Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, has extended the application deadline for Round 1 of the State Common/Centralized Counselling for NEET-PG 2026 MD/MS/DNB courses. The new deadline is 2 November 2026 at 11:00 AM — giving candidates an extra few days to submit their online application forms. This extension follows an amendment to the PG/SS Policy by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The notice also contains critical instructions for Job Trainees and In-Service Medical Officers (GDOs) who wish to participate: they must obtain specific certificates from their competent authority before or during the application window, and Job Trainees who applied under Direct Quota but now want to switch to In-Service Quota must request cancellation and reapply.
Application deadline for Himachal Pradesh NEET-PG 2026 Round 1 is now 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM; Job Trainees and In-Service Medical Officers must obtain Incentive Certificate/NOC before applying.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is this notice about?
This is an official notice from Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), the authority conducting NEET-PG counselling in Himachal Pradesh for the 2026–27 academic session. The notice announces an extension of the application deadline for Round 1 of the State Common/Centralized Counselling for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, and DNB broad-speciality).
The extension was granted following an amendment to the PG/SS (Postgraduate/Super-Speciality) Policy by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, issued on 28 October 2026. This is a routine administrative adjustment to give candidates more time to prepare and submit their applications.
New application deadline: 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM
The last date and time to submit your online application form for Round 1 is **2 November 2026 at 11:00 AM (11 o'clock in the morning)**. This is a hard deadline — applications submitted after 11:00 AM on 2 November will not be accepted.
If you have not yet applied, you now have until this date to complete and submit your form. Do not wait until the last moment; the portal may experience heavy traffic, and technical delays are common. Submit well before the deadline to avoid being locked out.
- Deadline: 2 November 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM (strict cutoff)
- Apply online only — no offline or manual applications accepted
- Submit early to avoid last-minute technical issues
Who is eligible to apply?
All candidates who have qualified the NEET-PG 2026 exam are eligible to apply for Round 1 counselling in Himachal Pradesh. This includes:
• General candidates (unreserved) • Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, as per state policy) • In-Service GDOs (Government Doctors / Medical Officers, including Job Trainees) • Direct Quota candidates The notice specifically addresses In-Service GDOs and Job Trainees because they have additional requirements (see below).
- Must have qualified NEET-PG 2026
- Must meet the eligibility criteria set out in the counselling prospectus
- In-Service GDOs and Job Trainees have additional certificate requirements (see next section)
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Critical requirement for In-Service Medical Officers and Job Trainees: Incentive Certificate / NOC
If you are an **In-Service GDO (Government Doctor / Medical Officer)** or a **Job Trainee** who has qualified NEET-PG 2026 and wish to participate in this counselling, you MUST obtain an **Incentive Certificate** or **NOC (No Objection Certificate)**, as applicable to your category, from your competent authority (your employer or the health department). This is not optional — without this certificate, your application will not be valid.
The notice states: "All NEET-PG-2026 qualified In-service GDO (Medical Officers including Job Trainees) intending to participate in the aforesaid counselling are directed to obtain the requisite Incentive Certificate/NOC, as applicable, from the competent authority immediately." The word "immediately" means you should start this process now, not wait until the last day.
**What is an Incentive Certificate?** In Himachal Pradesh, an Incentive Certificate is a document issued by your employer (typically the Chief Medical Officer or District Health Officer) confirming that you are eligible to participate in the In-Service Quota and that your employer has no objection. The exact name and format may vary — check with your CMO (Chief Medical Officer) or BMO (Block Medical Officer) office.
- ⚠️ In-Service GDOs and Job Trainees MUST obtain Incentive Certificate or NOC before applying
- Contact your competent authority (CMO/BMO/health department) immediately
- Do not assume you have this certificate — obtain it in writing
- Without this certificate, your application will be rejected
- Start this process now; do not wait until 2 November
Important: Job Trainees switching from Direct Quota to In-Service Quota
If you are a **Job Trainee** and you have already submitted an application under **Direct Quota** but now wish to change your quota to **In-Service Quota**, you cannot simply edit your existing application. Instead, you must request that your old application be deleted or cancelled, and then submit a fresh application under In-Service Quota.
**How to request cancellation:** 1. Send an email to **counselling.amruhp@gmail.com** 2. In the email, clearly state that you wish to cancel/delete your existing application (mention your application ID or registration number if you have it) 3. Request permission to submit a fresh application under In-Service Quota 4. Wait for confirmation from the counselling office 5. Once confirmed, submit your new application under In-Service Quota before 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM Do not submit a second application without first requesting cancellation of the first — this may cause confusion and rejection of both applications.
