UP NEET PG Revised Round-3 Schedule Enters Allotment Phase

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh has officially transitioned into the seat allocation phase for the UP NEET PG 2025 Round-3 counseling. As of February 18, 2026, the state's medical specialists are closely monitoring the official portal as the revised schedule enters its most critical stage. This third round, often referred to as the mop-up phase, was necessitated by a revision in the national seat matrix and the subsequent adjustments in the state-level residency quotas. The current administrative focus is on the software-driven allocation process, which cross-references state ranks with the highly competitive preferences filled by thousands of aspirants seeking admission into Uttar Pradesh's vast network of medical institutions.

1. Processing of Choice-Filling and Merit Data

Following the conclusion of the choice-filling window on February 16, the UP NEET UG/PG Counseling Portal is currently processing the preferences of registered candidates. This allocation logic is designed to be completely transparent, ensuring that merit remains the sole criterion for postgraduate seat distribution in the state.

• Merit List Synchronization: The DMET is currently validating the state merit list against the latest NEET PG 2025 qualifying data to ensure that all eligible specialists are included in the processing.
• Category-Wise Distribution: The technical team is carefully applying the complex reservation norms of Uttar Pradesh, including the 50% state quota and specific sub-categories like OBC, SC, and ST.
• Institutional Verification: Officials are conducting a final check of the vacant seats in major government medical colleges like KGMU Lucknow and GSVM Kanpur to ensure no discrepancies exist in the final allocation output.
• Security Protocol: The data processing is being conducted behind secure firewalls to protect the privacy of the specialists participating in this final round of the 2025-26 academic cycle.

2. Timeline for Result Publication and Reporting

According to the Official Revised Schedule, the result for Round-3 is expected to be published late this evening or early tomorrow. This will trigger a high-speed reporting phase, as the national deadline for concluding all medical admissions for this year is rapidly approaching.

• Downloading Allotment Letters: Once the results are live, specialists must download their Allotment Orders to proceed with the admission formalities.
• Reporting Deadlines: Successful candidates will have a four-day window to report to their assigned medical colleges with original certificates and the requisite security bonds.
• Admission Fees: The DMET has clarified that the admission fee for government colleges must be paid online, whereas private college admissions require specific bank guarantees.
• Vacant Seat Transition: Any seats remaining after this round will be automatically moved to the Stray Vacancy Round, the guidelines for which will be released following the completion of Round-3 admissions.

3. Conclusion

The entry of the UP NEET PG counseling into the Round-3 allocation phase marks a definitive turn for medical education in Uttar Pradesh. As of February 18, 2026, the state is poised to fill nearly 1,200 remaining seats in clinical and non-clinical branches. For the medical specialists involved, this round represents the final large-scale opportunity to secure a residency position in a government institution. The DMET's adherence to the revised timeline ensures that the state remains in sync with the national residency calendar. As the final admissions for the 2025-26 session are finalized, the focus will soon shift toward the orientation of the newest batch of doctors who will serve the healthcare infrastructure of the state.

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