Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, on behalf of the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Medical Education and Research. This centralised counselling covers admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government and Private Medical and Dental Colleges of the state on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit, for the academic session 2026-27.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Prospectus was released on 13 August 2026, and the online application window for the first round opened on the same day and stays open till 17 August 2026. This counselling is conducted for 85% state quota seats in Government Medical and Dental Colleges, along with all seats of private un-aided Medical and Dental Colleges under Management and NRI quota. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges are filled separately by the Directorate General of Health Services through MCC counselling.
Candidates going through Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 will move through registration, merit list preparation, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting for admission. Every candidate qualified in NEET UG 2026, whether applying for a state quota seat as a bonafide Himachali or for a management/NRI quota seat, needs to follow the same online process on the official AMRU website (https://amruhp.ac.in/). This guide explains the complete Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 process including dates, eligibility, application fee, documents, seat matrix, reservation policy and participating colleges.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a centralised, fully online counselling process meant for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state. It is conducted through a Common/Centralised Counselling Committee constituted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and chaired by the Director of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. The table below sums up the key details of the counselling.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), HP, on behalf of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Medical Education & Research |
| Courses Offered | MBBS and BDS |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota |
| Participating Colleges | 6 Government Medical Colleges, 1 Government Dental College, 3 Private Dental Colleges, 1 Private Medical College |
| Prospectus Released On | 13.08.2026 |
| Official Website | www.amruhp.ac.in |
| Current Status | Round 1 online application submission open from 13 to 17.08.2026 |
Important Dates for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates are structured round-wise, with Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 already notified in the prospectus. Dates for the Stray Vacancy Round have not been announced yet. The table below gives the complete round-wise schedule as released in the official prospectus dated 13.08.2026.
Round 1
| Event | Date |
| Submission of Online Application Form | 13.08.2026 to 17.08.2026 |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | 18.08.2026 |
| Display of Final Merit List | 19.08.2026 |
| Filling of Preferences (Course/College/Quota) | 21.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allocation | 25.08.2026 |
| Final Seat Allocation | 26.08.2026 |
| Reporting/Joining Allotted College | 28.08.2026 and 29.08.2026 |
Round 2
| Event | Date |
| Filling Fresh Online Counselling Application Form | 31.08.2026 to 02.09.2026 |
| 2nd Round Provisional Merit List | 03.09.2026 |
| 2nd Round Final Merit List | 05.09.2026 |
| Display of Vacancy Position | 05.09.2026 |
| 2nd Round Filling of Preferences | 06.09.2026 to 08.09.2026 Up to 01:00 PM |
| 2nd Round Provisional Seat Allocation | 10.09.2026 |
| 2nd Round Final Seat Allocation | 11.09.2026 |
| Reporting/Joining Allotted College | 13.09.2026 and 14.09.2026 |
Round 3
| Event | Date |
| Filling Fresh Online Counselling Application Form | 16.09.2026 to 18.09.2026 |
| 3rd Round Provisional Merit List | 19.09.2026 |
| 3rd Round Final Merit List | 21.09.2026 |
| Display of Vacancy Position | 22.09.2026 |
| 3rd Round Filling of Preferences | 22.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 Up to 01:00 PM |
| 3rd Round Provisional Seat Allocation | 26.09.2026 |
| 3rd Round Final Seat Allocation | 28.09.2026 |
| Reporting/Joining Allotted College | 30.09.2026 and 01.10.2026 |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
| Filling Fresh Online Counselling Application Form | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Round Merit List | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Display of Vacancy Position | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Round Filling of Preferences | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Round Provisional Seat Allocation | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Round Final Seat Allocation | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Reporting/Joining Allotted College | To be notified by the counselling authority |
Eligibility Criteria for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 depends on the quota a candidate is applying under. For state quota seats, only candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the domicile-linked conditions can apply. For management quota seats in private colleges, the bonafide Himachali condition does not apply, and any NEET UG 2026 qualified Indian national meeting the basic educational qualification can apply.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must have qualified NEET-UG-2026 |
| Domicile Requirement (State Quota) | Bonafide Himachali or child of a bonafide Himachali who has passed at least two exams (out of middle/matric/10+1/10+2 or equivalent) from a recognised school/college in Himachal Pradesh affiliated to ICSE/CBSE/HPBOSE or an equivalent board |
| Domicile Exemptions | Available for children of Central Government employees, children of HP Government employees/undertakings posted outside the state, and children of bonafide Himachalis in Defence/Paramilitary services, subject to conditions specified in the prospectus |
| Management Quota Eligibility | No bonafide Himachali condition; open to Himachali and non-Himachali Indian national candidates who qualify NEET-UG-2026 and meet the prescribed educational qualification |
| Academic Qualification | Passed the qualifying examination as decided by the National Medical Commission |
| Category Eligibility | As applicable to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Backward Area/Ex-Servicemen wards/Defence Personnel wards/Single Girl Child/Children of J&K Migrants/Children of Tibetan Refugees/NRI, subject to submission of the prescribed certificates |
| Other Conditions | Details supplied in the application (Date of Birth, Category, State of Domicile, Qualification) are treated as final; no change is allowed later |
Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG registration 2026 is entirely online, and candidates are advised to use a laptop or computer with an updated browser to avoid technical issues during registration and choice filling. The steps below summarise the process as described below:
- Visit the official AMRU website, www.amruhp.ac.in, and go to Admission then Apply for Admission and Counselling then Click MBBS/BDS.