- If you applied under Direct Quota but want In-Service Quota, you must cancel the old application first
- Email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your cancellation request
- Wait for confirmation before submitting a new application
- Submit your fresh In-Service Quota application before 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM
- ⚠️ Do not submit two applications — this will cause rejection
What documents and information do you need to apply?
The notice does not list the specific documents required for the application form itself. However, based on standard NEET-PG counselling practice in Himachal Pradesh, you will typically need to have ready:
• Your NEET-PG 2026 admit card and roll number • Your NEET-PG 2026 result/score • Your MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate • Your category certificate (if applicable — SC, ST, OBC) • Your Incentive Certificate or NOC (if you are In-Service or Job Trainee) • Your contact details (phone, email) • Your address proof For the complete and official list of documents, refer to the counselling prospectus published by AMRU or contact the counselling office at counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or phone 01905-243967.
- NEET-PG 2026 admit card and roll number
- NEET-PG result/score
- MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate
- Category certificate (if SC/ST/OBC)
- Incentive Certificate or NOC (if In-Service/Job Trainee)
- Contact details and address proof
- Check the official prospectus for the complete list
How to apply: step-by-step
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The notice does not provide a detailed step-by-step application process. However, the application is submitted online through the official counselling portal. Here is the general process:
1. **Visit the official portal:** Go to the AMRU website (www.amruhp.ac.in) or the counselling portal link provided there. 2. **Register or log in:** Create a new account or log in with your credentials. 3. **Fill the application form:** Enter your personal details, NEET-PG roll number, score, category, and quota preference (Direct, In-Service, etc.). 4. **Upload documents:** Scan and upload all required documents (certificates, ID proof, etc.) as per the portal's instructions. 5. **Review and submit:** Check all information carefully, then submit the form. 6. **Save confirmation:** After submission, save or print the confirmation receipt with your application ID. For detailed instructions, visit the AMRU website or contact the counselling office.
- Application is online only
- Visit www.amruhp.ac.in or the counselling portal
- Register and log in
- Fill all required fields accurately
- Upload all required documents
- Review carefully before submitting
- Save your confirmation receipt and application ID
- Deadline: 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM
What happens after you apply?
After the application deadline (2 November 2026, 11:00 AM), the counselling office will process all applications and prepare a merit list based on NEET-PG scores. The notice does not provide dates for the next steps, but typically the process includes:
• Merit list publication • Choice filling (candidates rank their preferred colleges and specialities) • Seat allotment (the computer algorithm assigns seats based on merit and choices) • Joining and document verification at the allotted college Watch the AMRU website and your registered email/phone for updates on these dates. Do not miss any deadline — missing a choice-filling or joining deadline can result in forfeiture of your seat.
- Merit list will be published (date to be announced)
- You will fill your choice of colleges and specialities
- Seats will be allotted based on merit and choices
- You must join the allotted college by the specified date
- Watch the AMRU website for all updates
- Check your registered email and phone regularly
Contact information and where to get help
If you have questions or need help, contact the counselling office:
**Email:** counselling.amruhp@gmail.com **Phone:** 01905-243967 **Fax:** 01905-243964 **Website:** www.amruhp.ac.in **Address:** Atal Medical & Research University, SLBS Govt. Medical College & Hospital Campus, Ner Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh For In-Service Medical Officers and Job Trainees seeking Incentive Certificates or NOC, also contact your local CMO (Chief Medical Officer) or BMO (Block Medical Officer) office.
- Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com
- Phone: 01905-243967
- Fax: 01905-243964
- Website: www.amruhp.ac.in
- For Incentive Certificate: Contact your CMO/BMO office
Common mistakes that get applications rejected
Based on the notice and standard counselling practice, here are the most common reasons applications are rejected:
**1. Missing or invalid Incentive Certificate (for In-Service/Job Trainees):** If you are In-Service or a Job Trainee and you do not have a valid Incentive Certificate or NOC, your application will be rejected. This is the most critical requirement mentioned in the notice. **2. Submitting after the deadline:** The deadline is 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM. Applications submitted even one minute after 11:00 AM will not be accepted. **3. Duplicate applications:** If you submit more than one application without cancelling the previous one, both may be rejected. Job Trainees switching quotas must request cancellation first. **4. Incomplete or incorrect information:** Ensure all fields are filled accurately. Typos in your name, NEET roll number, or other details can cause rejection. **5. Missing or illegible documents:** Upload clear, legible scans of all required documents. Blurry or incomplete uploads may be rejected. **6. Wrong category certificate:** If you claim a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), your certificate must be valid and issued by the competent authority. An invalid or expired certificate will cause rejection. **7. Not meeting NEET-PG 2026 qualification:** You must have actually qualified NEET-PG 2026. If you did not appear or did not qualify, you are not eligible.
