HNB Medical Education University has released Round 3 provisional seat allocation results for NEET UG state counselling, along with a critical update on document submission deadlines. The university has announced that residence and category certificates issued after October 5, 2026 will not be accepted during the admission process, making this a crucial deadline for all candidates awaiting seat allotment. This notice affects thousands of NEET aspirants currently in the counselling pipeline and sets strict rules on document authenticity. Understanding these guidelines and cutoff marks is essential before you download your allotment letter and proceed with admission formalities.
Round 3 seat allocation results are now live; download your allotment letter after 1 pm on October 13, but ensure your residence and category certificates were issued on or before October 5, 2026, or they will be rejected.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the October 5 certificate deadline and why does it matter?
HNB Medical Education University has set October 5, 2026 as the final date for issuing original residence category and sub-category certificates. Any certificate bearing a date after this will not be accepted during the NEET UG admission process, regardless of when you submit it. This is a hard cutoff, not a flexible guideline.
The university has also warned that if fake or forged documents are discovered, your allocated MBBS seat will be cancelled immediately. This strict enforcement is in response to concerns raised about document forgery in the counselling process. You must ensure that all your original certificates are authentic and issued within the deadline window.
Round 3 provisional seat allocation is now live—what you need to do
The third round of provisional seat allocation results were uploaded to the official counselling portal on October 12, 2026, following approval by the NEET UG Counselling Board. Seats were allocated based on your merit rank and the college and course choices you filled during the counselling registration process. This is a provisional allocation, meaning your seat is not yet final and remains subject to document verification and other conditions.
You can download your allotment letter from the portal after 1 pm on October 13, 2026. Before you celebrate or make any decisions, carefully check the details on your letter. If you spot any error—such as a wrong college code, course, or category—you must report it immediately to the Counselling Board by email at ukneetcounselling@gmail.com by 11 am on October 13. After this deadline, corrections may not be possible.
- Allotment letter download opens: October 13, 2026 at 1 pm
- Error reporting deadline: October 13, 2026 by 11 am
- Allocation is provisional and subject to document verification
- Provisional allocation does not guarantee final seat confirmation
Government medical college cutoff marks for Round 3
The cutoff marks for government medical colleges in this round reflect the competition across different categories. These are the minimum NEET scores required to secure a seat in a government MBBS college under each category. Your actual seat allocation depends on both your score and your choice of colleges filled during counselling.
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General category candidates needed a score of 534 to secure a government college seat, while general female candidates required 535. Candidates from the OBC non-creamy layer category had a cutoff of 526, while EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates needed 509. Reserved category cutoffs were significantly lower: SC candidates required 428 and ST candidates required 415. These cutoffs may vary slightly across different states and colleges based on seat availability and merit distribution.
- General category: 534
- General female category: 535
- OBC non-creamy layer: 526
- EWS: 509
- SC: 428
- ST: 415
Private medical college cutoff marks—state quota vs. all-India quota
Private medical colleges in this state have two types of seat quotas: state quota seats (reserved for candidates from that state) and all-India quota seats (open to candidates from any state). The cutoff marks differ between these two quotas because all-India quota seats typically attract higher competition. Understanding which quota your chosen college falls under is important for interpreting whether your score qualifies.
For state quota seats in private colleges, the general category cutoff was 217, OBC non-creamy layer was 218, SC was 214, and ST was 194. For all-India quota seats in private colleges, the general category cutoff was higher at 234. These lower cutoffs for private colleges compared to government colleges reflect the difference in demand and seat availability. If you have been allocated a private college seat, verify whether it is under state quota or all-India quota, as this affects your eligibility and fee structure.
- Private college state quota—General: 217, OBC NCL: 218, SC: 214, ST: 194
- Private college all-India quota—General: 234
- State quota seats are reserved for candidates from that state
- All-India quota seats are open to candidates from any state
How to verify your allotment and report errors
Once you download your allotment letter, cross-check every detail: your name, roll number, allocated college name and code, course (MBBS or BDS), category, and quota type. Even small errors can cause problems during document verification or admission. If you find any discrepancy, do not wait—email the Counselling Board immediately with your roll number, the error details, and supporting documents if applicable.
The email address for error reporting is ukneetcounselling@gmail.com, and the deadline is 11 am on October 13, 2026. After this time, the Counselling Board may not accept corrections for Round 3. If your error is not resolved before the next round, you may face delays in admission or even loss of your seat. Keep a copy of your error report email for your records.
- Verify name, roll number, college code, course, category, and quota
- Report errors by email to ukneetcounselling@gmail.com
- Error reporting deadline: October 13, 2026 by 11 am
- Keep proof of your error report for future reference
What 'provisional allocation' means and what happens next
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A provisional seat allocation means the Counselling Board has tentatively assigned you a seat based on your merit rank and choices, but this allocation is not final. It is subject to document verification, fee payment, and other admission conditions. Many candidates may not complete these steps, which is why the board conducts additional rounds (stray vacancy rounds) to fill remaining seats.