- Register using an authenticated mobile number and a unique email ID that has not been used before in the system, since this is a one-time registration.
- Verify the email ID and mobile number through OTP, and enter the captcha code to complete registration.
- Fill in personal details such as name, father’s name, NEET roll number, category and admission quota, making sure the details match the NEET-UG-2026 record exactly.
- Fill in address details, followed by eligibility and category details, choosing only one reserved category if applicable, since it cannot be changed later.
- Fill in qualification details and upload the required documents, including photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the applicable online application fee, since payment alone does not complete the application.
- Click Final Submit to lock the application form, then download and print the PDF confirmation copy, as no edits are allowed after final submission.
State quota candidates are also required to compulsorily fill the management quota category in the application form, though a management quota seat is allotted only if they have also filled a college choice under that quota.
Application Fee for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling application fee depends on the candidate’s category, and it is charged only at the time of online application submission. This fee, once paid, cannot be refunded under any circumstances, so candidates are advised to pay carefully.
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee |
| General/NRI/OBC and Other Categories | Rs.2,500 |
| SC/ST/EWS Categories | Rs.1,500 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Rs.0 (Zero) |
In addition to the application fee, candidates wishing to participate in the second or subsequent rounds of counselling must deposit a separate token amount, as shown in the table below. Candidates already admitted in Government Medical/Dental Colleges or Private Dental Colleges during Round 1 are exempted from this token fee in Round 2.
| Type of Institution/Quota | Token Amount Payable |
| Government Medical/Dental Colleges | Rs.10,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges (State & Management Quota) | Rs.50,000 |
| MMMC, Kumarhatti (State & Management Quota) | Rs.1,00,000 |
| NRI Quota Seats | Rs.2,00,000 |
If a candidate opts for multiple quotas, courses, or colleges that fall under different token fee slabs, the highest applicable token fee has to be deposited. Candidates who do not pay the required token fee will not be considered for seat allocation in that round.
Documents Required for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates participating in Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 must carry the printout of their confirmation copy along with the allotment letter and self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents at the time of reporting to the provisionally allotted college. Original documents are required for verification.
General documents required for all candidates:
- Admit Card issued by NTA for NEET-UG-2026
- Detailed marks card of NEET-UG-2026 with merit rank
- Certificate of having passed the qualifying (10+2 or equivalent) examination
- Detailed marksheet of 10+2 or equivalent examination
- Character certificate from the Principal of the school/college last attended, along with a separate character certificate from the Tehsildar/Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the concerned area
- Copy of Matriculation/Higher Secondary Part-I/Indian School Certificate showing date of birth
- Certificate of being a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Tehsildar, on the prescribed format
- Equivalence certificate from HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala, if the qualifying exam was passed from a board other than HPBOSE/CBSE/ICSE
- Four passport-size colour photographs
Category-specific documents:
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Backward Area/PwD/Single Girl Child/Ex-Servicemen Wards/Defence Personnel Wards/Ward of Freedom Fighter/Children of J&K Migrants/Children of Tibetan Refugees: category certificate issued by the competent authority on the prescribed appendix format applicable to that category
- Children of non-Himachali Central/State Government employees posted in HP: certificate as per the applicable appendix confirming the parent’s service and posting details
- NRI candidates: Date of Birth certificate, 10th and 12th marksheets and passing certificates, NEET-UG scorecard, valid passport, NRI certificate from the Embassy/Indian Consulate, notarised affidavit of sponsorship, and NRE bank account passbook, with the exact document list varying by sponsorship category (NRI parent/sibling, legal guardian, OCI candidate, or foreign national)
- Backward Area category: certificate of having passed the qualifying school examination from a recognised school situated in the notified backward area
HP Bonafide/SC/ST certificates must be issued on or after 1.1.2015, while certificates for other reserved categories such as OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen wards and similar categories must be issued on or after 1.7.2023, by the competent authority.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice filling begins after the display of the final merit list for each round of Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling choice filling. It is mandatory for every candidate to submit and lock fresh choices in every round, since only candidates who complete this process are considered for seat allotment in that particular round.
