Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 2026 Registration Begins; Check 302 Seats, Dates
Published 1 Oct 20267 min read
The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has opened Round 3 counselling for NEET UG 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. The registration and choice-filling window started on September 29, 2026, and candidates can complete the process until October 5, 2026, up to 5 PM. The counselling process is being conducted through the HNBUMU portal at hnbumu.ac.in. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment, form submission, choice filling and choice locking within the prescribed deadline. The current Round 3 seat matrix lists 302 seats, including 272 MBBS and 30 BDS seats across participating government and private institutions. However, candidates should note that the final seat matrix is scheduled to be displayed on October 6, 2026, after the registration and seat-surrender window closes. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 9, while candidates allotted seats must complete reporting and joining by October 14, 2026.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 2026: Important Dates
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration, fee payment and choice filling begin | September 29, 2026 |
| Registration and choice filling deadline | October 5, 2026, up to 5 PM |
| Final seat matrix | October 6, 2026 |
| Data processing | October 7–8, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | October 9, 2026 |
| Last date for joining allotted college | October 14, 2026 |
The 5 PM deadline on October 5 applies to the registration and choice-filling/locking window. Candidates should not wait until the final hours to submit their applications.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026
The Round 3 matrix published for September 29 lists 302 seats across MBBS and BDS courses.
| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 272 |
| BDS | 30 |
| Total | 302 |
The current matrix includes seats across government and private medical and dental institutions. The list includes six government colleges and five private institutions, according to current reports based on the published matrix. One notable addition in the current matrix is Late Jagjivan Ram Government Medical College, Pithoragarh, which has 43 listed MBBS seats. Candidates should, however, check the final seat matrix scheduled for October 6 before relying on the current vacancy position while making admission decisions. Seat availability can change during the counselling process.
Who Needs to Participate in Round 3?
Candidates participating in Round 3 should follow the category and previous-round instructions issued by HNBUMU. New candidates generally need to complete registration, fee payment, form submission and choice filling. Candidates who had registered in an earlier round may need to re-register and submit fresh choices, depending on their status. Candidates seeking an upgrade after being allotted a seat in an earlier round should also follow the specific re-registration and choice-filling instructions. Current reporting on the HNBUMU Round 3 instructions indicates that choices submitted in earlier rounds do not simply carry forward; candidates need to submit the required fresh choices for Round 3. Candidates should therefore check the applicable HNBUMU instructions before proceeding.
How to Register for Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026?
Candidates can complete the counselling process online through the HNBUMU website.
Steps to register
- Visit the official HNBUMU website at hnbumu.ac.in.
- Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling section.
- Select the Round 3 registration or applicable re-registration link.
- Enter the required NEET UG and candidate details.
- Complete the required fee payment.
- Fill in the required academic, category and other counselling details.
- Select MBBS and BDS colleges according to preference.
- Review the choices carefully.
- Lock and submit the choices before October 5, 2026, at 5 PM.
- Save the confirmation page and other submitted records for future reference.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
After registration and choice filling close on October 5, HNBUMU is scheduled to display the final Round 3 seat matrix on October 6. The university will then process the counselling data on October 7 and 8. The Round 3 allotment result is scheduled to be declared on October 9, 2026. Candidates who receive seats must complete the required admission and joining process by October 14, 2026.
Round 3 process at a glance
Registration/choice filling → Final seat matrix → Data processing → Seat allotment → Reporting and joining
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates should complete the following before the deadline:
- Check the current Round 3 seat matrix.
- Confirm their eligibility and counselling status.
- Complete registration or re-registration, as applicable.
- Pay the required counselling fee.
- Prepare and submit fresh college/course choices.
- Lock choices before 5 PM on October 5.
- Check the final seat matrix on October 6.
- Check the allotment result on October 9.
- Complete joining formalities by October 14 if allotted a seat.
Where to Check Uttarakhand NEET UG Round 3 Result?
Candidates should use the official HNBUMU website and counselling portal for the Round 3 allotment result, seat matrix, notices and admission instructions. The official university website is hnbumu.ac.in. Candidates should rely on the latest university notice if any schedule or seat availability changes after publication.