The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has released detailed instructions for Round 2 of the NEET PG 2026 online centralised counselling. This round is open to candidates who did not register in Round 1, those who registered but received no seat, and those who selected the FLOAT option in Round 1 and wish to upgrade. Importantly, all eligible candidates—including those who participated in Round 1—must re-register to participate in Round 2; old registrations do not carry forward. The counselling board has set strict deadlines for registration, fee payment, and choice filling, with significant financial penalties (security deposit forfeiture) for candidates who fail to report to their allotted college or do not select a FREEZE/FLOAT option after allotment. This is a critical window for candidates seeking a postgraduate medical seat in Uttarakhand.
All candidates participating in Round 2—whether new or returning from Round 1—must re-register online, pay registration and security fees, and fill fresh choices by the deadline, or face automatic disqualification and loss of security deposit.
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Round 2 is open to four categories of candidates. First, candidates who did not register for Round 1 at all and now wish to participate. Second, candidates who registered for Round 1 but were not allotted any seat. Third, candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1, selected the FLOAT option (which allows you to try for a better seat), and now wish to upgrade in Round 2. Fourth, candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but failed to select either FLOAT or FREEZE within the prescribed time and now wish to participate in Round 2.
Candidates who selected the FREEZE option in Round 1 and completed their admission at the allotted college are NOT eligible for Round 2. If you froze your seat and joined, you cannot participate again in Round 2. However, if you selected FREEZE but failed to complete admission within the time limit, your seat is cancelled but you remain eligible for Round 2.
- Did not register in Round 1 → eligible for Round 2
- Registered in Round 1 but got no seat → eligible for Round 2
- Got a seat in Round 1, selected FLOAT, want to upgrade → eligible for Round 2
- Got a seat in Round 1, did not select FLOAT/FREEZE in time → eligible for Round 2
- Selected FREEZE in Round 1 and completed admission → NOT eligible for Round 2
- Selected FREEZE in Round 1 but did not complete admission → eligible for Round 2
Critical: You Must Re-Register Even If You Registered in Round 1
This is a trap that catches many candidates. If you registered in Round 1—whether you got a seat or not, whether you selected FLOAT or not—you MUST re-register yourself for Round 2. Your Round 1 registration does not automatically carry over. If you do not re-register, you will not be eligible to fill choices in Round 2, and you will be excluded from seat allotment.
Re-registration means logging into the counselling portal at www.hnbumu.ac.in, filling the online application form again with all required information, uploading your photograph and signature (as submitted in NEET PG 2026), and paying the required registration and security fees. This is a fresh registration process, not a simple login.
- Round 1 registration does NOT carry forward to Round 2
- You must re-register online at www.hnbumu.ac.in
- Failure to re-register = automatic disqualification from Round 2
- Re-registration is mandatory for all eligible candidates, including those who participated in Round 1
Registration and Security Fees: What You Must Pay
All candidates must pay two fees to participate in Round 2: a registration fee and a security deposit. Both must be paid online only—by net banking, debit card, or credit card. The registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. The security deposit is refundable only if you do not forfeit it (see the section on forfeiture rules below).
The exact amount of the security deposit depends on which colleges you wish to apply for. If you are applying for government colleges only, the security deposit is lower. If you are applying for private colleges, the security deposit is ₹200,000. If you are applying for both government and private colleges, the security deposit is ₹200,000. The detailed fee schedule is available on the university website www.hnbumu.ac.in as a separate link. You must check this link to confirm the exact amount before paying.
Important: If you participated in Round 1 and paid a security deposit, and now wish to change your college preference (e.g., from government-only to private, or vice versa), special rules apply (see the section 'Changing Your College Preference from Round 1').
- Registration fee: non-refundable in all circumstances
- Security deposit: refundable only if not forfeited
- Payment method: online only (net banking, debit card, credit card)
- Security deposit for private colleges: ₹200,000
- Exact fee amounts: check www.hnbumu.ac.in for the detailed schedule
- No cash, cheque, or offline payments accepted
Changing Your College Preference from Round 1 to Round 2
If you participated in Round 1 and paid a security deposit, but now wish to change which type of colleges you apply for in Round 2, you may do so—but there are fee implications.
Scenario 1: You applied for government colleges only in Round 1, but now want to apply for private colleges in Round 2. You must pay a security deposit of ₹200,000 for Round 2. Your Round 1 security deposit will be refunded separately.
