Himachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026: Official Process, Seat Matrix, Management & NRI Quota

Himachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-based state admission process for postgraduate medical degree and diploma courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) across government and private medical institutions in the state. The counselling procedure is strictly organized and administered online by the Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, located at Nerchowk, Mandi, on behalf of the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Shimla.

Admissions across Himachal Pradesh are organized under a structured quota model designed to cater to state domiciliaries, open-merit all-India aspirants, and Overseas/NRI candidates:

1. State Quota (50% in Government Colleges & State Quota in Private)

• Seat Share: Comprises 50% of the total postgraduate MD, MS, and Diploma seats in Himachal Pradesh Government Medical Colleges (the remaining 50% is surrendered to the All India Quota managed by MCC). In the state's private medical college (MMU Solan), a distinct percentage of seats is also reserved under the subsidized State Quota.
• Eligibility: Strictly reserved for candidates who are bonafide Himachali domiciliaries or who have completed their qualifying MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college located within Himachal Pradesh. A dedicated percentage of seats within the State Quota is specifically earmarked for in-service medical officers (GDOs) serving under the Government of Himachal Pradesh who possess a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) and incentive certificate.
• Fee Structure: Highly subsidized government fee scale in government institutions (approx. Rs.25,000 to Rs.40,000 per annum academic tuition). For State Quota seats in private medical colleges, tuition fees are regulated by the state government.

2. Management Quota (Private Medical Colleges)

• Seat Share: Comprises general management and open seats at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan (affiliated with MMU Solan).
• Eligibility: Open to NEET PG qualified aspirants from all states across India on a merit basis; Himachal Pradesh state domicile is not mandatory to participate in private college management counselling.
• Fee Structure: Regulated private tuition fee structure governed by state fee committees, ranging approximately from Rs.15,95,000 per annum for basic branches like Pathology to Rs.33,39,600 per annum for prime clinical specialties like Radio-Diagnosis at MMU Solan. Other clinical branches such as General Medicine, OBG, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery range between Rs.26,35,600 and Rs.29,35,800 per annum.

3. NRI Quota (Private Medical Colleges)

• Seat Share: Dedicated NRI Quota seats (exactly 15% of total institutional intake) are reserved at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan.
• Eligibility: Open to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals who qualify NEET PG 2026. Indian candidates sponsored by NRI first-degree blood relatives are also eligible to apply under this category.
• Fee Structure: Premium international fee scale regulated by AMRU HP and institutional fee orders, payable in US Dollars or INR equivalent. Annual NRI tuition fees at MMU Solan range approximately from $40,000 USD (approx. Rs.34,40,000) for Anaesthesiology and ENT up to $80,000 USD (approx. Rs.68,80,000) for Radio-Diagnosis. Clinical specialties like General Medicine, OBG, and Surgery range between Rs.51,60,000 to Rs.60,20,000 per annum.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifying Examination: Must have qualified NEET PG 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) by securing the mandatory minimum qualifying percentile (50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, 45th percentile for UR-PwD).
• Academic Qualification: Must possess a recognized MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate issued by a medical college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship: Must have completed or be scheduled to complete the mandatory 12-month compulsory rotatory internship on or before the official NMC cutoff date.
• Medical Council Registration: Must hold valid permanent or provisional medical registration issued by the NMC, Himachal Pradesh Medical Council, or any recognized State Medical Council.
• Domicile (For Government State Quota): Must possess a valid bonafide Himachali domicile certificate or prove completion of the qualifying MBBS examination from a recognized institution located within Himachal Pradesh. In-service candidates must submit a formal NOC and service certificate issued by the competent authority.
• NRI Quota Specific Eligibility:
  • Must qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required minimum qualifying percentile.
  • The candidate or financial sponsor must hold documented NRI, OCI, PIO, or Foreign National status.
  • If sponsored by an NRI relative, the sponsor must legally establish a direct first-degree blood relationship with the candidate.
  • Must submit a sworn legal affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper undertaking complete financial responsibility for the entire USD course fee structure, along with valid passport, overseas residence proof, and NRE/NRO bank account statements.

