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MBBS in Uttarakhand

Counselling Authority: UKPMC

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

UK

Medical Colleges

8

3 Govt · 5 Pvt

Total MBBS Seats

1,500

Approx. 2026

State Quota

85%

Of total seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

About Uttarakhand for MBBS

Uttarakhand is a northern Indian state known for its Himalayan landscapes, spiritual heritage, natural beauty, and peaceful environment. The state plays an important role in tourism, education, and healthcare development in North India. With developing cities, improving transport connectivity, and growing educational institutions, Uttarakhand attracts students and professionals from different parts of the country, including both North and South India.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Uttarakhand is an emerging state for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. The state has government and private medical colleges, offering opportunities through state quota, private quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats. This makes Uttarakhand a growing option for NEET aspirants across India. The main spoken language is Hindi, which is convenient for most North Indian students. At the same time, MBBS education is conducted in English, allowing students from South India and other regions to study without language barriers. Overall, Uttarakhand is a suitable option for NEET students looking for peaceful study environments, developing medical colleges, and multiple admission opportunities.

Explore Uttarakhand MBBS Details

Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand

3 Government · 5 Private · 8 Total — click any college for full details

Important Information

Major Cities

DehradunHaridwarRoorkeeHaldwaniRudrapurKashipurRishikeshAlmoraPithoragarhNainital

Languages

PrimaryHindi
OthersGarhwali, Kumaoni, English (urban areas)
MBBS MediumEnglish

Weather & Climate

Typevaried climate depending on altitude
summersPleasant in hills, warm in plains
monsoonHeavy rainfall in many regions
wintersCold, snowfall in hill districts

Tourist Destinations

Rishikesh (Yoga Capital of the World, Ganga River)
Haridwar (Ganga Aarti, Religious Tourism)
Nainital (Lake Tourism, Hill Station)
Mussoorie (Hill Station Tourism)
Kedarnath & Badrinath (Char Dham Pilgrimage Sites)

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

Aloo Ke GutkeKafuliBhatt Ki ChurkaniMandua (Ragi) Roti

The culture reflects Pahadi traditions, folk music, local festivals, and a strong spiritual influence.

Airports

Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun: major domestic connectivity)
Pantnagar Airport (serves the Kumaon region: limited connectivity)
Pithoragarh (Naini Saini) Airport: limited operations

Major Railway Junctions

DehradunHaridwarKathgodamRudrapurRoorkee