Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round-2: Registration, Fees & Admission

Uttarakhand's Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has opened Special Stray Round-2 counselling for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS seats. This is a final opportunity for candidates who did not secure a seat in earlier rounds or who wish to change their quota choice. Registration is online only, from 14–15 November 2026 by 5:00 PM. Seat allotment will happen on 16 November, and candidates must report in person at the university campus in Dehradun on the same day to complete the admission process. This round fills remaining vacant seats in private medical colleges across Uttarakhand.

What is Special Stray Round-2 Counselling?

Special Stray Round-2 is the final counselling round for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions in Uttarakhand. It is conducted by HNBUMU under the state's centralised counselling system to fill any remaining vacant seats in private medical colleges after earlier rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Special Stray Round-1) have concluded.

This round is open to candidates who either did not receive a seat allocation in previous rounds, or who wish to change their quota choice (from State Quota to All-India-Management Quota, or vice versa) and participate again. It is a one-time opportunity to secure admission before the academic session begins.

Important Dates and Timeline

All key events for Special Stray Round-2 are compressed into a 48-hour window. Candidates must act quickly to avoid missing deadlines. Below is the complete schedule:

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Only candidates who meet ALL of the following conditions are eligible to participate in Special Stray Round-2:

You must have participated in at least one of the earlier counselling rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, or Special Stray Round-1) conducted by Uttarakhand's centralised counselling system for NEET UG 2026, completed the registration process, and paid the registration fee and security deposit. You must NOT have been allotted a seat in any of those earlier rounds, OR you must have been allotted a seat but did not complete the admission process (did not report to the college or did not secure admission within the specified time).

• You participated in earlier NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand counselling rounds and paid registration and security deposit fees.
• You were NOT allotted a seat in any earlier round, OR you were allotted a seat but did not complete admission.
• You did NOT secure admission through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) India counselling.
• You did NOT secure admission in Round 3 or Special Stray Round-1 and complete the admission process within the deadline.

Who is NOT Eligible?

The following candidates are barred from participating in Special Stray Round-2 and cannot apply under any circumstances:

• Candidates who have already secured and completed admission to an MBBS or BDS seat in any earlier Uttarakhand counselling round.
• Candidates who secured a seat through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) India counselling and completed admission.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 3 or Special Stray Round-1 and completed the admission process within the specified time.
• Candidates who have not participated in any earlier Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling round.

How to Register Online

Registration for Special Stray Round-2 is entirely online. You must complete it by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late registrations will NOT be accepted. Follow these steps carefully:

Visit the official HNBUMU website at www.hnbumu.ac.in. Log in using your registered ID (the same ID you used in earlier counselling rounds). If you participated in earlier rounds and paid the registration fee and security deposit, you have two options: (1) If you wish to keep the same quota choice (State Quota or All-India-Management Quota), simply register online without paying the security deposit again. (2) If you wish to change your quota choice, you must fill out a new online application form selecting the new quota, and pay the full security deposit amount for that quota.

• Go to www.hnbumu.ac.in and log in with your registered ID.
• If you are changing your quota choice, select the new quota in the online form.
• Pay the registration fee of ₹4,500 online only (Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking).
• If you are changing quota and your previous security deposit was lower than the new quota's requirement, pay the full amount for the new quota.
• Complete registration by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Do NOT miss the deadline — no late registrations are accepted.

Registration Fee and Security Deposit

All candidates must pay a registration fee of ₹4,500 online only. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. The security deposit amount varies by college and quota type and is listed separately on the university website.

If you participated in earlier rounds and already paid both the registration fee and security deposit, you do NOT need to pay the registration fee again if you keep the same quota. However, if you change your quota choice and the new quota requires a higher security deposit, you must pay the additional amount. If your previous security deposit was lower than required for the new quota, you must pay the full security deposit amount for the new quota.

If your security deposit was forfeited (seized) in an earlier round, you must pay the full security deposit amount again to participate in this round. After all counselling rounds are complete, any excess security deposit you paid will be refunded online within one month, according to the refund option you select in the online application form.

• Registration fee: ₹4,500 (online only, non-refundable).
• Payment method: Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking only.
• Security deposit: Varies by college and quota (see university website).
• If you already paid registration fee and security deposit in earlier rounds and keep the same quota: No additional payment needed.
• If you change quota: Pay the full security deposit for the new quota.
• If your security deposit was forfeited: Pay the full amount again.
• Excess security deposit refunded online within one month after all rounds end.

Reporting and Seat Allotment Process

Seat allotment is conducted in person at the HNBUMU campus in Dehradun. You MUST report physically on 16 November 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Candidates who do not report in person will NOT be included in the seat allotment process, and their registration will be cancelled.

At 1:30 PM on 16 November, the counselling board will announce a list of all candidates who reported in person. After 1:30 PM, no candidate can be added to the allotment process. Seat allotment will begin at 2:00 PM and continue as needed. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their merit rank, category, quota choice, and the availability of seats in colleges.

• Report in person at HNBUMU, Dehradun on 16 November 2026.
• Reporting time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
• Bring all required documents in original (see Documents Required section).
• Candidates not present by 12:30 PM will NOT be included in allotment.
• List of present candidates announced at 1:30 PM.
• Seat allotment begins at 2:00 PM.
• No candidate can be added after 1:30 PM.

Documents Required at Reporting

You must bring ALL of the following documents in ORIGINAL form when you report on 16 November 2026. Photocopies or digital copies are not acceptable. Missing any document may result in your rejection from the allotment process. Bring these documents in a folder or envelope for easy handling.

Certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Uttarakhand state only. If you hold a certificate from another state, it will not be accepted. OBC certificates must be of NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category and must be valid on the date of seat allotment (16 November 2026). DPW (Dependent of Paramilitary Worker) benefit is only for ex-servicemen from armed forces; serving personnel and paramilitary force members are not eligible.

• High School (10th) Certificate — for age proof.
• Intermediate (10+2) Certificate.
• Intermediate (10+2) Mark sheet.
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card (issued by NTA).
• NEET UG 2026 Result/Rank Letter (issued by NTA).
• Undertaking as per Annexure-1 (provided by the university).
• Certificate of Reserve Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable — issued by competent authority of Uttarakhand only. OBC certificate must be NCL category and valid on allotment date.
• Certificate of Sub-Category (FF/Orphan/DPW), if applicable — issued by competent authority of Uttarakhand only. DPW benefit only for ex-servicemen from armed forces.
• Certificates for Ward of Kashmiri Migrants, if applicable (refer to Information Bulletin).
• Domicile Certificate — for Uttarakhand candidates only, if applicable (issued by competent authority of Uttarakhand).
• Valid ID proof — Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License.
• Any other documents required by the allotted college (check college website or contact the college directly).

Seat Matrix and Quota Information

Seats in private medical colleges are divided into two quotas: State Quota (for Uttarakhand domicile candidates) and All-India-Management Quota (open to all candidates across India). The detailed seat matrix showing the number of seats available in each college under each quota is uploaded separately on the HNBUMU website.

If a State Quota seat remains vacant after all eligible State Quota candidates have been considered, it will be filled from the All-India-Management Quota pool, as per Government of India guidelines (Gazette Notification No. 448166/XXVIII(5)/2026-(E-79234) dated 13 November 2026). Candidates should review the seat matrix carefully before registering to understand which colleges and quotas have available seats.

• State Quota: For Uttarakhand domicile candidates.
• All-India-Management Quota: Open to all candidates across India.
• Seat matrix available on HNBUMU website (www.hnbumu.ac.in).
• Vacant State Quota seats may be filled from All-India-Management Quota pool.

Admission Fee and Payment

After you are allotted a seat, you must pay the advance tuition fee (first semester/year fee) to secure your admission. For private medical colleges, the advance tuition fee is ₹10,00,000 (ten lakh rupees). This fee must be paid via Demand Draft made payable to 'F.C. H.N.B.U.M.U payable at Dehradun'.

If you cannot obtain a Demand Draft for any reason, you may pay the advance tuition fee by cheque instead. However, if you have neither a Demand Draft nor a cheque, your seat allotment will be cancelled and you will not be admitted. After seat allotment, you must complete all remaining admission formalities (payment of remaining fees, hostel charges, mess charges, etc.) at the allotted college's counter on the same day or within the time specified in your allotment letter. The counselling board will not process any admission-related work at the board office; all further work is done at the college.

• Advance tuition fee for private medical colleges: ₹10,00,000 (ten lakh rupees).
• Payment method: Demand Draft payable to 'F.C. H.N.B.U.M.U payable at Dehradun'.
• Alternative: Cheque (if Demand Draft cannot be obtained).
• If neither Demand Draft nor cheque is available: Seat allotment will be cancelled.
• Pay remaining fees (hostel, mess, etc.) at the college counter on the same day.
• All further admission work is done at the college, not at the counselling board.

Admission Process After Seat Allotment

Once you are allotted a seat and pay the advance tuition fee, you must report to the allotted college in person to complete the final admission process. You cannot complete admission at the counselling board office. The college will issue an admission letter only after you have submitted all required documents in original, paid the advance fee, and completed all formalities within the time period specified in your allotment letter.

Admission is NOT complete until you receive the admission letter from the college. You are responsible for completing all formalities within the deadline mentioned in your allotment letter. If you fail to do so, your seat may be cancelled. Once you have been admitted and received the admission letter, you cannot leave or abandon your seat under any circumstances.

• Report in person to the allotted college after seat allotment.
• Submit all required documents in original to the college.
• Pay advance tuition fee and remaining fees at the college.
• Admission is complete only when you receive the admission letter from the college.
• Complete all formalities within the deadline in your allotment letter.
• Once admitted, you cannot abandon your seat.

Important Rules and Conditions

Read and understand these rules carefully, as they govern your participation and admission:

If you do not report in person on 16 November 2026 by 12:30 PM, you will be excluded from seat allotment and your registration will be cancelled. There are no exceptions. If you do not secure a seat in this round or do not complete admission, you will be debarred from NEET UG for one year as per the orders of the Supreme Court of India, Government of India, MCC, and NMC. Your security deposit will be forfeited. The counselling board reserves the right to modify the counselling schedule if directed by the Government of India, NTA, MCC, NMC, or the High Court. Any changes will be posted on the university website. All information and updates about this counselling will be published only on the HNBUMU website (www.hnbumu.ac.in). Check the website regularly for updates. Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media.

• Non-reporting by 12:30 PM on 16 Nov = automatic exclusion from allotment.
• If you do not secure a seat or do not complete admission: debarred from NEET UG for one year.
• Security deposit will be forfeited if you do not complete admission.
• Counselling board may modify the schedule as per government/court orders.
• All official information is on www.hnbumu.ac.in only.
• Check the website regularly; do not rely on unofficial sources.

Frequently asked questions

Register online immediately at www.hnbumu.ac.in by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Pay the ₹4,500 registration fee online and ensure your security deposit is paid. Report in person at HNBUMU, Dehradun on 16 November 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM with all required documents in original. Do not miss any deadline — this is your final opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Uttarakhand for 2026-27.