Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling has officially commenced on the state admission portal (amruhp.ac.in) managed by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, on behalf of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Shimla. Following the completion of Round 1 physical reporting and the publication of the vacant seat matrix for MBBS and BDS degree courses across 6 Government Medical Colleges, 1 Private Medical College (MMU Solan), 1 Government Dental College, and 4 Private Dental Colleges, eligible candidates are submitting and locking their fresh preferences.
Round 2 of Himachal Pradesh state medical counselling is a pivotal phase for candidates seeking seat upgradation, those who were unallotted in Round 1, and newly registered aspirants. To help medical aspirants complete their choice submission with zero errors, this comprehensive admission guide covers the complete official AMRU schedule, category-wise counselling and security deposit fees, college-wise annual fee structures (Government, MMMCH Solan State vs Management Quota, and Dental), mandatory 5-year rural service bond terms, preference ordering architecture, and physical document verification protocols for the 2026-27 academic session.
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Official Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Schedule
Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), HP, has notified the definitive timeline for Round 2 online counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Himachal Pradesh. Candidates must adhere strictly to these cut-off deadlines:
| Counselling Event / Milestone | Start Date & Time | Closing Date & Time | Official Venue / Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Online Registration, Application & Category Editing | September 5, 2026 | September 7, 2026 (Up to 11:55 PM) | Online at amruhp.ac.in |
| Publication of State Merit List (Round 2) | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Official PDF at amruhp.ac.in |
| Publication of Vacant Seat Matrix for Round 2 | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | AMRU Portal Downloads |
| Online Choice Filling and Preference Locking Window | September 8, 2026 | September 9, 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM) | Candidate Login Interface |
| Processing of Seat Allocation | September 10, 2026 | September 10, 2026 | Internal AMRU Processing |
| Display of Provisional Seat Allotment Result (Round 2) | September 11, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | Online Result PDF |
| Submission of Objections / Discrepancies in Provisional Allotment | September 12, 2026 | September 12, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) | Via Email / In-Person at AMRU |
| Display of Final Seat Allotment & Download of Allotment Letters | September 14, 2026 | September 14, 2026 | Candidate Login Dashboard |
| Physical Reporting, Document Verification & Joining at Allotted Colleges | September 16, 2026 | September 17, 2026 (Daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Respective Allotted Medical/Dental Colleges |
Eligibility, Candidate Categories, and Mandatory Fresh Choice Filling Rules
Under AMRU state medical counselling rules, fresh choice filling is mandatory for all participating candidates in Round 2. Choices submitted during Round 1 are treated as completely null and void. Candidates who fail to enter and lock choices during the Round 2 window will not be considered for seat allocation, regardless of their position on the state merit list.
Who is Eligible to Participate in Himachal Pradesh Round 2?
- Group 1 (Newly Registered Candidates): Candidates who registered afresh between September 5 and September 7, 2026, paid the non-refundable registration fee, and got enlisted in the Round 2 State Merit List.
- Group 2 (Round 1 Admitted Candidates Seeking Upgradation): Candidates who reported to their allotted medical or dental college in Round 1, submitted original certificates, deposited tuition fees, and submitted willingness for upgradation. If upgraded to a higher preference, their Round 1 seat is automatically vacated; if not upgraded, their Round 1 seat remains intact.
- Group 3 (Round 1 Non-Allotted Candidates): Candidates who participated in Round 1 choice filling but did not secure any seat allotment due to cutoffs. They participate in Round 2 by submitting fresh choices without paying the registration fee again.
- Group 4 (Round 1 Free Exit Candidates): Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but chose not to join (exercised Free Exit). They can participate in Round 2 by submitting fresh choices without penalty.
