The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has issued a notice on 14 September 2026 allowing candidates who received a seat in Round-I of NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling to surrender their allotted seat without losing their security deposit. This is a time-sensitive notice: the surrender window closes at 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026, and no surrenders will be permitted after that deadline. The process differs depending on whether you selected the FREEZE or FLOAT option during counselling. If you are reconsidering your allotted college or course, you must act immediately — missing this deadline means you cannot withdraw and will remain locked into your allotted seat.
If you received a Round-I seat allotment in Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 and want to surrender it without losing your security deposit, you must do so by 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 — after that, no surrenders are allowed.
What is this notice about?
This notice gives candidates who were allotted a seat in Round-I of NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling a final opportunity to surrender their seat and get their security deposit back. Surrendering a seat means you are formally withdrawing from that college and course, and your seat will be made available to other candidates in subsequent rounds of counselling.
The notice applies only to candidates who have already completed the admission procedure at their allotted institute — meaning you have reported to the college, submitted documents, and paid fees. If you have not yet reported to your allotted college, you should check the counselling portal or contact the university before attempting to surrender.
This is a one-time window. Once 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 passes, the university will not accept any seat surrender requests, and you will remain admitted to your allotted college and course.
Who is eligible to surrender their seat?
You are eligible to surrender your Round-I seat if all of the following are true:
You received a seat allotment in Round-I of NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling based on your merit and the choices you submitted during counselling.
You have already completed the admission procedure at your allotted institute — this means you have reported in person, submitted your documents, and paid the admission fees.
You selected either the FREEZE option or the FLOAT option during the counselling process (both are eligible to surrender).
You have not already surrendered your seat in a previous window.
- Received a Round-I seat allotment from Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling
- Completed admission formalities at the allotted college
- Selected FREEZE or FLOAT option during counselling
- Have not previously surrendered the seat
Important dates and deadlines
The surrender window is extremely short. The notice was published on 14 September 2026, and the deadline to surrender is 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026. This gives you only two days to make your decision and complete the surrender process.
After 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026, the university will not accept any seat surrender requests under any circumstances. If you miss this deadline, you will remain admitted to your allotted seat, and you cannot withdraw later.
- Notice published: 14 September 2026
- Surrender deadline: 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026
- After deadline: No surrenders permitted
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 14 September 2026 |
| Seat surrender window open | From 14 September 2026 |
| Seat surrender deadline | 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 |
| Surrenders no longer accepted | After 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 |
How to surrender if you selected FREEZE option
If you selected the FREEZE option during counselling, your seat is locked at the college you were allotted, and you must surrender it in person. You cannot surrender online.
To surrender your seat, you must personally report to your allotted college (the institute where you completed admission) on or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026. Go to the admission office or the designated counselling cell at the college and inform them that you wish to surrender your seat without forfeiture of the security deposit.
When you surrender in person, the college will process your request and return your security deposit according to the university's refund policy. Make sure to obtain a written acknowledgment or receipt confirming that your seat has been surrendered.
Do not rely on phone calls or emails — you must appear in person at the college. If you are unable to travel to the college, contact the college administration immediately to ask if they can accept a formal written request or power of attorney on your behalf, but the notice does not explicitly permit this, so confirm first.
- Surrender method: In-person at your allotted college
- Deadline: On or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026
- Location: Admission office or counselling cell of your allotted institute
- Action: Inform the college that you wish to surrender without forfeiture of security deposit
- Get a written receipt confirming the surrender
How to surrender if you selected FLOAT option
If you selected the FLOAT option during counselling, your seat can float to a better college in subsequent rounds if you meet the criteria. However, if you wish to surrender it now, you can do so online without visiting the college in person.
To surrender your seat online, log into your counselling account using your Login ID on the Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling portal. Once logged in, you should see an option to surrender or withdraw your seat. Select that option and confirm your request.
The online surrender must be completed on or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026. After that time, the portal will not accept any surrender requests.
After you submit the online surrender request, the system should display a confirmation message. Save or screenshot this confirmation for your records. Your security deposit will be refunded according to the university's policy.
- Surrender method: Online via counselling portal
- Login required: Use your Login ID to access your account
- Deadline: On or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026
- Action: Select the surrender/withdraw option and confirm
- Save confirmation message for your records
What happens to your security deposit?
