You have qualified NEET. You have registered on upneet.gov.in. Your seat is allotted. You are ready to report.
And then comes the most nerve-wracking part of the entire UP AYUSH counselling journey — document verification.
“Have I got all the right documents? In the right format? From the right authority?”
A single missing, expired, or incorrectly-issued document can result in cancellation of your admission — even after you worked hard for months to secure that seat. UP AYUSH counselling document verification is strict, and the Directorate of AYUSH, UP does not make exceptions.
This is the most complete, 2026-updated document checklist for UP AYUSH NEET Counselling — covering online registration uploads, nodal centre verification, and final college reporting.
3 Stages Where Documents Are Required
| Stage | Platform | What You Submit |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Online Registration | upneet.gov.in | Scanned soft copies uploaded on portal |
| Stage 2 — Nodal Centre Verification | Designated UP Government Centre | Originals + photocopies for physical verification |
| Stage 3 — College Reporting | Allotted AYUSH College | Originals + photocopies for final admission |
Stage 1 — Documents to Upload During Online Registration at upneet.gov.in
When you register at upneet.gov.in, upload scanned copies of these documents:
- 📄 NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- 📄 NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- 📄 Class 10th Marksheet (date of birth proof)
- 📄 Class 12th Marksheet
- 📄 Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate (most critical)
- 📄 Recent Passport-Size Photograph (JPG, white background)
- 📄 Valid Photo ID — Aadhaar Card preferred
- 📄 Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — if applicable
Stage 2 & 3 — Complete Documents for Nodal Centre Verification & College Reporting
Carry all originals + minimum 4 sets of self-attested photocopies:
✅ Mandatory Documents — ALL Candidates
- 📄 NEET UG 2026 Admit Card — Original
- 📄 NEET UG 2026 Score Card — Original
- 📄 UP AYUSH Provisional Seat Allotment Letter — Printed from upneet.gov.in
- 📄 Registration & Fee Payment Receipt — Printed from upneet.gov.in
- 📄 Class 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate — Original
- 📄 Class 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate — Original
- 📄 Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate — Original (issued by SDM/Tehsildar)
- 📄 Transfer Certificate (TC) — Original from last attended institution
- 📄 Character Certificate — from last attended institution (recent)
- 📄 Medical Fitness Certificate — issued by Registered MBBS Doctor
- 📄 Valid Photo ID Proof — Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport — Original
- 📄 10–12 Passport-Size Photographs — same as used in NEET application, white background
✅ Category-Specific Documents
For OBC Candidates (UP State OBC List):
- 📄 OBC Certificate in UP government prescribed format
- 📄 Issued by Tehsildar or SDM — below this authority = not accepted
- 📄 Must specify the caste name exactly as it appears in the UP OBC list
- 📄 No NCL requirement for UP state quota (unlike AACCC central counselling)
For SC Candidates:
- 📄 SC Caste Certificate in UP government format
- 📄 Issued by Tehsildar / SDM / District Magistrate
- 📄 Must specify sub-caste as per UP Scheduled Caste list
For ST Candidates:
- 📄 ST Certificate issued by competent UP authority
- 📄 Must mention caste as per UP Scheduled Tribe list
For EWS Candidates:
- 📄 EWS Income & Asset Certificate in UP government format
- 📄 Issued by Tehsildar or SDM — current financial year 2025–26
- 📄 Annual family income must be below ₹8 lakhs from all sources
For PwD Candidates:
- 📄 Disability Certificate issued by Government Medical Board / CMHO
- 📄 Must clearly state type and percentage of disability (minimum 40%)
- 📄 PwD candidates get horizontal reservation across all categories
UP AYUSH 2026 — Fee Structure During Registration
At registration on upneet.gov.in, you pay:
| Fee Type | All Categories | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹2,000 | ❌ Non-Refundable |
| Security Deposit — Govt. College | ₹20,000 | ✅ Refundable |
| Security Deposit — Private College | ₹50,000 | ✅ Refundable |
💡 Key Difference from AACCC: UP AYUSH charges a flat ₹2,000 registration fee for all categories — unlike AACCC which charges ₹500 for SC/ST. Keep this in mind when budgeting for dual registration.
The 4 Documents Most Commonly Rejected in UP AYUSH Verification
Document 1 — Domicile Certificate Not Issued by UP Authority
🔴 The UP Domicile Certificate must be issued by an authorized UP government officer — Tehsildar, SDM, or District Magistrate. Certificates from non-authorized sources are rejected outright.
Document 2 — OBC Certificate Not on UP State List
🔴 A community that is on the Central OBC list may not be on the UP state OBC list — and vice versa. Your community must appear on the UP state OBC list for state quota reservation. Verify at the official UP government portal before applying.
Document 3 — Outdated EWS Certificate
🔴 EWS certificates must be for financial year 2025–26. Any older EWS certificate is not accepted for 2026 counselling. Apply for a fresh one from your Tehsildar well before counselling dates.
Document 4 — Medical Fitness Certificate from Non-MBBS Doctor
🔴 The Medical Fitness Certificate must be issued by a registered MBBS practitioner. Certificates from BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS doctors — ironically — are not accepted for AYUSH admission. Get it from a certified allopathic doctor.
Complete Printable Checklist
Online Registration — Soft Copies (upneet.gov.in)
- NEET 2026 Admit Card
- NEET 2026 Score Card
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- UP Domicile Certificate
- Passport Photograph
- Aadhaar / Photo ID
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Nodal Centre + College Reporting — Originals + 4 Photocopies Each
- NEET 2026 Admit Card — Original
- NEET 2026 Score Card — Original
- UP AYUSH Seat Allotment Letter — Printed
- Fee Payment Receipt — Printed
- Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate — Original
- Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate — Original
- UP Domicile Certificate — Original
- Transfer Certificate — Original
- Character Certificate — Original
- Medical Fitness Certificate — Original (MBBS Doctor)
- Photo ID — Original
- Category Certificate — Original (current year if EWS/OBC)
- 12 Passport-Size Photographs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is the UP Domicile Certificate the most important document for UP AYUSH counselling? A: Yes — it is the single most critical document for UP state quota eligibility. Without a valid UP Domicile Certificate issued by an authorized authority, a candidate cannot participate in UP AYUSH state quota counselling regardless of NEET rank.
Q2: Does UP AYUSH counselling require OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate like AACCC? A: No. For UP state quota counselling, the regular UP state OBC certificate is sufficient — there is no NCL requirement at the state level. However, for AACCC AIQ counselling, OBC-NCL is mandatory.
Q3: My class 12 was from a different state. Do I need a Migration Certificate for UP AYUSH? A: Yes. If your Class 12 was from a board outside Uttar Pradesh, a Migration Certificate from that board is required for admission completion. Apply for it immediately after NEET results to avoid delays.
Q4: When should I apply for my EWS or OBC certificate for UP AYUSH 2026? A: Apply immediately — ideally in July 2026 as soon as NEET results are declared. Certificate processing takes 2–4 weeks from government authorities. Do not wait until counselling dates are announced.
Q5: What is the official website for UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 document verification? A: All documents are first uploaded on upneet.gov.in. Physical verification happens at designated nodal centres announced by the Directorate of AYUSH, UP. Always follow the official schedule on upneet.gov.in.
Official notifications, nodal centre list & seat allotment: upneet.gov.in | dirayushupneet.com