HIMACHAL PRADESH NEET-PG Quota Details

Document Required

General Academic & Identification Documents

• NEET PG 2026 Admit Card & Official Scorecard/Rank Letter.
• MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate.
• MBBS All Academic Years Mark Sheets (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Professional Examinations).
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate (confirming completion by the NMC cutoff date).
• Permanent or Provisional Medical Registration Certificate issued by NMC, MCI, or State Medical Council.
• Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate and Mark Sheet (as proof of Date of Birth).
• Class 12 (10+2) Certificate and Mark Sheet.
• Valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport).
• Downloaded printout of the filled AMRU HP Online Application Form.
• Downloaded AMRU HP Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
• 10 Recent Passport-Size Photographs (identical to the photo uploaded in the online application).
• Fee Payment Receipt and Counselling Registration Slip.

Domicile & Category Documents (For Himachal Pradesh State Quota)

• Bonafide Himachali / Domicile Certificate issued by a competent revenue authority of Himachal Pradesh.
• Caste / Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC) issued by a competent authority of Himachal Pradesh (if claiming reserved category benefits).
• EWS Certificate for the current financial year issued by a competent authority of Himachal Pradesh.
• Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate issued by constituted medical boards.
• In-Service Certificate / No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Incentive Certificate issued by the competent authority of HP Health Services (mandatory for serving GDO candidates).

Mandatory Additional Documents for NRI Quota

• NRI Status Certificate: Valid proof of NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National status of the candidate or financial sponsor issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.
• Sponsor's Valid Passport & Visa: Self-attested copies of the sponsor's passport, residential visa, work permit, or Green Card.
• Proof of Relationship: Legal family tree document or sworn affidavit legally establishing the direct blood relationship between the candidate and the NRI sponsor.
• Sponsorship Undertaking: Legally binding affidavit on Rs.100 non-judicial stamp paper from the NRI sponsor stating they will bear the total USD educational, tuition, and institutional expenses for the entire course duration at MMU Solan.
• NRE / NRO Bank Account Statement: Recent bank statement of the NRI sponsor from an NRE/NRO account maintained in India or abroad proving financial capability.

HIMACHAL PRADESH NEET-PG Tentative Dates

How to apply

The application workflow for Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 across all quotas (State Government Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is conducted strictly online via the official state admission portal.

• 100% Accurate Official Website: https://amruhp.ac.in/
• Counselling Authority Name: Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh

1. Portal Registration: Visit https://amruhp.ac.in/ during the active registration window and click on "Apply for MD/MS Counselling". Create a candidate account by submitting your NEET PG 2026 Roll Number, Testing ID, All India Rank, Name, Date of Birth, active email address, and verified mobile number.
2. Payment of Application Fee: Pay the mandatory, non-refundable state counselling application fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card (approx. Rs.3,600 for General/EWS/Management/NRI categories and Rs.2,500 for SC/ST categories; zero fee for PwD).
3. Form Filling & Quota Selection: Log in and complete your academic history, internship completion details, and category claims. Select your applicable counselling pool: State Government Quota, In-Service GDO Quota, Private Management Quota, or check "Yes" for NRI Quota if competing for Category C seats at MMU Solan.
4. Uploading Scanned Documents: Scan and upload clear high-resolution PDF copies of your passport-size photograph, full signature, NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship certificate, registration certificate, domicile proof, and NRI sponsorship affidavits within the specified file dimensions.
5. Merit List Generation: AMRU HP will verify online candidate records and publish the official State Merit List (separate merit lists for general state merit, management merit, and NRI merit categories) on their portal.
6. Online Choice Filling & Locking: Log in during the active choice-filling window to submit your preferred medical colleges and clinical specialties in strict order of priority. Lock your choices before the portal deadline.
7. Allotment & Physical Reporting: Check the round-wise seat allotment result published in PDF format online. Download your provisional allotment letter, pay the designated institutional tuition fee, and report physically to the allotted medical college with all original certificates for verification, biometric matching, and admission confirmation.

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