If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat under Uttarakhand's state quota, take note: the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has extended the Round 1 registration and counselling-fee payment window. This matters because missing a counselling deadline — even by a day — can mean losing your shot at Round 1 seat allotment entirely, forcing you to wait for later rounds when fewer good seats remain. The extension gives candidates who hadn't yet registered, or hadn't paid the fee, a fresh chance to get into the process. Below is the revised schedule and what you need to do before the window closes.
Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration and fee payment now closes on August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM — register and pay before this to be considered for Round 1 seat allotment.
What exactly changed
HNBUMU, the body that runs medical and dental admissions for Uttarakhand's state quota MBBS and BDS seats, has extended the deadline for Round 1 online registration, choice filling and fee submission. The updated dates are now live on the official portal, hnbumu.ac.in.
This extension is specifically for candidates applying for state quota seats in Uttarakhand — it does not change anything about the All India Quota process run separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Revised Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule
Here is the updated timeline candidates should track closely. Every stage after registration depends on candidates completing this first step on time.
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration, application form, choice filling & fee submission | August 13, 2026 (11:00 AM) to August 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Choice filling for Round 1 | August 13, 2026 (11:00 AM) to August 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Data processing | August 25 to August 26, 2026 |
| Declaration of Round 1 result | August 27, 2026 |
| Last date to join the allotted college | September 5, 2026 |
Who can apply
To register, you must have qualified NEET UG 2026, the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is mandatory for admission to any MBBS or BDS programme in India. Beyond that, HNBUMU applies its own domicile and eligibility conditions specific to Uttarakhand's state quota.
Candidates applying under reserved categories — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD, as applicable in Uttarakhand — must upload valid category certificates. These will be cross-checked during document verification, so any mismatch or missing certificate can delay or disqualify your candidature.
Documents to keep ready before you log in
Since the registration and choice-filling window is short, it helps to have scanned copies of every required document ready in advance rather than scrambling mid-process.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
- Uttarakhand domicile certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Government-issued photo identity proof
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
How to complete registration
The process is entirely online through the HNBUMU portal. Candidates should not wait until the final hours of August 24, since portals often slow down under heavy last-minute traffic.
- Visit hnbumu.ac.in and open the Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling registration link
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and personal details
- Fill in academic, domicile and category information accurately
- Upload documents in the prescribed format and size
- Pay the counselling registration fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page and payment receipt for your records
What this means for your admission plan
Round 1 allotment will be based on your NEET UG rank, category, eligibility, the choices you fill and Uttarakhand's state quota rules — not simply on registering early. However, registering and locking choices well within the window ensures you are actually considered when allotment is run.
Since data processing runs on August 25–26 and results are expected on August 27, candidates should keep the next ten days clear for choice filling, tracking updates, and preparing to report to their allotted college by September 5 if selected.
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What is the new deadline for Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration?
Registration, choice filling and fee payment can now be completed until August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM, on hnbumu.ac.in.
Is this extension for All India Quota or state quota seats?
This extension applies only to Uttarakhand's state quota MBBS and BDS counselling run by HNBUMU. All India Quota counselling is handled separately by the MCC.
What happens if I miss the revised deadline?
Registrations submitted after August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM will not be considered for Round 1 seat allotment. You would need to wait for a later round, if one is held, with a smaller pool of remaining seats.
When will Round 1 results be announced?
HNBUMU is expected to declare the Round 1 result on August 27, 2026, after data processing on August 25 and 26.
By when must an allotted candidate join the college?
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must report and join their college by September 5, 2026.
Do I need a domicile certificate to apply?
Yes, Uttarakhand state quota seats require candidates to meet the university's domicile and eligibility conditions, so a valid domicile certificate is part of the required document set.
If you're targeting a state quota MBBS or BDS seat in Uttarakhand, use this extra window to register, upload documents and pay the fee well before August 24 rather than waiting until the last hour. Keep checking hnbumu.ac.in for the choice-filling window, Round 1 result on August 27, and reporting instructions for allotted candidates.
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