Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNB UMU), Dehradun, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the academic session 2026-27. This centralised counselling covers State Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges and Private Medical/Dental Colleges affiliated to the university, as well as All India Open Quota seats in Private Medical and Dental Colleges of the state.
Uttarakhand State Centralised Counselling, Round 1 online registration, application form filling, choice filling and fee submission run from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 19-08-2026 (up to 5:00 PM, server time). Data processing is scheduled for 20-08-2026 and 21-08-2026, the Round 1 result is set for declaration on 22-08-2026, and the last date for joining the allotted college is 28-08-2026.
This guide takes MBBS and BDS aspirants through the complete Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, covering registration, eligibility, fees, documents, choice filling, reservation, seat allotment and the list of participating colleges.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Before looking at the schedule and fees, it helps to understand what this counselling covers. Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted for four categories of seats together: MBBS in Government Medical Colleges (State Quota), MBBS and BDS in private institutions against State Quota, and MBBS/BDS in private institutions against All India Open Quota. Admission is done purely on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit and the choices filled by candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNB UMU), New Central Hope Town, Bhayakhala, Seshambara, Dehradun |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota and All India Open Quota |
| Participating Colleges | 8 medical colleges (5 Government, 3 Private University) and 2 private dental colleges (see Participating Colleges section) |
| Official Website | www.hnbumu.ac.in |
Important Dates for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
The Round 1 schedule for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 has been officially released. The counselling authority has clearly noted that this schedule is indicative and may be modified, and that detailed timing and procedure for Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round will be notified separately on the university website.
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration, Application Form, Choice Filling and Fee Submission (Round 1) | 11:00 AM on 13-08-2026 to 5:00 PM on 19-08-2026 (server time) |
| Choice Filling by Candidates (Round 1) | 11:00 AM on 13-08-2026 to 5:00 PM on 19-08-2026 (server time) |
| Data Processing | 20-08-2026 and 21-08-2026 |
| Declaration of Result (Round 1) | 22-08-2026 |
| Last Date of Joining the Allotted College (Round 1) | 28-08-2026 |
| Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 differs depending on whether a candidate is applying for State Quota seats or All India Open Quota seats, and further depends on domicile status and where the candidate completed Class 10 and Class 12. The table below summarises the core eligibility criteria:
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Domicile Requirement | For State Quota seats, eligible candidates fall into three groups: Domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand who passed both Class 10 and Class 12 from an institution within Uttarakhand; (2) Non-domicile candidates who passed both Class 10 and Class 12 from an institution within Uttarakhand (eligible, but not entitled to any reservation); or (3) Domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand who passed Class 10 and/or Class 12 from an institution outside Uttarakhand |
| Academic Qualification | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually, with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination for General/EWS candidates; 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates; and 45% for General-PH and EWS-PH (PwD) candidates |
| Category Eligibility | Unreserved (UR), EWS, SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disability (PwBD), applicable only to candidates who are domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand; a separate reserved category exists for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM) |
| Other Conditions | For All India Open Quota seats (BDS in private dental colleges and MBBS in private universities), the same academic and NEET eligibility criteria apply, and State Quota-eligible candidates can also apply for All India Open Quota seats by paying the required additional security deposit. Any affidavit or acknowledgement receipt is not accepted in place of the domicile/permanent resident certificate for claiming its benefit in that round of counselling |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 is entirely online, through the HNB UMU counselling portal. Here is the step-by-step process based on the Information Bulletin:
- Visit the official website: www.hnbumu.ac.in.
- Register using your NEET UG 2026 examination details, a valid mobile number and other required information; you will receive a verification code/OTP on your registered mobile number for use in subsequent steps.
- Complete the online application form in full, including details such as the state from which you passed Class 10 and Class 12, domicile certificate details (if applicable), reserved category and sub-category certificate details (if applicable), PwBD certificate details (if applicable), and Ward of Kashmiri Migrant certificate details (if applicable).
- Upload your photograph and signature, which must be the same as submitted in your NEET UG 2026 application form.
- Pay the applicable counselling registration fee and security fee online, by credit card, debit card or net banking; bank charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
- Fill your choices of colleges/courses in order of preference during the same window.