Registration Fee & Security Deposit Matrix
Candidates must deposit the applicable non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit as mandated by AMRU and DMER Himachal Pradesh:
| Counselling Fee / Security Deposit Category | Eligible Candidate Category / Domicile | Amount Payable (₹) | Refundability & Adjustment Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application / Counselling Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | General / OBC / NRI / Other Categories | ₹2,000 | Non-refundable university processing fee. |
| Application / Counselling Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | SC / ST / PwD Candidates of HP Domicile | ₹1,000 | Non-refundable university processing fee. |
| Security Deposit – Government Medical & Dental Colleges | General / OBC Candidates | ₹10,000 | Adjusted against 1st-year tuition fee upon joining; refundable if not allotted. |
| Security Deposit – Government Medical & Dental Colleges | SC / ST Candidates of HP Domicile | ₹5,000 | Adjusted against 1st-year tuition fee upon joining; refundable if not allotted. |
| Security Deposit – Private Medical College (MMMC Solan) | All Candidates (State & Management Quota) | ₹1,00,000 | Mandatory for private MBBS choices; adjusted upon admission. |
| Security Deposit – Private Dental Colleges (BDS) | All Candidates | ₹50,000 | Mandatory for private BDS choices; adjusted upon admission. |
Security Money Forfeiture Rule: If a candidate is allotted an MBBS or BDS seat in Round 2 and fails to join the allotted college by depositing the prescribed tuition fee and original certificates before September 17, 2026 (5:00 PM), their entire security deposit will be forfeited, and they will be barred from subsequent standard counselling rounds.
Official Fee Structure 2026-27: Government, Private, and Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
The Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Government of Himachal Pradesh, and the Himachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (HP-PERC) have notified the standard fee schedules for the 2026-27 academic session:
1. Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh (Official Slabs)
Himachal Pradesh has 6 state-run Government Medical Colleges: Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) Kangra at Tanda, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC) Mandi at Nerchowk, Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College (RKGMC) Hamirpur, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College (JLNGMC) Chamba, and Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College (YSPGMC) Nahan.
| Fee Component | 1st Year MBBS Fee (₹) | 2nd Year Fee (₹) | 3rd Year Fee (₹) | 4th Year Fee (₹) | 5th Year (6M) Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Admission Fee (One-time) | ₹5,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Student Fund & Medical Fund | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | ₹6,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Hostel Rent & Electricity (Optional) | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Total Annual Payable (with Hostel) | ₹69,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹29,000 |
Total 5.5-Year Government MBBS Cost: Approximately ₹2,72,000 including hostel and refundable caution money (or ₹1,80,000 total course tuition fee for 4.5 academic years), making Himachal Pradesh one of the most affordable medical education destinations in India.
2. Private Medical College in Himachal Pradesh (MMMCH Kumarhatti Solan)
Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College & Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, is the sole private medical college in Himachal Pradesh, offering 150 MBBS seats divided into State Quota (50%), Management Quota (35%), and NRI Quota (15%). A statutory 10% annual increment on tuition fees applies as per state government notification:
| Quota / Seat Category | 1st Year Tuition Fee (₹) | Subsequent Annual Escalation | Hostel & Mess (₹/yr) | Total 5-Yr Course Tuition (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Quota (50% – 75 Seats) | ₹8,47,000 | 10% annual increment | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,75,000 | ₹50,82,000 – ₹51,70,830 |
| Management Quota (35% – 53 Seats) | ₹14,52,000 – ₹15,97,200 | 10% annual increment | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,75,000 | ₹88,64,460 – ₹95,83,200 |
| NRI Quota (15% – 22 Seats) | $20,000 – $25,000 USD | Fixed annual rate in USD | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $1,00,000 – $1,25,000 USD |
3. Government & Private Dental Colleges (BDS) in Himachal Pradesh
For dental surgery admissions, Himachal Pradesh offers 1 Government Dental College and 4 Private Dental Colleges:
| Dental Institution Name | Location | Quota Type | Annual Tuition Fee (₹) | Total 4-Yr BDS Tuition (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Government Dental College & Hospital | Shimla | 100% Government Merit | ₹43,000 | ₹1,72,000 |
| Bhojia Dental College & Hospital | Baddi, Solan | State Quota (50%) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Bhojia Dental College & Hospital | Baddi, Solan | Management Quota (50%) | ₹2,50,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Himachal Dental College | Sundernagar, Mandi | State Quota (50%) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Himachal Dental College | Sundernagar, Mandi | Management Quota (50%) | ₹2,50,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| MN DAV Dental College | Tatu, Solan | State Quota (50%) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences | Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur | State Quota (50%) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
Mandatory Compulsory Rural Service Bond Rules in Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh enforces strict service bond commitments to ensure adequate healthcare delivery across remote and tribal terrains:
- Bond Duration: 5 Years of mandatory service in Government healthcare institutions across Himachal Pradesh (reduced to 2–3 years if serving in designated Hard/Tribal areas like Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Pangi, and Bharmour) upon completion of MBBS.
