Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun through its official website www.hnbumu.ac.in. This state centralised counselling fills MBBS seats in Government Medical Colleges and BDS seats in Private Dental Colleges against State Quota, plus MBBS seats in the Private Medical College of the Private University of Uttarakhand and BDS seats in Private Dental Colleges against All India Open Quota, all on the basis of the merit secured in NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency.
The 15% All India Quota seats in Uttarakhand’s government medical colleges are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), and are not part of HNBUMU’s own counselling process. Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule has been released, Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS courses will begin on August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Registration, fee payment and choice filling will remain open until August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, followed by result declaration on August 22 and college joining by August 28, 2026.
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Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun |
| Official Website | www.hnbumu.ac.in |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online, merit-cum-choice basis |
| Quota Types | State Quota, All India Open Quota (private colleges only), NRI Quota (subject to approval) |
| All India Quota (15%) in Govt. Colleges | Counselled separately by MCC, not by HNBUMU |
| Total Medical Colleges & Seats | 10 Colleges, 1,450 Seats |
| Total Dental Colleges & Seats | 2 Colleges, 200 Seats (both private) |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 6,500 (for Round I, II and III, non-refundable) |
| Number of Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a college-level Stray Vacancy Round |
Latest News & Notifications
We are tracking every official update from HNBUMU related to Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 and will keep this section updated as soon as new notices are released.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Exam) Result, including All India Rank (AIR), scorecards, and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| To Be Announced | Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| 13 August, 2026 | Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Schedule | Download PDF |
| To Be Announced | Online Registration & Fee Payment | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Document Verification Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Uttarakhand State Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Revised Notifications / Corrigendum | Download PDF |
| To Be Announced | Reporting & Admission Guidelines | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Admission / Joining Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions will start on August 13, 2026. Registration, fee payment and choice filling will continue until August 19, 2026, with the result scheduled for August 22 and the last date for joining the allotted college on August 28, 2026.
| Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration, Application Form, Choice Filling and Fee Submission | 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 19 August 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling by Candidates | 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 19 August 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Data Processing | 20 August 2026 & 21 August 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining the Allotted College | 28 August 2026 |
Types of Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted for the following categories of seats.
- State Quota: MBBS seats in Government Medical Colleges and the Private Medical College of the Private University of Uttarakhand, along with BDS seats in Private Dental Colleges affiliated to HNBUMU. Both Uttarakhand domicile and non-domicile candidates who passed 10th and 12th from Uttarakhand can apply, though only domicile candidates get reservation benefits.
- All India Open Quota: MBBS seats in the Private Medical College of the Private University of Uttarakhand and BDS seats in Private Dental Colleges, open to NEET UG qualified candidates from anywhere in India. State Quota candidates are also eligible for this quota on payment of the required security deposit.
- NRI Quota: A limited number of MBBS seats in the Private Medical College of the Private University of Uttarakhand, subject to approval by the Government of Uttarakhand for the academic session.
- Reserved Seats for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM): One seat reserved in each Government Medical College (four seats in total), open to NEET UG qualified wards of Kashmiri migrants regardless of Uttarakhand domicile.
- All India Quota (Not part of HNBUMU counselling): 15% of seats in government medical colleges are filled separately through NEET UG merit by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 depends on the quota a candidate is applying under.
| Quota | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| State Quota | Must be an Indian citizen and have qualified NEET UG 2026; must have passed both 10th and 12th (or equivalent) from a recognised institution in Uttarakhand, whether domicile of Uttarakhand or not |
| State Quota (Domicile Outside for Schooling) | Uttarakhand domicile/permanent resident candidates who passed 10th and/or 12th from outside the state are also eligible for State Quota |
| State Quota (Reservation Benefit) | Available only to candidates who are domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand; non-domicile candidates eligible for State Quota get no reservation benefit |
| Minimum Marks | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology for General/EWS candidates, 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates, and 45% for PwD candidates in the General-PH and EWS-PH categories |
| All India Open Quota | Any NEET UG 2026 qualified Indian candidate, regardless of domicile, meeting the same minimum marks criteria as above |
| NRI Quota | Subject to approval by the Government of Uttarakhand for the academic session |
| All Categories | Age eligibility as per the latest NTA/NMC/Government of India guidelines applicable for NEET UG 2026 |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 process runs entirely online through the HNBUMU portal and is repeated separately for each round.
- Online registration using NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required details, followed by an OTP verification on the registered mobile number.
- Filling the application form completely, uploading the same photograph and signature submitted in the NEET UG 2026 application.
- Filling choices of course, college, and quota during the same window as registration.
- Saving the form, rechecking all entries, and then locking it; an unlocked but saved form gets auto-locked at the deadline specified in the schedule.
- Payment of the registration fee and the applicable security deposit online.
- Data processing by the university to prepare the round-wise merit list.
- Declaration of the seat allotment result on a merit-cum-choice basis.
