If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat under Uttarakhand's state quota, there is a small but useful change to note. The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), which runs the state's medical counselling, has extended the Round 1 registration and fee payment window. This matters because missing a registration deadline in state counselling usually means losing the chance to be considered in that round entirely, regardless of your rank. The extra days give candidates who were still arranging documents or fees a fresh chance to get into the process on time.
Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration, choice filling and fee payment can now be completed until August 24, 5:00 PM, with the Round 1 result due on August 27 and college reporting by September 5.
What exactly changed
HNBUMU has revised the Round 1 timeline for Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling, which decides admission to MBBS and BDS seats reserved under the state quota. The registration, application form submission, choice filling and counselling fee payment — all originally due to close earlier — are now open till August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
This is a common step in state counselling: authorities extend deadlines when a meaningful number of eligible candidates have not yet completed formalities, so that Round 1 seat allotment reflects as wide a pool as possible.
Revised Round 1 schedule at a glance
Candidates should track these dates closely, since each stage feeds into the next and there is little room for delay once the window closes.
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Registration, application form, choice filling & fee payment | Aug 13, 2026 (11:00 AM) to Aug 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Data processing by HNBUMU | Aug 25–26, 2026 |
| Round 1 result declaration | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Last date to join allotted college | Sep 5, 2026 |
Who this extension is for
The extended window applies to NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking MBBS or BDS seats through Uttarakhand's state quota, provided they meet the domicile and eligibility conditions set by HNBUMU. This is separate from the all-India counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), so candidates aiming for both All India Quota seats and Uttarakhand state quota seats need to track two separate portals and timelines.
Candidates claiming reservation benefits — for category, economically weaker section, persons with disability, or other state-specific categories — must be ready to support their claim with valid certificates, as these will be checked at document verification stage, not just accepted at face value during registration.
Documents to keep ready
Before starting the online form, it helps to have scanned, correctly sized copies of all required documents on hand, so the registration itself does not get delayed at the last moment.
- 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
What happens next, and why the fee payment matters as much as the form
Simply filling the form is not enough — the counselling fee must also be paid within the same extended window for the registration to count. Candidates should complete both steps well before the last hour on August 24 to avoid last-minute portal slowdowns, a common issue on counselling deadline days across states.
Once registration and fee payment close, HNBUMU will process the data over August 25–26 and declare the Round 1 allotment result on August 27. Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 must report to the allotted college by September 5. Those who do not get a seat in Round 1, or who wish to try for a better option, will need to watch the portal for details of the subsequent rounds.
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What is the new last date to register for Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling?
Registration, choice filling and fee payment can now be completed till August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, on the HNBUMU portal, hnbumu.ac.in.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
HNBUMU is expected to declare the Round 1 result on August 27, 2026, after data processing on August 25–26.
By when must I report to my allotted college if I get a seat in Round 1?
The last date to join the allotted college for Round 1 is September 5, 2026, based on the revised schedule.
Is this extension only for MBBS, or does it include BDS seats too?
It covers both MBBS and BDS seats offered under the Uttarakhand state quota through HNBUMU counselling.
Do I need to register separately for MCC counselling if I also want an All India Quota seat?
Yes. Uttarakhand state counselling by HNBUMU is separate from the All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC, so eligible candidates must register on both platforms as applicable.
What documents will be checked before a seat is confirmed?
Candidates should be ready to produce their NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile certificate, category certificate (if claimed), photo ID, and photograph/signature at document verification.
If you are applying for Uttarakhand's MBBS or BDS state quota seats, use the extended window to complete registration, choice filling and fee payment well before August 24, rather than waiting till the final hours. Keep checking hnbumu.ac.in for the Round 1 result on August 27 and for instructions on reporting or moving into later rounds.
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