📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Mandi / DMER
State Type
Open State (For Mgmt Quota)
📌 AMRU Mandi conducts the centralized counselling for 85% State Quota Govt seats and 100% Private college seats in Himachal Pradesh on behalf of the Department of Medical Education & Research.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| 85% Govt State Quota | Candidate must be a Bonafide Himachali and have passed at least two out of the following exams from recognized schools in HP: 8th, 10th, or 12th. Exemptions exist for wards of HP Govt employees/Defence personnel. |
| Private Medical Colleges | Open to all. Non-domicile candidates from any state can apply for the Management Quota seats in MMU Solan. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (HP 85% Quota)
Himachal Pradesh has a moderate cutoff range for Bonafide Himachalis.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Unreserved (UR) | 65,000 - 75,000 | 530 - 550+ |
| OBC | 75,000 - 85,000 | 515 - 530+ |
| SC | 1,20,000 - 1,40,000 | 460 - 480+ |
| ST | 1,30,000 - 1,50,000 | 450 - 470+ |
| EWS | 80,000 - 95,000 | 500 - 520+ |
⚠️ Cutoffs are estimates. HP has specific sub-quotas (Backward Area, Single Girl Child, Wards of Ex-Servicemen) which have significantly different cutoffs.
📅 HP NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Provisional State Merit List | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Document Verification & Reporting | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration & Fee Payment
Candidates must register online on the AMRU admission portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee.
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2
State Merit List
AMRU will publish a provisional state merit list of all eligible registered candidates based on NEET UG ranks and verified categories.
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3
Choice Filling & Locking
Log in to submit and arrange your preferences for medical/dental colleges. Lock your choices before the deadline.
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4
Seat Allotment
The seat allotment result will be published online. Download your provisional allotment letter.
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5
Reporting & Medical Examination
Report to the allotted college with all original documents for verification, complete the medical examination, and deposit the required tuition fee.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Government Medical Colleges
Students must pay their fees in full within the prescribed period. Security deposit is refundable.
| Fee Head | 1st Year (₹) | 2nd to 5th Year (₹) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Admission Fee (One time) | 4,000 | - |
| Student Fund | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Medical Fund | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 6,000 | - |
| Dilapidated Fund | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total College Fee | 60,000 | 50,000 |
📌 Hostel Fees (Govt): Approx ₹24,200/Year (Rent, electricity, water, common room) + ₹3,000 Refundable Security. Mess charges are extra. NRI Fee: $20,000 USD/Year.
2. Private Medical College (MMU Solan)
Tuition fee is approved by the Govt. of HP and is subject to a 10% increase every year.
| Seat Category | Tuition Fee (Annually) | Caution Money (One-time) |
|---|
| State Quota IRDP/BPL | ₹53,240 | ₹50,000 |
| State Quota (General) | ₹8,47,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹15,97,200 | ₹50,000 |
| NRI Seats | $42,159 USD | Nil |
📌 MMU Hostel Fees: Security (one-time) ₹5,000. Rent annually (Exclusive of Mess) ₹31,500 (Single) / ₹25,200 (Double) / ₹18,900 (Triple). Mess Charges: ~₹1,06,000/yr.
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
AMRU Online Application Printout
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Bonafide Himachali Certificate (For State Quota)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Sub-category Certificate (Defense/EWS/BPL/Backward Area)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Himachal Pradesh
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Indira Gandhi Medical College | Shimla | 1966 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Dr. Rajendar Prasad Government Medical College | Tanda | 1996 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Sirmour | Nahan | 2016 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 4 | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College | Chamba | 2017 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 5 | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (ESIC) | Mandi | 2017 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 6 | Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College | Hamirpur | 2018 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 7 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Bilaspur | 2019 | 100 | Central Govt. |
⚠️ AIIMS Bilaspur counselling is conducted purely by MCC AIQ, NOT by AMRU State Counselling.
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Maharshi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital | Solan | 2013 | 150 | Trust |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Himachal Pradesh an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Himachal Pradesh is an Open State. Non-domicile candidates from other states can apply for the Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges like MMU Solan. However, 85% of Government college seats and State Quota private seats are strictly for Bonafide Himachali candidates.
Who conducts the Himachal Pradesh MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Mandi on behalf of the Department of Medical Education & Research, HP.
What is the fee for Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The total fee for the 1st year in Government Medical Colleges is ₹60,000. For the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years, it is ₹50,000 per year.
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