If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualifier with Haryana domicile hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat, the state's counselling body has just opened the window you've been waiting for. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana has released the Round 1 schedule for admission to the state's 85% quota seats — the seats reserved for domicile candidates within Haryana's medical and dental colleges. Registration on the official portal is already underway and closes soon, so timing matters. This piece breaks down the exact dates, who is eligible, and how to avoid common mistakes during this round.
Haryana NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration runs only till August 31 — miss it, and you lose your shot at this round's seat allotment on September 2.
What DMER Haryana has announced
DMER Haryana has published the counselling information bulletin and Round 1 timetable on its official portal, uhsrugcounselling.com. This process covers admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state's 85% quota seats — the share of seats in Haryana's government and private medical/dental colleges reserved for candidates who meet the state's domicile criteria.
The information bulletin was released on August 27, 2026, and online registration for Round 1 began the very next day. Candidates now have a short, defined window to register, pay fees, fill choices, get documents verified and, if allotted a seat, report to the institute.
Round 1 schedule at a glance
Keep these dates saved and set reminders — counselling schedules in state quota rounds rarely get extended without strong reason.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin release | August 27, 2026 |
| Round 1 registration window | August 28 – August 31, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | September 2, 2026 |
| Institute reporting | September 6 – September 9, 2026 |
Who can register
Eligibility for this round is fairly standard for a state quota process, but each condition must be satisfied fully — partial compliance can get an application rejected at verification stage.
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid rank/score
- Must satisfy Haryana's state domicile requirements
- Must meet all other eligibility conditions prescribed by DMER Haryana (academic, age and category-related criteria as applicable)
- Must complete online registration and pay the counselling fee within the deadline
- Must upload all required documents accurately during registration
How the process actually works
Haryana's counselling, like most state MBBS/BDS admission rounds, moves in a fixed sequence. Understanding each stage helps you avoid last-minute panic.
After registration and fee payment, candidates upload documents for verification. A merit list is then published based on NEET UG rank and eligibility. Candidates lock in their preferred colleges and courses through choice filling, after which seats are allotted using rank, reservation category and the choices submitted. Only after allotment can a candidate report physically to the assigned institute to confirm admission.
- Step 1: Online registration on uhsrugcounselling.com
- Step 2: Counselling fee payment before deadline
- Step 3: Document upload and verification
- Step 4: Merit list publication
- Step 5: Choice filling and locking of colleges/courses
- Step 6: Seat allotment based on rank, reservation and preferences
- Step 7: Reporting to allotted institute within the specified window
What this means for you as an aspirant
The compressed timeline — registration closing within days of opening, and allotment following just two days after that — leaves little room for delay. If you are eligible for Haryana's domicile quota, treat document readiness as urgent: domicile certificate, NEET scorecard, category certificates (if applicable) and identity proof should be ready to upload well before the last date.
Also remember that reporting to the allotted institute is not optional if you want to retain the seat — missing the reporting window between September 6 and 9 can cost you the allotment even after a successful seat allocation. If you're unsure about a document format or category proof, resolve it now rather than during the compressed reporting period.
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What seats does this Haryana counselling round cover?
It covers MBBS and BDS admissions under Haryana's 85% state quota seats, meant for candidates meeting the state's domicile criteria.
What is the last date to register for Round 1?
Round 1 registration on uhsrugcounselling.com closes on August 31, 2026.
When will the seat allotment result be declared?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
What happens after seat allotment?
Allotted candidates must report to their assigned institute between September 6 and September 9, 2026 to confirm their admission.
Do I need to be a Haryana domicile to apply under this quota?
Yes, meeting Haryana's state domicile requirement is a mandatory eligibility condition for this 85% quota round, along with qualifying NEET UG 2026.
What documents should I keep ready before registering?
Typically your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, domicile/residence proof, identity proof and category certificates (if applicable) — upload these accurately during registration to avoid rejection at verification.
Is there a fee to register for counselling?
Yes, candidates must pay the prescribed counselling fee within the registration deadline as part of the process.
If you're eligible for Haryana's state quota, don't wait till the last day to register — verification issues discovered late can cost you the entire round. Track the official portal, uhsrugcounselling.com, for any updates on choice filling dates or Round 2 schedules once Round 1 concludes.
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