- Click “Save” and recheck all entries carefully; once satisfied, click “Lock” to finalise the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form (hard copy) and retain it for future reference.
Candidates should keep at least 10 copies of the same photograph used in their NEET UG 2026 application, since the same photograph is required throughout the admission process. If any information in the application form is found to be incorrect, the application will be summarily rejected, and admission secured through wrong information can be cancelled later even after it is granted.
Application Fee and Security Deposit for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 involves two separate online payments: a non-refundable registration fee and a security deposit that is refundable under certain conditions and forfeited under others. Both are paid together during registration.
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
| All categories (Round I, II & III) | Rs. 6,500/- | – |
| Government Medical Colleges (General) | – | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Government Medical Colleges (SC/ST/OBC of Uttarakhand domicile only) | – | Rs. 5,000/- |
| Private Medical Colleges | – | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Private Dental Colleges | Rs. 10,000/- |
If a candidate opts for more than one category of institution (for example, both a Government Medical College and a Private Medical College), the higher security amount among the options selected becomes applicable.
The counselling registration fee is neither refunded nor carried forward if the application is rejected or the candidate is found ineligible, so candidates are strongly advised to review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
Documents Required for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 requires documents at two stages: during online registration/choice filling, and again at the time of physical reporting or document verification for admission. The list below is based on the Information Bulletin.
Details required while filling the online application form:
- State from which High School (Class 10) was passed
- State from which Intermediate (Class 10+2) was passed
- Domicile Certificate details (for Uttarakhand domicile candidates only)
- Reserved category certificate details, if applicable
- Sub-category certificate details, if applicable (for domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand only)
- PwBD category certificate issued by an NMC-Designated Assessment Medical Board only, if applicable
- Certificate details required for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants, if applicable
Documents required at the time of physical reporting/admission at the allotted college:
- Copy of the allotment letter
- Proof of payment of the centralised advance tuition fee
- High School (Class 10) Certificate, for age proof
- Intermediate (Class 10+2) Certificate
- Intermediate (Class 10+2) Marksheet
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card (issued by NTA)
- NEET UG 2026 Result/Rank Letter (issued by NTA)
- Certificate of Reserved category, if applicable
- Certificate of Sub-Category, if applicable (for domicile/permanent residents of Uttarakhand only)
- PwD category certificate issued by an NMC-Designated Medical Assessment Board only, if applicable
- Certificates required for Wards of Kashmiri Migrants, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate (for Uttarakhand candidates only)
- Valid ID proof, preferably Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card or Driving Licence
- Any other document required by the concerned college
- Remaining fee amount, by bank demand draft (tuition fee, hostel/mess charges as applicable to the allotted college)
Documents specific to Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM):
In addition to the documents listed above, candidates claiming this reservation must upload a Certificate of Registration as a Kashmiri Migrant issued by the Relief Commissioner, Jammu, or a competent authority of Uttarakhand; proof of the parent’s property in Kashmir (with a notarised, translated version in English if the original is in another language, emailed separately to ukneetcounselling@gmail.com); and proof of current residence, such as a Ration Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card or Passport.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice filling in Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 happens in the same window as registration, and candidates must file fresh choices separately for every round they wish to participate in.
- Choice filling for Round 1 runs in the same window as registration and fee payment.
- Only candidates who register for a particular round can participate in choice filling and seat allotment for that round; candidates who miss Round 1 can still register and participate from Round 2 or Round 3.
- Candidates can give as many choices as they wish, but choices should be listed in order of the candidate’s own preference and eligibility.
- After filling choices, the candidate must click “Save” and recheck all entries, then click “Lock” to finalise the choices, and take a printout of the submitted form.
- If a candidate saves the form but does not manually lock the choices, the system automatically locks the saved choices at the time specified in the counselling schedule.
- If a candidate fails to fill and save any choice at all in a given round, they will not be eligible for seat allotment in that round.
- Fresh choices must be filled separately for each subsequent round of counselling, irrespective of the choices made in a previous round; choices from an earlier round do not automatically carry over.