Scenario 2: You applied for both government and private colleges in Round 1 (paying ₹200,000), but now want to apply for government colleges only in Round 2. You do NOT need to pay the security deposit again. Your balance security deposit from Round 1 will be refunded separately.
If you are applying for the same college type as Round 1, you may be able to reuse your Round 1 security deposit—check the detailed instructions on the website.
- Government-only (R1) → Private (R2): pay ₹200,000 for R2; R1 deposit refunded
- Both colleges (R1) → Government-only (R2): no new payment needed; balance refunded
- Same preference as R1: check website for reuse rules
Special Cases: What If You Paid Fees in Round 1 but Didn't Complete Registration?
The counselling board recognises several scenarios where candidates paid fees in Round 1 but did not fully complete the registration process. Different rules apply to each.
If you paid both registration fee (₹8,000) and security deposit in Round 1 but did not complete the online application form: You must re-register for Round 2 and fill all required information again. You do NOT need to pay the registration fee or security deposit again. You only need to fill fresh choices.
If you paid the registration fee (₹8,000) in Round 1 but NOT the security deposit: You can participate in Round 2 by paying the security deposit only (after re-registering). You must fill all required information and fresh choices.
If you paid neither the registration fee nor the security deposit in Round 1: You must pay both fees in full for Round 2, complete all registration formalities, and fill fresh choices.
- Paid both fees in R1, incomplete form → re-register, no new fees, fill fresh choices
- Paid registration fee only in R1 → re-register, pay security deposit only, fill fresh choices
- Paid neither fee in R1 → pay both fees, complete full registration, fill fresh choices
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How to Register Online: Step-by-Step Process
Registration for Round 2 is entirely online. Visit the counselling portal at www.hnbumu.ac.in and follow these steps carefully.
Step 1: Log in or create a new account on the NEET PG counselling portal. Step 2: Fill the online application form completely. Provide all required personal, educational, and professional information. Step 3: Upload your photograph and signature exactly as you submitted them in your NEET PG 2026 application. These must match your NEET registration documents. Step 4: Review all entries carefully before submitting. Once submitted, you cannot edit without paying a correction fee. Step 5: Submit the form. Step 6: Pay the registration fee and security deposit online using net banking, debit card, or credit card. Step 7: Take a printout of the submitted form (hard copy) and retain it for your records and future reference.
After submission, if you wish to edit any information (e.g., correct a spelling error, update a phone number), you must pay an additional correction fee of ₹500 per edit session. Click the 'PAY CORRECTION FEE' link after logging in. No time extension is permitted for editing. Once you edit, your previous printout becomes null and void—you must print the corrected version.
- Visit www.hnbumu.ac.in and log in to the counselling portal
- Fill the online application form completely with all required information
- Upload photograph and signature (must match NEET PG 2026 submission)
- Review all entries carefully before submitting
- Submit the form
- Pay registration and security fees online (net banking/debit/credit card only)
- Print and retain a hard copy of the submitted form
- To edit after submission: pay ₹500 correction fee per edit; no time extension allowed
Filling Your Choices: The Most Critical Step
After registration and fee payment, you must fill your choices—the list of colleges, specialties, and quotas you wish to apply for, ranked in order of preference. This is the most important step because your allotment will be based on your choices and your NEET PG 2026 merit rank.
You must fill FRESH choices for Round 2. Your Round 1 choices do not carry forward. The counselling board advises you to select as many choices as possible, regardless of the seat status shown in the seat matrix. This is because seats may become available due to other candidates upgrading or withdrawing. The final allotment will include all vacant seats and seats vacated by candidates due to upgradation or withdrawal up to 18.11.2026 at 05:00 PM.
CRITICAL WARNING: Security deposit forfeiture rules apply strictly in Round 2. If you fill a choice just to 'take a chance' and later do not report to the allotted college, your security deposit will be forfeited. You will be eligible to participate in Round 3, but only by paying the security deposit again. Therefore, fill only those choices for colleges, specialties, and quotas that you genuinely wish to join. Do not select a choice unless you are willing to join that college if allotted.
Choices are valid for Round 2 only. They cannot be carried forward to Round 3.
- Fill FRESH choices for Round 2; Round 1 choices do not carry forward
- Select as many choices as possible, even if seat status shows 'filled'
- Final allotment includes seats vacated up to 18.11.2026, 05:00 PM
- ⚠️ Do NOT fill choices just to 'take a chance'—security deposit forfeiture applies
- Fill only choices you genuinely wish to join
- Choices valid for Round 2 only; not carried to Round 3
Understanding FREEZE and FLOAT Options After Allotment
After Round 2 allotment, you will be offered a seat. You must then select one of two options: FREEZE or FLOAT. Understanding these is crucial because they determine whether you can participate in Round 3.
