The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, released the round 1 final merit list for NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 19, 2026, for admission to MBBS and BDS seats in the state’s government and private medical colleges. The list follows the provisional merit list issued a day earlier, on August 18. Candidates who completed registration and fee payment for state quota counselling between August 13 and 17 can now check their rank on the official portal, amruhp.ac.in, before moving to the college and quota preference stage.
Key Highlights
- AMRU released the round 1 final merit list for HP NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling on August 19, 2026.
- The list comes a day after the provisional merit list, published on August 18.
- Round 1 registration and fee payment were held from August 13 to 17, 2026.
- Candidates can check and download the final merit list from amruhp.ac.in.
- College and quota preference filling runs from August 21 to 23.
- Provisional seat allocation is scheduled for August 25, followed by final allocation on August 26.
- Selected candidates must report and join their allotted college between August 28 and 29.
- Two more counselling rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round, will be held in September.
What the Final Merit List Means
The final merit list ranks all eligible candidates who registered for round 1 of HP’s NEET UG-based counselling, conducted by AMRU for state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Eligibility is limited to candidates who qualified NEET-UG 2026 and meet Himachal Pradesh’s domicile requirements, either as bona fide residents of the state or as wards of government employees posted in HP. With the final list out, candidates now proceed to select their preferred colleges and courses, which determines seat allocation in the next stage.
Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment | August 13–17, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | August 18, 2026 |
| Final merit list | August 19, 2026 |
| College and quota preference filling | August 21–23, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allocation | August 25, 2026 |
| Final seat allocation | August 26, 2026 |
| Reporting and joining allotted college | August 28–29, 2026 |
Application Fee
Candidates paid a counselling application fee of ₹2,500 for the general, NRI, and OBC categories, and ₹1,500 for SC, ST, and EWS candidates, while candidates with disabilities were exempt from the fee.
Official Website and Important Links
Candidates should rely only on AMRU’s official portal for the merit list, schedule updates, and further counselling notices.
- Official website: amruhp.ac.in
- Round 1 Merit List: Download PDF
- Counselling helpline: WhatsApp 9459139364
- Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com