- Once an allotment is made based on the choices filled, it cannot be altered, so candidates are advised not to select any Quota/College/Course they are not genuinely interested in.
Freeze and Float: Allotment, Reporting and Upgradation
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 introduces a Freeze/Float mechanism this year to simplify reporting and upgradation, replacing the earlier system where all candidates had to physically report at every stage. Based on merit and preferences, the Counselling Board allots a seat, and candidates are then divided into two groups depending on their willingness for upgradation.
- Freeze candidates: These are candidates satisfied with their allotted seat and who do not want to upgrade in the next round. They must physically visit the allotted institute to complete document submission, document verification and admission fee deposit. If documents are found valid, admission is confirmed and the seat is finalised; if a discrepancy is found, the admission is cancelled.
- Float candidates: These are candidates who wish to upgrade to a better seat in the next round. They give their willingness for upgradation online and upload documents for online verification; they do not need to visit the allotted institute physically. The allotted institute’s nodal officer verifies the uploaded documents online, and if any anomaly (blurred copies, incorrect certificates, category mismatch, missing documents) is detected, the candidate must re-upload corrected documents within the stipulated time. On successful re-verification, the Document Verification Committee gives a Provisional Seat Confirmation, and the candidate becomes eligible for the next round.
If a candidate fails to select either the Freeze or Float option by the last date of admission for that round, the seat allotment is cancelled, the seat becomes part of the next round’s vacant seat matrix, and the candidate cannot reclaim that specific allotted seat, though they remain eligible to participate in the next round.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 applies only to State Quota seats and is implemented college-wise, which introduced a 100-point roster from the 2020-21 academic session onward. No reservation applies to All India Open Quota seats.
| Category/Class | Reservation |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), EWS and other categories | As per the 100-point roster under Government Order No. 124/XXX(2)/2026-53(01)/2001 dated 22 May 2020 |
| Persons with Disability (PwBD) | 4% (horizontal, college-wise, within each category) |
| Defence Personnel Wards (DPW) | Applicable only to dependents of Ex-servicemen |
| Wards of Kashmiri Migrants (WKM) | 1 reserved seat in each Government Medical College (5 seats total across the state) |
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
For Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026, a separate state merit list is prepared and displayed for each round of counselling, based on the candidates registered for that particular round. This means a candidate who registers only in Round 2, for example, will be included in the Round 2 merit list, not a list carried forward from Round 1.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Seat Allotment Process for Uttarakhand
Seat allotment in Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 works on a Freeze/Float basis, as explained earlier, and the entire process for Round 1 is as follows, based on the official schedule and admission procedure:
- Registration, choice filling and fee submission by eligible candidates.
- Data processing by the Counselling Board.
- Declaration of the seat allotment result.
- Candidates download their allotment letter from the counselling portal.
- Candidates decide between Freeze (no upgradation) and Float (willing to upgrade) options.
- Freeze candidates report physically at the allotted institute, submit documents for verification, and pay the required advance tuition fee; on successful verification, admission is confirmed.
- Float candidates upload documents online for verification by the allotted institute’s nodal officer, without visiting the college physically; if the Document Verification Committee finds the documents in order, a Provisional Seat Confirmation is given, and the candidate remains eligible for the next round.
- Candidates complete admission at the allotted college, submitting the full set of required physical documents and the remaining fee amount by bank demand draft.
- Round 1 offers a Free Exit option (no penalty for not joining); Round 2 and Round 3 are Exit with Forfeiture rounds, where declining a newly allotted seat results in loss of the security deposit. No exit/resignation is permitted from a seat admitted in Round 3.
- Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 can opt for upgradation in the subsequent round; if upgraded, the previous round’s seat is automatically cancelled and reassigned to the next eligible candidate by merit.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Uttarakhand
Checking the seat matrix before choice filling is important, since it shows candidates exactly how many MBBS and BDS seats are available, college-wise, under State Quota and All India Open Quota, for the current counselling year. The seat matrix itself has not been included in the documents provided.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a candidate going through Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 for the first time, here is the complete journey from NEET qualification to admission:
- Qualify NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA.
