Uttarakhand NEET PG 2026 NRI Quota: Registration, Dates & Documents

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has announced the counselling schedule for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates seeking admission to MD/MS courses for the 2026–27 session. The NRI quota comprises 15% of the All India Quota seats at Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun — a private medical college. All admissions are merit-based on NEET PG 2026 scores. This is the first and only round of NRI counselling, and registration opens immediately. If you are an NRI, OCI, or PIO with a valid NEET PG 2026 qualification, you must register, pay the non-refundable security deposit, and submit proof of foreign residency by 25 October 2026 to proceed.

What is this NRI quota and who can apply?

The Uttarakhand Government has reserved 15% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats at Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates. This is a separate counselling process from the general NEET PG counselling and is open only to candidates who hold NRI, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), or PIO (Person of Indian Origin) status.

To be eligible, you must have qualified NEET PG 2026 and hold one of the following: a valid foreign country passport, a Green Card, a Permanent Resident Card, proof of residency in a foreign country issued by a competent authority, or an OCI/PIO card issued by the Government of India. The priority of allotment follows the conditions set out in Uttarakhand Government notification No. 330278/XXVIII(5)/2026-(E-78579) dated 12 September 2026.

This quota is for MD and MS (postgraduate medical) courses only, not for super-speciality (DM/M.Ch) or dental (MDS) programmes. The college will verify all NRI eligibility documents at the time of admission.

• Must have qualified NEET PG 2026
• Must hold NRI, OCI, or PIO status
• Must provide proof: foreign passport, Green Card, Permanent Resident Card, foreign residency proof, or OCI/PIO card
• MD/MS courses only (not super-speciality or dental)

Important dates: registration, merit list, document verification, and joining

The entire NRI counselling process is compressed into a tight 19-day window. Registration and fee payment must be completed first; then the merit list is displayed; documents are verified at the college; candidates fill and lock their choices; and finally results are declared and joining begins. Every date is fixed, and no extensions will be granted under any circumstances.

Mark these dates carefully in your calendar. The server time (not your local time) is what counts for all deadlines. If you miss any deadline, you will not be able to proceed to the next stage.

Registration fees and payment method

To register for NRI quota counselling, you must pay a total of ₹2,10,000 in two parts: ₹10,000 as the online registration fee and ₹2,00,000 as a security amount. Critically, the security amount is non-refundable — you will not get this money back under any circumstances, even if you do not get a seat or decide to withdraw.

Payment must be made online by credit card, debit card, or net banking. No other payment method (cheque, demand draft, cash) is accepted. Payment must be completed during the registration window (22–25 October 2026, 4:00 PM server time). If payment is not received by the deadline, your registration will not be processed.

⚠️ **Trap alert:** The ₹2,00,000 security deposit is explicitly non-refundable. This is not a refundable deposit that you get back after joining — it is a one-time, non-recoverable fee. Ensure you understand this before paying.

• Registration fee: ₹10,000
• Security amount: ₹2,00,000 (non-refundable)
• Total: ₹2,10,000
• Payment method: Credit card, debit card, or net banking only
• Payment deadline: 25 October 2026, 4:00 PM (server time)

NRI eligibility documents: what you must submit

To prove your NRI, OCI, or PIO status, you must submit one of the following documents. The college will verify these documents on 27 October 2026 at the college level. If your documents do not match the requirements, you will not be allowed to proceed to the choice-filling stage.

The notice provides sample formats (Annexure-II) for an Embassy Certificate of Foreign Candidate issued on the letterhead of the concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission. This certificate must state that you have stayed abroad for more than 182 days during the last financial year and enjoy NRI status. The certificate's validity is six months only, so ensure it is current.

If you are sponsored by an NRI/OCI parent or guardian, you must also submit an NRI/OCI Sponsorship Certificate, duly authenticated by the Indian Embassy or High Commission of the country concerned, or notarised by a Notary Public or Oath Commissioner. If you are residing outside India, you must submit a Proforma-7 (NRI Undertaking) notarised by a foreign notary or oath commissioner.