FREEZE option: If you select FREEZE, you are confirming that you accept the allotted seat and will join that college. Your seat is locked in. You cannot participate in Round 3. If you complete admission at the college within the prescribed time limit, your admission is final. If you later wish to surrender the seat, you can do so only until 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM (see the section on seat surrender below). After 05:00 PM on 17.11.2026, no surrenders are permitted.
FLOAT option: If you select FLOAT, you are indicating that you wish to try for a better seat in Round 3. Your current seat is not locked in. You can participate in Round 3 and attempt to upgrade. However, if you surrender your FLOAT seat during Round 2, you cannot participate in Round 2 again—you can only participate in Round 3. If you do not select either FREEZE or FLOAT after allotment in Round 2, your security deposit will be forfeited, and you can participate in Round 3 only by paying the security deposit again.
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and selected FLOAT, and now wish to upgrade in Round 2: You can fill fresh choices in Round 2 to try for a better seat. If you get a better seat in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and given to the next eligible candidate. If you surrender your FLOAT seat during Round 2, you cannot participate in Round 2 again, but you can participate in Round 3.
- FREEZE = accept seat, lock it in, cannot participate in Round 3
- FLOAT = try for better seat in Round 3, current seat not locked
- If you don't select FREEZE or FLOAT after R2 allotment → security deposit forfeited
- If you surrender FLOAT seat in R2 → cannot participate in R2 again, but can join R3
- If you get better seat in R2 (after selecting FLOAT in R1) → R1 seat auto-cancelled
Seat Surrender and Withdrawal: Deadlines and Rules
If you secured a seat in Round 1 by selecting FREEZE and completed admission, but now wish to surrender it to participate in Round 2, you can do so—but only until 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM. After this deadline, no surrenders are permitted under any circumstances. Detailed instructions for the surrender procedure are available on the university website via a separate link.
If you secured a seat in Round 1 by selecting FLOAT and now wish to surrender it to participate in Round 2, you can do so within the prescribed time limit (also 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM). Again, detailed instructions are on the website.
If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and select FREEZE, you can surrender it until 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM. After this time, no surrenders are allowed. If you surrender a FREEZE seat after taking admission, your security deposit will be forfeited in accordance with Government of India / NMC norms.
If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and select FLOAT, you can surrender it within the prescribed time limit (to be notified separately). If you surrender a FLOAT seat, your security deposit will be forfeited.
If you fail to secure admission in your allotted Round 2 seat (i.e., you do not report to the college), your security deposit is forfeited. You can participate in Round 3 by paying the security deposit again.
- Surrender deadline for R1 FREEZE/FLOAT seats: 17.11.2026, 05:00 PM
- Surrender deadline for R2 FREEZE seats: 17.11.2026, 05:00 PM
- Surrender deadline for R2 FLOAT seats: to be notified separately
- After 05:00 PM on 17.11.2026, no surrenders permitted for FREEZE/FLOAT R1 seats
- Surrendering a seat after admission → security deposit forfeited
- Failing to report to allotted college → security deposit forfeited
- Forfeited deposit candidates can join R3 by paying security deposit again
Important Dates and Deadlines for Round 2
The counselling board has set strict deadlines for Round 2. The exact dates for registration opening, choice filling, allotment, and admission reporting are not fully specified in this document, but the key deadline mentioned is 18.11.2026 at 05:00 PM—the final time by which all seats vacated due to upgradation or withdrawal will be included in the allotment. Additionally, 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM is the deadline for surrendering seats allotted in Round 1 or Round 2.
The counselling board advises all candidates to check the detailed counselling schedule on the university website www.hnbumu.ac.in for the complete timeline. The schedule will specify the exact dates and times for registration opening, registration closing, choice filling opening, choice filling closing, allotment declaration, and admission reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline will result in disqualification.
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The document states that the detailed admission procedure will be uploaded separately after the declaration of Round 2 results. Round 3 will be held subject to the availability of vacant seats, and detailed guidelines will be intimated separately.
