Uttarakhand NEET PG 2026: Round 1 Merit List Released, Choice Filling Begins Tomorrow

The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) has officially released the provisional state merit list for the first round of NEET PG 2026 counselling. This announcement marks a significant step for candidates seeking admission into MD, MS, and diploma programmes across various government and private medical institutions throughout the state.

The merit list, specifically catering to NRI category applicants who have successfully qualified for the NEET PG examination and completed their registration, is now accessible via the official HNBUMU portal. Candidates are advised to visit the university's website at hnbumu.ac.in to view the document, which has been published in a downloadable PDF format.

Round 1 Counselling Schedule and Choice Filling

Following the publication of the merit list, the university has outlined the timeline for the subsequent phase of the admission process. The online window for choice filling and locking is scheduled to open tomorrow, October 29, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. This stage is critical for eligible candidates to indicate their preferred medical colleges and specialisations.

The university has provided a two-day timeframe for this activity. Candidates must ensure that their preferences are submitted and locked through the official counselling portal before the deadline, which is set for October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. It is essential for all applicants named in the provisional merit list to adhere to these timings to remain eligible for the seat allotment process.