- Log in to the AMRU counselling portal using the registered credentials.
- Go to the College Preferences section on the dashboard.
- Review the list of available colleges, courses and quotas, and arrange preferences in the desired order.
- Click the Submit/Lock Preferences button once satisfied with the selection.
- Once locked, preferences cannot be edited after the choice filling window for that round closes as per the schedule.
Candidates who are satisfied with their Round 1 allotment and do not want an upgrade are not required to participate in Round 2 or Round 3. However, if a candidate already admitted in an earlier round wants to try for an upgrade, they must provisionally surrender their existing seat before filling fresh preferences for the next round.
If such a candidate does not receive an upgraded seat in the later round, their earlier seat and category remain unchanged. Round-wise choice filling is mandatory each time, meaning a candidate cannot carry forward a previous round’s locked choices into a new round.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Seats in Himachal Pradesh Government Medical and Dental Colleges are divided between Group-A (reserved) and Group-B (unreserved) categories, in addition to the All India Quota, NRI quota and ESI quota wherever applicable. Reserved category candidates who qualify on general merit under Group-B are not counted against the reserved seats.
| Reserved Category | Applicable To |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Bonafide Himachali candidates belonging to SC |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Bonafide Himachali candidates belonging to ST |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Bonafide Himachali candidates belonging to OBC |
| Backward Area | Permanent residents of notified backward areas who studied there |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% of annual sanctioned intake, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and NMC guidelines |
| Single Girl Child | As defined in the prospectus |
| Children of J&K Migrants | Reserved seats within state quota |
| Children of Tibetan Refugees | Reserved seats within state quota, sponsored by the Tibetan Govt. in Exile |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | As per the EWS certificate format prescribed in the prospectus |
| NRI Quota | Separate quota with eligibility per Anshul Tomar vs. State of M.P. (2008) principles |
If eligible candidates are not available in the SC or ST category, such seats are made inter-transferable between SC and ST before being converted to the unreserved category. PwD seats that remain unfilled are converted to the General category, and unfilled NRI, J&K Migrant and Tibetan Refugee seats are also filled from the General category in the third round if no eligible candidates are available in the respective category.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
AMRU prepares a combined and category-wise Himachal Pradesh NEET UG merit list 2026 based on the All India Rank obtained in NEET-UG-2026. Only candidates who have qualified NEET-UG-2026, submitted a complete online application, and generated a printed confirmation copy within the deadline are included in this merit list.
A fresh merit rank is assigned for each round of counselling, and admission is granted strictly according to this merit list, subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions.
| Round | Release Date | Merit List |
| Round 1 | 18.08.2026 | Provisional Merit List |
| Round 1 | 19.08.2026 | Final Merit List |
| Round 2 | 03.09.2026 | Provisional Merit List |
| Round 2 | 05.09.2026 | Final Merit List |
| Round 3 | 19.09.2026 | Provisional Merit List |
| Round 3 | 21.09.2026 | Final Merit List |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority | Merit List |
Seat Allotment Process for Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG seat allotment 2026 is carried out through an online, merit-cum-choice based system managed by the Common/Centralised Counselling Committee. The complete process for each round works as follows.
- Publication of the provisional seat matrix before choice filling opens.
- Choice filling of course, college and quota preferences by eligible candidates.
- Locking of preferences before the round’s deadline.
- Processing of seat allocation strictly on merit-cum-choice and category basis.
- Publication of the provisional and then final seat allotment result.
- Downloading the provisional/final allotment letter from the candidate login.
- Reporting to the allotted college with original documents for verification.
- Confirmation of eligibility and medical fitness by the college Admission Committee.
- Payment of the prescribed fee at the time of reporting.
- Reporting/admission at the allotted college, with upgradation possible in later rounds if the candidate surrenders the earlier seat and participates afresh.
Candidates who fail to report within the stipulated period lose their provisionally allotted seat automatically, without separate notice, and any token amount already paid is forfeited as per the prospectus. Seats vacated this way are shown as vacant for the next round.
| Round | Date | Allotment Result |
| Round 1 | 25.08.2026 | Provisional Seat Allocation |
| Round 1 | 26.08.2026 | Final Seat Allocation |
| Round 2 | 10.09.2026 | Provisional Seat Allocation |
| Round 2 | 11.09.2026 | Final Seat Allocation |
| Round 3 | 26.09.2026 | Provisional Seat Allocation |
| Round 3 | 28.09.2026 | Final Seat Allocation |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority | Seat Allocation |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Himachal Pradesh
Checking the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG seat matrix 2026 before choice filling helps candidates understand how many seats are available, category-wise, in each college, and plan their preferences accordingly. The seat distribution is provisional and subject to change by the State Government before the first round of counselling.