- 18.11.2026, 05:00 PM: Final time for including vacated seats in allotment
- 17.11.2026, 05:00 PM: Deadline for surrendering R1/R2 seats
- Check www.hnbumu.ac.in for complete counselling schedule with all dates
- Registration opening date: check website
- Registration closing date: check website
- Choice filling opening date: check website
- Choice filling closing date: check website
- Allotment declaration date: check website
- Admission reporting deadline: check website
After Allotment: Reporting to College and Fee Payment
Once you are allotted a seat in Round 2, you will receive an allotment letter via the university website. You must download and print this letter. You will need to produce the printout when you report to the college for admission.
You must report to the allotted college in person with all required original documents for verification. These documents typically include your NEET PG 2026 admit card, MBBS degree certificate, medical registration certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by the college. You must also bring the balance fee (other than the advance tuition fee) required for confirmation of admission.
If you have already paid an advance tuition fee to the university in Round 1, and you are allotted a new seat in Round 2, you must pay the difference in advance tuition fee (if any) as per the schedule. This payment must be made online.
No extension is permitted for the last date of admission. If you fail to report by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and your security deposit will be forfeited.
- Download and print allotment letter from university website
- Report to college in person with all original documents
- Bring balance fee (other than advance tuition fee) for admission confirmation
- If allotted new seat in R2 after paying advance fee in R1: pay difference online
- No extension for admission reporting deadline
- Failure to report by deadline → seat cancelled, security deposit forfeited
Security Deposit Refund: When and How
The security deposit is refundable, but only if you do not forfeit it. Forfeiture occurs if you fail to report to your allotted college, if you surrender a seat after taking admission, or if you do not select FREEZE or FLOAT after allotment.
If your security deposit is not forfeited, it will be refunded separately only after one month of completion of all rounds of counselling (i.e., after Round 3 concludes). The refund will be processed to the account from which you paid the deposit.
The security deposit will NOT be adjusted against tuition fees or any other college fees. It is a separate amount that will be returned to you.
If you changed your college preference from Round 1 to Round 2 (e.g., from government-only to private), any balance security deposit from Round 1 will be refunded separately.
- Security deposit refunded only if NOT forfeited
- Refund processed after one month of completion of all counselling rounds
- Security deposit NOT adjusted against tuition or other fees
- Refund to the account from which you paid
- Balance deposit from R1 (if college preference changed) refunded separately
Common Mistakes That Get Your Application Rejected
Mistake 1: Not re-registering for Round 2. If you registered in Round 1, you MUST re-register for Round 2. Your old registration does not carry forward. If you do not re-register, you will be automatically disqualified.
Mistake 2: Paying fees offline or by cash/cheque. All fees must be paid online only—by net banking, debit card, or credit card. Offline payments are not accepted.
Mistake 3: Uploading the wrong photograph or signature. Your photograph and signature must match exactly what you submitted in your NEET PG 2026 application. Mismatches can lead to rejection.
Mistake 4: Not printing and retaining a hard copy of your submitted form. You must print the form after submission and keep it for your records. This is your proof of registration.
Mistake 5: Filling choices carelessly or just to 'take a chance'. If you fill a choice and later do not report to the college, your security deposit is forfeited. Fill only choices you genuinely wish to join.
Mistake 6: Missing the deadline for re-registration, fee payment, or choice filling. The counselling board will not grant extensions. Missing any deadline results in disqualification.
Mistake 7: Not selecting FREEZE or FLOAT after allotment. If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not select either option, your security deposit is forfeited.
Mistake 8: Reporting to the college without the allotment letter printout or required original documents. You must bring the allotment letter printout and all original documents for verification.
- ⚠️ Not re-registering for R2 → automatic disqualification
- ⚠️ Paying fees offline/cash/cheque → payment not accepted
- ⚠️ Wrong photograph/signature → rejection
- ⚠️ Not printing submitted form → no proof of registration
- ⚠️ Filling choices carelessly → security deposit forfeited if you don't report
- ⚠️ Missing registration/choice-filling deadline → disqualification
- ⚠️ Not selecting FREEZE/FLOAT after allotment → security deposit forfeited
- ⚠️ Reporting without allotment letter or documents → admission not confirmed
Special Conditions: Bonded Candidates and In-Service Candidates
If you are already under a bond for compulsory service in Uttarakhand (e.g., you received a scholarship or loan from the state government), you must fulfil the conditions mentioned in your bond or as specified by the State Government, Department of Health & Family Welfare (DGH&FW), Uttarakhand, and the Hon'ble High Court from time to time. The counselling board will not be responsible for any legal issues arising from bond or service conditions.