Your provisional allocation does not give you a guaranteed right to that seat. You must complete all required steps—submitting original documents, paying the admission fee, and reporting for physical verification—within the deadlines set by your college. If you fail to do so, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the merit list. Always check your college's admission portal or contact the college directly for the next steps and deadlines.
- Provisional allocation is not final confirmation
- Subject to document verification and fee payment
- Failure to complete admission steps will result in seat cancellation
- Check your college's portal for next steps and deadlines
Document verification and the risk of seat cancellation
The university's warning about document forgery is serious. If your residence certificate, category certificate, or any other supporting document is found to be fake or forged during verification, your allocated MBBS seat will be cancelled immediately, and you will lose your admission. This is not a warning to be taken lightly—document fraud is a criminal matter and can have legal consequences beyond losing your seat.
Before submitting any document, ensure it is genuine, issued by the correct authority, and dated on or before October 5, 2026. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of your certificate, contact the issuing authority to obtain a corrected or re-issued version. Do not attempt to submit altered or questionable documents. The verification process is thorough, and discrepancies are almost always caught.
- Fake documents result in immediate seat cancellation
- Document fraud can have legal consequences
- All certificates must be issued on or before October 5, 2026
- Verify authenticity with the issuing authority before submission
What to do if you did not receive an allocation in Round 3
If your name does not appear in the Round 3 allocation list, it means either your score did not meet the cutoff for your chosen colleges, or all seats in your preferred colleges were filled by higher-ranked candidates. This does not mean your NEET score is invalid or that you cannot get a seat. The Counselling Board typically conducts additional rounds, including stray vacancy rounds, to fill remaining seats.
In stray vacancy rounds, colleges release seats that were not filled in previous rounds, and the cutoff marks may be lower. You will have another opportunity to participate. Keep checking the official counselling portal for announcements about subsequent rounds. If you have concerns about your ranking or allocation, you can contact the Counselling Board for clarification, but do not delay—each round has strict deadlines.
- No allocation in Round 3 does not mean no seat available
- Stray vacancy rounds offer additional opportunities
- Cutoff marks may be lower in subsequent rounds
- Monitor the official portal for next round announcements
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the deadline for residence and category certificates in NEET UG counselling 2026?
The deadline is October 5, 2026. Any residence category or sub-category certificate issued after this date will not be accepted during the admission process. This is a hard cutoff, and no exceptions are made. If your certificate is dated after October 5, you must obtain a corrected version from the issuing authority before submitting it.
When can I download my Round 3 allotment letter?
You can download your allotment letter from the official counselling portal after 1 pm on October 13, 2026. Before downloading, ensure you have your roll number and password ready. After downloading, carefully verify all details on the letter.
What should I do if I find an error in my allotment letter?
Report the error immediately by emailing ukneetcounselling@gmail.com with your roll number and details of the error. The deadline for error reporting is 11 am on October 13, 2026. After this deadline, corrections may not be accepted. Keep a copy of your error report email for your records.
What is the difference between provisional and final seat allocation?
Provisional allocation means the Counselling Board has tentatively assigned you a seat based on merit and choices, but it is not final. It is subject to document verification, fee payment, and other admission conditions. Final allocation occurs only after you complete all required steps and your documents are verified by the college.
What happens if I submit fake or forged documents?
If fake or forged documents are discovered during verification, your allocated MBBS seat will be cancelled immediately. Document fraud is a serious matter with potential legal consequences. Always ensure all your documents are genuine and issued by the correct authority.
What are the cutoff marks for government medical colleges in Round 3?
General category: 534, General female: 535, OBC non-creamy layer: 526, EWS: 509, SC: 428, ST: 415. These are the minimum scores required to secure a government MBBS seat. Your actual allocation also depends on your choice of colleges and seat availability.
What is the difference between state quota and all-India quota in private colleges?
State quota seats are reserved for candidates from that state, while all-India quota seats are open to candidates from any state. All-India quota seats typically have higher cutoff marks due to greater competition. Check your allotment letter to see which quota your allocated seat falls under.
What should I do if I did not receive an allocation in Round 3?
If you did not receive an allocation, it means your score did not meet the cutoff for your chosen colleges or all seats were filled. The Counselling Board will conduct additional rounds, including stray vacancy rounds, where cutoff marks may be lower. Monitor the official portal for announcements about the next round.
Download your Round 3 allotment letter after 1 pm on October 13 and verify all details immediately. If you find any error, report it by 11 am the same day. Most importantly, ensure all your residence and category certificates are dated on or before October 5, 2026, or they will be rejected during document verification.
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