Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh has released the Final Merit List for MD/MS/DNB 1st round counselling based on NEET PG 2026 on 10 November 2026. This is a critical milestone in the admission process—your rank on this list determines your eligibility and priority for seat allocation. All HP Quota candidates are now permitted to fill choices not only for HP Quota seats but also for Management Quota (private college) seats, significantly expanding your options. Before you proceed to choice filling, you must verify that all your submitted certificates and documents are valid, updated, and in the prescribed format. If your quota is incorrectly shown as "In-Service" when you are a Job Trainee, you must immediately request a correction.
The Final Merit List for NEET PG 2026 MD/MS/DNB 1st round is now live; verify your rank, correct any quota errors immediately, ensure all category certificates are valid and in prescribed format, and prepare to fill choices for both HP Quota and Management Quota seats.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Final Merit List and why does it matter?
The Final Merit List is the official ranking of all candidates who have qualified for NEET PG 2026 and applied for MD/MS/DNB postgraduate seats in Himachal Pradesh. Your position on this list—your merit number—determines the order in which you will be offered seats during counselling. The list is prepared based on your NEET PG score, All India Merit Rank, and any applicable service incentive (for in-service candidates).
This list has been released by AMRU's Common Centralized and Prospectus Review Committee. It includes 793 candidates across HP Quota (Direct and In-Service), Management Quota, and NRI Quota categories. Your rank on this list is your gateway to seat allocation—a higher rank means you get to choose your specialty and college first.
Who is eligible and what quotas are available?
The Final Merit List includes candidates under three main admission quotas: HP Quota (Himachal Pradesh domicile), Management Quota (private college seats), and NRI Quota. Within HP Quota, there are two sub-categories: Direct (open to all eligible candidates) and In-Service (for doctors already employed in government service in HP).
Within each quota, seats are further reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Single Girl Child categories. Some candidates also have Physically Handicapped status. Your category reservation is shown in the merit list and determines which seats you are eligible for.
- HP Quota – Direct: Open to all eligible MBBS graduates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh
- HP Quota – In-Service: For doctors employed in government medical institutions in HP
- Management Quota: Private college seats available to all eligible candidates
- NRI Quota: For Non-Resident Indian candidates
- Category reservations: SC, ST, EWS, Single Girl Child, Physically Handicapped
How to find your name and rank on the merit list
The Final Merit List has been released as a PDF document containing 793 candidates ranked from 1 to 793. Each entry shows your serial number (Sr No), merit rank, application number, full name, admission quota, category reservation, NEET Roll Number, NEET Score, All India Merit Rank, service incentive (if applicable), and final score after incentive.
To locate yourself: (1) Download the merit list PDF from the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in). (2) Search for your name or application number using the PDF search function (Ctrl+F). (3) Note your merit rank, NEET score, and the quota/category shown against your name. (4) Verify that all details—name, NEET roll number, quota, category—match your application. If there is any discrepancy, contact AMRU immediately.
- Merit rank: Your position in the final ranking (1 to 793)
- NEET Score: Your raw NEET PG 2026 score
- All India Merit Rank: Your rank among all NEET PG candidates nationally
- Service Incentive: Bonus percentage added to NEET score for in-service candidates
- Final Score: NEET Score + Service Incentive (used for seat allocation)
Critical: Quota correction for Job Trainees marked as In-Service
⚠️ **TRAP ALERT**: Some candidates who are Job Trainees (doctors undergoing mandatory post-MBBS training) have been incorrectly listed as "In-Service" in the merit list. This is a serious error because In-Service status carries a service incentive bonus and affects your eligibility and seat allocation. If your quota is shown as "In-Service" but you are actually a Job Trainee, you MUST request a correction immediately.
**How to correct your quota**: Send an email to counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your application number, name, NEET roll number, and a clear statement that you are a Job Trainee, not In-Service. Include any supporting documentation (your training certificate, institution letter, or proof of trainee status). Do NOT wait—submit this correction before choice filling begins. If you do not correct this error, you may face difficulties at the time of counselling and admission, and you may not be able to claim the correct quota benefits.
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- Job Trainee ≠ In-Service: These are different statuses with different implications
- In-Service candidates receive a service incentive bonus (typically 3–30% depending on years of service)
- Job Trainees do not receive this bonus and should not be listed as In-Service
- Incorrect quota can lead to wrong seat allocation or rejection at admission
- Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your correction request and proof
Category and reservation certificate requirements—do not ignore this
⚠️ **CRITICAL REQUIREMENT**: If you have claimed any reserved category (SC, ST, EWS, Single Girl Child, Physically Handicapped) or any quota benefit, you MUST ensure that all your submitted certificates and documents are: (1) **Valid** – not expired or revoked. (2) **Updated** – issued recently and reflecting current status. (3) **In the prescribed format** – exactly as specified in the AMRU Prospectus.
