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Only 2 state govt colleges for UK PG state counselling — GMC Haldwani + VCSGGIMS Shrinagar
Uttarakhand's state PG infrastructure is minimal. Two government medical colleges cover all state counselling seats. Total seats: approximately 80 across both institutions. — Formity's review of UKMSSB 2025 data.
3yr
Bond: 3yr rural UK service or ₹20L penalty — longest bond duration in the region
Uttarakhand's 3-year rural bond is the longest in North/Central India. Hill district postings can be significantly remote. Candidates accepting UK PG seats should plan for 3 years in assigned districts — Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi etc.
≠AIIMS
AIIMS Rishikesh goes through MCC AIQ — not Uttarakhand state counselling
AIIMS Rishikesh is an MCC institution. Despite being geographically in Uttarakhand, planning for AIIMS Rishikesh PG requires MCC registration — entirely separate from UKMSSB state counselling. A common planning error.
80
~80 total PG seats in UK state counselling — domicile candidates compete in a small pool
With 80 seats total, Uttarakhand state counselling is among India's smallest. UK domicile candidates who miss these 80 seats are entirely dependent on MCC AIQ for further options. Know your fallback plan before UK state round outcomes.
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Uttarakhand NEET PG 2025
State Counselling Guide

17 institutes · 37 specialities · HNBUMU counselling · 3 eligibility paths · AI Open at private

37 govt seats
24 DNB/private seats
37 specialities
Counselling Structure
Section 1

Counselling Structure

HNBUMU (Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical University) conducts state PG counselling. 3 eligibility paths exist.

SQ
State Quota (HNBUMU)
50% of government seats. GMC Haldwani, VCSGGMS&RI Srinagar (Garhwal), and newer medical colleges.
Eligibility: Uttarakhand domicile. 3 paths: (1) born in UK, (2) 10+ years residency, (3) parent in UK govt service.
AIQ
All India Quota
50% of government seats under MCC. Private colleges have AI Open seats accessible to all India.
Eligibility: Any NEET PG qualified. AI Open at private = open to all India.
DNB
DNB / NBE Diploma
24 seats at private hospitals via NBE counselling.
Eligibility: All India. No domicile restriction.
3 Eligibility Paths for Uttarakhand Domicile
Uttarakhand accepts domicile via 3 paths: (1) Born in Uttarakhand with birth certificate, (2) 10+ years continuous residency in UK with proof, (3) Parent employed in UK government service. Path 3 is unique — children of UK govt employees posted from other states qualify for domicile status. AI Open seats at private colleges are a separate non-domicile route — these seats are filled via state counselling but open to all India candidates.

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

Government Colleges
Section 2

Government Colleges

7 government institutes offering 37 seats.

CollegeSeatsSpecsBest RankFee/yrStipend/moBond
Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 13 17 1,692 60K 71,257 25,000,000 / 2yr
Govt Med Coll, Haldwani 13 18 3,299 60K 71,257 25,000,000 / 2yr
VCSG MedCollHosp,PauriGarhwal 4 9 4,440 1.2L 76,600 25,000,000 / 2yr
Soban Singh Govt Inst, Almora 0 13 4,705 1.2L 76,600 25,000,000 / 2yr
Hans Foundation Gen Hosp,Banghat 0 1 48,172 1.2L 70,000 25,000,000 / 2yr
VCSG Med Coll, Pauri Garhwal 5 8 51,773 5.0L 76,600 25,000,000 / 2yr
SaiHospital,Haldwani,Uttarkhand 2 1 60,247 1.2L 37,000 25,000,000 / 2yr

AIIMS Rishikesh is under MCC counselling (AIIMS category), separate from HNBUMU state quota. AIIMS Rishikesh is highly competitive.

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

Speciality-wise Rank Ranges
Section 3

Speciality-wise Rank Ranges

SpecialityBest RankBest AtWidest RankColleges
General Medicine 1,692 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 30,571 5
Obg 8,857 Govt Med Coll, Haldwani 19,552 4
General Surgery 6,420 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 15,238 3
Orthopaedics 30,844 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 30,844 1
Paediatrics 8,527 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 53,275 2
Anaesthesiology 19,060 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 64,804 3
Ophthalmology 12,263 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 40,711 5
Ent 16,779 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 16,932 2
Pathology 46,369 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 88,680 6
Spm 50,717 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 76,963 2
Pharmacology 71,451 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 98,459 3
Microbiology 73,485 Doon Med Coll, Dehradun 181,443 3
Anatomy 102,212 Soban Singh Govt Inst, Almora 168,111 5
Physiology 80,968 Soban Singh Govt Inst, Almora 144,875 3
Forensic Medicine 62,368 Soban Singh Govt Inst, Almora 92,839 3

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

DNB Hospitals
Section 4

DNB Hospitals

HospitalSeatsSpecsBest Rank
Max SS Hosp, Dehradun 4 2 35,205
KVR Hospital, Kashipur 3 2 17,662
VCSG MedCollHosp,PauriGarhwal 2 5 4,440
Futela Hospital, Rudrapur 1 1 17,334
MedicityHosp,TeenPani,Rudrapur 1 1 40,538

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

Stipend & Bond
Section 5

Stipend & Bond

37000
Min Govt Stipend / Month
76600
Max Govt Stipend / Month
Bond (Govt + Pvt)
Applies to Private Colleges Too
Uttarakhand's service bond applies to both government and private college PG graduates. This is unusual — most states only bond government college students. Check HNBUMU brochure for current bond amount and service duration.
All PG
Universal Bond Coverage
Whether you get a state quota seat at a govt college or an AI Open seat at a private college, the bond obligation applies. Factor this into your decision-making.

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

Key Insights
Section 6

Key Insights

AI Open at Private
Private colleges in Uttarakhand offer AI Open seats accessible to all India candidates via state counselling. This is a non-domicile route separate from AIQ and DNB. Check HNBUMU notification for specific seat counts.
AIIMS Rishikesh = Separate
AIIMS Rishikesh is NOT under HNBUMU. It comes under MCC (AIIMS category). Do not confuse it with state quota seats. AIIMS Rishikesh is highly competitive for all clinical branches.
Hill State Advantage
Uttarakhand's PG capacity is small relative to demand. However, the hill state status means government stipends include hill area allowance. Remote postings in Garhwal/Kumaon carry additional incentives.
Growing PG Network
New GMCs at Almora, Srinagar (Garhwal), and Kashipur are being set up. PG seats will expand over the next 2-3 years as these colleges mature.

Formity's analysis · UKMSSB PG 2025 · formity.ai

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