Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling has opened a stray vacancy round for MBBS and BDS admission. The official HNBUMU seat matrix lists 145 seats: 116 MBBS seats and 29 BDS seats. Registration, fee payment and fresh choice filling were open from October 18 to October 21, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The allotment result is scheduled for October 22, and the last date to join an allotted college is October 26.
This round is for NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who meet the rules of the Uttarakhand counselling board. It can include students who did not get a seat in the first three rounds and students who did not register earlier. Students who already completed admission in an earlier round, or who did not join a Round III seat, cannot take part.
Uttarakhand NEET UG stray round at a glance
| Counselling detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Courses | MBBS and BDS |
| Seat matrix | 145 seats in the tentative matrix dated October 18, 2026 |
| Registration, fee and choices | October 18 to October 21, 2026, up to 5:00 PM server time |
| Counselling fee | Rs 4,500 |
| Allotment result | October 22, 2026 |
| Last date to join | October 26, 2026 |
The schedule says the round is for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who meet NMC, DCI and Uttarakhand government rules. The official HNBUMU NEET UG 2026 counselling portal hosts the schedule, seat matrix and instructions.
College-wise seats in the official matrix
The matrix is marked tentative. The totals below are taken from the college rows in the official PDF.
Government MBBS colleges: 9 seats
| College | Seats |
|---|---|
| Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Medical and Research Institute, Srinagar Garhwal | 3 |
| Soban Singh Jeena Government Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Almora | 3 |
| Government Medical College, Haridwar | 1 |
| Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh | 2 |
| Government Medical College, Haldwani | 0 |
| Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun | 0 |
Private MBBS colleges: 107 seats
| College | Seats |
|---|---|
| Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun | 27 |
| Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun | 44 |
| Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya, Dehradun | 36 |
Private BDS colleges: 29 seats
| College | Seats |
|---|---|
| Seema Dental College, Rishikesh | 14 |
| Uttaranchal Dental and Medical Research Institute, Dehradun | 15 |
College fee details are separate
The college fee is not the same as the Rs 4,500 counselling fee. Students should open the fee details for the college they are considering before accepting a seat.
Who can take part
According to the official stray-round instructions, the following candidates may participate if they meet the other eligibility rules:
- NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who did not get a seat in the first, second or third round.
- NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who did not register in the earlier Uttarakhand rounds.
Candidates cannot take part if they have already completed admission through an earlier Uttarakhand or MCC round. A candidate who was given a Round III seat but did not report and complete admission is also excluded. The October 13 notice says such a candidate can lose the security deposit and cannot join later counselling rounds.
Fresh registration and choice filling
Earlier choices do not carry forward. Every candidate who wants to be considered in this round has to complete the required online form and submit a new order of college choices. The official instructions also say that a choice must be submitted within the notified time; an incomplete form will not be considered for allotment.
Candidates who had already paid the earlier registration and security amounts may have a different payment step. The schedule says the security fee need not be paid again if it was not forfeited. Read the amount shown in the official login before making a payment.
What to do after the result
HNBUMU has scheduled the stray-round allotment result for October 22. Candidates should check the official portal and their login for the allotment notice. If a seat is allotted, complete the college's reporting, document check and fee steps by October 26.
Do not list a college only as a backup if you would not join it. The official notice warns that failing to report after a Round III allotment can lead to security-deposit forfeiture and exclusion from later rounds. The stray round is the last round mentioned in the schedule, so candidates should read the college fee and joining conditions before locking choices.
What to do next
- Open the official HNBUMU NEET UG 2026 portal and check the latest notice or result.
- If you have an allotment, confirm the college fee, documents and reporting time with that college.
- Finish joining and fee payment by October 26, 2026.
- Keep a copy of your application, payment receipt, choice order and allotment page.
- If the portal shows a problem, use the helpline listed on HNBUMU's official portal during working hours.
Uttarakhand NEET UG FAQs
How many seats are in the Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 stray round?
The tentative official matrix lists 145 seats: 116 MBBS seats and 29 BDS seats.
What is the last date to join an allotted college?
The last date given in the official schedule is October 26, 2026.
Do earlier choices remain active?
No. Candidates must complete fresh registration where required and submit fresh college choices for this round.
What is the counselling registration fee?
The schedule lists a registration fee of Rs 4,500. The security-fee step can depend on what the candidate paid earlier and whether it was forfeited.
Can a candidate who already joined a seat apply again?
No. The official instructions exclude candidates who completed admission through an earlier state or MCC round. They also exclude candidates who did not join a Round III allotment.
