HNB Medical Education University has issued strict instructions for candidates allotted seats in the third round of NEET UG counselling. They must freeze the allotted seat and complete the admission process within the announced deadlines.

Candidates who fail to complete admission at the allotted medical institution may lose their seat and security amount. They may also be barred from taking part in subsequent counselling rounds.

The university’s Controller, Prof. Vijay Juyal, said the float option is not available in the third round. Once a seat is allotted, the candidate must freeze it to proceed with admission. If the seat is not frozen, the allotment will be cancelled automatically.

Candidates who selected the float option in the first or second round must also report to their allotted medical institution and complete the admission formalities. The warning applies to NRI quota candidates as well, who must upload their documents online and deposit the required fees.

Third-round allotment remains provisional

The university said third-round seat allotment is currently provisional. It will become valid only after the admission documents are verified. Candidates therefore need to complete both the online requirements and the in-person verification process.

The university has advised candidates not to delay document submission or fee payment after receiving an allotment. Any lapse during verification or payment could result in the seat being lost.

Important deadlines and fee instructions

Candidates must follow these requirements:

  • Document upload: All required certificates must be uploaded online by 5:00 in the evening on 15 October.
  • Original-document verification: Candidates must present their original documents before the principal of the medical institution by 16 October.
  • Certificate validity: Caste, permanent-residence and domicile certificates issued after 5 October 2026 will not be accepted. An undertaking or an application receipt cannot be submitted instead.
  • Advance tuition fee: Candidates who freeze their seats must pay the advance tuition fee online through net banking, credit card or debit card.
  • Remaining fees: The balance tuition fee and hostel fee must be paid at the allotted medical institution.

These requirements make seat freezing, document verification and fee payment essential parts of the third-round admission process. A seat allotment alone does not complete admission because the allotment remains provisional until the documents are verified.

Conclusion

Candidates allotted seats in NEET UG counselling’s third round must freeze their seats, upload documents by the deadline, present originals for verification and pay the required fees. Failure to complete these steps can lead to cancellation, security forfeiture and exclusion from later rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the float option available in the third NEET UG counselling round?

No. The university has said that the float option is not available in the third round. Candidates must freeze an allotted seat to proceed with admission.

Q. What can happen if a candidate does not complete admission?

The seat allotment may be cancelled, the security amount may be forfeited and the candidate may be prevented from joining later counselling rounds.

Q. When must candidates upload their documents?

All required certificates must be uploaded online by 5:00 in the evening on 15 October.

Q. When is original-document verification due?

Candidates must present their original documents before the principal of the allotted medical institution by 16 October.

Q. Which certificates will not be accepted?

Caste, permanent-residence and domicile certificates issued after 5 October 2026 will not be accepted. Undertakings and application receipts are also not valid substitutes.

Q. How must the advance tuition fee be paid?

Candidates who freeze their seats must pay the advance tuition fee online through net banking, credit card or debit card.

Q. Do NRI quota candidates have to complete the same online requirements?

Yes. NRI quota candidates must upload their documents online and deposit the required fees.