HP NEET Counselling 2026: Round 3 Revised Final Merit List Out, Choice Filling Deadline Extended and Cutoff

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the 85% State Quota seats in HP NEET Counselling 2027, you must meet all eligibility conditions set by AMRU. There are separate requirements for HP residency, academics, age, and NEET qualifying score.

HP Bonafide Residency (Domicile) Requirement

For State Quota seats, you must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh. The following categories qualify:

• Candidates with 15 years of continuous residence in Himachal Pradesh
• Candidates whose parent(s) are bonafide Himachalis and who have passed at least two examinations (Class 8 to Class 12) from recognized schools in HP affiliated to recognized boards
• Candidates whose parent(s) are bonafide Himachalis and are serving or retired from Defence or Paramilitary Forces — these candidates are unconditionally exempt from the schooling requirement
• Candidates whose parents are in All India Services but posted outside HP — they remain eligible as bonafide Himachalis

HP domicile is NOT required for Management Quota or NRI Quota seats in private colleges. Candidates from any state can apply for those seats.

Academic Eligibility

• Must have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board
• Minimum aggregate marks in PCB:
  • General / EWS: 50%
  • OBC / SC / ST / PwD: 40%
  • General-PwD: 45%
• Must have qualified NEET UG 2027 with the required percentile cutoff

Age Criteria

• Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31, 2027
• No upper age limit (as per NMC regulations effective from 2023)

NEET UG 2027 Qualifying Cutoff (Expected)

Exact NEET 2027 qualifying cutoff marks will be declared by NTA after NEET UG 2027 results. The ranges above are based on 2026 qualifying cutoff trends.

How to Apply for HP NEET Counselling 2027

HP NEET Counselling 2027 registration will be done entirely online at the AMRU portal (amruhp.ac.in or erpamruhp.in). There is no offline option. If you were not allotted a seat in Round 1, you can register fresh for Round 2, and again for Round 3 — fresh registrations are allowed in each round.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Check Notification: Visit amruhp.ac.in and download the official HP NEET Counselling 2027 notification and prospectus when released (expected August 2027).
2. Register Online: Go to the AMRU registration portal at erpamruhp.in and create a new applicant account using your NEET UG 2027 roll number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.
3. Fill Application Form: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, NEET 2027 roll number and score, category, and HP domicile information accurately.
4. Upload Documents: Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents — domicile certificate, NEET 2027 scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, category certificate, and photo ID. Documents must meet size and format limits specified by AMRU.
5. Pay Registration Fee: Pay the counselling registration fee online. Based on the 2026 fee, General / OBC / EWS / NRI candidates pay ₹2,500 and SC / ST / PwD candidates pay ₹1,500. This fee is non-refundable.
6. Check Merit List: AMRU publishes a provisional merit list based on NEET 2027 scores and category. Check your rank and raise objections (if any) within the window provided. A final merit list is published after resolving objections.
7. Choice Filling & Locking: Log in and fill your college and course preferences in order of actual preference. Lock your choices before the deadline — choices cannot be edited after locking.
8. Download Allotment Letter: Check the provisional and final seat allotment result on the AMRU portal and download your allotment letter.
9. Report to College: Report to the allotted college within the dates given in the allotment letter. Carry all original documents and pay the first-year admission fee at the college.

Keep all your documents ready before registration opens. Incomplete or incorrect applications are rejected. AMRU typically gives a registration window of only 5–7 days for each round, so act quickly.

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Documents Required

You must upload required documents during online registration on the AMRU portal. You must also carry all originals with self-attested photocopies when you report to the allotted college. Make sure every document is valid and current before HP NEET Counselling 2027 begins.

Documents for Online Registration

• NEET UG 2027 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2027 Scorecard / Result Sheet
• Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (as date of birth proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate (PCB subjects)
• Bonafide HP Resident / Domicile Certificate — mandatory for State Quota, must be issued by the competent HP state authority
• Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Backward Area — if applicable), issued by the HP state competent authority
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued photo ID
• Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background)

Additional Documents at College Reporting

• Confirmation copy of online counselling application
• Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from AMRU portal)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered MBBS doctor
• Anti-ragging Affidavit and Undertaking (signed by candidate and parent or guardian)
• 4 recent passport-size colour photographs
• NRI Certificate, Passport, and Visa documents (for NRI Quota candidates only)
• Bank account details (for fee payment and refund processing)

Your HP Domicile Certificate is the most critical document for State Quota admission. Without a valid Bonafide HP Resident Certificate, your seat allotment can be cancelled at any stage — even after you have joined the college.

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Choice Filling

Choice filling is one of the most important steps in HP NEET Counselling 2027. During the choice filling window, you log in to the AMRU portal and list your preferred colleges and courses in the order you want them. AMRU’s allotment algorithm then assigns seats based on your NEET merit rank, category, and the preferences you have filled and locked.

