UP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Extended with New Deadline and Application Steps The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) in Uttar Pradesh has announced the extension of the registration deadline for the first round of the Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) counselling 2026. Eligible candidates are now allowed to register from August 13 at 11 pm to August 14 at 2 pm, 2026. The registration fee and security deposit must be submitted by 5 pm on August 14. The counselling process will be conducted online via the official website, upneet.gov.in, and will be based on candidates’ NEET scores. Seats for state quota Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programs in government and private medical and dental colleges across Uttar Pradesh will be allocated based on merit and document verification. The first round of counselling is part of a four-round admission process, which includes a stray vacancy round. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates on the counselling schedule, seat allotment, and other admission-related information. The process requires candidates to follow specific steps for registration, including visiting the official website, filling out the form, uploading required documents, paying fees, and submitting the application. A completed registration form and payment receipt must be downloaded and retained for future reference. For the verification process, candidates must provide documents such as a domicile certificate and a caste certificate if applicable. The Department of Medical Education and Training will upload further updates on the official website. The admission process emphasizes the importance of preparing all necessary documents in advance to avoid delays.#neet_ug #mbbs #bds #dmet #upneet
NEET UG 2026 Tie-Breaking Rules: NTA's Ranking System Explained The National Testing Agency (NTA) has outlined the tie-breaking rules for the NEET UG 2026 exam, which will be used to determine ranks for students who achieve identical total scores. With millions of aspirants competing for limited seats in MBBS, BDS, and allied medical courses, the agency has implemented a structured system to ensure fair and transparent ranking. This process becomes critical during counseling, as even minor differences in rank can significantly impact a student’s college allocation. The tie-breaking mechanism prioritizes subject-specific performance to differentiate candidates with equal scores. The first criterion is Biology, which includes both Botany and Zoology sections. Candidates with higher marks in this subject are ranked higher, as Biology carries significant weight in the NEET UG exam. If Biology scores are identical, the next step involves evaluating Chemistry performance. Students with better Chemistry results are given precedence. If the tie persists, Physics scores are considered to determine the order of merit. When subject-wise scores remain equal, the system shifts to analyzing accuracy. The number of correct and incorrect answers across all subjects is scrutinized, with candidates demonstrating fewer errors or higher precision being ranked higher. This step emphasizes the importance of accuracy over guesswork, encouraging students to focus on thorough preparation. In cases where accuracy metrics also fail to resolve the tie, the evaluation proceeds to a subject-wise detailed accuracy check. Biology accuracy is assessed first, followed by Chemistry and then Physics. This multi-tiered approach ensures a comprehensive and fair comparison of candidates’ performance.#nta #neet_ug #mbbs #bds #counseling
