The NEET HP Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Atal Medical and Research University for NEET 2026 exam-qualified students to get admission into the government and private MBBS/ BDS colleges in Himachal Pradesh. It is expected to begin in July 2026 after the declaration of the NEET rank list.

  • The NEET HP Counselling 2026 covers admission to 85% of the State Quota Seats in Himachal Pradesh.
  • The counselling process includes 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.
  • The NEET Himachal Pradesh Counselling 2026 involves registration, online application submission, application fee payment, filling of preferences & choice locking, display of provisional merit list & final merit list, seat allocation, reporting to the allocated college and taking admission.
  • There are 6 government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh with a total seat intake of 720.
  • The total seat intake available in the government dental college, the H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla, is 75.

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NEET HP Counselling 2026

Key Summary

  • The NEET 2026 was scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.
  • Last year, the NEET 2025 counselling application submission started on July 20, 2025.
  • The total number of seats available for MBBS in both government and private colleges in Himachal Pradesh is 870, while that for BDS is 295.
  • Only Himachal Pradesh domicile candidates are eligible to apply for 85% state quota seats.
  • All the eligible Himachali and non-Himachali (Indian Nationals) candidates can appear for the management quota seats through the centralised counselling rounds.
  • Students must pay the token amount to be eligible for seat allocation in the second round and the subsequent rounds of NEET HP counselling.
  • Students who have already secured a seat in the first round of counselling are exempted from paying the token amount for the second round of counselling.

What is NEET HP Counselling 2026?

The NEET HP Counselling 2026 includes four rounds of counselling conducted for admitting NEET-qualified students to various government and private medical and dental colleges in the state of Himachal Pradesh. There are 7 medical colleges and four dental colleges participating in the NEET HP Counselling.

NEET HP Counselling 2026 Highlights

Here are the key highlights regarding the NEET HP Counselling 2026:

Particulars Details
Name of Counselling NEET HP Counselling 2026
Conducting Body Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh
Counselling Type NEET UG Counselling
Counselling Mode Online
NEET 2026 Exam Date May 3, 2026
NEET 2026 Result Date June 2026
Counselling Starting July 2026

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Here are the important dates regarding the NEET HP Counselling 2026:

NEET HP Counselling 2026 Events Dates
Release of Official Prospectus To be announced
First Round of Counselling
Start Date of Submission of Online Application Form To be announced
Last Date of Submission of Online Application Form with Successful Transaction of Fee To be announced
Corrections, if any, in the Forms Filled To be announced
Filling of Preferences of Course/ Colleges and Quota To be announced
Display of Provisional Merit List To be announced
Display of Final Merit List To be announced
Provisional Seat Allocation To be announced
Final Seat Allocation To be announced
Date of Joining the Allotted College & Course To be announced
Second Round of Counselling
Display of Vacancy Position for Second Round Counselling To be announced
Filling up the Fresh Online Counselling Form and Locking the Choices of Course/ College/ Quota To be announced
Display of Provisional Merit List To be announced
Display of Final Merit List To be announced
Provisional Seat Allocation To be announced
Final Seat Allocation To be announced
Date of Joining the Allotted College & Course To be announced
Third Round of Counselling
Display of Vacancy Position for Third Round Counselling To be announced
Filling up the Fresh Online Counselling Form and Locking the Choices of Course/ College/ Quota To be announced
Display of Provisional Merit List To be announced
Display of Final Merit List To be announced
Provisional Seat Allocation To be announced
Final Seat Allocation To be announced
Date of Joining the Allotted College & Course To be announced
Stray Round of Counselling
Display of Vacancy Position To be announced
Filling up the Fresh Online Counselling Form and Locking the Choices of Course/ College/ Quota To be announced
Display of Merit List To be announced
Provisional Seat Allocation To be announced
Final Seat Allocation To be announced
Date of Joining the Allotted College & Course To be announced

Eligibility Criteria for NEET HP Counselling 2026

To be eligible to register for the NEET HP Counselling 2026, students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Criteria Details
Nationality
  • Must be an Indian Citizen
  • Must be a Domicile of Himachal Pradesh
(There is no requirement of Bonafide Himachali status for management quota seats in private unaided medical and dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh)
General Criteria Must have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 exam
Educational Qualification Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board/university
Minimum Marks (General/ EWS) At least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
Minimum Marks (OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwBD) At least 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
Age Limit (Minimum) Must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission
Age Limit (Maximum) No upper age limit

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FAQs

Ques. What should I do if I forget my NEET HP counselling login password?

Ans. If you forgot your login password for NEET HP counselling, go to the login page of the application portal on the official website and click on the Forgot Password link. Enter your username and the captcha provided, and click Reset Password. Your new password will be provided through your registered email address.

