The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has issued a notice on 29 September 2026 explaining how candidates who received a seat in Round-I or Round-II of NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling can surrender their allotted seat. This notice applies only to candidates who have already completed the admission procedure at their allotted college and selected either the FREEZE or FLOAT option during counselling. If you are one of these candidates and wish to give up your seat (and lose your security deposit in the process), you must act by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026 — after that deadline, no surrenders will be allowed. The process differs depending on which option you chose during counselling.
If you were allotted a seat in Round-I or Round-II of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling and want to surrender it, you must do so by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026 — the method depends on whether you selected FREEZE (in-person at college) or FLOAT (online via login).
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This notice applies to candidates who meet all of the following conditions: (1) you received an allotted seat in Round-I or Round-II of NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling; (2) you were allotted a seat based on your merit and the choices you submitted during counselling; (3) you selected either the FREEZE option or the FLOAT option during the counselling process; and (4) you have already completed the admission procedure at the college where you were allotted a seat.
If you do not meet all four of these conditions, this notice does not apply to you. For example, if you were allotted a seat in Round-III or a later round, or if you have not yet completed admission at your allotted college, you should not follow this procedure. Check your counselling status on the HNBUMU website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) to confirm you are eligible.
What 'Surrender with Forfeiture of Security Deposit' Means
When you surrender your seat, you are giving it up permanently and losing the security deposit you paid during the admission process. This means you will not get that money back. The seat will then become available for allocation to another candidate in a subsequent counselling round (if one is held).
Surrendering is different from simply not joining the college — if you surrender formally through this process, the college and the counselling board will have an official record that you gave up the seat. If you do not surrender and do not join, the college may take action against you, and you may face consequences in future admissions. Therefore, if you are certain you do not want the seat, it is better to surrender it formally.
Important Dates and Deadline
The deadline to surrender your seat is 5:00 PM (17:00 hours) on 5 October 2026. This is a hard deadline — no surrenders will be accepted after this time, regardless of the reason. The notice explicitly states: 'After 05:00 PM on 05.10.2026, no candidate will be permitted to surrender the seat allotted through Round-I of the counselling.'
Note that the notice mentions both Round-I and Round-II allotments, but the deadline applies to both. You must complete your surrender before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. If you are planning to surrender, do not wait until the last moment — technical issues, internet problems, or delays at the college could prevent you from meeting the deadline.
- Deadline: 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026
- No surrenders accepted after this time
- Applies to both Round-I and Round-II allotments
How to Surrender if You Selected FREEZE Option
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If you selected the FREEZE option during counselling, your seat is locked at the college where you were allotted. To surrender this seat, you must personally report (visit in person) at the college where you were allotted on or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. You cannot surrender online if you chose FREEZE.
When you go to the college, inform the admission office that you wish to surrender your seat with forfeiture of the security deposit. The college will process your surrender and provide you with a written acknowledgment. Keep this acknowledgment as proof that you surrendered your seat on time. Do not rely on a verbal confirmation — get it in writing.
If you live far from the college, plan your travel in advance. The college must receive your surrender request before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. If you cannot reach the college in person by the deadline, you may not be able to surrender your seat.
- Method: Visit the college in person
- Location: The college where you were allotted a seat
- Deadline: On or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026
- Action: Inform the admission office you wish to surrender with forfeiture of security deposit
- Get written acknowledgment from the college
How to Surrender if You Selected FLOAT Option
If you selected the FLOAT option during counselling, your seat can move to a different college in subsequent rounds if you do not freeze it. To surrender your seat, you do not need to visit the college in person. Instead, you must log into your counselling account online using your Login ID on or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026.
Once you log in, you will find an option to surrender your seat. Select this option and confirm your surrender. The system will process your request and you will receive an online confirmation. Save this confirmation (take a screenshot or print it) as proof that you surrendered your seat on time.
Make sure you have your Login ID and password ready before the deadline. If you have forgotten your Login ID or password, contact the HNBUMU counselling board immediately — do not wait until the last day. Technical support may take time, and you do not want to miss the deadline because you could not access your account.
- Method: Log in online to your counselling account
- Login required: Your Login ID (password if needed)
- Deadline: On or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026
- Action: Select the surrender option in your account and confirm
- Save the online confirmation as proof
Key Difference: FREEZE vs. FLOAT Option
The FREEZE and FLOAT options are two different choices you made during counselling, and they determine how you must surrender your seat. FREEZE means you locked your seat at a specific college and it will not move to another college in future rounds — to surrender, you must go to that college in person. FLOAT means your seat can move to a different college in future rounds if you do not freeze it — to surrender, you can do it online.
If you are unsure which option you selected, check your counselling confirmation letter or log into your counselling account to see your choice. Do not guess — using the wrong surrender method could result in your surrender not being processed, and you could lose your seat without being able to get it back.
- FREEZE option: Seat locked at one college → Surrender in person at that college
- FLOAT option: Seat can move to other colleges → Surrender online via login
What Happens After You Surrender
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Once your surrender is processed and confirmed, your seat will be released back to the counselling board. The seat will then be available for allocation to other candidates in a subsequent counselling round (if the board decides to hold one). You will no longer have any claim to that seat or to the college.
Your security deposit will be forfeited — you will not receive it back. If you had paid any other fees to the college (such as tuition fees for the first semester), check with the college about their refund policy for surrendered seats. The notice only confirms that the security deposit is forfeited; other fees may have different rules.
After surrender, you will not be able to participate in further counselling rounds for Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 unless the board specifically allows it. Check the HNBUMU website regularly for any updates about future rounds or options available to candidates who have surrendered.
