Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 — Complete MBBS Admission Guide

Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Guide for Government & Private Medical Colleges

Updated 2026 · AMRU Himachal Counselling Guide

01What Is Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the centralized state process for MBBS/BDS admissions, conducted by Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, based on NEET UG 2026 ranks.

Government Colleges: 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC, while 85% state quota seats are allotted through AMRU counselling.

Private Colleges: Seats are distributed under state quota, management quota and NRI quota categories.

02Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Counselling AuthorityAtal Medical & Research University (AMRU)
Admission BasisNEET UG 2026 Score
Courses OfferedMBBS & BDS
Counselling ModeOnline
Total Medical Colleges8+
Total MBBS Seats1,000+
Seat CategoriesGovernment, Private, Management, NRI

The official schedule is released after NEET UG 2026 results by NTA.

03How Counselling Works: Process Timeline

Round 1

  • Online registration on AMRU portal
  • Document upload and fee payment
  • Choice filling
  • Seat allotment declaration

Round 2

  • Fresh registration for new candidates
  • Choice modification and upgradation
  • Remaining seats allotted

Mop-Up Round

  • Vacant seats filled, mostly private and management categories

Stray Vacancy Round

  • Final college-level filling of leftover seats

Always read the official counselling brochure before applying.

04Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English
  • Minimum marks: General 50%, SC/ST/OBC 40%, PwD 45%

NEET Qualification

Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026.

Age

Minimum age: 17 years by 31 December 2026.

Domicile

Himachal domicile is required for 85% state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply for management/NRI quota seats in private colleges.

05Types of Seats Available

Seat TypeWho Can ApplyFeesNotes
Government SeatsHimachal domicileLowHighly competitive
Private State QuotaHimachal domicileModeratePrivate colleges
Management QuotaAll India candidatesHighPrivate institutions
NRI QuotaNRI/OCIVery HighLimited seats
AIQ Seats (15%)All India candidatesModerateThrough MCC

06Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Cut-Offs 2026

Cut-offs change yearly based on NEET difficulty, applicant volume, seat matrix and reservation rules.

07Government Medical Colleges Cut-Off in Himachal Pradesh

CategoryExpected Marks
General600 – 640+
OBC590 – 620+
SC480 – 520+
ST450 – 500+

Top colleges include IGMC Shimla, RPGMC Tanda, YS Parmar Nahan, SLBS Mandi and GMC Chamba.

08Private Medical Colleges Cut-Off in Himachal Pradesh

CategoryExpected Marks
General350 – 500
OBC320 – 450
SC/ST250 – 400

Example private institution: Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Solan.

09Management Quota MBBS Cut-Off in Himachal Pradesh

CategoryExpected Marks
Management Quota250 – 400

Lower cut-offs, higher tuition fees.

10NRI Quota MBBS Cut-Off in Himachal Pradesh

CategoryExpected Marks
NRI Quota150 – 300

NRI seats usually have lower competition but significantly higher fees.

11Himachal Pradesh MBBS Colleges & Seats

College TypeNumber / Seats
Government Medical Colleges6+ / ~750 seats
Private Medical Colleges1–2 / ~250 seats

Total MBBS seats in Himachal Pradesh: around 1,000.

12Government Medical Colleges Fees in Himachal Pradesh 2026

College TypeAnnual Tuition Fees
Government Medical Colleges₹60,000 – ₹80,000

13Private Medical Colleges Fees in Himachal Pradesh 2026

Seat CategoryAnnual Fees
State Quota₹8 – ₹12 lakh
Management Quota₹15 – ₹20 lakh
NRI Quota$30,000 – $40,000

14Step-by-Step: Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Process

  1. Register on AMRU counselling portal with NEET details.
  2. Upload and verify required documents.
  3. Fill and lock college choices.
  4. Check seat allotment result.
  5. Report to allotted college with originals and pay fees.

15Documents Required for Reporting

  • NEET UG Admit Card
  • NEET UG Scorecard
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Marksheet
  • Himachal Pradesh Domicile Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid ID proof

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16FAQs About Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Who conducts Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling?
Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh conducts the counselling.
Is domicile required?
Yes for 85% state quota seats; non-domicile candidates can apply for management/NRI seats.
Can I upgrade my seat in Round 2?
Yes, upgradation is possible based on merit and seat availability.
How many MBBS seats are available?
Himachal Pradesh offers around 1,000 MBBS seats across government and private colleges.
Expected government cut-off range?
General: 600–640+, OBC: 590–620+, SC/ST: 450–520+.

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