The notice explicitly states: "In case of any discrepancy, outdated/invalid certificate, or non-submission of the prescribed document, the candidate shall not be entitled to claim the benefit of the respective category/quota." This means if your certificate is even slightly incorrect or outdated, you will lose your category benefit and your seat allocation will be recalculated. You may drop from a reserved seat to an open seat or lose your seat entirely.
**What you must do NOW**: (1) Obtain a copy of the AMRU Prospectus and locate the exact format and requirements for your category certificate. (2) Check each of your submitted certificates against these requirements. (3) If any certificate is outdated, invalid, or in the wrong format, obtain a fresh, correctly formatted certificate from the issuing authority BEFORE choice filling. (4) Keep all original certificates and a scanned copy ready for verification at the college.
- SC/ST Certificate: Must be issued by the prescribed authority (District Magistrate or equivalent) and show your current status
- EWS Certificate: Must be issued within the prescribed validity period (usually 1 year from issue date) and show annual income
- Single Girl Child Certificate: Must be issued by the prescribed authority and clearly state your status
- Physically Handicapped Certificate: Must be issued by a medical board and show the type and percentage of disability
- All certificates must be in English or Hindi and bear the official seal and signature
- Outdated or invalid certificates = loss of category benefit and potential seat cancellation
Service incentive: How it is calculated and who gets it
In-Service candidates (doctors employed in government medical institutions in HP) receive a service incentive bonus added to their NEET score. This bonus is calculated as a percentage of their NEET score based on years of service. For example, a candidate with a NEET score of 500 and 10 years of service might receive a 10% incentive (50 points), making their final score 550.
The service incentive is shown in the merit list under the "Service Incentive Percentage" column. Your final score (used for seat allocation) is calculated as: **Final Score = NEET Score + (NEET Score × Service Incentive Percentage / 100)**. This bonus helps in-service candidates compete fairly despite potentially lower NEET scores. However, if you are incorrectly listed as In-Service when you are a Job Trainee, you will receive an undeserved bonus, which can lead to seat allocation errors and later cancellation.
- Service incentive is a percentage bonus added to NEET score for in-service candidates only
- Bonus ranges typically from 3% to 30% depending on years of service
- Final Score = NEET Score + Incentive = used for seat allocation
- Job Trainees do NOT receive service incentive
- Verify your service incentive percentage matches your actual years of service
HP Quota candidates can now fill Management Quota choices
A significant change in this round: **All HP Quota candidates are now allowed to fill choices for Management Quota seats (private college seats) in addition to HP Quota seats.** This means you are not restricted to only government college seats; you can also apply for private college seats if you wish. This expands your options and increases your chances of getting a seat in your preferred specialty.
Management Quota seats are offered by private medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh and are filled through the same counselling process. The fees and terms for Management Quota seats are typically higher than HP Quota seats, but the quality of education and facilities may vary. When you fill your choices during choice filling, you can rank both HP Quota and Management Quota seats according to your preference. During seat allocation, the system will offer you the highest-ranked seat for which you are eligible.
- HP Quota candidates can now choose from both HP Quota and Management Quota seats
- Management Quota seats are in private medical colleges
- Management Quota seats typically have higher fees than HP Quota seats
- You can rank both types of seats in your choice list
- Seat allocation will offer you the best available seat based on your rank and choices
Provisional allotment is NOT final—verification and approval are mandatory
After seat allocation, you will receive a provisional allotment letter showing the seat offered to you. **Important: This provisional allotment does NOT guarantee admission.** The notice clearly states: "Provisional allotment of a seat, if any, shall not confer any right of admission, and the final eligibility/category claim shall be subject to verification and approval by the Admission Committee of the concerned Institute."
This means that even after you are allocated a seat, the college's Admission Committee will verify all your documents, certificates, and eligibility. If any discrepancy is found—such as an invalid category certificate, missing documents, or false information—your seat can be cancelled and you will not be admitted. This is why it is absolutely critical to ensure all your documents are correct and valid BEFORE choice filling.
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- Provisional allotment = seat offered, not final admission
- Final admission requires verification and approval by the college's Admission Committee
- College will verify all documents, certificates, and eligibility claims
- Invalid or missing documents can lead to seat cancellation
- Ensure all documents are correct, valid, and in prescribed format before choice filling
When and how to approach your allotted college
Do NOT approach the college immediately after the merit list is released. The notice explicitly states: "The candidates are advised to approach the allotted college/institute only after the declaration of Final Seat Allotment and only after downloading the Provisional allotment letter from the candidate's login." This means you must wait for the official seat allotment announcement and download your provisional allotment letter from the AMRU counselling portal before visiting the college.
