The counselling authority has outlined separate procedures for candidates who wish to confirm their presently allotted seat through the Freeze option and those who want to retain their seat while remaining eligible for possible upgradation through the Float option.

Candidates must carefully understand the procedure applicable to their selected option and complete all required steps within the prescribed timeline.

What Is the Freeze Option?

The Freeze option is meant for candidates who are satisfied with their Round 1 seat allotment and wish to accept and confirm admission to the allotted institution.

Candidates selecting this option will be required to complete the prescribed admission formalities, including document upload, online verification, payment of the applicable advance tuition fee and physical reporting at the allotted college.

Once admission is confirmed under the Freeze option, the candidate will not be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.

Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026: Step-by-Step Procedure for Freeze Candidates

Candidates opting to freeze their allotted seat must follow the procedure below:

1.    Log in to the counselling website using the allotted Login ID.

2.    Download the seat allotment letter.

3.    Upload all mandatory documents as required for verification.

4.    The uploaded documents will be verified online by the allotted institution.

5.    After successful verification, candidates must pay the applicable advance tuition fee.

6.    Candidates should then download the advance tuition fee payment receipt and Freeze Confirmation Slip.

7.    The candidate must report physically to the allotted college along with the required documents and advance fee receipt.

8.    The candidate will be required to pay the remaining tuition fee and other applicable institutional charges directly to the college.

9.    After completing the admission formalities, candidates should collect their admission letter from the allotted institution.

Important Note for Freeze Candidates

Candidates who select the Freeze option and confirm their admission will not be allowed to participate in any subsequent counselling rounds.

What Is the Float Option?

The Float option is intended for candidates who wish to retain their Round 1 allotted seat while remaining eligible for consideration for a possible upgrade in the following counselling round.

Unlike Freeze candidates, Float candidates will not be required to complete physical document verification at the allotted institution at this stage.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Float Candidates

Candidates choosing the Float option must follow these steps:

1.    Log in to the counselling website using the Login ID.

2.    Download the allotment letter.

3.    Upload all mandatory documents for verification.

4.    The allotted college will conduct online verification of the uploaded documents.

5.    Physical document verification will not be conducted for Float candidates at this stage.

6.    After completing the required process, candidates should download the Float Confirmation Slip.

Candidates opting for Float should carefully monitor further counselling announcements regarding possible seat upgradation and subsequent admission procedures.

Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Advance Tuition Fee Chart

The prescribed advance tuition fee differs according to the allotted institution and applicable quota category.

Accepted Modes for Advance Tuition Fee Payment

Candidates must ensure that the advance tuition fee is paid only through the permitted online payment methods:

• Net Banking

• Debit Card

• Credit Card

• Online Generated Bank Transfer Challan

Candidates are advised to retain the payment receipt safely as it will be required during the admission process.

Important Deadline for Freeze Candidates

Candidates selecting the Freeze option must upload all required documents and ensure that their documents are verified by the Principal of the allotted institution by September 5, 2026.

Failure to complete the document upload and verification process within the prescribed period may lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.

Similarly, if the verification process establishes that a candidate does not fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements, the allotted seat may be cancelled immediately.

Documents Required at the Time of Reporting

Candidates reporting to their allotted institution should keep the required original documents and supporting certificates ready.

The important documents include:

• Copy of the Seat Allotment Letter

• Proof of Advance Tuition Fee Payment

• Class 10 Certificate for Age Verification

• Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Result or Rank Letter

• Reserved Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, wherever applicable

• For OBC candidates, the required Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued by the competent Uttarakhand authority

• Sub-category Certificate for FF/Orphan/DPW/PwBD candidates, wherever applicable

• PwBD Certificate issued by an NMC-designated Medical Board, wherever applicable

• Certificate for Ward of Kashmiri Migrants, wherever applicable

• Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate for eligible state candidates

• Valid Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card or Driving Licence

• Any other document required by the concerned allotted college

Candidates should ensure that all certificates are valid and available in the required format at the time of admission.

What Happens If a Candidate Does Not Select Freeze or Float?

Candidates who fail to choose either the Freeze or Float option within the prescribed deadline may have their Round 1 seat allotment cancelled.

The cancelled seat will subsequently be included in the vacant seat matrix for Round 2 counselling.

However, such candidates may still remain eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling, subject to the applicable counselling rules and conditions.

Original Documents Are Mandatory for Admission

Candidates whose original documents have already been deposited at another institution or college should note that a simple certificate confirming the deposit of documents may not be accepted in place of the original certificates.

Original documents are mandatory for completing the admission process wherever required.

Candidates are therefore advised to make appropriate arrangements regarding their original academic and eligibility documents before reporting for admission.

Refund Rules for Candidates Leaving a Confirmed Seat

Candidates who leave their allotted seat after confirming admission should note the applicable deduction provisions.

A maximum amount of ₹6,000 may be deducted from the deposited fee, apart from charges relating to hostel or mess facilities actually used by the candidate.

The remaining eligible amount will be refunded in accordance with the applicable admission rules.

Future Counselling Updates

Candidates should regularly monitor the official counselling portal for further announcements.

Future updates regarding admission and counselling will be made available through the designated official website, and separate individual call letters may not be issued.

Instructions and schedules relating to Round 2 of Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be announced separately.

Key Points Candidates Must Remember

• Freeze means accepting and confirming the allotted seat.

• Candidates choosing Freeze must complete the prescribed admission and reporting procedure.

• Once admission is confirmed under Freeze, participation in subsequent counselling rounds will not be permitted.

• Float allows a candidate to retain the allotted seat while remaining in consideration for possible upgradation.

• Float candidates will undergo online document verification and are not required to undergo physical document verification at this stage.

• Candidates must select either Freeze or Float within the prescribed timeline.

• Failure to select either option may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

• Freeze candidates must complete document verification within the prescribed deadline.

• Advance tuition fees must be paid through approved online payment methods.

• Candidates should preserve all payment receipts, confirmation slips and allotment documents.

• Original documents should be kept ready for the admission process.

• Candidates should regularly check official counselling announcements for further updates.

Final Advice to Uttarakhand NEET UG 2026 Candidates

Candidates allotted seats in the first round of Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 should carefully decide whether they want to Freeze their present allotment or Float their seat for possible upgradation.

Those fully satisfied with their allotted college and course may proceed with the Freeze option and complete all admission formalities within the prescribed deadline. Candidates hoping for a better allotment in a subsequent round may consider the Float option, subject to the applicable counselling rules.

Applicants are strongly advised to complete document uploads, verification, fee payment and confirmation procedures well before the deadline to avoid technical problems or last-minute complications.