- Register for the counselling round online at www.hnbumu.ac.in, using NEET UG 2026 details and a valid mobile number for OTP verification.
- Fill in personal, academic, domicile and category details in the application form.
- Upload the required documents and details, including domicile, category, sub-category, PwBD or Ward of Kashmiri Migrant details, as applicable.
- Pay the registration fee (Rs. 6,500) and the applicable security deposit online.
- Fill choices of colleges and courses in order of preference, save the form, and lock the choices before the deadline (choices lock automatically if not locked manually).
- Wait for data processing and the declaration of the seat allotment result.
- Download the allotment letter, if allotted a seat.
- Choose between Freeze (report physically for admission) or Float (upload documents online and remain open to upgradation in the next round).
- Complete document verification, either physically (Freeze) or online (Float).
- Pay the applicable advance tuition fee and any remaining fee amount by bank demand draft.
- Report to the allotted college with all original documents within the notified time period and obtain the college’s admission letter to complete admission.
- If registering for a subsequent round (Round 2, Round 3 or Stray Vacancy), repeat registration and choice filling afresh for that round, since choices do not carry forward automatically.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand
Candidates should check the seat matrix, once released, for the exact number of seats available at each of these institutions for the current session.
Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand
The list below includes both Government Medical Colleges and Private University-affiliated medical colleges participating in this counselling.
| College Type | Click Here |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges (Private University) | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand
Two private dental colleges participating in this counselling; no government dental college is mentioned in the provided source.
| College Type | Click Here |
| Government Dental Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off marks and closing ranks from previous years can help candidates get a general sense of admission trends, but the previous year’s cut-off should not be treated as a guaranteed cut-off for 2026, since this depends on the number of candidates, exam difficulty and seat availability each year.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Not released yet |
| Round 2 | Not released yet |
| Round 3 | Not released yet |
| Stray Vacancy | Not released yet |
Official Website for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026
For registration, the counselling schedule, merit lists, seat matrix, allotment results and any changes to the process, candidates should rely only on the official website of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University: www.hnbumu.ac.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration start and end?
A. As per the official schedule, Round 1 online registration, application form filling, choice filling and fee submission run from 13-08-2026 (11:00 AM) to 19-08-2026 (up to 5:00 PM, server time).
Q. Who is eligible for State Quota seats in Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026, be Indian citizens, and meet the subject-wise and aggregate marks requirements in the qualifying exam. For State Quota seats, eligible candidates include Uttarakhand domicile holders who passed Class 10 and Class 12 within the state, non-domicile candidates who passed both from within the state (without reservation benefit), and Uttarakhand domicile holders who passed Class 10 and/or Class 12 outside the state.
Q. What is the application fee for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The online counselling registration fee is Rs. 6,500 for all categories, covering Round I, II and III, and it is non-refundable under any circumstances. A separate security deposit also applies, ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 depending on the type of college and category chosen.
Q. What documents are required for Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Key documents include the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Result/Rank Letter, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and marksheets, the allotment letter, domicile certificate (for Uttarakhand candidates), reserved category and sub-category certificates (if applicable), a PwBD certificate from an NMC-Designated Medical Board (if applicable), a valid photo ID, and proof of advance tuition fee payment.
Q. How does choice filling work in Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Choice filling happens in the same window as registration for each round (13-08-2026 to 19-08-2026 for Round 1). Candidates can submit multiple choices in order of preference, save the form, and manually lock it, or it locks automatically at the time specified in the schedule. Fresh choices must be filled separately for every round; earlier choices do not carry forward.
Q. What are Freeze and Float options in Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Freeze candidates are satisfied with their allotted seat and report physically at the college for document verification and admission. Float candidates wish to upgrade in the next round; they upload documents online for verification without visiting the college physically, and if verified, they get a Provisional Seat Confirmation and remain eligible for the next round.
Q. Is there a merit list for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026, and how is seat allotment done?
A. Yes, a separate state merit list is prepared and displayed for each round, based only on candidates registered for that round. Seat allotment is based on this merit list and the choices filled; the Round 1 result is scheduled for declaration on 22-08-2026, following data processing on 20-08-2026 and 21-08-2026.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.