Uttarakhand NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Registration Begins

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has started the registration process for Uttarakhand NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling.

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has started the registration process for Uttarakhand NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, hnbumu.uk.gov.in. The university has also published the counselling schedule. NEET MDS is conducted for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes. The Uttarakhand NEET MDS counselling 2026 will be conducted for filling state quota seats in government dental colleges. Candidates who have qualified for NEET MDS 2026 can participate in the counselling process, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria. 

NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Online Counselling Schedule

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Key Details of Uttarakhand NEET MDS 2026 Counselling

Who Is Eligible for Uttarakhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026?

Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by HNBUMU. The key requirements are:

1. Candidates must have qualified NEET MDS 2026.
2. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a recognised dental college.
3. Candidates must have completed the required one-year compulsory rotatory internship before admission.
4. Candidates seeking reservation under the state quota must fulfil the prescribed Uttarakhand domicile criteria.
5. Non-domicile candidates may be eligible for open state quota seats, subject to the applicable rules.
6. Candidates must possess a valid Dental Council registration certificate.

Candidates must submit the required internship completion, academic and category documents during the counselling process. Admission will be based primarily on the candidate's NEET MDS 2026 merit/rank, along with the applicable counselling and reservation rules.

Uttarakhand NEET MDS 2026 State Quota and Reservation Policy

The counselling process will follow the reservation policy prescribed by the Uttarakhand government.

Seats may be reserved for eligible candidates belonging to categories such as:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Other categories as specified by the state government
• Candidates claiming reservation must provide valid category certificates in the prescribed format.

The Uttarakhand domicile certificate is particularly important for candidates seeking applicable reserved state quota seats. Candidates must enter their category and domicile details correctly in the application form, as incorrect information may affect seat allotment or result in cancellation of candidature.

How to Apply for Uttarakhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026?

The application form must be submitted online through the official HNBUMU portal.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the official HNBUMU website at hnbumu.uk.gov.in.
2. Click on the NEET MDS 2026 counselling registration link.
3. Enter the required NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other credentials.
4. Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details.
5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Review all the information entered in the application form.
7. Pay the prescribed counselling fee through the online payment portal.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Documents Required for Uttarakhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application process:

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard
• NEET MDS 2026 admit card
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheet
• Internship completion certificate
• Dental Council registration certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Uttarakhand domicile certificate, where applicable
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid photo identity proof
• Candidates should check the official counselling notification for any additional documents or specific document formats required.

Choice Filling and Seat Allotment Process

After completing registration, eligible candidates must participate in the choice-filling process.

• Log in to the counselling portal using the required credentials.
• Select preferred MDS colleges and courses.
• Arrange the choices according to preference.
• Review the selected choices carefully.
• Submit or lock the choices before the prescribed deadline.
• The counselling authority will prepare the seat allotment based on NEET MDS 2026 merit rank, candidate preferences, category and seat availability.
• Candidates allotted seats must report to the respective dental college within the specified timeline.
• Candidates must carry their original documents for verification.
• Complete the required admission formalities and pay the prescribed admission fee.
• Candidates should carefully fill their choices because changes made after the choice-filling deadline may not be accepted.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit hnbumu.uk.gov.in and read the Round 1 counselling notification.
2. Check the NEET MDS 2026 eligibility requirements and merit details.
3. Keep the BDS, internship, NEET MDS and other required documents ready.
4. Keep the Uttarakhand domicile and category certificates ready, if applicable.
5. Arrange the required online payment method for the counselling fee.
6. Complete the registration process before the deadline.
7. Fill and submit the preferred college and course choices carefully.
8. Download and retain the application form and payment receipt.
9. Regularly check the official HNBUMU website for choice filling, seat allotment and reporting updates.