MP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Merit List Released

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released the MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 State Merit List for MBBS and BDS admissions.

Candidates who registered for the counselling process can check their state merit rank through the official DME MP counselling portal at dme.mponline.gov.in.

The Round 1 choice filling and locking process for MBBS/BDS courses is now open. Eligible candidates can submit their preferred medical and dental colleges until August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

The counselling is being conducted for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

The important dates for the counselling process are as follows:

State Merit List: August 14, 2026

Choice Filling & Locking: August 15 to 18, 2026

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: August 20, 2026

Reporting at Allotted College: August 21 to 27, 2026

Online Resignation/Cancellation: August 21 to 27, 2026

Upgradation Option: August 21 to 27, 2026

Candidates must exercise the upgradation option (YES/NO) at the time of admission. The admission slip will be generated only after the candidate submits this option.

Candidates included in the MP-state merit list can now fill and lock their college and course preferences. The choice-filling window will remain open until August 18 at 11:59 PM.

To fill the choices, candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official DME MP counselling portal at dme.mponline.gov.in

Step 2: Log in using the registered credentials.

Step 3: Open the NEET UG 2026 choice filling section.

Step 4: Select the preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.

Step 5: Arrange the choices according to preference.

Step 6: Review the complete preference list carefully.

Step 7: Lock the choices before August 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Step 8: Download and retain the choice-filling receipt for future reference.

After the choice-filling window closes, DME Madhya Pradesh will process the preferences based on candidates' merit, choices and seat availability. The MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allotment result will be released on August 20, 2026.

Candidates allotted seats will have to report to their respective medical or dental colleges for document verification and admission between August 21 and August 27, up to 6 PM.

The MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is open to candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG exam and have registered for the counselling process.

The counselling process is a significant step for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Madhya Pradesh. It is essential for candidates to follow the schedule and instructions carefully to ensure a smooth admission process.