- Bond Penalty Amount: ₹10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs) for failure to serve the state healthcare department.
- Bank Guarantee Requirement: Candidates admitted to Government Medical Colleges must submit a legal surety bond on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper attested by an Executive Magistrate along with solvent sureties at the time of college reporting.
- Seat Leaving / Discontinuation Penalty: If a candidate leaves their MBBS seat after the completion of Round 2 counselling or during the course, they must pay a penalty of ₹10,00,000 to the state government.
Step-by-Step Guide to HP Round 2 Choice Filling on AMRU Portal
To successfully fill, modify, and lock your college preferences on amruhp.ac.in, follow this validated procedure:
- Access Portal: Visit amruhp.ac.in and click on “NEET UG 2026 Counselling Portal”.
- Candidate Login: Log in using your registered Application Number and Password.
- Verify Security Deposit: Ensure your dashboard reflects payment of the ₹10,000/₹5,000 (Govt) or ₹1,00,000 (Private MMMC Solan) security deposit. If not deposited during registration, complete the transaction via the online payment gateway.
- Open Choice Filling Interface: Click on “Fill Choices”. The system will display all available medical and dental colleges mapped to your category, domicile, and quota.
- Add Choices in Hierarchy: Add colleges by clicking “Add Choice”. Differentiate carefully between MMMC Solan State Quota (₹8.47L/yr) and MMMC Solan Management Quota (₹14.52L – ₹15.97L/yr).
- Rearrange Preferences: Use the “Move Up”, “Move Down”, or “Re-number” options to organize your colleges in strict descending order of preference.
- Save Draft Intermittently: Click “Save Choices” frequently to prevent session timeouts.
- Lock Choices: Review your preferences and click “Lock Choices” using your registered OTP authentication before September 9, 2026 (11:59 PM). If not locked manually, the system will auto-lock the last saved choices at 11:59 PM. Download and print 3 copies of the “Locked Choice Slip”.
Recommended Preference Order Architecture for Himachal Pradesh Round 2
To maximize your admission chances without taking on unwanted financial risks, admission counselors recommend following this sequential choice hierarchy:
- Tier 1 (Top Premier State Government Medical Colleges): Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla (MBBS) > Dr. RPGMC Tanda / Kangra (MBBS).
- Tier 2 (Established District Govt Medical Colleges): SLBSGMC Mandi / Nerchowk > Dr. RKGMC Hamirpur > Pt. JLNGMC Chamba > Dr. YSPGMC Nahan.
- Tier 3 (Private Medical College – State Quota @ ₹8.47L/yr): Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMMCH) Kumarhatti Solan – State Quota (75 Seats).
- Tier 4 (Private Medical College – Management Quota @ ₹14.52L – ₹15.97L/yr): MMMCH Solan – Management Quota (53 Seats). (Add only if family budget permits ~₹90 Lakhs total course package).
- Tier 5 (Dental Admissions – Government BDS): HP Government Dental College & Hospital Shimla.
- Tier 6 (Dental Admissions – Private Dental State & Mgmt Quota): Bhojia Dental Baddi > Himachal Dental Sundernagar > Paonta Dental Paonta Sahib > MN DAV Solan.
Physical Reporting and Document Verification at Allotted Colleges
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must download their Provisional Seat Allotment Letter on September 14, 2026, and report in person to their respective allotted medical/dental colleges for document verification and fee payment between September 16 and September 17, 2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily).
