The Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official gateway for medical aspirants seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programs across the state. The counselling process is centrally administered by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Mandi, acting on behalf of the Department of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Himachal Pradesh.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges and 100% seats in private medical/dental colleges (including state and management quotas) are strictly based on the merit achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The entire process—from registration and publication of the state merit list to choice filling and seat allotment—is conducted online, followed by physical document verification at the allotted institutions.
To participate in the AMRU HP NEET 2026 state counselling under the 85% state quota, candidates must satisfy stringent criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen. The candidate must be a Bonafide Himachali.
Schooling Requirement: The candidate must have passed at least two of the following examinations—Class 8th, 10th, or 12th—from recognized schools situated within Himachal Pradesh. (Note: Exemptions exist for children of regular Himachal Pradesh Government employees/Central Government employees posted in HP).
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 examination from the HP Board of School Education or any equivalent recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies during the physical reporting phase at the allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
HP Bonafide/Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority
Passing certificates of Class 8th, 10th, and 12th (to verify the schooling criterion)
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
Character Certificate from the Principal of the school last attended
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport)
4 to 6 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Printout of the AMRU HP Online Application Form
Official Website: All official notifications, the common prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted on the AMRU Mandi website at amruhp.ac.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Watch the amruhp.ac.in portal for the release of the 2026 MBBS/BDS common prospectus and admission schedule.
Online Registration: Click on the "Admission/Counselling" link on the homepage and register using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Fill the Application: Log in to your dashboard and complete the detailed application form, ensuring your domicile and category claims are accurate.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned, legible copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like the HP Bonafide certificate).
Pay Application Fee: Remit the counselling registration fee via the secure online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).
Submit & Print: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
Merit List & Web Options: Once AMRU publishes the state provisional merit list, log back in to fill and lock your preferences for medical colleges and courses before the deadline.
