Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, has released the official prospectus for MBBS and BDS counselling 2026-27. The centralised online counselling will be conducted for admission to medical and dental seats in government and private colleges based on NEET-UG 2026 merit. Registration for the first round begins August 13, 2026.
Official Notification for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 2026 MBBS/ BDS Counselling
Key Highlights
- Registration Dates: August 13–17, 2026
- Provisional Merit List: August 18, 2026
- Final Merit List: August 19, 2026
- Choice Filling: August 21–23, 2026
- Application Fees: ₹2,500 (General/OBC), ₹1,500 (SC/ST/EWS), Free (PwD)
- Total Counselling Rounds: Four (including stray vacancy round)
- Final Joining: September 30–October 1, 2026 (3rd round)
HP MBBS BDS Counselling 2026: First Round Schedule
The first round of HP MBBS/BDS counselling follows a structured timeline for all eligible candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application & Fee Submission | August 13–17, 2026 |
| Provisional Merit List Display | August 18, 2026 |
| Final Merit List Release | August 19, 2026 |
| College & Quota Preference Filling | August 21–23, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allocation | August 25, 2026 |
| Final Seat Allocation | August 26, 2026 |
| Joining at Allotted College | August 28–29, 2026 |
Application Fee Structure
AMRU has released the fee details for the counselling process:
- General/NRI/OBC Candidates: ₹2,500
- SC/ST/EWS Candidates: ₹1,500
- Persons with Disability (PwD): Zero fee (Exempt)
The entire application and counselling process will be conducted online. No refund will be issued for the application fee under any circumstances.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to be eligible for HP MBBS/BDS counselling. Only qualified candidates whose names appear in the official merit list will be permitted to participate in the counselling process.
For state quota seats (85% of government college seats), applicants must possess a valid Himachal Pradesh domicile certificate. Non-domicile candidates can apply for management quota and NRI quota seats in private colleges.
Complete Counselling Schedule for 2026-27
The prospectus outlines four counselling rounds:
- Second Round: Registration from August 31–September 2, Merit list by September 3, Choice filling September 6–8, Final allocation September 11, Joining by September 13–14.
- Third Round: Registration from September 16–18, Merit list by September 19, Choice filling September 22–24, Final allocation September 28, Joining by September 30–October 1.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Dates to be notified separately.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following during online registration:
- NEET-UG 2026 scorecard
- 10+2 marksheet
- Domicile certificate (for state quota)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
Important Instructions
The complete prospectus is available on the official AMRU website at www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates are advised to read the entire prospectus carefully before applying. The print-out of the online application confirmation must be submitted along with allotment letters and original documents on the day of college reporting.
Any changes to the counselling schedule will be uploaded on the official website. Candidates should check the portal regularly until the admission process is completed.
Official Contact Information
Website: www.amruhp.ac.in
Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com
WhatsApp Helpline: 9459139364