Here is what you need to know about choice filling:

• You can fill as many preferences as you want — more choices mean a higher chance of allotment, especially if your rank is borderline
• Fill choices in your actual order of preference — most preferred college first, least preferred last
• You can edit choices any number of times during the window, but once you lock your choices, they cannot be changed
• If you do not lock your choices before the deadline, AMRU may auto-lock them — but relying on auto-lock is risky because a technical glitch can leave your choices unregistered
• Seat allotment is done by a computer-based algorithm based on merit rank, category, and choice order — not first come, first served
• Include both government and private college options to widen your chance of getting a seat
• BDS seat preferences can be added alongside MBBS if you want to keep that option open

In 2026, HP NEET Counselling choice filling for Round 1 was open from August 21 to 23 — a window of just 3 days. For Round 2, the window was similarly short. You should prepare your full preference list in advance so you can fill and lock quickly once the window opens in 2027.

Lock your choices yourself before the deadline — do not rely on auto-lock. A technical issue on the last day could leave your choices unregistered, resulting in no allotment for that round.

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Fee Structure

HP NEET Counselling 2027 involves two types of fees — the non-refundable counselling registration fee paid during online registration, and the refundable token / security deposit paid when accepting a seat. Annual tuition fees differ greatly between government and private colleges.

Counselling Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)

Token / Security Deposit (Refundable if No Seat Allotted)

Token amounts are fully refundable if no seat is allotted. If a seat is allotted and you accept it but then do not report to the college, the token amount is forfeited.

Annual Tuition Fee at HP Medical Colleges (Approximate)

Students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families are exempt from tuition fees at HP government medical and dental colleges, regardless of category or domicile status.

Source: AMRU HP Prospectus 2026 — Fee Regulations

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Reservation Policy

HP NEET Counselling 2027 follows the Himachal Pradesh state government’s reservation policy for the 85% State Quota seats. All category certificates must be issued by the competent HP state authority — certificates from other states are not accepted for HP state quota reservation benefits.

For the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats filled by MCC, central government reservation norms apply: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% (horizontal). These are different from HP state quota norms and apply only to AIQ seats.

OBC certificates must be from the HP state OBC list. Candidates with only a Central Government OBC list certificate are not eligible for HP State Quota OBC reservation. Check the AMRU 2027 prospectus to confirm which category certificates are accepted each year.

HP NEET Counselling 2027: Reporting to College

After your seat is confirmed in HP NEET Counselling 2027, you must report to the allotted college within the dates given in your allotment letter. Missing the deadline results in automatic seat cancellation, and the token amount you paid is forfeited with no refund.

When you report to the allotted college, you need to:

• Carry all original documents and self-attested photocopies
• Submit the original Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from the AMRU portal
• Pay the first-year tuition fee and any hostel or institutional fees as applicable at that college
• Complete document verification at the college admissions office — all documents are checked against originals
• Sign the anti-ragging affidavit and undertaking (signed by both the candidate and a parent or guardian)
• Submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered MBBS doctor dated within the last month

In 2026, Round 1 college reporting was from August 28 to September 3, Round 2 reporting was September 13–14, and Round 3 joining was expected by October 12–13. The 2027 reporting windows will follow a similar timeline, expected between September and October 2027 depending on how each round proceeds.

Do not miss the college reporting deadline. AMRU does not grant extensions in most cases. Even one day’s delay can result in cancellation of the seat and forfeiture of the token deposit.

Preparation Tips for HP NEET Counselling 2027

Doing well in HP NEET Counselling 2027 requires preparation on two fronts — getting a strong NEET UG 2027 score and managing the counselling process efficiently. Here is what you should do for both.

For a Strong NEET UG 2027 Score

• Target above 530 marks if you want a seat in top HP government colleges like IGMC Shimla or RPGMC Tanda. In 2025, IGMC Shimla closed at around 531 marks in the General category under State Quota in Round 1.
• Biology carries 50% of NEET’s total marks (360 out of 720). Focus on NCERT Biology thoroughly — Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, and Ecology are the highest-weightage chapters.
• Study HP NEET counselling cutoff trends from at least 3 years to set a realistic target rank for the college you want.
• A score of 450+ marks can still get you a seat at MMMC Solan (State Quota) or Management Quota if your rank misses the government college cutoff.

For the Counselling Process

• Get your HP Domicile Certificate early — at least 2 months before counselling registration is expected. The process of obtaining a Bonafide HP Resident Certificate takes time, and a delay here can cost you your seat entirely.
• Keep a single folder with all originals — Class 10 and 12 certificates, NEET scorecard, category certificate, and domicile certificate. You will need these at multiple stages of counselling.
• Fill as many college and course preferences as possible during choice filling. More choices mean more chances, especially for borderline ranks.
• Fill choices in your actual order of preference — most preferred college first. The allotment algorithm works strictly by merit rank and choice order.
• Check amruhp.ac.in every day once the 2027 counselling schedule is released. AMRU frequently revises round dates in line with MCC’s national counselling timeline.
• Even if you don’t get a seat in Round 1 or Round 2, participate in Round 3 — in 2026, hundreds of MBBS and BDS seats were still available in the Mop-up and Stray Vacancy rounds.

For Management and NRI Quota at MMMC Solan

• HP domicile is NOT required for Management Quota or NRI Quota seats at MMMC Solan. These are open to students from all states.
• Management Quota seats require NEET qualification — a score of 250–450 marks is typically sufficient. Contact MMMC directly for their Management Quota process and fee details.
• NRI Quota seats require a valid NRI certificate and passport. These seats run through AMRU as well.