Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun, has released the schedule and instructions for the Special Stray Vacancy Round of Uttarakhand State Centralised Counselling for NEET UG 2026. The round is for MBBS and BDS courses. The notice is dated 02.11.2026 and was issued by the Member Secretary, NEET UG 2026 Uttarakhand State Centralised Counselling Board.

Special Stray Round Schedule (MBBS and BDS)

• Online registration, fee payment and choice filling: 03-11-2026 to 06-11-2026, up to 5:00 PM (server time)
• Declaration of result: 07-11-2026
• Last date of joining the allotted college: 16-11-2026

Registration Fee

• Online registration is open to all eligible NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates, as per NMC/DCI and Government of Uttarakhand norms.
• The online registration fee is Rs 4,500, plus a security amount. Payment is by credit card, debit card or net banking only, for all categories.
• Candidates who have already registered do not need to pay the security amount again, if it was not forfeited.

Fee and Process for Different Candidates

• Paid both registration fee and security amount in earlier rounds: Log in on www.hnbumu.ac.in with the registered ID, apply online, pay the registration fee again and do fresh choice filling. These candidates do not pay the security amount again.
• Paid neither in earlier rounds: Pay both the registration fee and the security amount, register, fill the online application form and do fresh choice filling.
• Not registered in earlier rounds: Candidates who did not register in the first, second, third or stray rounds can also take part in the special stray round.

Who Can Participate

• Candidates registered in the first, second, third or stray round who were not allotted any seat in the four rounds.
• Candidates who did not register earlier but want a seat in the special stray round.

Who Cannot Participate

• Candidates who have secured admission within the prescribed time on a seat allotted in the first, second, third or stray round of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling.
• Candidates who have secured admission on a seat allotted through MCC counselling by the Government of India.
• Candidates who did not take admission within the prescribed time on a seat allotted in the third or stray round of Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling.

Application and Choice Filling Rules

• The application process is online only.
• New choice filling and choice submission are mandatory. Otherwise, candidates will not be considered for seat allotment.
• Choices filled in earlier rounds are treated as cancelled automatically, so every participant must fill choices afresh.
• Candidates must keep a printout of the completed application form. Any later query will be decided on the basis of this printout.
• Choices can be changed within the schedule, but must then be submitted. After the process is complete, no change is allowed at any stage.
• If choices are not submitted, the system will submit them automatically after the deadline. The submitted choices will be treated as the candidate’s final choices.
• Candidates can choose as many seats as they want, in order of priority, from the seats available in the selected quota (State Quota or All India/Management Quota).
• Seats will be allotted on the basis of merit, eligibility and the choices filled.
• Candidates with disability must have a certificate from a medical board nominated by the National Medical Commission.
• College-wise fee details are uploaded on the university website. Candidates are advised to check the fee, bond rules and recognition status of seats with the college before choosing. The university and the counselling board will not be responsible for the choices made.

Seat Matrix

• The college-wise, quota-wise seat matrix (State Quota and All India Open Quota) is available on the university website.
• Seats will be converted as per the rules given in the information bulletin, and the final allotment will be published on that basis.

Reservation Rules

• Reservation benefits are available only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand, in line with Government of Uttarakhand orders.
• Reservation and domicile certificates must be issued before the last date of online application for the stray round. Certificates issued after that date will not be valid.
• An OBC caste certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue. Candidates should check its validity.
• The Dependents of Prior Service Personnel (DPW) sub-category is open to dependents of ex-servicemen and children of soldiers martyred in war, who are residents of Uttarakhand. Dependents of serving Army, Navy and Air Force personnel and paramilitary forces are not eligible under this sub-category.
• EWS reservation will be given as per Uttarakhand Government orders, with the latest certificate from the competent authority.
• Reserved seats left vacant for want of eligible candidates will be converted as per rules.

Admission Process

• Candidates must report in person at the allotted institute with all required original documents. Otherwise, they will not be eligible for admission.
• Detailed information on admission will be uploaded separately on the university website after the allotment list is released.
• If a candidate does not take admission on the allotted seat, they will be debarred from NEET UG for one year, as per directions of the Supreme Court, Government of India and MCC. The security amount will also be forfeited.

NRI Quota Special Stray Round

A separate schedule has been issued for the NRI quota.

• Registration fee: Rs 4,500
• Security amount: Rs 1,00,000 (non-refundable)
• Payment mode: credit card, debit card or net banking
• Registration, fee payment and choice filling: 03-11-2026 to 06-11-2026, up to 5:00 PM (server time)
• Declaration of result: 07-11-2026
• Last date of joining: 16-11-2026
• Fifteen percent of the AIQ seats are earmarked for NRI candidates in three private institutions in Dehradun, as per Uttarakhand Government notifications:
  • Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (notification dated 19/08/2026)
  • Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (notification dated 24/08/2026)
  • Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya (notification dated 27/08/2026)
• NRI quota admissions are based on NEET UG 2026 merit.
• Eligibility is checked with documents such as a foreign country passport, green card, permanent resident card, proof of residency of a foreign country, or an OCI/PIO card.
• If NRI candidates are not available, the seats will be converted to the All India Open Quota and allotted as per merit and choice.
• No extension of time will be given under any circumstances. Candidates must report at the allotted college with all documents as per schedule.

Documents required for NRI candidates:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
• Birth certificate (age proof)
• Candidate’s passport (if available)
• Valid passport of the NRI sponsor
• NRI certificate issued by the Embassy
• NRI/OCI sponsor certificate
• NRI status certificate / PIO card
• NRI undertaking
• Relationship certificate or family tree chart verified by a competent revenue or local authority
• Sponsorship affidavit confirming relationship and financial responsibility
• Embassy certificate confirming that the sponsor resides abroad
• Student visa (if applicable)
• Financial proof of the sponsor, such as bank statements or salary slips

Important Notes

• The latest directions uploaded by the UK NEET UG 2026 counselling board will replace any condition or rule mentioned in the information bulletin.
• The State Government and Counselling Board can change the counselling schedule.
• No separate information will be sent to candidates. They should check the university website regularly for updates.
• Candidates should read the Information Bulletin for Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 counselling for full details.

For updates, candidates can visit www.hnbumu.ac.in.