The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, has officially announced the crucial schedule for the third round of NEET PG 2025 counselling. This round is the gateway for admission to coveted postgraduate medical seats across the state's government and private medical colleges for programmes including MD, MS, DNB, and PG Diplomas. Aspiring doctors must act swiftly and adhere strictly to the published timeline to secure their seats.
Registration and Fee Payment: The First Mandatory Step
The online registration portal for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 will become active on January 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates have until January 9, 2026, till 2:00 PM to complete their registration. A critical component of this step is the payment of the registration fee and the security deposit. While registration closes at 2:00 PM, the payment gateway will remain open until 5:00 PM on January 9. It is imperative to note that only candidates who successfully complete both registration and fee payment will be permitted to proceed to the choice-filling stage.
Choice Filling and Merit List: Strategize Your Preferences
Following registration, the next pivotal phase is choice filling. Candidates can log in to select and lock their preferred medical colleges and courses. This window is open from January 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM, until January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. To aid in decision-making, the state merit list based on NEET PG 2025 scores will be published on January 5, 2026. Experts strongly advise candidates to carefully research and prioritize their choices before locking them in, as no modifications will be allowed after the deadline. A well-planned choice list significantly enhances the chances of securing a desired seat.
Seat Allotment Result and Final Admission Reporting
The outcome of the seat allotment process for Round 3 will be declared on January 12, 2026. Successful candidates must then take immediate action to confirm their admission. The allotted candidates are required to download their allotment letter and physically report to their assigned college between January 13 and January 17, 2026. This in-person reporting is mandatory to finalize the admission. Failure to report within this strict deadline will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat, which will then be passed on to the next candidate in line. This counselling round pertains specifically to the state quota seats in Uttar Pradesh medical colleges.
Prospective postgraduate medical students are urged to mark all dates on their calendars and prepare the necessary documents in advance. Punctuality and attention to detail at each step of this counselling process are non-negotiable for securing a seat in this competitive admission round.
