Uttarakhand Paramedical Entrance Exam 2026 (HNBUMU): Eligibility, UG and PG Exam Pattern, Fee and Reservation
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2026 | Source: Official hnbumu brochure | hnbumu.ac.in
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) conducts one entrance exam for admission to paramedical courses in Uttarakhand for the 2026-27 session. Undergraduate candidates (B.Sc and diploma courses) sit one paper, and postgraduate candidates (M.Sc MLT and MPT) sit a separate paper held in the same slot. Unlike nursing, you do not take a different exam for each paramedical course: one merit list is prepared and you choose your courses at counselling. This page explains who can apply, the paper, the fee and the reservation rules.
Paramedical UG and PG at a Glance
| Points | Paramedical UG | Paramedical PG |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | B.Sc and diploma paramedical courses | M.Sc (MLT) and MPT |
| Qualification | 10+2 Science with English | B.Sc MLT or BPT degree |
| Minimum marks | 45% average in the Science subjects | 55% average in the degree |
| Minimum age | 17 years on 31 December 2026 | 17 years on 31 December 2026 |
| Paper | 100 MCQs at 10+2 science level | 100 MCQs at graduate level in the subject |
| 2026 exam | Sunday 14 June, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Sunday 14 June, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Paramedical Seat Allotment
At counselling you choose your course options, and the board allots seats by merit and your choices. Track uttarakhand paramedical counselling seat allotment and other.
Rules for UG and PG
- Citizenship and health: you must be an Indian citizen and medically fit.
- Age: at least 17 years on 31 December 2026.
- One admission a year: a candidate can take admission only once in a year.
- Result awaited: if you appeared in the qualifying exam this year, you can apply, but you must show the pass certificate at counselling. Without it, your candidature is cancelled.
- Relaxation: SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the minimum percentage required in the qualifying exam.
Who Can Apply for Paramedical UG Courses
- B.Sc paramedical: 10+2 Science from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics and English (as a main or elective subject), each passed separately. Your average in the Science subjects must be at least 45%.
- Diploma paramedical: 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology at a 45% average, and English passed separately.
- NIOS and open school: students who appear in 10+2 Science from the Uttarakhand State Open School or NIOS can apply for B.Sc paramedical if they meet the other conditions.
- Where you studied:
- Uttarakhand natives who passed High School and 10+2 in Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Candidates who are not Uttarakhand natives but passed both exams in Uttarakhand can sit the exam, but they cannot claim any reservation.
- Uttarakhand natives who passed either or both exams outside Uttarakhand are also eligible.
- Seats outside the state quota in private colleges: candidates who passed both exams from a recognised board anywhere, with the same Science subjects and 45% average, are eligible.
Who Can Apply for Paramedical PG Courses
- M.Sc (MLT): a B.Sc MLT degree (Medical Laboratory Technology) from a recognised college or institute, passed with at least 55% average marks.
- MPT: a BPT degree (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from a recognised college or institute, passed with at least 55% average marks.
- Where you studied:
- Uttarakhand natives with the degree from a college in Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Uttarakhand natives with the degree from a college outside Uttarakhand are also eligible.
- Candidates who are not Uttarakhand natives but passed the degree from a recognised college in Uttarakhand can sit the exam, but they cannot claim any reservation.
Paramedical Marks and Score Card
One merit list is prepared for the paramedical courses from your entrance marks. See the Uttarakhand paramedical entrance result and score card steps
Paramedical Exam Pattern
The exam is a pen-and-paper test of 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, to be solved in 2 hours, in Hindi and English, with no negative marking. The brochure does not list chapter-wise topics.
UG paper (10+2 science level)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Biology / Mathematics | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
PG paper: 100 questions at graduate level in the subject of the course you are applying for, held in the same slot as the UG paper.
One Exam, One Merit List
One merit list is prepared for the paramedical courses from the entrance exam marks. At counselling you choose your course options subject-wise, and the counselling board allots seats according to your merit, your eligibility and your choices.
Paramedical Application Fee
The fee is charged per course. It is ₹2500 for General and OBC candidates and ₹2000 for SC, ST and EWS candidates.
Reservation Rules for Paramedical Seats
- Reservation (vertical and horizontal) follows the Uttarakhand government policy in force on the counselling date.
- Category benefits go only to Uttarakhand natives, with a certificate from a competent Uttarakhand authority that is valid till counselling and issued in your own name.
- An OBC certificate must still be valid on the counselling date. As per the government order cited, it stays valid for three years from the date of issue.
How Seats Are Allotted for Paramedical Courses
Seats are allotted through online counselling in rounds, based on the merit list. The list of paramedical colleges, courses and seats is announced at counselling.
Verifying Your Paramedical Responses
UG courses, M.Sc (MLT) and MPT each have their own key. Verify your answers against the official paramedical answer key
How Paramedical Courses Fit Into the HNBUMU Entrance Process
Paramedical courses are admitted through the Uttarakhand nursing and paramedical entrance exam conducted by HNBUMU. The overview explains the shared exam format, the admission steps and where official notices appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Do I need a separate entrance exam for each paramedical course?
Ans. No. Undergraduate courses use one exam and one merit list, and you choose your course options at counselling. Postgraduate courses use their own paper in the same slot.
Q2. What 10+2 marks do I need for B.Sc paramedical?
Ans. You need 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics, and English, each passed separately. Your average in the Science subjects must be at least 45%.
Q3. Can I join a paramedical diploma after 10+2 Science?
Ans. Yes. The diploma needs 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology at a 45% average, and English passed separately.
Q4. Who can apply for M.Sc (MLT) or MPT?
Ans. Candidates with a B.Sc MLT degree for M.Sc (MLT), or a BPT degree for MPT, passed with at least 55% average marks from a recognised college or institute.
Q5. When was the 2026 paramedical exam held?
Ans. It was held on Sunday 14 June 2026, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The UG and PG papers were in the same slot.
Q6. What does the PG paramedical paper cover?
Ans. It has 100 questions at graduate level in the subject of the course you are applying for. The brochure gives no topic list.