Additionally, if you are a minor or dependent, your parent or guardian must submit a Proforma-6 (Certificate by Parent/Guardian) on a ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper, duly notarised by a Notary Public or Oath Commissioner in India.

• Foreign country passport (valid)
• Green Card or Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of residency in a foreign country issued by a competent authority
• OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card
• PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card
• Embassy Certificate of Foreign Candidate (on Indian Diplomatic Mission letterhead) — must show 182+ days abroad in last financial year; validity 6 months
• NRI/OCI Sponsorship Certificate (if sponsored) — authenticated by Indian Embassy/High Commission or notarised
• Proforma-6 (Parent/Guardian Certificate) — if minor/dependent, on ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper, notarised in India
• Proforma-7 (NRI Undertaking) — if residing outside India, notarised by foreign notary or oath commissioner

Step-by-step: how to register and apply

**Step 1: Online Registration (22–25 October, by 4:00 PM).** Visit the HNBUMU website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) and access the NRI quota registration portal. Fill in your details, including your NEET PG 2026 roll number and score. Pay the ₹2,10,000 fee online using your credit/debit card or net banking. Keep a copy of your registration confirmation and payment receipt.

**Step 2: Check Merit List (26 October).** The university will display the merit list of all registered NRI candidates on 26 October. Check the website to confirm your name and rank on the list. If your name does not appear, contact the university immediately.

**Step 3: Document Verification at College (27 October).** Report to Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical Institute, Dehradun on 27 October with all original NRI eligibility documents (passport, embassy certificate, sponsorship certificate, parent's affidavit, etc.). The college will verify these documents. If any document is missing or invalid, you will not be allowed to proceed. Bring photocopies as well.

**Step 4: Fill and Lock Choices (28–30 October, by 11:59:59 PM).** After successful document verification, log in to the portal and fill your choice of speciality (MD or MS courses available at the institute). You can change your choices multiple times until 30 October at 11:59:59 PM. After locking, you cannot change your choice.

**Step 5: Data Processing (31 October–1 November).** The university processes all choices and generates the allotment list.

**Step 6: Check Result (2 November).** The allotment result will be declared on 2 November. Check the website to see which speciality and college you have been allotted.

**Step 7: Join the College (by 10 November).** Report to your allotted college with all required documents (NEET PG admit card, MBBS degree, medical registration certificate, NRI documents, etc.) by 10 November 2026. No extension of time will be granted.

• Register online and pay ₹2,10,000 by 25 October (4:00 PM)
• Check merit list on 26 October
• Attend document verification at college on 27 October with all original NRI proofs
• Fill and lock choices between 28–30 October (11:59:59 PM)
• Check allotment result on 2 November
• Join the allotted college by 10 November with all documents

Critical eligibility rules and conditions

The Uttarakhand Government notification No. 330278/XXVIII(5)/2026-(E-78579) dated 12 September 2026 sets out the priority rules for allotment under the NRI quota. The notice does not detail these rules in full, but they are available in that government order. You must read that order carefully to understand the priority sequence (e.g., whether NRI candidates with Indian parents are prioritised over OCI/PIO, or whether there are sub-categories within NRI).

All admissions are strictly merit-based on NEET PG 2026 scores. There is no separate entrance test or interview for NRI candidates. Your rank in the NEET PG 2026 merit list determines your position in the NRI quota merit list.

The notice states that the latest information and procedure will be uploaded on the university website based on directions from the Government of India, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), NMC, and the Uttarakhand Government. If any update is posted on the website after this notice, that update will override the information in this notice. You must check the website regularly for any changes.

⚠️ **No extension of time will be granted under any circumstances.** If you miss any deadline — registration, document verification, choice filling, or joining — you will lose your seat and your security deposit will not be refunded.

• Merit-based on NEET PG 2026 score only
• Allotment priority as per Uttarakhand Government notification No. 330278/XXVIII(5)/2026-(E-78579) dated 12 September 2026
• No separate entrance test or interview
• All documents verified at college level at time of admission
• Website updates override this notice — check regularly
• No extension of deadlines under any circumstances

What happens after you are allotted a seat?

