Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Medical Admission Process
AMRU Mandi conducts centralised online counselling for 85% State Quota seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges across Himachal Pradesh.
Counselling Authority
AMRU Himachal
State Quota
85%
MBBS Seats / Colleges
1,120 / 8
Overview
AMRU Mandi conducts centralised online counselling for 85% State Quota seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges across Himachal Pradesh.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Mandi on behalf of DME HP
Official Website
https://amruhp.ac.inCounselling Portal
https://amruhp.ac.inHelpline
01905-243967
Eligibility Criteria
Summary
NEET UG 2026 qualified. Candidate must possess Bonafide Himachali Certificate and have passed 10+1 and 10+2 from schools in HP.
Domicile Rule
Candidate must be a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh. Exemptions apply for wards of HP Government employees posted outside.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50% | Open General Category |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22% | Scheduled Caste |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5% | Scheduled Tribe |
| OBC | 12% | Other Backward Classes |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Sections |
| Single Girl Child (SGC) | 2 seats/college | Special sub-category for single girl child |
| Backward Area (BA) | 4% | Notified backward area candidates |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Online Registration & Application Submission
Register on amruhp.ac.in, upload certificates and pay counselling fee.
Publication of State Merit List
AMRU releases Category-wise State Merit List.
Choice Filling & Locking
Select college options and lock preferences.
First Round Seat Allocation Result
Provisional allotment list released on portal.
Physical Reporting & Verification
Report to allotted medical college with original documents and complete admission.
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application & Registration Window | Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional State Merit List | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | Aug 20 – Aug 24, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Medical Colleges (R1) | Aug 28 – Sep 3, 2026 |
| Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling | Sep 7 – Sep 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round Schedule | Sep 24 – Oct 3, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Oct 7 – Oct 14, 2026 |
Key Points to Remember
- Himachal Pradesh offers 1,120 approved MBBS seats across 8 medical colleges
- Low annual tuition fee in government medical colleges (~₹60,000/year)
- Special reservation for Single Girl Child, Children of Tibetan Refugees, and Backward Area residents
- Top colleges: IGMC Shimla, Dr. RPGMC Tanda (Kangra), SLBS GMC Mandi (Nerchowk), Pt. JLNGMC Chamba
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for HP NEET counselling?
The official website is amruhp.ac.in operated by AMRU Mandi.
Can non-Himachali candidates apply for private medical colleges in HP?
Yes, Management quota seats in Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMU Kumarhatti, Solan) are open to all Indian candidates.
Explore Himachal Pradesh Medical Colleges
View complete list of MBBS and BDS colleges in Himachal Pradesh with seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff ranks
Official Source
Authority
AMRU Himachal
Website
https://amruhp.ac.inQuick Stats
- State Quota
- 85%
- MBBS Seats
- 1,120
- Medical Colleges
- 8
- Courses
- 4