Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun, for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in government and private medical colleges across the state. The counselling process includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college. Through this counselling, NEET PG qualified candidates can secure postgraduate medical seats under the State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota. The 50% All India Quota seats of government colleges are filled separately by MCC.
This article provides all the details about Uttarakhand NEET PG counselling 2026, including important dates, the registration process, fees, security money, eligibility criteria, quota structure, required documents, participating colleges, bond rules, and choice filling tips.
Quick Facts
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Effective Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Declared on 24th September, 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun |
| No. of Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy (including NRI rounds) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Total No. of MD/MS Colleges | 07 |
| Uttarakhand MD/MS/Diploma Seats | 584 |
| Courses Offered | MD: Doctor of Medicine; MS: Master of Surgery; PG Diploma |
| Official Website | hnbumu.ac.in |
Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026
HNBUMU has not released the 2026-27 counselling schedule yet. The NEET PG 2026 result is out, and the dates below will be updated as soon as the official notice is published.
Round 1 Schedule 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Security Fee Submission | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional State Merit List (Round 1) | To Be Announced |
| Display of Final Seat Matrix (Round 1) | To Be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To Be Announced |
| Data Processing | To Be Announced |
| Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
| Last Date of Joining the Allotted College | To Be Announced |
NRI Quota Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Security Fee Submission | To Be Announced |
| Display of Merit List of NRI Candidates | To Be Announced |
| Document Verification at College | To Be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking (after document verification) | To Be Announced |
| Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
| Last Date of Joining the Allotted College | To Be Announced |
Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 registration, re-registration and upgradation | To Be Announced |
| Last date to surrender/withdraw/resign Round 1 seat (without forfeiture of security) | To Be Announced |
| Round 2 merit list, choice filling and result | To Be Announced |
| Round 3 registration, choice filling and result | To Be Announced |
| Stray Vacancy round (including NRI) | To Be Announced |
| Last date of joining the allotted college | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
- NEET PG: A valid rank in NEET PG 2026. Check your rank on the NEET PG 2026 merit list.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognised certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: Candidates must complete the one-year internship on or before the cut-off date. NBEMS has fixed September 30, 2026, as the internship cut-off for NEET PG 2026; confirm the date in the HNBUMU prospectus.
- Registration Certificate: Candidates must have a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC or the State Medical Council.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Domicile / MBBS institute: State quota seats follow the Uttarakhand domicile and MBBS institute rules in the prospectus.
Uttarakhand NEET PG Quota Structure
| Candidate Type | State Quota (MD/MS) | Management Quota (MD/MS) |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS from outside Uttarakhand | Not eligible | Eligible |
| MBBS from Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand domicile, for reserved category benefit) | Eligible | Eligible |
- State Quota: Government college seats for eligible Uttarakhand candidates. Reservation applies only to Uttarakhand domicile candidates, as per the prospectus.
- Management Quota: Private college seats open to NEET PG qualified candidates, subject to the security money and fee in the prospectus.
- NRI Quota: NRI candidates register and verify documents at the college, and follow a separate NRI schedule.
- In-service / PMHS candidates: They need an NOC from the competent authority, as given in the documents list.
- All India Quota (AIQ): 50% seats of government colleges are filled by MCC, so also follow the NEET PG Counselling 2026 AIQ rounds. AIIMS Rishikesh admissions go through MCC, not HNBUMU.
Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling Process 2026
Candidates can visit the official portal of HNB Uttarakhand Medical University to register for the NEET PG Uttarakhand State Counselling. The step-by-step process is given below.
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website of HNBUMU, Dehradun.
- On the home page, click the link for the “NEET PG 2026 Uttarakhand State Centralized Counselling”.
- Register using your NEET PG 2026 details.
- Enter the required information in the respective fields.
- Verify all details and submit the form to complete the registration.
Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee
- After registration, proceed to pay the counselling fee.
- Click on the “Pay Registration Fee” option.
- Select a payment method and pay the one-time registration fee.
- Confirm the transaction and download the fee receipt.
Step 3: Payment of Security Money
- In addition to the registration fee, candidates must pay refundable security money depending on the type of seat.
- Go to the “Pay Security Money” tab and pay the applicable amount.
Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking
- After the merit list and seat matrix are displayed, fill in your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Lock your choices before the deadline.
Step 5: Seat Allotment and Result
- HNBUMU processes the data and declares the result based on merit, choices and seat availability.
Step 6: Reporting to the College
- Download the seat allotment letter, pay the tuition fee and report to the allotted college with original documents before the last date of joining.
Step 7: Further Rounds
- If you want an upgrade, re-register for the next round. If seats remain vacant, the Stray Vacancy round is held.
