Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round: Admission Steps, Fees & Documents

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has released the official admission procedure for the Stray Round of NEET UG 2026 counselling in Uttarakhand. This is the final round of seat allotment for MBBS and BDS programmes in the state. If you have been allotted a seat in this round, you must follow a strict 10-step process to secure your admission, starting with downloading your allotment letter and ending with collecting your admission letter from the college. The process includes paying an advance tuition fee online, uploading mandatory documents for verification, and reporting to your allotted college with original certificates. Missing any step or deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat.

What is the Stray Round and who is eligible?

The Stray Round is the final round of seat allotment in Uttarakhand's NEET UG 2026 counselling. It is conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats after all previous rounds of counselling. If you participated in the State Centralised Counselling (Stray Vacancy Round) and have been allotted a seat, this notice applies to you.

The Stray Round is open to candidates who have participated in the counselling process and have been allotted a seat under State Quota, All India Open Quota, or NRI Quota. The allotment is provisional until you complete all verification and admission formalities. If you do not complete the process within the specified deadline, your seat will be cancelled immediately.

The 10-Step Admission Process for State and All India Open Quota Candidates

The admission process is divided into 10 clear steps. You must complete each step in order and within the time frame specified in your allotment letter. Skipping any step or missing a deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your seat.

Steps 1–3 are online: you log in to the counselling portal, download your allotment letter, and accept the offer. Steps 4–7 involve uploading mandatory documents, waiting for the college to verify them online, and then paying the advance tuition fee online. Steps 8–10 require you to report physically to the college with original documents, pay the remaining fees, and collect your admission letter.

• Step 1: Log in to the counselling website using your login ID.
• Step 2: Download your allotment letter using your login ID.
• Step 3: Accept the offer.
• Step 4: Upload all mandatory documents (see 'Documents Required' section below).
• Step 5: The college will verify your uploaded documents online.
• Step 6: If documents are verified, pay the advance tuition fee online.
• Step 7: Download your advance tuition fee receipt and freeze confirmation slip online.
• Step 8: Report to your allotted college in person with the fee receipt and all required original documents.
• Step 9: Pay the balance tuition fee and other applicable fees directly to the college.
• Step 10: Collect your admission letter from the college.

Simplified Process for NRI Candidates

If you are an NRI candidate allotted a seat, your process is shorter and does not require online document verification. You skip the online document upload and verification steps and proceed directly to the college.

NRI candidates must: (1) log in and download the allotment letter, (2) report to the college with required documents, (3) pay all fees directly to the college, and (4) collect the admission letter. You do not pay an advance fee online; all fees are paid directly at the college.

• Step 1: Log in to the website using your login ID.
• Step 2: Download your allotment letter.
• Step 3: Report to the allotted college with required documents.
• Step 4: Pay tuition fee and other applicable fees directly to the college.
• Step 5: Collect your admission letter from the college.

Advance Tuition Fee: Amounts and Payment Method

All State and All India Open Quota candidates must pay an advance tuition fee online through the counselling portal. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid after your documents are verified by the college. The amount varies by college and ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹10,00,000. Payment is accepted only through online modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Online Generated Bank Transfer Challan. No cash, cheque, or demand draft is accepted.

The advance fee is deposited with the university on your behalf. After you pay this fee, you will receive an online receipt and a freeze confirmation slip. You must download both and bring them when you report to the college. The advance fee is credited toward your total tuition fee; the balance is paid directly to the college after you join.

• Payment method: Online only (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Online Generated Bank Transfer Challan).
• No cash, cheque, or demand draft accepted.
• Fee amount: Varies by college (₹50,000 to ₹10,00,000).
• Fee is non-refundable.
• Download receipt and freeze confirmation slip after payment.
• Bring both documents when reporting to the college.

Documents Required: Complete Checklist

You must bring all original documents listed below when you report to your allotted college. The college will verify each document against your uploaded copies. If any document is missing, invalid, or does not match your uploaded version, your admission will be rejected. Do not bring photocopies or certificates issued by your school or college on your behalf—only original certificates issued by the competent authority are accepted.

Certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Uttarakhand (for domicile, caste, subcategory, and Kashmiri migrant certificates). OBC certificates must be of NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category and must be valid on the start date of counselling. DPW (Dependent of Paramilitary/Armed Forces Personnel) benefit is applicable only to ex-servicemen from armed forces; serving personnel and paramilitary forces are not eligible. Any certificate issued after 21 October 2026 will not be accepted for this round.

• Copy of allotment letter
• Proof of advance tuition fee payment (receipt from online payment)
• 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)
• NRI-related documents (if applicable)
• 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 start of counselling.
• Certificate of Sub-Category (FF/Orphan/DPW), if applicable—issued by competent authority of Uttarakhand only. DPW benefit applies only to 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 only)
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or driving license preferred)
• Any other document required by the specific college (check college website or contact the college directly)
• Proof of payment of remaining fee amount (tuition fee, hostel, mess charges, etc.) to be paid at the college

Critical Eligibility and Certificate Rules: Traps to Avoid

The notice contains several strict rules that, if violated, will result in immediate rejection of your admission. Read these carefully.

**Certificate Issue Date Rule:** All certificates (caste, subcategory, domicile, Kashmiri migrant) must have been issued on or before 21 October 2026. Any certificate issued after this date will not be accepted. This is a hard deadline—no exceptions. If your certificate is dated after 21 October 2026, you cannot be admitted in this round.

**OBC Certificate Must Be NCL:** If you are claiming OBC reservation, your certificate must explicitly state that you belong to the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) category. OBC certificates that do not mention NCL or are of the Creamy Layer category will be rejected.

**DPW Benefit Restricted:** If you are claiming DPW (Dependent of Paramilitary/Armed Forces Personnel) benefit, you must be an ex-serviceman from the armed forces. Serving personnel and paramilitary forces are not eligible. Any other claim of DPW will be rejected.

**No Undertakings or Affidavits:** You cannot submit an Undertaking, Affidavit, or Acknowledgement in place of a required certificate. Every document must be an original certificate issued by the competent authority. If you do not have a required certificate, you cannot be admitted.

**Competent Authority Must Be Uttarakhand:** All caste, subcategory, domicile, and Kashmiri migrant certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Uttarakhand only. Certificates issued by other states will not be accepted.

**No Deposited Certificates:** If you have deposited your original certificates with another college, university, or institute and come for admission with only a letter stating that your certificates are 'deposited elsewhere,' you will NOT be allowed to take admission. You must have your original certificates with you.

• ⚠️ Certificate issue date must be on or before 21 October 2026. No exceptions.
• ⚠️ OBC certificate must explicitly state NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category.
• ⚠️ DPW benefit only for ex-servicemen from armed forces—not for serving personnel or paramilitary forces.
• ⚠️ No Undertakings, Affidavits, or Acknowledgements accepted in place of certificates.
• ⚠️ All certificates must be issued by Uttarakhand competent authority only.
• ⚠️ Do not deposit your original certificates with another college. Bring them to your allotted college.

What Happens After You Report to College?

Once you report to your allotted college with all original documents and the advance fee receipt, the college will verify your eligibility against the rules in the Information Bulletin. The college is responsible for confirming that you meet all eligibility criteria for the programme and that all your certificates are valid and authentic. If the college finds that you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your admission will be rejected immediately.

After verification, you must pay the balance tuition fee and any other applicable fees (hostel, mess, sports, etc.) directly to the college. The amount and payment method will be specified by the college. Once all fees are paid and formalities are complete, the college will issue your admission letter. Your admission is only final when you receive this letter from the college.

• College verifies all documents and eligibility criteria.
• If you do not meet eligibility criteria, admission is rejected.
• Pay balance tuition fee and other applicable fees directly to the college.
• Collect admission letter from the college.
• Admission is final only after you receive the admission letter.

