Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 2026: 2nd Round Counselling Seat Vacancy & Allotment

Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh has announced revised seat vacancy for the 2nd round of NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS courses in 2026. The university received updated seat availability from colleges and is releasing the Final Seat Allocation List along with Provisional Allotment Letters. This is a critical update for candidates who participated in the first round or are entering the second round — the seat numbers have changed, and you must check the revised vacancy before making your choices. Candidates are instructed not to report to any college until they receive their official Provisional Allotment Letter after the Final Seat Allocation List is published.

What is this notice about?

This is an official announcement from Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), the state counselling authority for NEET UG admissions in Himachal Pradesh. The notice informs candidates that due to changes in seat availability at colleges (caused by upgradations, withdrawals, or other adjustments), the seat vacancy numbers for the 2nd round of counselling have been revised.

The university has received updated seat position data from all participating colleges and is now publishing the revised vacancy list. This list shows exactly how many seats are available in each college, in each course (MBBS or BDS), and in each category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and special categories like Children of Tibetan Refugees, Wards of Defence Personnel, etc.).

Alongside this revised vacancy list, the Final Seat Allocation List and Provisional Allotment Letters will be released tomorrow. These documents will tell you which seat has been allocated to you based on your rank, choices, and category. You must wait for this official allotment letter before reporting to any college.

Why does the seat vacancy change between rounds?

In the first round of counselling, candidates are allotted seats and report to colleges. Some candidates may upgrade to better colleges in the second round, leaving their first-round seat vacant. Others may withdraw entirely. Additionally, some candidates may not report on time, and their seats are cancelled. All these changes create new vacancies.

Colleges also report any seats that became available due to administrative reasons — for example, a seat reserved for a specific category may be converted to General if no eligible candidate from that category joined. These adjustments are reflected in the revised vacancy list.

The notice specifically warns: 'Some seats may become available due to upgradation or withdrawal by candidates during the second round. Therefore, it is advised that candidates select their choices/preferences based on their choices/preference, not just on displayed seat vacancy status.' This means the numbers shown are a snapshot — more seats may open up as the round progresses, so do not assume a category with zero seats will remain empty.

Which colleges and courses are included?

The revised vacancy list covers 11 medical and dental colleges across Himachal Pradesh, offering both MBBS and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) courses. The colleges are:

Four dental colleges: Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences (Paonta Sahib, Sirmour), Bhojia Dental College (Nalagarh), Himachal Dental College (Sunder Nagar), and Government Dental College (Shimla).

Seven medical colleges offering MBBS: Indira Gandhi Medical College (Shimla), Dr Radhakrishnan Govt Medical College (Hamirpur), Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt Medical College (Nerchowk, Mandi), Dr Rajendra Prasad Govt Medical College (Tanda, Kangra), Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt Medical College (Chamba), Dr Yashwant Parmar Govt Medical College (Nahan, Sirmour), and Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (Kumarhatti, Solan).

Each college has a different total number of seats. For example, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences has 64 total BDS seats, while Indira Gandhi Medical College has 16 total MBBS seats. The revised list shows how these seats are distributed across HP Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota, and further broken down by category.

• Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib — 64 BDS seats
• Bhojia Dental College, Nalagarh — 42 BDS seats
• Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar — 39 BDS seats
• Government Dental College, Shimla — 40 BDS seats
• Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla — 16 MBBS seats
• Dr Radhakrishnan Govt Medical College, Hamirpur — 8 MBBS seats
• Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt Medical College, Nerchowk — 4 MBBS seats
• Dr Rajendra Prasad Govt Medical College, Tanda — 6 MBBS seats
• Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt Medical College, Chamba — 9 MBBS seats
• Dr Yashwant Parmar Govt Medical College, Nahan — 9 MBBS seats
• Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti — 96 MBBS seats

Understanding the seat quota system

Himachal Pradesh divides MBBS and BDS seats into three main quotas: HP Quota (seats for Himachal Pradesh residents), Management Quota (seats filled by the college's own management, typically at higher fees), and NRI Quota (seats for Non-Resident Indians, also at higher fees).

The HP Quota is the largest and is further divided into categories: General, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Backward Area, Children of J&K Migrants, Children of Tibetan Refugees, OBC, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, Single Girl Child, Ward of Freedom Fighters, Wards/Wives of Defence Personnel, and Widows/Wards of Ex-Servicemen.

Management Quota seats are also divided by category but typically have fewer reserved seats for special categories. NRI Quota seats are usually open only to the General category or have very limited category reservations.

For example, at Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, the 64 total BDS seats break down as: 41 HP Quota seats (with 25 General, 3 OBC, 1 Physically Handicapped, 6 SC, 2 ST, 1 Single Girl Child, 1 Ward of Freedom Fighters, 1 Wards/Wives of Defence Personnel, 1 Widows/Wards of Ex-Servicemen), 23 Management Quota seats, and 0 NRI Quota seats.