Government Medical Colleges (85% State Quota distribution, out of total intake)
| College | Total Seats | All India Quota (15%) | State Quota Seats | Group-A Reserved | Group-B Unreserved | NRI Quota |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla | 120 | 18 | 102 | 52 | 50 | 2 |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad GMC, Kangra at Tanda | 120 | 18 | 102 | 53 | 49 | — |
| Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar GMC, Nahan | 120 | 18 | 102 | 51 | 51 | 4 |
| Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri GMC, Ner Chowk (Mandi)* | 120 | 18 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 2 |
| Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru GMC, Chamba | 120 | 18 | 102 | 51 | 51 | 4 |
| Dr. Radhakrishnan GMC, Hamirpur | 120 | 18 | 102 | 51 | 51 | 4 |
SLBSGMC Ner Chowk additionally has a 35% ESI quota (36 seats) carved out of its state quota seats.
A one-time supernumerary MBBS seat has been created at Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba for AY 2026-27 (taking its intake from 120 to 121), as per Supreme Court and NMC directions, with a corresponding reduction of one unreserved seat at this college in AY 2027-28.
Government and Private Dental Colleges
| College | Total Seats | All India Quota (15%) | State Quota Seats | Group-A Reserved | Group-B Unreserved | NRI Quota |
| H.P. Government Dental College, Shimla | 75 | 11 | 64 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar | 60 | — | 30 (State) | 16 | 14 | — |
| Bhojia Dental College, Nalagarh | 60 | — | 30 (State) | 16 | 14 | — |
| Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib | 100 | — | 50 (State) | 22 | 28 | — |
The remaining 50 percent seats in Himachal Dental College, Bhojia Dental College and Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences are filled under Management Quota (30, 30 and 50 seats respectively), with their own category-wise break-up.
Private Medical College
| College | Total Seats | State Quota (25%) | Management Quota (75%) | NRI Quota (within Management Quota) |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti, Solan | 150 | 38 | 112 | 23 |
Download Round Wise Seat Matrix
| Round | Date | Seat Matrix |
| Round 1 | Before choice filling | Provisional Seat Matrix |
| Round 2 | 05.09.2026 | Revised Seat Matrix (with vacancies) |
| Round 3 | 22.09.2026 | Revised Seat Matrix (with vacancies) |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority | Revised Seat Matrix (with vacancies) |
Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 Process
The complete Himachal Pradesh MBBS counselling 2026 and Himachal Pradesh BDS counselling 2026 journey, from qualifying the exam to joining college, follows these steps.
- Qualify NEET-UG-2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency.
- Register for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 on www.amruhp.ac.in.
- Complete and submit the online application form within the notified window.
- Pay the applicable application fee based on category.
- Upload the required documents for eligibility verification.
- Check the provisional and then final merit list published for the round.
- Review the seat matrix published for that round before filling choices.
- Fill preferences of course, college and quota during the choice filling window.
- Lock the preferences before the round’s deadline.
- Check the provisional and then final seat allotment result.
- Report to the allotted college with original documents, fee and the printed allotment letter.
- Complete admission after document verification and medical fitness confirmation.
- If eligible and interested, participate in the next round for upgradation, after surrendering the current seat.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
Candidates should always cross-check the participating college list against the latest official seat matrix published for each round, since seat availability can change between rounds.
Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical College | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Dental College | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
All the medical and dental colleges included in Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 are recognised by the National Medical Commission or the Dental Council of India.
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG cut off 2026 will depend on the number of applicants, seat availability and category-wise demand in each round, and it will only be known once the seat allotment results for each round are published. Previous-year cut-off ranks can give a broad sense of admission trends, but they should not be treated as a guaranteed or predicted cut-off for the 2026 session, since ranks shift every year based on the applicant pool.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Official Website for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, registration, merit lists, seat matrix and seat allotment results for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 are published on the AMRU website: www.amruhp.ac.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When did the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration start?
A. Registration for Round 1 started on 13.08.2026 and the online application window closes on 17.08.2026.
Q. Who is eligible for state quota seats in Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Bonafide Himachalis or their children who have passed at least two qualifying exams from a recognised school in Himachal Pradesh, along with certain exempted categories.
Q. What is the application fee for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. It is Rs.2,500 for General/NRI/OBC and other categories, Rs.1,500 for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and zero for PwD candidates.
Q. Is choice locking mandatory in every round of Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling?
A. Yes, candidates must submit and lock fresh choices in every round; without locking, they are not considered for that round’s seat allotment.
Q. How is the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG merit list 2026 prepared?
A. AMRU prepares a combined, category-wise merit list based on the All India Rank in NEET-UG-2026, limited to candidates with a complete and finally submitted application.
Q. How many colleges participate in Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Eleven colleges participate: 6 government medical colleges, 1 government dental college, 3 private dental colleges, and 1 private medical college.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.