The UP NEET Merit List 2025 will soon be released by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMT), Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have appeared in the NEET UG 2025 exam and completed their registration for UP medical admissions can check their names in the upcoming rank list, which will be published online in PDF format at the official website upneet.gov.in.

This merit list is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to pursue MBBS, BDS, and Ayush courses in government and private medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Only those candidates who appear in the UP NEET 2025 rank list will be eligible to participate in the state-level counselling process, which will be held in four rounds.

UP NEET 2025 Merit List Overview

The UP NEET UG 2025 merit list will feature candidates who have registered for the counselling process by submitting their applications and verifying their NEET scores. The list will include details such as:

• Candidate’s Full Name

• NEET 2025 All India Rank (AIR)

• State Rank (Uttar Pradesh)

• NEET Percentile and Marks

• Category (General/OBC/SC/ST)

• Roll Number

Candidates must qualify NEET 2025 with the minimum required percentile (as prescribed by the National Testing Agency – NTA) to be eligible for inclusion in the UP state merit list.

Important Dates for UP NEET Merit List and Counselling

While the exact schedule is yet to be officially confirmed, tentative dates for the UP NEET UG 2025 admission process are as follows:

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website and keep notifications turned on to stay updated on these critical timelines.

How to Download UP NEET 2025 Merit List

Candidates can follow these steps to download the UP NEET rank list PDF once it is released:

1. Visit the official counselling portal: upneet.gov.in

2. Click on the link titled “UP NEET 2025 Merit List”

3. A PDF document will appear on your screen

4. Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to locate your name or roll number

5. Download and save the PDF for future reference

Make sure to double-check all your credentials, and in case of discrepancies, immediately report to the DMT helpline or send an email to the concerned authority.

Tie-Breaking Criteria for UP NEET 2025 Merit List

If two or more candidates secure the same NEET marks, their ranking in the UP NEET 2025 merit list will be determined using the following tie-breaking rules:

1. Candidate with higher marks in Biology will be given preference.

2. If still tied, the candidate with higher Chemistry marks will be ranked higher.

3. If a tie remains, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers in the overall NEET exam will be considered superior.

4. As a final measure, the older candidate (by age) will be given a better rank.

These tie-breaker policies help ensure fair and transparent seat allocation during counselling.

What Happens After the UP NEET Merit List is Released?

After the release of the UP NEET 2025 merit list, shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the choice filling and seat allocation rounds. Here’s what to expect next:

• Step 1: Choice Filling
  Candidates must log in to the counselling portal and select their preferred courses and colleges. The more realistic and strategic the choices, the better the chances of securing a seat.

• Step 2: Seat Allotment
  Based on NEET rank, category, and choices filled, the DMT will declare seat allotment results for each round. Candidates will be allotted seats as per availability and merit position.

• Step 3: Document Verification & Fee Payment
  After allotment, candidates must report to the designated verification center with original documents, pay the admission fee, and confirm their seat.

• Step 4: Further Rounds (If Necessary)
  If seats remain vacant, the process will continue with Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy rounds.

In total, 4 rounds of UP NEET counselling 2025 will be conducted, covering approximately 9,153 MBBS seats and 2,251 BDS seats across government and private institutions in the state.

Top Medical Colleges Participating in UP NEET Counselling 2025

Here are some of the leading medical and dental colleges that participate in the UP NEET admission process:

• King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

• Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad

• Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut

• Rama University, Kanpur

• ITS Dental College, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad

• Kothiwal Dental College, Moradabad

• School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida

Each college has its own fee structure and eligibility requirements, so candidates must review details thoroughly before selecting preferences.

The release of the UP NEET 2025 merit list marks the beginning of the most crucial phase in the medical admission process in Uttar Pradesh. With thousands of MBBS and BDS seats at stake, candidates must approach the counselling process with careful planning and timely action.

Make sure your documents are in order, stay updated on deadlines, and prioritize choices wisely. The Directorate of Medical Education & Training, UP has ensured a transparent and streamlined process, but the responsibility to act promptly lies with the candidates.

Stay tuned to KKNLive for timely updates, detailed counselling schedules, and expert tips on securing a medical seat through UP NEET 2025.