- Downloading the allotment letter, paying the centralised advance tuition fee, and reporting personally to the allotted college with original documents within the specified period.
- Repeating registration and fresh choice filling for Round 2 and Round 3, if a candidate wants to upgrade or participate again.
- Participating in the college-level Stray Vacancy Round for any seats still vacant after Round 3.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Registration Process
Registration for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 opens separately for each round on www.hnbumu.ac.in, and only NEET UG 2026 qualified, state-government-eligible candidates can register. A few points to keep in mind:
- Registration is required afresh for every round; a candidate who skips Round 1 can still register for Round 2 or Round 3 by paying the fee again, since a separate merit list is prepared for each round based on that round's registrations.
- Candidates must furnish NEET UG 2026 details, a valid mobile number, and other required information; an OTP sent to the registered mobile is used for the subsequent steps of the application.
- Bank account details must belong to the candidate or the candidate's parent/guardian only, since any refund of the security deposit is processed to that account. The university is not responsible for a delayed or failed refund caused by wrong account details.
- Candidates should avoid raising a chargeback claim with their bank for a refund, since this can delay or block the university's own refund process.
- After final submission, no edits are allowed. The registration fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to a later round or session under any circumstances.
- Candidates should keep at least 10 copies of the same photograph used in the NEET UG 2026 application ready, since the same photograph is required throughout the admission process.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Choice Filling
Choice filling happens in the same window as registration for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026, and a few rules apply throughout the process.
- A candidate can fill as many choices as desired, but they should be arranged strictly in order of genuine preference and eligibility.
- Fresh choices have to be filled separately for every round; choices from a previous round do not automatically carry forward.
- If a candidate saves the form but does not manually lock it, the choices get auto-locked at the time specified in the counselling schedule; if a candidate does not fill any choice at all, they become ineligible for seat allotment in that round.
- Candidates are advised not to select a quota, college, or course they are not genuinely interested in, since an allotment once made cannot be altered, and the university is not responsible for mistakes made while filling choices.
- Round 1 is a Free Exit round, meaning a candidate allotted a seat can skip joining without any penalty and remain eligible for later rounds.
- Round 2 and Round 3 are Exit with Forfeiture rounds, meaning a candidate allotted a fresh seat who does not want to join can exit, but the security deposit gets forfeited.
- No candidate is permitted to vacate, resign, or surrender a seat admitted in Round 3.
- A candidate allotted an upgraded seat in Round 2 or Round 3 automatically loses the seat allotted in the previous round, which then goes to the next eligible candidate on merit.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready in original, along with the proof of payment of the centralised advance tuition fee, at the time of reporting to the allotted college.
| Category | Documents |
|---|---|
| Allotment Related | Copy of the allotment letter, proof of payment of the centralised advance tuition fee |
| Educational | High School (10th) certificate for age proof, Intermediate (10+2) certificate and marksheet |
| NEET Related | NEET UG 2026 admit card and result/rank letter issued by NTA |
| Domicile | Uttarakhand domicile/permanent resident certificate (for Uttarakhand candidates only) |
| Category Proof | Reserved category certificate and sub-category certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent authority of Uttarakhand |
| Special Categories | PwD certificate issued by the NMC-Designated Medical Board, and certificates for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants, if applicable |
| Identity | Valid photo ID proof, preferably Aadhaar card, passport, PAN card, or driving licence |
| Other | Any additional document required by the concerned college, as notified on the college website |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Reservation for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 is applicable only on State Quota seats, is applied college-wise, and follows the state's 100-point roster system.
| Category | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes | As per the state reservation policy, applicable college-wise, only for Uttarakhand domicile candidates |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | As per the state reservation policy for Uttarakhand domicile candidates |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 4% of seats reserved college-wise and horizontally within each category, based on a certificate from the NMC-Designated Medical Board |
| Defence Personnel Wards (DPW) | Reserved only for dependents of Ex-servicemen; dependents of in-service defence personnel and paramilitary Ex-servicemen are not eligible |
| Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM) | One reserved seat in each Government Medical College (four seats total); domicile of Uttarakhand is not mandatory for this category |
| OBC Candidates | OBC certificate is valid for only three years from the date of issue and must remain valid up to the date of the particular round of counselling |
Only candidates who are domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand can claim the benefit of any reserved category or sub-category, and the original caste/category certificate along with the domicile certificate must be produced at the time of admission, failing which the candidate is treated as unreserved (UR).
Seat Conversion Policy
If eligible candidates are not available in a sub-category, the vacant seats go first to the open candidates of that same category (except PwD), then to other categories in Round 3, as per the applicable Government of Uttarakhand order. Seats reverted from All India Open Quota to State Quota are filled by the same category first, and only converted to another category if no eligible candidate is found.