- Seat released for allocation to other candidates
- Security deposit forfeited (not refunded)
- Check college refund policy for other fees
- Monitor HNBUMU website for updates on future rounds
Common Mistakes That Get Surrenders Rejected
**Surrendering after 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026:** The deadline is absolute. Even if you submit your surrender at 5:01 PM, it will not be accepted. The notice states clearly that no surrenders are permitted after this time. Set a reminder well before the deadline.
**Using the wrong method for your option:** If you selected FREEZE but try to surrender online, or if you selected FLOAT but do not log in to surrender, your surrender may not be processed. Verify which option you chose and use the correct method.
**Not getting written proof of surrender:** If you surrender in person at the college, make sure you receive a written acknowledgment with a date and signature. If you surrender online, save your confirmation. Without proof, you may not be able to prove you surrendered on time if there is a dispute.
**Forgetting your Login ID or password (FLOAT option):** If you selected FLOAT and cannot log in, you cannot surrender online. Contact HNBUMU immediately — do not wait until the last day. If you cannot access your account by the deadline, you may lose the opportunity to surrender.
**Assuming non-joining is the same as surrender:** If you simply do not join the college and do not formally surrender, the college may take action against you. Always surrender formally if you do not want the seat.
Where to Get Help and Updates
The notice advises all candidates to regularly visit the HNBUMU website at www.hnbumu.ac.in for further updates and other important information regarding the counselling. This website will have the latest news about surrender procedures, any changes to deadlines, and information about future counselling rounds.
If you have questions about your specific allotment, your option choice (FREEZE or FLOAT), or how to surrender, contact the college where you were allotted or the HNBUMU counselling board directly. Do not rely on rumors or information from other candidates — always verify with the official source.
Keep checking the website from now until 5 October 2026 in case there are any updates or clarifications to this notice.
- Official website: www.hnbumu.ac.in
- Contact: Your allotted college or HNBUMU counselling board
- Check regularly for updates until 5 October 2026
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I was allotted a seat in Round-I of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling. Can I surrender it?
Yes, if you have completed the admission procedure at your allotted college and selected either the FREEZE or FLOAT option during counselling, you can surrender your seat by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. The method depends on which option you chose: FREEZE requires you to visit the college in person, and FLOAT allows you to surrender online via your login account.
What does 'forfeiture of security deposit' mean? Will I get my money back?
No, you will not get your security deposit back. Forfeiture means the deposit is kept by the college or counselling board and you lose that money permanently. This is the cost of surrendering your seat. If you had paid other fees to the college, check the college's refund policy separately — the notice only confirms that the security deposit is forfeited.
I selected FREEZE option. How do I surrender my seat?
You must personally visit the college where you were allotted a seat on or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. Go to the admission office, inform them you wish to surrender your seat with forfeiture of the security deposit, and get a written acknowledgment. Do not try to surrender online — the online method is only for FLOAT option candidates.
I selected FLOAT option. How do I surrender my seat?
Log into your counselling account using your Login ID on or before 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. Find the surrender option in your account, select it, and confirm. You will receive an online confirmation — save this as proof. You do not need to visit the college in person.
What is the deadline to surrender, and what happens if I miss it?
The deadline is 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. After this time, no surrenders will be accepted, regardless of the reason. If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to surrender your seat, and you will remain allotted to that college. You may face consequences if you do not join.
I forgot which option (FREEZE or FLOAT) I selected during counselling. How do I find out?
Check your counselling confirmation letter or log into your counselling account on the HNBUMU website (www.hnbumu.ac.in) to see which option you chose. Do not guess — using the wrong surrender method could result in your surrender not being processed. If you cannot find this information, contact the HNBUMU counselling board or your allotted college immediately.
If I surrender my seat, can I participate in future counselling rounds?
The notice does not explicitly state whether you can participate in future rounds after surrendering. Check the HNBUMU website regularly for updates about any subsequent counselling rounds and the eligibility rules for candidates who have surrendered seats. Contact the counselling board directly if you need clarification.
Is surrendering the same as not joining the college?
No. If you simply do not join the college without formally surrendering, the college may take action against you, and you may face consequences in future admissions. If you formally surrender through this process, the college and counselling board will have an official record that you gave up the seat. It is always better to surrender formally if you do not want the seat.
I live far from the college and cannot reach it by 5 October 2026. What should I do?
If you selected FREEZE, you must visit the college in person by the deadline — there is no online option for FREEZE. Plan your travel in advance. If you cannot reach the college by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026, you will not be able to surrender your seat. If you selected FLOAT, you can surrender online instead, so you do not need to travel.
What proof should I keep after surrendering my seat?
If you surrender in person (FREEZE option), get a written acknowledgment from the college with the date and signature. If you surrender online (FLOAT option), save your online confirmation (take a screenshot or print it). Keep this proof for your records in case there is any dispute about whether you surrendered on time.
The notice mentions Round-I and Round-II. Does the deadline apply to both?
Yes, the deadline of 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026 applies to candidates who were allotted seats in either Round-I or Round-II of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling. If you received an allotment in either round and have completed admission, you can surrender by this deadline using the method that matches your option choice.
What if I forget my Login ID or password and cannot log in to surrender online?
Contact the HNBUMU counselling board immediately — do not wait until the last day. They may be able to help you recover your credentials or process your surrender through an alternative method. If you cannot access your account by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026, you will not be able to surrender online, and you will remain allotted to your seat.
If you were allotted a seat in Round-I or Round-II of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling and wish to surrender it, you must act by 5:00 PM on 5 October 2026. Check which option (FREEZE or FLOAT) you selected during counselling, then use the correct method: visit your college in person for FREEZE, or log in online for FLOAT. Get written proof of your surrender. After the deadline, no surrenders will be accepted. For the latest updates, visit www.hnbumu.ac.in regularly.
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