Important: Provisional Allotment and Seat Cancellation

Your allotment is **provisional**. This means it is not final until you complete all steps and receive your admission letter from the college. If you do not complete the process within the deadline specified in your allotment letter, your seat will be cancelled immediately and you will lose all rights to it.

If you are allotted a seat in the Stray Round and do not take admission, you will be barred from NEET UG for one year. Additionally, any security deposit (bond) you may have submitted will be forfeited. This is a serious consequence—do not ignore your allotment letter.

• Allotment is provisional until admission letter is issued.
• Missing the deadline results in immediate seat cancellation.
• If you do not take admission in Stray Round, you are barred from NEET UG for one year.
• Any security deposit/bond submitted will be forfeited.

Other Fees and College-Specific Charges

In addition to the advance tuition fee paid online, you will owe other fees to the college. These include the balance tuition fee, hostel charges, mess charges, sports fee, and any other college-specific fees. These fees are NOT included in the advance fee and must be paid directly to the college after you report.

The exact amount and payment method for these fees will be provided by your allotted college. Contact the college directly or visit its website for details. Do not assume that the advance fee covers all costs—it does not. Be prepared to pay additional fees when you report to the college.

• Balance tuition fee (not covered by advance fee)
• Hostel charges (if applicable)
• Mess charges (if applicable)
• Sports fee
• Any other college-specific fees
• Contact your allotted college for exact amounts and payment method

Important Dates and Deadlines

The notice specifies one critical date: **21 October 2026** is the final date by which all certificates must have been issued. Any certificate issued after this date will not be accepted. This deadline has already passed (today is 24 October 2026), so if your certificates are dated after 21 October 2026, you cannot be admitted in this round.

The notice does not specify the deadline for completing the 10-step admission process. This deadline will be mentioned in your allotment letter. You must check your allotment letter immediately for the exact date by which you must complete all steps and report to the college. Missing this deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your seat.

• 21 October 2026: Final date for certificate issue (already passed)
• Check your allotment letter for the deadline to complete all admission steps
• Report to college within the deadline specified in your allotment letter

How to Download Your Allotment Letter and Track Your Status

Your allotment letter is available on the HNBUMU counselling portal at www.hnbumu.ac.in. You do not need to wait for a physical letter or call letter to be sent to you. Log in to the portal using your login ID and download your allotment letter immediately. The letter will contain all the information you need: your allotted college, the deadline for completing admission steps, the advance fee amount, and instructions for payment.

The university will not send you a separate call letter or notification. It is your responsibility to check the website regularly for updates and to download your allotment letter. If you have not received a login ID or cannot access the portal, contact the counselling board immediately.

• Visit www.hnbumu.ac.in
• Log in with your login ID
• Download your allotment letter
• Check the letter for your allotted college, deadline, and advance fee amount
• No separate call letter will be sent—check the website regularly for updates

What to Do If Your Documents Are Not Verified or Your Admission Is Rejected

If the college finds that your uploaded documents do not match your original documents, or if any document is invalid or missing, the college will not verify your documents. In this case, you will not be able to pay the advance fee online, and your admission process will stop. Your seat will be cancelled.

If you are rejected after reporting to the college, you have no recourse. The college's decision is final. Therefore, ensure that all your documents are correct, authentic, and match your uploaded copies before you report to the college. If you have any doubt about a document, contact the college before reporting.

• Document verification is done by the college online.
• If documents are not verified, you cannot pay the advance fee.
• If admission is rejected, there is no appeal process.
• Ensure all documents are correct and match your uploaded copies before reporting to college.

Frequently asked questions

Download your allotment letter immediately from www.hnbumu.ac.in using your login ID. Check the letter for your allotted college, the deadline for completing all admission steps, and the advance fee amount. Ensure all your certificates are issued on or before 21 October 2026 and are originals from the competent authority of Uttarakhand. Follow the 10-step process exactly: upload documents, wait for verification, pay the advance fee online, download your receipt and freeze slip, report to the college with all original documents, pay remaining fees, and collect your admission letter. Missing any step or deadline will result in immediate cancellation of your seat and a one-year bar from NEET UG. Act now—do not delay.