• HP Quota: seats reserved for Himachal Pradesh residents, divided by category
• Management Quota: seats filled by college management, typically at higher fees
• NRI Quota: seats for Non-Resident Indians, at higher fees
• Each quota has its own category breakdown (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and special categories)

Category-wise seat breakdown: what each category means

The revised vacancy list shows seats reserved for different social and economic categories. Understanding which category you fall into is crucial — applying under the wrong category will result in rejection.

General: open to all candidates who do not belong to any reserved category. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): candidates from General category with annual family income below ₹8 lakh (as per current criteria). Backward Area: candidates from designated backward areas of Himachal Pradesh. Children of J&K Migrants: children of families who migrated from Jammu & Kashmir. Children of Tibetan Refugees: children of Tibetan refugees settled in India.

OBC (Other Backward Classes): candidates belonging to OBC as per the state's OBC list. SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe): candidates with valid SC/ST certificates. Physically Handicapped: candidates with 40% or more disability as per medical board assessment.

Single Girl Child: a girl who is the only child of her parents. Ward of Freedom Fighters: children of those who fought in India's independence movement. Wards/Wives of Defence Personnel: children and spouses of armed forces personnel. Widows/Wards of Ex-Servicemen: widows and children of retired or deceased armed forces personnel. IRDP/BPL: candidates from Integrated Rural Development Programme or Below Poverty Line families.

⚠️ TRAP: You can only apply under ONE category. If you have multiple eligibilities (e.g., you are both SC and a Single Girl Child), you must choose the one that gives you the best chance. Once you apply, changing category is difficult and may result in cancellation. Verify your category certificate matches the category you are applying under.

• General: all candidates not in reserved categories
• EWS: General category with family income below ₹8 lakh
• Backward Area: from designated backward areas of HP
• Children of J&K Migrants: migrant families from Jammu & Kashmir
• Children of Tibetan Refugees: Tibetan refugee families
• OBC: Other Backward Classes per state list
• SC/ST: Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe with valid certificate
• Physically Handicapped: 40% or more disability
• Single Girl Child: only child of parents
• Ward of Freedom Fighters: independence struggle families
• Wards/Wives of Defence Personnel: armed forces families
• Widows/Wards of Ex-Servicemen: retired/deceased armed forces families
• IRDP/BPL: below poverty line or rural development scheme

How to read the revised seat vacancy table

The revised vacancy list is presented as a detailed table showing each college, its total seats, and the breakdown by quota and category. Here is how to read it:

Column 1: Sr. No. and Institute Name — the college name and location. Column 2: Total Seats — the total number of seats in that college for that course. Columns 3–6: HP Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, and the number of seats in each. Under each quota, there is a sub-table showing Category and Seats — the number of seats available in each category within that quota.

For example, at Indira Gandhi Medical College (Shimla) MBBS: Total 16 seats. HP Quota: 15 seats (broken down as 8 General, 0 EWS, 0 Backward Area, 0 Children of J&K Migrants, 0 Children of Tibetan Refugees, 0 OBC, 1 Physically Handicapped, 2 SC, 3 ST, 0 Single Girl Child, 0 Ward of Freedom Fighters, 0 Wards/Wives of Defence Personnel, 0 Widows/Wards of Ex-Servicemen). Management Quota: 0 seats. NRI Quota: 1 seat (General category).

To find seats available for you: (1) Identify your college choice. (2) Find the quota you are eligible for (usually HP Quota if you are a Himachal resident). (3) Locate your category in that quota's sub-table. (4) Note the number of seats. If it shows 0, no seats are currently available in that category, but remember that seats may open up as candidates upgrade or withdraw.

• Locate your college in the table
• Find the quota you are eligible for (HP, Management, or NRI)
• Look for your category within that quota
• Note the number of seats shown
• Remember: 0 seats now does not mean 0 seats will remain throughout the round

Important: Do not report to college until you receive your allotment letter

The notice explicitly states: 'Candidates are advised to report to the allotted college only after the release of the Final Seat Allocation List, along with the Provisional Allotment Letter.' This is a critical instruction that many candidates miss, leading to rejection or cancellation of their admission.

The revised seat vacancy list shows what seats are available, but it does NOT tell you which seat has been allocated to you. Your personal allotment is determined by the counselling algorithm, which considers your rank, your choice preferences, your category, and the available seats. Only the Final Seat Allocation List and your Provisional Allotment Letter will tell you which college and seat you have been given.

Reporting to a college without an official allotment letter is a serious mistake. The college will not admit you, and you may lose your chance in that round. Wait for the official letter, verify the college name, course, and seat number, and only then report with all required documents.

⚠️ TRAP: Some candidates see that their preferred college has seats available in their category and assume they will get that seat. This is wrong. The allotment is based on your rank and your choice order. You may be allotted a different college, or you may not be allotted at all if your rank is below the cutoff for all your choices. Do not assume anything until you see your official allotment letter.

• Wait for the Final Seat Allocation List to be released
• Wait for your Provisional Allotment Letter
• Do NOT report to any college before receiving your official allotment letter
• Verify the college name, course, and seat number in your letter
• Report only after you have the official letter and all required documents

When will the allotment list and letters be released?