**Timeline**: (1) Merit list released (10 Nov 2026). (2) Choice filling window opens (date to be announced). (3) You fill your choices online. (4) Seat allocation is processed. (5) Final Seat Allotment is declared (date to be announced). (6) You download your provisional allotment letter from your login. (7) Only then do you approach the college for admission formalities. Approaching the college before this sequence is complete may result in confusion and rejection.
- Wait for Final Seat Allotment declaration—do not approach college after merit list release
- Download your provisional allotment letter from your AMRU login
- Approach the college only after downloading the allotment letter
- Admission will not be considered without AMRU seat allocation
- Follow the official timeline strictly to avoid rejection
What happens next: Choice filling and seat allocation timeline
The merit list has been released, but the next step—choice filling—has not yet begun. The notice mentions "revised schedule for MD/MS/DNB 1st round Counselling 2026," but the exact dates for choice filling are not provided in this notice. You must check the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in) or your registered email for the official announcement of choice filling dates.
**Expected sequence** (based on typical NEET PG counselling): (1) Choice filling window opens (usually 3–7 days after merit list release). (2) Candidates log in and rank their preferred colleges and specialties. (3) Choice filling window closes. (4) Seat allocation algorithm is run. (5) Final Seat Allotment is declared. (6) Candidates download allotment letters and report to colleges. (7) Admission formalities are completed. Keep checking the AMRU website and your email for updates.
- Choice filling dates: To be announced by AMRU (check website and email)
- You will rank your preferred colleges and specialties during choice filling
- Seat allocation will be done based on your rank, choices, and category
- Final allotment will be declared after seat allocation
- Reporting and admission formalities will follow allotment
Common mistakes that lead to rejection—avoid these
Based on the notice and typical counselling issues, here are the most common mistakes that lead to rejection at admission: (1) **Outdated or invalid category certificate**: If your SC/ST/EWS/Single Girl Child certificate is expired or in the wrong format, you lose your category benefit. (2) **Missing documents**: If you don't submit all required documents (degree certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate, etc.), you will be rejected. (3) **Incorrect quota status**: If you are listed as In-Service but are actually a Job Trainee (or vice versa), your seat allocation will be wrong and you may be rejected. (4) **False information**: If any information in your application is found to be false or misleading, you will be rejected and may face legal action.
(5) **Approaching college before allotment**: If you approach the college before the Final Seat Allotment is declared and you download your allotment letter, the college will not admit you. (6) **Not verifying documents before choice filling**: If you discover after seat allocation that your certificate is invalid, it's too late—you will lose your seat. (7) **Ignoring the prospectus**: The AMRU Prospectus specifies the exact format and requirements for all documents. If your documents don't match, they will be rejected.
- ⚠️ Outdated category certificate = loss of category benefit and seat cancellation
- ⚠️ Missing or incomplete documents = rejection at admission
- ⚠️ Incorrect quota status = wrong seat allocation and potential rejection
- ⚠️ False information = rejection and possible legal consequences
- ⚠️ Approaching college before allotment = no admission
- ⚠️ Invalid documents discovered after allotment = too late to fix, seat cancelled
- ✅ Verify all documents NOW against the prospectus
- ✅ Correct quota errors immediately (email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com)
- ✅ Obtain fresh, valid certificates in prescribed format
- ✅ Wait for official allotment before approaching college
Contact information and next steps
For any queries or corrections related to the merit list, quota status, or category verification, contact AMRU directly: **Email**: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or coemedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com. **Phone**: 01905-243967. **Website**: amruhp.ac.in. If you need to correct your quota status (e.g., Job Trainee marked as In-Service), send an email to counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your application number, name, NEET roll number, and supporting documents.
**Your immediate action items**: (1) Download and review the Final Merit List. (2) Locate your name and verify all details. (3) If your quota is incorrect, email AMRU immediately with correction request. (4) Obtain a copy of the AMRU Prospectus and review category certificate requirements. (5) Check all your submitted certificates against prospectus requirements. (6) If any certificate is outdated or invalid, obtain a fresh one in the prescribed format. (7) Keep all original certificates and scanned copies ready. (8) Monitor the AMRU website and your email for choice filling dates. (9) Prepare your choice list (rank your preferred colleges and specialties) before choice filling opens.
- Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com (for quota corrections and queries)
- Email: coemedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com (general queries)
- Phone: 01905-243967
- Website: amruhp.ac.in
- Download prospectus and review all requirements
- Verify all documents NOW, not after allotment
- Correct quota errors immediately
- Monitor website for choice filling dates
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
How do I find my rank on the Final Merit List?
Download the Final Merit List PDF from the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in). Use the PDF search function (Ctrl+F) to search for your name or application number. Your merit rank, NEET score, All India Merit Rank, quota, and category will be shown in the list. Verify that all details match your application.
