Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Merit List & Seat Allotment

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats in medical and dental colleges across Uttarakhand. The counselling process is conducted on the basis of NEET UG 2026 scores and is used for admission to eligible state quota and other seats offered through the state counselling authority.

The counselling is conducted by the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun for MBBS and BDS admissions.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights

This section provides a quick overview of Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026, including the conducting authority, courses, admission basis and counselling mode.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The official Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule has not yet been published by HNBUMU. 

Who conducts Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling?

The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun conducts Uttarakhand NEET UG state counselling.

HNBUMU manages the state-level counselling process, including registration, publication of the state merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and admission-related procedures. Its official website provides a dedicated listing for NEET UG Uttarakhand State Centralised Counselling.

Candidates seeking admission through the All India Quota should participate separately in the counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). State counselling and MCC counselling are separate processes.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the NEET UG eligibility requirements as well as the state-specific conditions prescribed by HNBUMU.

Basic eligibility

Candidates are generally required to:

• Qualify NEET UG 2026.

• Meet the NEET UG eligibility and qualifying percentile requirements prescribed by NTA/National Medical Commission.

• Have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with the required subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Meet the prescribed age requirements for admission.

• Complete the HNBUMU counselling registration within the specified deadline.

• Satisfy the applicable Uttarakhand domicile or state eligibility requirements for seats where domicile is mandatory.

• Fulfil any additional conditions mentioned in the official HNBUMU counselling information bulletin.

Documents Required for Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for registration, verification and college reporting:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard

• NEET UG 2026 application/confirmation details

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate

• Class 12 marksheet and certificate

• Date of birth proof

• Valid photo ID proof

• Uttarakhand domicile/residence certificate, wherever applicable

• Category certificate, if applicable

• EWS certificate, if applicable

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Recent passport-size photographs

• HNBUMU counselling registration form

• Choice-filling/seat allotment details

• Seat allotment letter

• Fee payment receipt

• Transfer certificate

• Migration certificate

• Medical fitness certificate

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2026

The Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2026 will show the number of MBBS and BDS seats available across participating government and private medical and dental colleges. The table shows the Uttarakhand Seat Matrix for Round 1 of 2025:

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling Rounds

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is expected to be conducted through multiple rounds, depending on the availability of vacant seats and the schedule notified by HNBUMU.

Round 1

Candidates register, fill their choices and participate in the first round of seat allocation. Candidates allotted a seat must follow the reporting and admission instructions within the prescribed deadline.

Round 2

Candidates who remain without a seat or are eligible to participate according to the applicable rules can participate in the subsequent round. Fresh registration and choice-filling conditions will depend on the official notification.

Mop-up Round 

A further round may be conducted to fill seats remaining vacant after the earlier rounds.

Stray Vacancy Round

Any seats remaining vacant after the regular counselling rounds may be offered through a stray vacancy round according to the applicable regulatory and state counselling rules.

Candidates should carefully check the rules for each round because registration, choice filling, seat retention, resignation and participation conditions can differ between rounds.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026

Reservation for Uttarakhand state quota seats will be governed by the reservation policy of the Government of Uttarakhand and the rules specified in the HNBUMU counselling notification.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Choice Filling Process

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of Uttarakhand NEET UG counselling because the seat allotment is based on the candidate's merit, eligibility, available seats and preferences.

Step 1: Visit the official HNBUMU counselling portal.

Step 2: Log in using the credentials created during counselling registration.

Step 3: Check the available MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.

Step 4: Arrange colleges and courses according to preference.

Step 5: Add as many realistic choices as permitted.

Step 6: Review the preference order carefully.

Step 7: Save and lock the choices before the deadline.

Step 8: Download or print the submitted choice list for future reference.

Candidates should avoid filling choices randomly. The preference order should reflect their actual college, course, fee and location preferences.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Seat Allotment Process

The general process is:

1. Registration 

2. Merit List 

3. Choice Filling 

4. Choice Locking 

5. Seat Allotment 

6. Reporting 

7. Admission

After the result is declared, candidates should download their allotment letter and follow the reporting instructions issued by HNBUMU Candidates who wish to participate in subsequent rounds must follow the specific rules applicable to their allotted seat and counselling round.

Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Application Fee

The Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 application fee has not yet been officially notified by HNBUMU. Candidates should wait for the 2026 counselling information bulletin before making any payment.

For reference, previous-year counselling information reported a registration fee of around ₹6,500, but this should not be treated as the confirmed Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 fee until HNBUMU publishes the official fee structure.

The 2026 notification may also specify separate refundable security deposits or other charges depending on the course, college and seat category.