Mandatory Document Checklist for Physical Reporting
Candidates must bring all original certificates along with three sets of self-attested photocopies:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard / Rank Letter.
- AMRU Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (Round 2).
- Copy of Successfully Locked Choice Submission Slip (Round 2).
- AMRU Counselling Registration & Security Deposit Payment Receipts.
- Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate and Mark Sheet (Date of Birth Proof).
- Class 11th Mark Sheet.
- Class 12th (10+2) Board Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate.
- Himachal Pradesh Bonafide Resident / Domicile Certificate (issued by competent revenue authority).
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Wards of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Backward Area as applicable).
- Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
- Migration Certificate from the concerned Board / University.
- Compulsory 5-Year Service Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (attested by Executive Magistrate).
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer.
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License).
- Six recent passport-size color photographs (identical to NEET Admit Card photo).
- Relieving / Admission Cancellation Certificate from Round 1 college (for upgraded candidates).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling
Q1: What are the choice filling dates for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 counselling?
Answer: The online choice filling and locking window on amruhp.ac.in is open from September 8, 2026, to September 9, 2026, closing at 11:59 PM on September 9, 2026.
Q2: Is fresh choice filling compulsory in Himachal Pradesh Round 2?
Answer: Yes, fresh choice filling is 100% compulsory for all candidates participating in Round 2. Any choices filled during Round 1 are permanently deleted by AMRU. If you do not fill fresh choices, you will not be considered for Round 2 seat allotment.
Q3: What is the annual tuition fee for Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: The annual tuition fee for Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh (IGMC Shimla, Tanda, Mandi, Hamirpur, Chamba, Nahan) is ₹40,000 per year, with total 1st-year expenses around ₹69,000 including admission, student fund, caution deposit, and hostel charges.
Q4: What is the fee structure for MMMC Solan under State Quota?
Answer: For the 75 State Quota MBBS seats at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMMCH) Solan, the 1st-year tuition fee is ₹8,47,000, with a 10% annual increment for subsequent years, totaling approximately ₹50.82 Lakhs across the 5-year MBBS course.
Q5: What is the annual tuition fee for MMMC Solan Management Quota seats?
Answer: For Management Quota seats at MMMC Solan, the 1st-year tuition fee ranges between ₹14,52,000 and ₹15,97,200, subject to a 10% annual increase, totaling approximately ₹88.64 Lakhs to ₹95.83 Lakhs across the course.
Q6: How much security deposit is required for HP Round 2 choice filling?
Answer: For Government Medical/Dental colleges, the security deposit is ₹10,000 (₹5,000 for SC/ST). For Private Medical College (MMMC Solan), the security deposit is ₹1,00,000. For Private Dental colleges, it is ₹50,000.
Q7: When will the HP NEET UG Round 2 provisional seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: The provisional seat allotment result for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 will be declared by AMRU on September 11, 2026, and the final allotment list on September 14, 2026.
Q8: What are the physical reporting dates for HP Round 2 allotted candidates?
Answer: Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 must report to their respective allotted colleges for document verification and fee payment on September 16 and September 17, 2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Q9: What is the service bond requirement for Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Candidates admitted to Government Medical Colleges in HP must execute a 5-year mandatory service bond (reduced to 2–3 years in tribal areas) with a penalty amount of ₹10,00,000 for non-compliance.
Q10: What is the tuition fee for HP Government Dental College Shimla?
Answer: The annual tuition fee for HP Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla, is ₹43,000 per year, totaling approximately ₹1,72,000 across the 4-year BDS course.
Q11: What happens to my Round 1 seat if I am upgraded in Round 2?
Answer: If you are allotted an upgraded higher preference seat in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and allotted to another candidate. You must collect your original certificates and report to your newly allotted college before September 17, 2026.
Q12: What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not join?
Answer: If you are allotted an MBBS or BDS seat in Round 2 and do not join by September 17, 2026, your entire security deposit (₹10,000 / ₹5,000 or ₹1,00,000) will be forfeited by AMRU.