Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026: HNBUMU Cancels 15 MBBS Admissions After Certificate Verification
Published 29 Sept 20268 min read
The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has cancelled the MBBS admissions of 15 candidates following verification of certificates submitted during the Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 process. The latest action follows the verification of domicile, caste and other category or sub-category certificates submitted by candidates admitted through the first and second rounds. According to reports, 12 additional admissions were cancelled after district authorities returned verification reports on certificates sent for scrutiny. This takes the reported total number of cancelled admissions to 15, including candidates whose admissions had earlier been cancelled over Freedom Fighter Dependent certificates. HNBUMU had placed the admissions made through the first and second rounds under verification amid concerns over the authenticity and validity of certificates used to claim category or sub-category benefits. The university has indicated that seats cancelled following verification will be treated as vacant for subsequent counselling.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026: What Happened?
The issue emerged after discrepancies were reported in certificates submitted by candidates seeking admission under certain categories and sub-categories during state NEET UG counselling. Earlier in September, admissions of candidates who had used Freedom Fighter Dependent certificates were cancelled after district-level verification found the certificates to be invalid. Authorities subsequently expanded the verification exercise to certificates submitted under other categories and sub-categories. The university later directed that documents submitted by candidates who had received category or sub-category benefits in the first two counselling rounds be verified by the concerned authorities. The process included certificates relating to domicile, caste and other reservation benefits.
778 Certificates Sent for Verification
According to a September 28 report, 778 certificates were sent to district authorities for verification as part of the scrutiny process. Following receipt of verification reports, HNBUMU cancelled the allotments of 12 additional candidates. The reported cancellations involved candidates who had secured seats using permanent residence, caste and other certificates. The affected admissions were made through the first and second rounds of Uttarakhand NEET UG counselling. Importantly, the fact that certificates were sent for verification does not mean that all 778 documents were found to be invalid. Further action depends on the verification reports received from the concerned authorities.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Status
The certificate verification exercise has affected the progression of Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 counselling. HNBUMU had put the third round on hold while verification of documents submitted by candidates admitted in the first and second rounds was carried out. Earlier reporting indicated that Round 3 would proceed only after the relevant verification process was completed. The Medical Counselling Committee's national schedule had placed the third round of UG counselling in the September-October period, but candidates seeking seats under the Uttarakhand state counselling process should follow HNBUMU's own notification for the state-level schedule.
Candidates awaiting Round 3 should therefore check the official HNBUMU portal for:
- Revised Round 3 schedule
- Registration dates, if applicable
- Choice-filling dates
- Updated seat matrix
- Vacant seats following cancellations
- Seat allotment results
- Reporting and admission instructions
Cancelled Seats to Be Considered for Further Counselling
The seats released after cancellation are expected to be treated as vacant for subsequent counselling, subject to the official vacancy position published by HNBUMU. Candidates should not assume that every cancelled seat will automatically appear in a particular college or category. The final availability will depend on the official seat matrix and counselling rules issued for Round 3. The vacancy position may therefore change after completion of document verification.
Why Certificate Verification Matters in Uttarakhand NEET Counselling
State-level NEET UG counselling can involve eligibility conditions linked to domicile, category and other reservation or sub-category benefits. HNBUMU's verification exercise is aimed at checking the documents submitted by candidates who received such benefits. Earlier reports said admissions could be cancelled if the relevant documents were found to be invalid during verification.
Candidates should therefore ensure that every certificate submitted during counselling:
- Is issued by the competent authority.
- Matches the information entered during counselling.
- Is valid for the relevant admission year.
- Meets the prescribed category requirements.
- Can be verified through the issuing authority.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Candidates participating in the next round should keep their original documents and required copies ready.
Important documents may include:
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Domicile certificate, where applicable
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Category or sub-category certificate, where applicable
- Other certificates prescribed by HNBUMU
- Counselling registration and allotment documents
- Fee-payment receipt
- Passport-size photographs
Candidates claiming reservation or sub-category benefits should pay particular attention to the validity and issuing authority of their certificates.
What Happens During Document Verification?
The concerned authorities verify certificates against the records available with the issuing district or department. If a certificate does not satisfy the applicable requirements or is found invalid, the admission obtained on the basis of that document can be cancelled, subject to the applicable rules. The current Uttarakhand case demonstrates why candidates should retain the original certificates submitted during counselling and ensure that all information is accurate.
What Happens Next in Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026?
HNBUMU is expected to proceed with the next phase of counselling after completing the necessary verification and updating the vacancy position. Candidates waiting for Round 3 should monitor the official university counselling portal for the revised schedule rather than relying on unofficial dates circulated through social media or coaching platforms. The next official update is expected to clarify the Round 3 schedule, available seats, choice-filling process and reporting requirements. Candidates should also note that the availability of seats created after cancellation will become clear only after HNBUMU publishes the revised seat matrix.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates awaiting Round 3 can use this period to:
- Keep all original documents ready.
- Check the validity of domicile and category certificates.
- Arrange self-attested copies of required documents.
- Keep NEET UG 2026 credentials safely.
- Review colleges and courses available under the Uttarakhand counselling process.
- Wait for the revised official seat matrix before finalising choices.
- Check the HNBUMU portal regularly for the Round 3 notification.
- Avoid relying on unverified counselling dates.
The HNBUMU website currently provides a dedicated NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand State Centralized Counselling section for counselling-related updates.
Key Takeaway
HNBUMU has cancelled 15 MBBS admissions following certificate verification during Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026, with 12 additional cancellations reported after verification of certificates sent to district authorities. The university has indicated that seats cancelled following verification will be treated as vacant for subsequent counselling. Candidates awaiting Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 should wait for HNBUMU's official revised schedule and seat matrix before making counselling choices.