Ques. What payment methods are accepted in HP NEET counselling?

Ans. The payment methods accepted in NEET HP counselling are RTGS/ NEFT/ Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI.

NEET HP Counselling Process 2026

The Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh, will release the NEET HP Counselling 2026 Prospectus on the official website soon after the NEET 2026 exam result declaration.

  • Register for the NEET HP Counselling with a valid mobile number and email ID and pay the required application fee.
  • Only application fee paid candidates will be considered as successfully registered for the NEET HP Counselling 2026.
  • After completing the registration and application fee payment for the NEET HP Counselling 2026, the other processes involved are application form submission, printing of confirmation copy, filling of preferences & choice locking, release of merit list, allocation of seats, and joining the allotted college and course on the specified dates.
  • Fill in the choices in your desired order of preference of the available colleges and courses in Himachal Pradesh. The choices are not editable after it is locked.
  • The choices filled during NEET HP Counselling will be auto-locked after the application submission deadline is over.
  • A combined and category-wise merit list of all applicants of NEET HP counselling 2026 will be released based on the merit and rank in NEET 2026.
  • The provisional allocation of available seats will be done based on the merit-cum-choice preferences of the course/ college/ quota.
  • After the final seat allotment, candidates can download the seat allotment letter from the official website.
  • It is mandatory to bring the printout of the allotment letter, the confirmation copy of the online application form, all relevant original documents, and self-attested photocopies of all the required documents while reporting to the allocated institute.
  • The admission committee at the institute will only grant admission to the selected candidate after document verification, eligibility confirmation, medical fitness, and payment of the prescribed fee.
  • The vacant seats available for subsequent rounds of the NEET HP counselling will be displayed after each round of counselling on the official website.

Source: Official Prospectus

How to Register for NEET HP Counselling 2026?

The first round of the NEET HP Counselling 2026 will begin tentatively in July 2026. The registration process involves online application form submission, document upload, and application fee payment, followed by filling of preferences and choice locking. Here are the steps to apply for NEET HP Counselling 2026:

  • Visit the official website @amruhp.ac.in.
  • Go to the Latest Notifications section and select the link titled, ‘Click here to apply for MBBS/BDS Counselling for academic session 2026-27’.
  • The Applicant Registration window will appear on the screen.
  • Fill in the required personal details and click Verify.
  • Provide your email ID and enter OTP before clicking Verify to register successfully.
  • You will receive your User ID and Password at the registered email address.
  • Log in to the application portal using the User ID and Password.
  • Fill in the details and pay the required application fee using the available online payment gateway.
  • Enter the required personal information, address details, eligibility details, category details, and qualification details.
  • Upload your photograph, signature, and other relevant documents in the specified format.
  • Click on Final Submit to submit the online application form.
  • Download the submitted application form and keep a printed confirmation copy of it for future use.

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Application Fee

Here are the category-wise online application fee details for the NEET HP Counselling 2026:

Category Name Application Fee
General/ NRI/ OBC & Other Categories INR 2500
SC/ST/EWS Categories INR 1500
Persons with Disability (PwD) Zero

Specifications of Documents Uploaded for NEET HP Counselling Registration 2026

The required documents uploaded during the registration of Himachal Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling are:

Document Type Maximum Size Format
Candidate's Photograph 40 KB JPG/ JPEG
Candidate's Full Signature 20 KB JPG/ JPEG

How to Lock College Preferences for NEET HP Counselling 2026?

Candidates must proceed to fill in the preferred colleges and courses and lock their choices after completing the NEET HP counselling 2026 online application submission. Here are the steps to lock college preferences for NEET HP counselling after application submission:

  • Visit the official website @amruhp.ac.in.
  • Go to the Latest Notifications section and select the link titled, ‘Click here to apply for MBBS/BDS Counselling for academic session 2026-27’
  • The Applicant Registration portal will appear on the screen.
  • Enter your Username and Password and click Login.
  • On the Dashboard, click on the College Preferences section.
  • Review the list of available colleges and courses carefully, and then arrange them in your desired order of preference.
  • Click on the Submit/ Lock Choices button to complete the choice filling and locking process.

Documents Required for NEET HP Counselling 2026

Given below are the mandatory documents required by the candidates for the NEET Himachal Pradesh Counselling 2026 on the day of admission:

  • Printout of the Confirmation Copy of the Online Application Form
  • Printout of the Allotment Letter
  • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
  • NEET UG 2026 Marks Card with Merit Ranks
  • Marksheet of 10+2/ Equivalent Exam
  • Pass Certificate of 10+2/ Equivalent Exam
  • Good Conduct/ Character Certificate
  • Pass Certificate of Primary School Examination (in case of Backwards Area Category)
  • Copy of Matriculation/ Higher Secondary Part-I/ Indian School Certificate showing Date of Birth
  • Certificate of being a bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh
  • Residence Certificate
  • Equivalence Certificate (in case of candidates having passed their 10+2 exams other than H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala/ CBSE/ ICSE)
  • Category Certificate
  • Four copies of Passport Size Colour Photograph

FAQs

Ques. What are the documents to be submitted at the time of online application form submission for NRI candidates?