The notice states: 'the Final Seat Allocation List for MBBS/BDS 2nd Round Counselling 2026 will be released tomorrow, along with the Provisional Allotment Letter.' The notice was issued on 15 September 2026, so the allotment list and letters should be released on 16 September 2026.

However, the notice does not specify the exact time of release. Typically, such lists are released in the morning or early afternoon on the announced date. Candidates should check the official AMRU website (www.amruhp.ac.in) and the counselling portal regularly from early morning on 16 September onwards.

Once the list is released, candidates will be able to log in to the counselling portal using their registration number and password to view their allotment. The Provisional Allotment Letter can usually be downloaded from the portal as a PDF. Print this letter and keep it safe — you will need to present it when reporting to the college.

⚠️ TRAP: Do not rely on unofficial sources, WhatsApp messages, or college websites for your allotment. Always check the official AMRU portal. Fake allotment letters circulate during counselling season and can lead to candidates reporting to wrong colleges or being scammed.

• Final Seat Allocation List and Provisional Allotment Letters: 16 September 2026 (expected)
• Check the official AMRU website: www.amruhp.ac.in
• Log in to the counselling portal with your registration number and password
• Download and print your Provisional Allotment Letter
• Do not trust unofficial sources or social media for allotment information

What documents do you need to bring when reporting to college?

The notice does not list the specific documents required for reporting, but based on standard NEET UG counselling procedures in Himachal Pradesh, you will typically need to bring the following when you report to your allotted college:

Original and photocopy of your NEET UG admit card, NEET UG result/scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, Aadhar card or any government-issued ID, caste/category certificate (if applicable — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.), income certificate (if applying under EWS), domicile certificate (if required), medical fitness certificate, and your Provisional Allotment Letter.

Some colleges may also ask for a character certificate from your school, passport-size photographs, and a declaration form. The exact list will be mentioned in your Provisional Allotment Letter or on the college's website. Contact your allotted college immediately after receiving your allotment letter to confirm the full list of documents required.

⚠️ TRAP: Missing even one document can result in your admission being cancelled or delayed. If you do not have a required document (e.g., a caste certificate), contact the issuing authority immediately. Do not report to college without all documents — you will be turned away.

• NEET UG admit card (original and photocopy)
• NEET UG result/scorecard (original and photocopy)
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Aadhar card or government-issued ID
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applying under EWS)
• Domicile certificate (if required)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Character certificate (if required by college)
• Passport-size photographs
• Declaration form (if required by college)

What if you do not get an allotment in the 2nd round?

If your name does not appear in the Final Seat Allocation List, it means you were not allotted a seat in the 2nd round. This can happen if your rank is below the cutoff for all your choices, or if you did not participate in the 2nd round counselling.

If you did not get an allotment, you may be eligible for the 3rd round (if one is conducted) or for a stray vacancy round. The notice does not mention these rounds, so watch the AMRU website for further announcements. Some candidates also get allotted in later rounds if seats become available due to candidates not reporting or withdrawing.

If you believe there is an error in the allotment list (e.g., your name should have appeared but did not), contact the AMRU counselling office immediately. The contact details are: Phone: 01905-243967, WhatsApp: 94591-49364. Do not wait — errors must be reported and corrected quickly.

• Check the Final Seat Allocation List carefully for your name
• If not allotted, wait for announcements about 3rd round or stray vacancy round
• If you believe there is an error, contact AMRU immediately
• Phone: 01905-243967, WhatsApp: 94591-49364

Key dates and deadlines

The notice provides only one key date: the release of the Final Seat Allocation List and Provisional Allotment Letters on 16 September 2026 (tomorrow from the notice date of 15 September 2026). The notice does not specify the deadline for reporting to college, the date of document verification, or the date by which you must join the college.

These dates are typically announced in the Provisional Allotment Letter or on the AMRU website. Candidates must check their allotment letter and the official website immediately after the list is released to find out the reporting deadline. Missing the reporting deadline can result in cancellation of your allotment.

⚠️ TRAP: Reporting deadlines are usually very tight — often just 2–3 days from the release of the allotment list. If you are out of station or unable to reach the college on time, inform the college in advance. Some colleges may grant an extension, but this is not guaranteed. Plan to report as soon as possible after receiving your allotment letter.

• Final Seat Allocation List and Provisional Allotment Letters: 16 September 2026
• Reporting deadline: check your Provisional Allotment Letter (usually 2–3 days from release)
• Document verification: date to be announced by college
• Joining deadline: date to be announced by college

Frequently asked questions

The Final Seat Allocation List and Provisional Allotment Letters for MBBS/BDS 2nd round counselling will be released on 16 September 2026. Check the AMRU website (www.amruhp.ac.in) and the counselling portal from early morning on that date. Once you receive your allotment letter, verify the college name, course, and seat number carefully. Do not report to any college until you have the official letter. Bring all required documents when reporting, and meet the reporting deadline strictly — missing it can result in cancellation of your admission. If you have any doubts or technical issues, contact AMRU at Phone: 01905-243967 or WhatsApp: 94591-49364.