The Uttarakhand Centralized Counselling Board for NEET PG 2026 has issued a notice on the seat surrender, withdrawal and resignation procedure for Round 1. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 can surrender it without forfeiture of the security deposit on or before 5:00 PM on 17 November 2026. The notice is dated 14 November 2026.
Seat Surrender Procedure for Round 1 Candidates
The procedure differs for candidates who chose the FREEZE option and those who chose the FLOAT option.
| Candidate type | How to surrender | Last date and time |
| FREEZE option, admission completed at the allotted institute | Report personally at the concerned institute/college | 17 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| FLOAT option | Log in to the candidate account with Login ID and surrender online | 17 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Key Points From the Notice
- FREEZE candidates: Candidates who chose FREEZE and completed the admission process at the allotted institute can surrender their seat without losing the security deposit, but only by reporting in person at the institute or college.
- FLOAT candidates: Candidates who chose FLOAT can surrender their allotted seat online by logging in with their Login ID.
- Strict deadline: After 5:00 PM on 17 November 2026, no candidate will be allowed to surrender a seat allotted in Round 1.
Related Round 2 Rules
The Round 2 instructions issued by the board on the same date give more detail:
- Candidates who chose FREEZE in Round 1 and completed admission cannot take part in Round 2.
- FREEZE or FLOAT candidates who surrender their seat during Round 2 cannot participate again in Round 2, but remain eligible for Round 3.
- If a candidate gets a seat against a new choice in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled.
- Round 2 online registration and fee submission run from 14 to 17 November 2026, and the Round 2 result is due on 23 November 2026.
What Candidates Should Do
Candidates who want to give up their Round 1 seat should decide well before the deadline. FREEZE candidates should plan a visit to their college in advance, since personal reporting is required. FLOAT candidates should keep their Login ID ready. Check www.hnbumu.ac.in regularly for the detailed procedure and further updates.
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