If you are an in-service candidate (i.e., you are currently employed by the State of Uttarakhand, another state, the central government, or a PSU), you must also fulfil the conditions mentioned in your service rules. Again, the counselling board will not be responsible for any legal issues arising from service conditions.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your participation in NEET PG counselling and admission to a postgraduate course does not violate your bond or service conditions. Seek legal advice if you are unsure.
- Bonded candidates: fulfil bond conditions as per state government/DGH&FW/High Court
- In-service candidates: fulfil service rules conditions
- Counselling board not responsible for legal issues from bond/service violations
- Seek legal advice if unsure about your eligibility
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I registered in Round 1 but did not get a seat. Do I need to register again for Round 2?
Yes, you must re-register for Round 2. Your Round 1 registration does not automatically carry forward. If you do not re-register, you will not be eligible to fill choices in Round 2 and will be disqualified. Re-registration means logging into the portal at www.hnbumu.ac.in, filling the online form again, uploading your photograph and signature, and paying the registration and security fees.
I selected FREEZE in Round 1 and completed my admission. Can I participate in Round 2?
No. If you selected FREEZE in Round 1 and completed your admission at the allotted college within the prescribed time limit, you are not eligible for Round 2. However, if you selected FREEZE but failed to complete admission within the time limit, your seat is cancelled and you remain eligible for Round 2.
What happens if I fill a choice in Round 2 but do not report to the college after allotment?
Your security deposit will be forfeited. You will be eligible to participate in Round 3, but only by paying the security deposit again. Therefore, fill only those choices for colleges and specialties that you genuinely wish to join.
I paid the registration fee in Round 1 but not the security deposit. What do I do for Round 2?
You can participate in Round 2 by paying the security deposit only (after re-registering). You do not need to pay the registration fee again. You must fill all required information and fresh choices to remain eligible for Round 2 seat allotment.
I applied for government colleges only in Round 1. Can I apply for private colleges in Round 2?
Yes, you can change your college preference. However, if you applied for government colleges only in Round 1, you must pay a security deposit of ₹200,000 for Round 2 to apply for private colleges. Your Round 1 security deposit will be refunded separately.
What is the difference between FREEZE and FLOAT options after allotment?
FREEZE means you accept the seat and lock it in; you cannot participate in Round 3. FLOAT means you wish to try for a better seat in Round 3; your current seat is not locked. If you do not select either option after allotment in Round 2, your security deposit is forfeited.
Can I edit my registration form after submitting it?
Yes, but you must pay an additional correction fee of ₹500 per edit session. Click the 'PAY CORRECTION FEE' link after logging in. No time extension is permitted for editing. Once you edit, your previous printout becomes null and void—you must print the corrected version.
When will my security deposit be refunded?
Your security deposit will be refunded only if you do not forfeit it (i.e., you report to your allotted college and complete admission). The refund will be processed one month after completion of all counselling rounds (after Round 3 concludes). The security deposit will not be adjusted against tuition or other fees.
What is the deadline for surrendering my Round 1 seat to participate in Round 2?
If you secured a seat in Round 1 (by selecting FREEZE or FLOAT) and wish to surrender it to participate in Round 2, you can do so until 17.11.2026 at 05:00 PM. After this deadline, no surrenders are permitted. Detailed surrender instructions are available on the university website.
I am an in-service candidate. Can I participate in NEET PG counselling?
Yes, in-service candidates can participate. However, you must fulfil the conditions mentioned in your service rules. The counselling board will not be responsible for any legal issues arising from service conditions. Seek legal advice if you are unsure about your eligibility.
What documents do I need to bring when I report to the college after allotment?
You must bring the allotment letter printout, all required original documents (typically NEET PG admit card, MBBS degree certificate, medical registration certificate, category certificate if applicable), and the balance fee (other than advance tuition fee) for confirmation of admission. Check with your allotted college for the complete list of required documents.
Is there a time extension for the admission reporting deadline?
No. The counselling board does not permit any extension for the last date of admission. If you fail to report by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and your security deposit will be forfeited.
Round 2 registration is now open. Visit www.hnbumu.ac.in immediately to check the complete counselling schedule and confirm all deadlines for registration, choice filling, allotment, and admission reporting. Remember: you must re-register even if you participated in Round 1, pay all fees online only, fill fresh choices carefully (security deposit forfeiture applies if you don't report), and select FREEZE or FLOAT after allotment. Do not miss any deadline—the counselling board will not grant extensions. For any updates or clarifications, check the university website regularly; no separate notifications will be sent to candidates.
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