- ⚠️ Missing Incentive Certificate/NOC (In-Service/Job Trainees) — automatic rejection
- ⚠️ Submitting after 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM — not accepted
- ⚠️ Duplicate applications without cancellation — both rejected
- ⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect personal information
- ⚠️ Missing or illegible document uploads
- ⚠️ Invalid or expired category certificate
- ⚠️ Not qualified in NEET-PG 2026
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the new application deadline for Himachal Pradesh NEET-PG 2026 Round 1?
The new deadline is 2 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. This is a hard cutoff — applications submitted after 11:00 AM will not be accepted. The deadline was extended from an earlier date following an amendment to the PG/SS Policy by the Government of Himachal Pradesh on 28 October 2026.
I am a Job Trainee. Do I need an Incentive Certificate to apply?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that all NEET-PG-2026 qualified In-Service GDOs (including Job Trainees) must obtain the requisite Incentive Certificate or NOC from their competent authority before participating in the counselling. Without this certificate, your application will be rejected. Contact your CMO (Chief Medical Officer) or BMO (Block Medical Officer) office immediately to obtain it.
I applied under Direct Quota as a Job Trainee, but now I want to apply under In-Service Quota. What do I do?
You cannot simply change your quota in the existing application. You must request cancellation of your old application by emailing counselling.amruhp@gmail.com with your application ID or registration number. Wait for confirmation, then submit a fresh application under In-Service Quota before 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM. Do not submit a second application without first requesting cancellation — this will cause rejection of both.
What is an Incentive Certificate, and where do I get it?
An Incentive Certificate is a document issued by your employer (typically the Chief Medical Officer or District Health Officer) confirming that you are eligible to participate in the In-Service Quota and that your employer has no objection. Contact your local CMO or BMO office to apply for it. The exact format and name may vary by district, so ask your office what document they issue for In-Service counselling participation.
I am a general (unreserved) candidate, not In-Service or Job Trainee. Do I need any special certificate?
No. If you are a general candidate applying under Direct Quota, you do not need an Incentive Certificate. You only need to submit your standard application with your NEET-PG 2026 details, MBBS degree certificate, and other routine documents. However, if you are claiming a reserved category (SC, ST, OBC), you must have a valid category certificate.
What documents do I need to upload with my application?
The notice does not list the specific documents, but typically you will need your NEET-PG 2026 admit card and roll number, your NEET-PG result/score, your MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate, your category certificate (if applicable), your Incentive Certificate or NOC (if In-Service/Job Trainee), and your contact and address details. For the complete official list, refer to the counselling prospectus on the AMRU website or contact counselling.amruhp@gmail.com.
What happens if I submit my application after 11:00 AM on 2 November 2026?
Your application will not be accepted. The deadline is strict — 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM. Submit well before this time to avoid last-minute technical issues or portal congestion. Do not wait until the last moment.
I am an In-Service Medical Officer but I do not have an Incentive Certificate yet. Can I apply first and submit the certificate later?
No. The notice directs all In-Service GDOs and Job Trainees to obtain the Incentive Certificate or NOC "immediately" — before applying. Without this certificate at the time of application, your application will be rejected. Start the process now; do not delay.
How do I apply? Is there a link or portal?
The notice does not provide a direct link, but applications are submitted online through the official counselling portal. Visit the AMRU website at www.amruhp.ac.in to find the portal link. You will need to register, log in, fill the form, upload documents, and submit before 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM.
When will the merit list be published, and what are the next steps after I apply?
The notice does not provide dates for the merit list or subsequent steps. After the application deadline, the counselling office will process applications and publish a merit list. You will then fill your choice of colleges and specialities, seats will be allotted based on merit and choices, and you will join the allotted college. Watch the AMRU website and your registered email/phone for all updates — do not miss any deadline.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the application or my Incentive Certificate?
For application-related questions, email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or call 01905-243967. For your Incentive Certificate or NOC, contact your local CMO (Chief Medical Officer) or BMO (Block Medical Officer) office. You can also visit the AMRU website at www.amruhp.ac.in for more information.
Is this deadline extension final, or could it be extended again?
The notice states that the deadline has been extended to 2 November 2026, 11:00 AM following an amendment to the PG/SS Policy. The notice does not indicate whether further extensions are possible. Treat this as the final deadline and apply by this date. If there are any further changes, the counselling office will issue a new notice.
The application deadline for Himachal Pradesh NEET-PG 2026 Round 1 is now 2 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. If you are an In-Service Medical Officer or Job Trainee, obtain your Incentive Certificate or NOC from your competent authority immediately — do not wait. If you applied under the wrong quota, email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com to request cancellation and reapply under the correct quota before the deadline. Submit your application well before 11:00 AM on 2 November to avoid technical issues. For any questions, contact the counselling office at counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or 01905-243967.
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