The notice explicitly states that if you surrender your seat, you will do so 'without forfeiture of the security deposit.' This means you will get your security deposit back — it will not be forfeited or kept by the college or university.
However, the notice does not specify the exact timeline or method for the refund (e.g., how many days it will take, whether it will be transferred to your bank account, or whether you must collect it in person). You should contact your allotted college's admission office or the university website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) to confirm the refund process and timeline.
Keep your admission receipt and any documents related to your security deposit payment so you can track the refund.
- Security deposit will NOT be forfeited if you surrender
- You will receive a refund of your security deposit
- Refund timeline and method: Check with your college or university website
- Keep all payment receipts for reference
What does 'without forfeiture of security deposit' mean?
Forfeiture means the college or university keeps your money permanently. By stating that you can surrender 'without forfeiture,' the notice guarantees that your security deposit will be returned to you — the college will not keep it as a penalty for withdrawing.
This is important because in some counselling systems, if you fail to report to your allotted college or miss deadlines, your security deposit is forfeited (kept by the college). This notice removes that risk: if you surrender by the deadline, you get your money back.
However, 'without forfeiture' does not mean the refund is instant. There may be a processing period of several days or weeks. Contact your college to confirm when you can expect the refund.
- Forfeiture = college keeps your money permanently
- Without forfeiture = you get your money back
- This applies only if you surrender by the deadline
- Refund may take several days or weeks to process
What happens after you surrender your seat?
Once you surrender your seat, you are no longer admitted to that college and course. Your seat will be released back into the counselling pool and may be offered to other candidates in subsequent rounds of counselling.
If you surrender, you will not be eligible to participate in further rounds of counselling for the same seat or college. However, if the university conducts additional rounds of counselling (Round-II, Round-III, etc.), you may be eligible to participate in those rounds if you have not already been allotted a seat in a previous round.
After surrendering, check the university website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) regularly for updates on subsequent counselling rounds and any new allotments you may receive.
- Your seat is released back into the counselling pool
- Other candidates may be offered your seat in later rounds
- You are no longer admitted to that college
- Check the university website for updates on future rounds
Common mistakes that get your surrender rejected
**Surrendering after 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026:** This is the most critical trap. The notice is absolutely clear: 'No candidate will be permitted to surrender the seat allotted through Round-I of the counselling after 05:00 PM on 16.09.2026.' If you attempt to surrender even one minute after 5:00 PM, your request will be rejected. Set a reminder on your phone for 4:30 PM on 16 September to ensure you do not miss this deadline.
**Attempting to surrender online if you selected FREEZE:** If you selected FREEZE, you must surrender in person at the college. Do not try to surrender online — the system may not allow it, or your request may be rejected. Similarly, if you selected FLOAT, surrender online; do not assume you can go to the college in person.
**Not reporting to the college before attempting to surrender:** The notice applies only to candidates who have 'completed admission procedure at the allotted institute.' If you have not yet reported to the college or submitted your documents, you may not be eligible to surrender under this notice. Contact the college first to confirm your status.
**Forgetting to get a receipt or confirmation:** If you surrender in person, make sure the college gives you a written receipt or acknowledgment. If you surrender online, save the confirmation message. Without proof of surrender, you may face disputes later about whether your seat was actually surrendered.
- ⚠️ Missing the 5:00 PM deadline on 16 September 2026 — your request will be rejected
- ⚠️ Using the wrong surrender method (online for FREEZE, or in-person for FLOAT)
- ⚠️ Attempting to surrender if you have not completed admission at the college
- ⚠️ Not obtaining a written receipt or confirmation of your surrender
- ⚠️ Assuming you can surrender after the deadline — you cannot
Where to get help and more information
The notice advises candidates to regularly visit the university website at www.hnbumu.ac.in for further updates and other important information regarding the counselling. This website will have the latest news on subsequent rounds, any changes to deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have questions about your specific allotment, your FREEZE or FLOAT status, or the surrender process, contact your allotted college's admission office directly. They can confirm whether you are eligible to surrender and guide you through the process.
If you have questions about the refund of your security deposit or the overall counselling process, you can also contact the Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling Board through the university website or the contact details provided on the counselling portal.
- University website: www.hnbumu.ac.in
- Contact: Your allotted college's admission office
- For counselling queries: Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling Board (contact via university website)
- Check the website regularly for updates on Round-II and other rounds
Should you surrender your seat?
