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Admission Overview

Uttarakhand offers excellent medical education options across government and private institutions. Notable government colleges include Government Medical College (Haldwani), Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Medical Science and Research Institute (Srinagar, Garhwal), and Doon Medical College (Dehradun). The state also features highly-rated private medical universities like Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (Jolly Grant, Dehradun) and Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (Dehradun). The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical University (HNBUMU) Dehradun conducts the single-window online counseling.

Key Authority

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical University (HNBUMU), Dehradun. Website: hnbumu.ac.in

State Quota Information (85%)

The 85% State Quota seats in government medical colleges and designated state pools in private institutions are reserved exclusively for candidates who hold a valid Uttarakhand Domicile. Domicile rules apply to permanent residents of the state, or candidates who have completed high school (10th) and intermediate (12th) education from recognized schools in Uttarakhand.

Management Quota Section

Private medical colleges in Uttarakhand offer Management Quota seats. Uttarakhand operates as an **"Open State"** for these private management seats, meaning that qualified NEET-UG candidates from any state in India can register and lock preferences for private seats in colleges like Jolly Grant and SGRR. Fees for these management quota seats are regulated and listed in detail during registration.

Quick Facts

Total Colleges

5 Government & 3 Private Medical Colleges

Official Portal

hnbumu.ac.in

Open State Policy

Open. Non-domiciles can apply for management quota seats in private colleges.

Average Fee range

Govt: ₹1.45 Lakh/year (with bond: ₹50,000/year)
Private Mgmt: ₹13 Lakh to ₹18 Lakh/year

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum age of 17 years by Dec 31st of the entry year.
  • Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
  • Min 50% in PCB for General (40% for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC).
  • Qualified NEET-UG examination parameters.

Counseling Process

1

Online Registration

Register on the HNBUMU counseling portal, upload document scans, and pay the registration fee.

2

Security Deposit Payment

Pay the refundable security deposit online (₹10,000 for government and ₹1,00,000 for private medical seats) to unlock option entry.

3

Choice Filling & Allotment

Fill and lock preferences of government and private college seats. The university publishes allotments based on ranks.

4

Reporting to College

Allotted candidates report physically to the medical college with original documents and pay the admission fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Uttarakhand HNBUMU counseling and open quota seats.

Uttarakhand government colleges offer a subsidized fee of approx. ₹50,000 per year if the candidate signs a bond committing to serve the state government in rural/hilly areas for 5 years. If the candidate opts out of the bond, the annual fee is approx. ₹1,45,000.

Yes, Himalayan Institute (SRHU) is a private university, and its management seats are open to all-India candidates. Registration is done through the centralized HNBUMU portal.

Key documents include the Uttarakhand Domicile/Permanent Resident certificate, Class 10 & 12 passing certificates, NEET UG scorecard, category/sub-category certificate (if applicable), and characters certificate.

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