Provision of Bond
A subsidised fee under the service bond option is available only at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research (VCSG), Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal and Soban Singh Jeena Institute of Medical Science & Research, Almora. Interested candidates should contact these institutes directly to understand the essential documents and admission process required to avail the subsidised fee benefit under this bond provision, since candidates who fail to submit the required bond documents at the time of admission will not get the subsidised fee.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
Seat allotment in Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 follows a strict merit-cum-choice process:
- Only candidates registered for a particular round are considered for seat allotment in that round; registering in an earlier round does not carry forward automatically.
- Seats are allotted purely on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit and the order of choices filled by the candidate.
- If a candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round and does not join, the security deposit is forfeited, and the candidate is debarred from NEET for the next session as well as from participating in the next session's counselling.
- Candidates already admitted through MCC's All India Quota counselling are not considered again in the subsequent round of Uttarakhand's own state counselling.
- The security deposit is refunded within 30 days of completion of all rounds of counselling, if not forfeited, through the bank account provided in the online application.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
Fee structure for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 has two separate components: the counselling registration/security fee paid to HNBUMU, and the tuition/hostel fee charged by the individual college, which is notified separately by each institute and mentioned in the allotment letter.
Registration and Security Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online Counselling Registration Fee (Round I, II & III, all categories) | Rs. 6,500 |
| Security Deposit for Government Medical/Dental Colleges | Rs. 10,000 (Rs. 5,000 for SC/ST/OBC of Uttarakhand domicile) |
| Security Deposit for Private Medical Colleges | Rs. 1,00,000 for all categories |
| Security Deposit for Private Dental Colleges | Rs. 1,00,000 for all categories |
| Security Deposit for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM) reserved seat | Rs. 10,000 |
If a candidate opts for more than one type of institution across quotas, the higher applicable security amount is charged. The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, while the security deposit is refunded if no seat is allotted, and forfeited if a candidate fails to report to the allotted college after the free exit stage.
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
HNBUMU prepares a separate state merit list for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 for every round of counselling, based purely on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank of registered, eligible candidates. Only a candidate who has registered and filled choices for that specific round is included in that round's merit list; registration and merit in Round 1 does not automatically carry into Round 2 or Round 3.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Management Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| NRI Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Cut Off
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 cut off depends on the total number of NEET UG qualified candidates, seat availability in each college, and the category applied under. Opening and closing ranks are released round-wise after the declaration of each round's result.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank-Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 3 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Top Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has a total of 10 medical colleges offering 1,450 MBBS seats, with 6 government colleges (750 seats, including AIIMS Rishikesh) and 4 private colleges (700 seats).
Top Government Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand
| College Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Haldwani | Click Here |
| Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal | Click Here |
| Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun | Click Here |
| Soban Singh Jeena Government Institute of Medical Science & Research, Almora | Click Here |
| Government Medical College, Haridwar | Click Here |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh | Click Here |
Top Private Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand
| College Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Jolly Grant, Dehradun | Click Here |
| Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun | Click Here |
| Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya, Dehradun | Click Here |
| Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Dehradun | Click Here |
Top Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand does not have a government dental college; both dental colleges in the state, offering a combined 200 BDS seats, are privately run.
Top Government Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand currently has no government dental college. All BDS seats in the state are offered through the two private dental colleges listed below, under State Quota and All India Open Quota.
Top Private Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand
| College Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh | Click Here |
| Uttaranchal Dental & Medical Research Institute, Mazri Grant, Dehradun | Click Here |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 will be released by HNBUMU along with the counselling schedule, subject to final approval from the National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, and Government of Uttarakhand. Based on the pattern followed in the last cycle, here is how seats are broadly split by quota.
| Institute Type | Expected Seat Split |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 15% All India Quota (via MCC), 85% State Quota (via HNBUMU, including reserved categories) |
| Private Medical College of Private University | State Quota and All India Open Quota seats, plus a limited NRI Quota subject to state approval |
| Private Dental Colleges | State Quota and All India Open Quota seats |
| Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM) | 1 reserved seat in each Government Medical College (4 seats total) |
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 3 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun conducts it on the official website www.hnbumu.ac.in.
Q. Is the 15% All India Quota also handled by HNBUMU?
A. All India Quota seats in government medical colleges are counselled separately by MCC.
Q. What is the registration fee for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Rs. 6,500 for Round I, II and III combined, applicable to all categories and non-refundable.
Q. Is domicile compulsory for all State Quota seats?
A. Domicile is required only to claim reservation benefits; non-domicile candidates who passed 10th and 12th from Uttarakhand can still apply for State Quota without reservation.
Q. How many rounds are there in Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. There are Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a college-level Stray Vacancy Round.
Q. Can a candidate exit after being allotted a seat in Round 1?
A. Yes, Round 1 is a Free Exit round with no penalty, but Round 2 and Round 3 involve forfeiture of the security deposit on exit.
Q. How many medical and dental seats are available in Uttarakhand?
A. There are 1,450 MBBS seats across 10 medical colleges and 200 BDS seats across 2 private dental colleges.
Q. Does Uttarakhand have a government dental college?
A. No, both dental colleges in the state are private, offering seats under State Quota and All India Open Quota.
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