Once you receive your allotment result on 2 November, you must report to the allotted college by 10 November 2026 with all necessary documents. The college will conduct a final verification of your NRI eligibility documents and your NEET PG qualification. Only after this verification will your admission be confirmed.

You must bring your original NEET PG 2026 admit card, your MBBS degree certificate, your medical registration certificate (from the Medical Council of India or your state medical council), and all NRI eligibility documents (passport, embassy certificate, sponsorship certificate, parent's affidavit, etc.). Photocopies should also be carried.

If any document is found to be false, forged, or does not meet the requirements, your admission will be cancelled and you will be liable to criminal prosecution. The college and the university reserve the right to cancel your admission at any stage if documents are found to be invalid.

• Report to allotted college by 10 November 2026
• Bring original NEET PG admit card, MBBS degree, medical registration certificate, and all NRI documents
• College will conduct final verification
• False or forged documents will result in cancellation and criminal prosecution
• Admission can be cancelled at any stage if documents are invalid

Common mistakes that get applications rejected

**Missing or invalid NRI proof:** The most common reason for rejection is failure to submit valid NRI eligibility documents. An expired passport, an embassy certificate older than 6 months, or a sponsorship certificate not authenticated by the Indian Embassy will result in rejection. Ensure all documents are current and properly authenticated.

**Wrong document format:** The notice specifies exact formats for the Embassy Certificate, Sponsorship Certificate, and Parent's Affidavit (Proforma-6 and Proforma-7). If you submit a document in a different format or without the required notarisation or embassy seal, it will be rejected. Use only the formats provided in the notice.

**Late payment or incomplete registration:** If you do not pay the full ₹2,10,000 by 25 October at 4:00 PM, your registration will not be processed. Partial payments or payments after the deadline will not be accepted.

**Missing document verification appointment:** If you do not attend the document verification on 27 October at the college, you will not be allowed to fill choices. There is no rescheduling or makeup appointment.

**Not locking choices:** If you fill choices but forget to lock them by 30 October at 11:59:59 PM, your choices will not be saved and you will not receive an allotment.

**Late joining:** If you do not report to the allotted college by 10 November 2026, your seat will be cancelled and your security deposit will be forfeited. No extension is granted.

**Discrepancies in documents:** If the name, date of birth, or other details in your NRI documents do not match your NEET PG admit card or MBBS degree, your application will be rejected. Ensure all documents are consistent.

**Submitting documents in a language other than English:** All documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation. Documents in other languages will not be accepted.

• Expired or invalid NRI proof documents
• Embassy certificate older than 6 months
• Sponsorship certificate not authenticated by Indian Embassy
• Wrong document format or missing notarisation
• Incomplete or late payment
• Missing document verification appointment on 27 October
• Choices not locked by 30 October deadline
• Late joining after 10 November
• Discrepancies in name, date of birth, or details across documents
• Documents not in English or without certified translation

Where to find more information and updates

All official information, updates, and the online registration portal are available on the HNBUMU website: www.hnbumu.ac.in. The university will post any changes to the schedule, new instructions, or clarifications on this website. You must check the website regularly — no separate email or SMS notifications will be sent to candidates.

The notice emphasises that the latest directions uploaded on the website by the UK NEET–PG 2026 Counselling Board will be the only applicable rules. If there is any conflict between this notice and a later website update, the website update takes precedence.

If you have specific questions about your eligibility or documents, contact the HNBUMU directly through the contact details on their website. Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media for information.

• Official website: www.hnbumu.ac.in
• Check website regularly for updates and changes
• No separate email or SMS notifications will be sent
• Latest website updates override this notice
• Contact HNBUMU directly for eligibility questions

Frequently asked questions

Register immediately on www.hnbumu.ac.in and pay the ₹2,10,000 fee by 25 October 2026 at 4:00 PM (server time). Gather all your NRI eligibility documents (passport, embassy certificate, sponsorship certificate, parent's affidavit, etc.) and attend document verification at Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical Institute on 27 October. After verification, fill and lock your choices by 30 October at 11:59:59 PM. Check the allotment result on 2 November and join the allotted college by 10 November with all required documents. No extensions will be granted — every deadline is final.