Ans. The documents to be submitted at the time of online application form submission for NRI candidates are NEET UG 2026 Result Card, 10+2/ Equivalent Exam Marksheet, Equivalence Certificate, Proof of Date of Birth & Place of Birth, Transfer Certificate, Study Certificate from VI Class to Intermediate/ Equivalent, Citizenship Status Certificate, and NRI / OCI / PIO Status Certificate.

Ques. Is a domicile certificate mandatory for NEET HP counselling?

Ans. Yes, the domicile certificate or residence certificate is mandatory for NEET HP counselling to get admission into the 85% state quota seats in MBBS/ BDS colleges in Himachal Pradesh. For the 15% seats available for All India Quota, all Indian citizens, regardless of their domicile, are eligible to apply through the AIQ counselling conducted by MCC.

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Token Amount

It is mandatory for students participating in the second or subsequent rounds of the NEET HP counselling 2026 to deposit a token fee amount. Here is the required amount of token fee to be paid for different types of institutions or quotas:

Type of Institution/ Quota Token Amount Payable
Government Medical/ Dental Colleges INR 10,000
Private Dental Colleges (State & Management Quota) – includes Govt. Medical & Dental Colleges, if opting for State Quota INR 50,000
MMMC, Kumarhatti (State & Management Quota) – includes Govt./ Private Medical & Dental Colleges INR 1,00,000
NRI Quota Seats INR 2,00,000

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Expected Cutoff

The category-wise expected cutoff for Himachal Pradesh NEET 2026 Counselling based on the previous year trend:

Category Name Qualifying Percentile in NEET 2026 (Expected) Marks Scored in NEET 2026 (Expected)
UR/ EWS 50th percentile and above 686 –144
OBC 40th percentile and above 143 –113
SC 40th percentile and above 143 –113
ST 40th percentile and above 143 –113
UR/EWS - PwBD 45th percentile and above 143 –127
OBC- PwBD 40th percentile and above 126 –113
SC - PwBD 40th percentile and above 126 –113
ST- PwBD 40th percentile and above 126 –113

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Top Medical Colleges

Here is the seat intake of the top medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh for which the NEET HP Counselling 2026 will be conducted.

Institute Name Total Seat Intake
Government Medical Colleges (Affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University, HP)
Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla 120
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda 120
Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College (YSPGMC), Nahan, Sirmour 120
Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC), Ner-Chowk, Mandi 120
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College (PJLNGMC), Chamba 120
DrRadhakrishnan Government Medical College (RKGMC), Hamirpur 120
Private Medical College (Affiliated with MM University, Solan)
Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Solan 150

NEET HP Counselling 2026: Top Dental Colleges

Here is the seat intake of the top dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh for which the NEET HP Counselling 2026 will be conducted.

Institute Name Total Seat Intake
Government Dental Colleges (Affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University, HP)
H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla 75
Private Dental College (Affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University, HP)
Himachal Dental College & Hospital, Sunder Nagar, Mandi 60
Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Budh (Nalagarh), Solan 60
Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences (HIDS), Paonta Sahib, Sirmour. 100

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FAQs

Ques. Can I edit my application form after submission in NEET HP counselling?

Ans. You can edit your submitted application form when the correction window is opened for NEET HP counselling registration.

Ques. How many colleges can I select during the choice locking of NEET HP counselling?

Ans. There is no limit on the number of colleges and courses you can choose during the choice locking of NEET HP counselling. Students can fill in as many colleges and courses as are available for NEET Himachal Pradesh counselling, in their preferred order.

Ques. Can I participate in round 2 of NEET HP counselling without joining round 1?

Ans. Yes, you can participate in round 2 of NEET HP counselling without joining round 1. If you had missed out on joining the first round of counselling, you can do a fresh registration for the second round of counselling, pay the required fee, upload the relevant documents, and pay the required token fee.

Ques. Is the token amount refundable in NEET HP counselling?

Ans. Yes, the token amount paid in the second or subsequent rounds is refundable during NEET HP counselling if no seat is allocated to the candidate in that counselling round. The refund amount will be returned to the same account from which the original payment was made. The token amount will be forfeited if the candidate is allocated a seat in the counselling round but does not join the allocated institute.

Ques. Is participation in NEET HP counselling mandatory for MBBS admission?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to participate in the NEET HP counselling to secure admission to MBBS seats in Himachal Pradesh under the 85% state quota.