I am a Job Trainee but the merit list shows me as In-Service. What should I do?
This is an error that must be corrected immediately. Email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your application number, name, NEET roll number, and a statement that you are a Job Trainee, not In-Service. Include supporting documentation (training certificate or institution letter). Do not wait—submit this correction before choice filling begins, or you may face difficulties at admission.
My category certificate is 2 years old. Can I use it for admission?
No. The notice states that certificates must be "valid, updated and in the prescribed format." An old certificate may be considered outdated and invalid. Check the AMRU Prospectus for the exact validity period for your category certificate. If it is expired or outdated, obtain a fresh certificate from the issuing authority (District Magistrate for SC/ST, etc.) in the prescribed format before choice filling.
What is the difference between provisional allotment and final admission?
Provisional allotment is the seat offered to you after seat allocation—it is NOT final admission. The college's Admission Committee will verify all your documents and eligibility. If any discrepancy is found (invalid certificate, missing documents, false information), your seat can be cancelled. Final admission is granted only after verification and approval by the college.
Can I approach the college immediately after the merit list is released?
No. The notice explicitly states: "Candidates are advised to approach the allotted college/institute only after the declaration of Final Seat Allotment and only after downloading the Provisional allotment letter from the candidate's login." Approaching the college before this sequence is complete may result in rejection. Wait for the official allotment announcement and download your allotment letter before visiting the college.
I am an HP Quota candidate. Can I apply for Management Quota seats?
Yes. The notice states: "All HP Quota Candidates will be allowed to fill choices of Management Quota seats (Private College) also." This means you can rank both HP Quota (government) and Management Quota (private) seats in your choice list. During seat allocation, you will be offered the highest-ranked seat for which you are eligible.
What happens if my category certificate is found to be invalid at the time of admission?
If your category certificate is found to be invalid, outdated, or in the wrong format at the time of admission, you will not be entitled to claim the benefit of that category. Your seat allocation will be recalculated as if you were in the General category, and you may lose your seat or be offered a different (lower) seat. This is why it is critical to verify and update all certificates BEFORE choice filling.
When will choice filling begin?
The exact dates for choice filling have not been announced in this notice. The notice mentions a "revised schedule for MD/MS/DNB 1st round Counselling 2026," but the specific dates are not provided. Check the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in) and your registered email for the official announcement of choice filling dates. Typically, choice filling begins 3–7 days after the merit list release.
What documents do I need to submit for category verification?
The notice does not specify the exact list of documents, but it states that all certificates must be "valid, updated and in the prescribed format as specified in the Prospectus." Download the AMRU Prospectus and locate the section on category certificates and required documents. Typically, you will need: (1) Category certificate (SC/ST/EWS/Single Girl Child), (2) MBBS degree certificate, (3) Internship completion certificate, (4) NEET admit card and score card, (5) Identity proof. Obtain all documents in the prescribed format before choice filling.
I have a disability. How do I claim Physically Handicapped status?
If you have claimed Physically Handicapped status, ensure that you have a valid Physically Handicapped certificate issued by a medical board showing the type and percentage of disability. The certificate must be in the prescribed format as specified in the AMRU Prospectus. If your certificate is outdated or invalid, obtain a fresh one from the prescribed medical authority before choice filling. Failure to submit a valid certificate will result in loss of this status.
What is the service incentive and how does it affect my seat allocation?
The service incentive is a bonus percentage added to the NEET score of in-service candidates (doctors employed in government medical institutions in HP). For example, a candidate with 10 years of service might receive a 10% incentive. Your final score = NEET Score + (NEET Score × Service Incentive Percentage / 100). This final score is used for seat allocation. If you are incorrectly listed as In-Service when you are a Job Trainee, you will receive an undeserved bonus, leading to wrong seat allocation and potential rejection.
What should I do if I find an error in the merit list?
If you find any error in the merit list (wrong name, wrong NEET score, wrong quota, wrong category), contact AMRU immediately. Email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or coemedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com with your application number, name, NEET roll number, and a description of the error. Include supporting documents if applicable. Do not proceed with choice filling until the error is corrected.
The Final Merit List for NEET PG 2026 MD/MS/DNB 1st round counselling is now live. Your immediate priorities are: (1) Locate your name and verify all details on the merit list. (2) If your quota is incorrect (e.g., Job Trainee marked as In-Service), email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com immediately with a correction request. (3) Obtain the AMRU Prospectus and review the exact format and requirements for all category certificates. (4) Check all your submitted certificates against these requirements and obtain fresh, valid certificates in the prescribed format if needed. (5) Monitor the AMRU website and your email for the official announcement of choice filling dates. Do not approach the college until the Final Seat Allotment is declared and you have downloaded your provisional allotment letter. Act now to avoid rejection at admission.
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