 |
| Mop-up/Stray Vacancy Round | Final round for leftover seats | Last week November – 1st week December 2025 |
Note: These dates are tentative. Candidates must regularly check the official UP portal for final notification and changes.
Registration & Document Process – Tips & Tricks
Documents typically required
Before or during online counselling, you’ll likely need to keep ready the following:
NEET PG 2025 score‐card / rank letter
MBBS degree certificate and provisional/ permanent registration with the state Medical Council
Internship completion certificate
Residence/domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh (if state quota)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as applicable
Passport-size photographs & identity proof (Aadhar, etc)
Any other college‐specific or state‐specific affidavit, bond, or medical fitness certificate
Registration & choice‐filling process – Practical tips
Register early: As soon as registration opens, complete the form and pay the required registration fee and security deposit (if required) to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Understand security deposit/refundable amount: Some rounds require security money deposit which may be refunded after joining or after the process. Verify terms.
Choice filling strategy:
List branches you realistically can get, based on your rank and category.
Include dream (high demand) branches, safe branches and backup (less competitive) branches.
Do not simply pick only your top branch – you risk getting nothing.
Lock your choices before the deadline; once locked you cannot modify in that round.
Reporting to allotted college: Upon seat allotment, report to the college before the last date and complete admission formalities (fee payment, joining letter, etc). If you fail to report, you may lose your seat.
Keep track of rounds: If you are not satisfied with Round 1 allotment, you can opt for Round 2 / Mop-up, but understand the rules for exit/ upgrade and that non-reporting may cause issues.
Backup plan: If your rank is modest, consider lesser preferred branches (but decent ones) in private colleges rather than only aiming for top branches and risking no seat. Understand the fee/financial implications of private seats.
Stay updated: Official website notifications, cut-off lists, seat matrix are published in time. Ensure you bookmark and check regularly.
Avoiding pitfalls
Missing registration/choice-filling deadlines means losing entire round.
Locking choices carelessly can force you into a branch you don’t want.
Not verifying your documents before reporting may cause rejection.
Financial planning: Private college fees can be heavy – know what you’re committing to.
Branch commitment: Even if you get a lesser-preferred branch, make the most of it (good training & future prospects).
Expected Cut-Offs for Private Medical Colleges in UP – Session 2025
Here’s a snapshot of closing ranks for some branches in private colleges in Uttar Pradesh based on recent data. These are approximate UR (unreserved) closing ranks and help you gauge where you stand.
| Branch (Private Colleges) | Approx. Closing Rank (UR) |
|---|---|
| MD Dermatology | ~ 76,166 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | ~ 99,354 |
| MD General Medicine | ~ 50,991 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | ~ 58,571 |
| MD Paediatrics | ~ 66,913 |
| MS Orthopaedics | ~ 84,370 |
| MS General Surgery | ~ 94,723 |
Interpretation:
These ranks are relatively high (meaning larger numbers, i.e., less competitive) in private colleges compared to top government colleges. If your NEET PG rank is above (i.e., numerically larger) these, you may still have chances in private colleges for those branches. However:
The above are just closing ranks for UR in private colleges — your category (OBC/SC/EWS) may have different cut-offs.
Fees and other conditions for private colleges may be demanding.
Top branches in govt colleges will require much lower numerical rank (i.e., better rank) — so you must calibrate expectations accordingly.
Available PG Branches – MD / MS / PG Diploma in UP
In UP, the counselling allows allocation of seats in various branches under MD/MS and PG Diploma streams. Some major branches include:
MD: General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Pathology, Community Medicine, Biochemistry etc.
MS: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology etc.
PG Diploma courses (in some colleges) also exist in select specialties (though less in number compared to MD/MS)
When selecting branches, aspirants should assess:
their interest/passion in the speciality
future career scope (super-specialisation, practice, academics)
clinical exposure + infrastructure at the allotted institute
workload, lifestyle implications of the branch
Final Thoughts & Strategy
Start early: Once you know your NEET PG 2025 result, immediately plan for counselling – registration, documents, choice list.
Be realistic yet ambitious: If your rank is excellent, aim for top branches in Govt colleges; if modest, plan for good branches in private colleges.
Choice filling = key step: Don’t just pick one branch; fill a well‐balanced list of dream, realistic and safe options.
Financial planning: For private colleges especially, know the fee structure, hostel/mess charges, other hidden costs.
Stay updated: Official notifications, cut-offs, seat matrix — everything may shift.
Keep a backup plan: If speciality or college of first choice isn’t possible, be ready to adapt to a good alternative rather than losing a year.
After allotment, join quickly: Delay in reporting or document submission can cost you the seat.
Remember the broader goal: PG training is foundational for your medical career — branch matters, but so does learning, exposure, faculty, and the environment.
Good luck to all aspirants! If you like, I can also pull together a detailed college-wise cut-off list, fee comparison for private vs government in UP for NEET PG 2025