Registration Fees
The 2026 fee has not been notified yet. The figures below are from the last cycle and are indicative, so confirm them in the 2026-27 prospectus.
| Type | Fees (Last Cycle) |
|---|---|
| Application form | ₹5,000 + other charges |
| Correction fee | ₹500 |
| Total Fee | ₹6,500 |
Security Money
Security money has to be paid for MD/MS/MDS/Diploma/DNB seats. It is refundable, but it can be forfeited if you do not join or leave a seat against the rules. The amounts below are from the last cycle and are indicative.
| Type of Candidate | State Quota (MD/MS) | Management Quota (MD/MS) | Category | Security Money (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS outside Uttarakhand | Not eligible | Eligible | – | 2,00,000 |
| MBBS from Uttarakhand | Eligible | Eligible | UR/SC/ST/OBC | 2,00,000 |
| MBBS from Uttarakhand (state quota, government college only) | Eligible | Not opted | UR | 25,000 |
| MBBS from Uttarakhand (state quota, government college only) | Eligible | Not opted | SC/ST/OBC | 12,500 |
| Management quota, private college | Not opted | Eligible | UR/SC/ST/OBC | 2,00,000 |
Documents Required
- 10th certificate (age proof)
- 12th mark sheet
- NEET PG admit card
- NEET PG rank letter/scorecard
- MBBS degree (provisional/permanent)
- Internship completion certificate
- State Medical Council / NMC registration certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Sub-category certificate (if applicable)
- Disability (PH) certificate from the Uttarakhand Medical Board (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (Uttarakhand candidates only)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar preferred / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)
- NOC from DG Health & Family Welfare, Uttarakhand (for regular PMHS candidates)
- NOC from the competent authority (for other in-service candidates)
- NOC from DG Health/college principal (for candidates serving under bond)
- Seat allotment letter (printout)
- Other documents as per the concerned college (check the college website)
- Tuition fee receipt (from the counselling board fee counter)
- Bank demand draft for the remaining fees (hostel/mess charges, etc.)
Uttarakhand NEET PG Service Bond and Seat Leaving Rules
- Service bond and fees: Uttarakhand’s bond amounts and private college fees were widely discussed in the 2025 cycle. Read our explainer, Uttarakhand NEET PG Bond and Fees, and confirm the 2026-27 terms in the prospectus before choice filling.
- Seat surrender: HNBUMU sets a last date to surrender, withdraw or resign a Round 1 seat without forfeiture of the security deposit, so follow the notice for each round.
- Security forfeiture: Candidates who do not join an allotted seat, or leave it after the cut-off date, can lose the security money and may face a ban, as per the rules.
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Uttarakhand NEET PG Choice Filling Tips
- Check the final seat matrix of every round, because seat availability changes between rounds.
- Fill as many choices as you are willing to join, arranged strictly in order of preference.
- Check the security money and fee of each seat before locking, especially for management quota and private college seats.
- Use the NEET PG College Predictor 2026 and previous year cutoffs to judge a realistic range for your rank and category.
- Compare the service bond, fee, and stipend of each college using state-wise bond and stipend details.
- If you want an upgrade, re-register in the next round by the deadline and do not surrender your seat after the cut-off date.
- Lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may not be considered.
- If you are taking part in MCC and HNBUMU counselling together, note all round dates. An allotment in one can affect the other.
- Compare branches such as MD General Medicine, MD Radiology, MS General Surgery and MD Pediatrics before finalising your order.
After Uttarakhand NEET PG Seat Allotment
- Download the allotment letter from the HNBUMU portal.
- Pay the tuition fee at the counselling board fee counter and keep the receipt.
- Report to the allotted college by the last date of joining with all original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- If you want to upgrade, take part in the next round as per the counselling rules.
Participating Colleges
| Name of Colleges | Location | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 60 |
| Government Medical College (Prev. Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Med.Col.), Haldwani | Haldwani | 69 |
| Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Govt. Medical Sc. & Research Instt, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal | Pauri | 24 |
| Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences | Dehradun | 127 |
| Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical College Dehradun | Dehradun | 162 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun, conducts the state counselling for state quota, management quota and NRI seats. MCC conducts counselling for the 50% All India Quota seats.
Q. Who is eligible for Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 and hold an MBBS degree from a recognised institute, along with permanent or provisional NMC/State Medical Council registration, are eligible. State quota seats need Uttarakhand domicile and MBBS institute eligibility, while MBBS graduates from outside the state can apply for management quota seats.
Q. How can I register for Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Register online through the official HNBUMU website by filling out the form, paying the registration fee and depositing the security money. Then fill and lock your choices before the deadline.
Q. What documents are required for Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling?
A. Documents include the NEET PG admit card and scorecard, MBBS degree/provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, registration certificate, ID proof, domicile (if applicable), category certificate (if applicable) and NOC for in-service candidates.
Q. When will Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. HNBUMU has not announced the 2026-27 schedule yet. The last cycle began in November 2025, so exact dates will be notified on the official HNBUMU website after the NEET PG 2026 result and MCC schedule.