Surrendering your seat is a major decision. Before you surrender, ask yourself: Am I certain I do not want to study at this college? Do I have a better option lined up? Will I be eligible for a better seat in a future round of counselling?
If you surrender, you are giving up a guaranteed seat. There is no guarantee that you will receive a better seat in subsequent rounds. If you are unsure, contact the college and ask if you can defer your admission or take time to think about it.
However, if you are absolutely certain that this college or course is not right for you, and you believe you have a realistic chance of getting a better seat in a future round, then surrendering may be the right choice. But make this decision quickly — you have only until 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026.
- Surrendering gives up a guaranteed seat
- No guarantee of a better seat in future rounds
- Make your decision quickly — deadline is 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026
- Contact your college if you want to discuss your options
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What is the deadline to surrender my Round-I seat in Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026?
The deadline is 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026. No surrenders will be accepted after this time. If you selected FREEZE, you must surrender in person at your college. If you selected FLOAT, you must surrender online via the counselling portal. Both methods must be completed by the deadline.
I selected FREEZE during counselling. How do I surrender my seat?
You must personally report to your allotted college on or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 and inform the admission office that you wish to surrender your seat without forfeiture of the security deposit. You cannot surrender online if you selected FREEZE. Make sure to get a written receipt confirming the surrender.
I selected FLOAT during counselling. How do I surrender my seat?
You can surrender your seat online by logging into your counselling account using your Login ID on or before 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026. Select the surrender or withdraw option and confirm your request. You do not need to visit the college in person. Save the confirmation message for your records.
Will I get my security deposit back if I surrender my seat?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that you can surrender 'without forfeiture of the security deposit,' which means your security deposit will be returned to you. However, the notice does not specify the exact timeline for the refund. Contact your college's admission office to confirm when you can expect to receive your refund.
What happens to my seat after I surrender it?
Your seat will be released back into the counselling pool and may be offered to other candidates in subsequent rounds of counselling. You will no longer be admitted to that college and course. If the university conducts further rounds of counselling, you may be eligible to participate in those rounds.
Can I surrender my seat after 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026?
No. The notice is clear: 'No candidate will be permitted to surrender the seat allotted through Round-I of the counselling after 05:00 PM on 16.09.2026.' After this deadline, no surrenders will be accepted under any circumstances.
I have not yet reported to my allotted college. Can I still surrender my seat?
The notice applies to candidates who have 'completed admission procedure at the allotted institute.' If you have not yet reported to the college or submitted your documents, you may not be eligible to surrender under this notice. Contact your college's admission office to confirm your status and ask about your options.
Can I surrender my seat if I did not complete the admission process at the college?
The notice specifically applies to candidates who have already completed the admission procedure at their allotted institute. If you have not completed this process, you should contact your college or the university to clarify your status and what options are available to you.
What if I miss the surrender deadline? Can I withdraw later?
No. Once 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 passes, you cannot surrender your seat. You will remain admitted to your allotted college and course. There is no second chance to withdraw after this deadline.
Where can I find more information about the surrender process?
Visit the university website at www.hnbumu.ac.in for further updates and information. You can also contact your allotted college's admission office or the Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling Board for specific questions about your allotment or the surrender process.
If I surrender my seat, will I be eligible for Round-II counselling?
The notice does not explicitly state whether surrendering in Round-I makes you eligible for Round-II. Check the university website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) for the Round-II notification and eligibility criteria, or contact the Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling Board directly to confirm.
What should I do if I cannot reach my college in person by the deadline?
If you selected FREEZE and cannot travel to the college in person, contact the college's admission office immediately to ask if they can accept a formal written request or power of attorney on your behalf. However, the notice requires in-person surrender for FREEZE, so confirm with the college first. If you selected FLOAT, you can surrender online, so this is not an issue.
If you received a Round-I seat allotment in Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 and want to surrender it, act immediately. The deadline is 5:00 PM on 16 September 2026 — only two days from the notice date. If you selected FREEZE, go to your college in person; if you selected FLOAT, surrender online via the counselling portal. After the deadline, no surrenders are allowed, and you will remain locked into your allotted seat. Get a written receipt or confirmation of your surrender, and check www.hnbumu.ac.in for updates on future counselling rounds.
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