Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS Stray Round: Provisional Seat Allocation Released

Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh has released the provisional seat allocation list for the MBBS and BDS stray round counselling for the 2026-27 academic session. This is a system-generated list based on merit and your application data. The list is provisional and subject to change — it does not guarantee your admission. If you see your name on this list, you must now verify that all your certificates and documents are valid, updated, and in the exact format specified in the prospectus. Any discrepancy in your merit or documents must be reported immediately to AMRU by 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026.

What is this provisional seat allocation list?

This is a system-generated list of candidates who have been provisionally allocated seats in MBBS and BDS colleges across Himachal Pradesh for the stray round of counselling. The stray round is the final round of seat allocation after the main and subsequent rounds of counselling. It is meant to fill any remaining vacant seats.

The list shows 31 candidates allocated to colleges including H.P Government Dental College Shimla, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences Paonta Sahib, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College Kumarhatti, Bhojia Dental College Nalagarh, and others. Each candidate is shown with their merit number, application number, name, allotted college, quota (HP Quota, Management Quota, or NRI Quota), and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, or special categories).

The word 'provisional' is critical: this list is only indicative and subject to change. You cannot claim any right over your allotted seat based on this list alone, and you cannot challenge it in court. Your seat is not confirmed until the final allocation is released and you have completed document verification and admission formalities at your college.

Important dates and deadlines

The provisional seat allocation list was released on 23 October 2026. If you believe there is a discrepancy in your merit or if your name appears incorrectly, you must report it immediately to AMRU by email at counselling.amruhp@gmail.com. The deadline for reporting any merit discrepancy is 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026 — this is less than 24 hours from the release date, so act immediately if you spot an error.

After the final seat allocation is released (the notice does not specify this date, so check the AMRU website regularly), you must download your provisional allotment letter from your candidate login portal. Only after downloading this letter should you approach your allotted college for admission. Do not visit the college before the final allocation is released.

• Provisional list released: 23 October 2026
• Deadline to report merit discrepancies: 24 October 2026, 10:00 AM
• Next step: Wait for final seat allocation announcement (date not specified in this notice)
• Download allotment letter from your login before visiting your college

Critical trap: Document verification and category claims

This is the most important section for candidates claiming any reserved category or quota benefit. The notice explicitly states: 'Candidates claiming the benefit of any reserved category/quota are required to ensure that all the certificates/documents submitted by them are valid, updated and in the prescribed format as specified in the Prospectus.' If your documents do not meet these requirements, you will lose your category benefit and your seat allocation may be cancelled.

The notice warns: '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 SC/ST/OBC certificate is outdated, if it is in the wrong format, if it is missing required information, or if you have not submitted it at all, you will be treated as a General category candidate. Your provisional allocation may show you allocated under SC, but if your certificate is invalid, you will lose that benefit.

You are advised to get your certificates updated or prepared in the prescribed format NOW, before the admission process begins. Do not wait. Check the AMRU prospectus for the exact format required for each certificate type (SC, ST, OBC, Children of J&K Migrants, NRI, etc.). Even if you are provisionally allocated a seat, the final eligibility and category claim will be subject to verification and approval by the Admission Committee of your college.

• ⚠️ All certificates must be valid, updated, and in the EXACT format specified in the prospectus
• ⚠️ Outdated or invalid certificates will result in loss of category benefit
• ⚠️ Missing documents will result in loss of category benefit
• ✅ Get your certificates checked and updated NOW — do not wait until admission day
• ✅ Refer to the AMRU prospectus for the prescribed format for each certificate type

Who is on the provisional allocation list?

The provisional allocation list includes 31 candidates. The list shows candidates allocated across multiple quotas and categories. Most candidates are allocated under HP Quota (Himachal Pradesh state quota), some under Management Quota (private college seats), and a few under NRI Quota (Non-Resident Indian seats). Categories include General, OBC, SC, ST, Children of J&K Migrants, and NRI.

Notably, some candidates have been allocated to a different category than they applied under. For example, candidate Mehak (Merit No. 299) applied under HP Quota OBC but was allocated under HP Quota General. Similarly, candidate Aamya Kapoor (Merit No. 1781) applied under HP Quota ST but was allocated under NRI Quota NRI. This can happen due to merit-based allocation rules. If you see such a change in your allocation, verify the reason and check if your documents support the allotted category.

What to do if you are on the list

If your name appears on the provisional allocation list, congratulations — you have been provisionally allocated a seat. However, this is NOT your final admission. You must now take the following steps immediately.

First, check your allocated college and quota/category carefully. Compare what is shown in the 'Allotted Quota' and 'Allotted Category' columns with what you applied for. If there is a discrepancy in your merit number or if you believe the allocation is incorrect, email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com immediately with your details. The deadline is 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026.

Second, verify that all your certificates and documents are valid, updated, and in the exact format specified in the AMRU prospectus. This is critical. If you are claiming any reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, Children of J&K Migrants, NRI), ensure your certificate is current and matches the prospectus format. If your documents are outdated or in the wrong format, update them NOW before the admission process begins.

Third, wait for the final seat allocation to be announced. The notice does not specify when this will happen, so check the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in) regularly. Once the final allocation is released, log in to your candidate portal and download your provisional allotment letter. Only after downloading this letter should you approach your allotted college for admission.

• ✅ Check your name, merit number, and allocated college in the list
• ✅ Verify your allocated quota and category match your application
• ⚠️ If there is an error, email counselling.amruhp@gmail.com by 24 Oct 10 AM
• ✅ Verify all your certificates are valid, updated, and in the prescribed format
• ✅ Update any outdated certificates NOW — do not wait
• ✅ Wait for final seat allocation announcement
• ✅ Download your allotment letter from your login portal
• ✅ Only then approach your allotted college for admission

What to do if you are NOT on the list

If your name does not appear on the provisional allocation list, it means you have not been allocated a seat in the stray round. This could happen for several reasons: your merit rank may not have been high enough to secure a seat in the available vacancies, or there may have been no seats available in your preferred quota or category.

Do not panic. The stray round is the final round of counselling, but there may be further opportunities. Check the AMRU website and your email regularly for any announcements about additional rounds, spot admissions, or other counselling processes. Some colleges may also conduct their own separate admissions for remaining seats.

If you believe there is an error in your application data or if you have not received your NEET UG 2026 score or rank, contact AMRU immediately at counselling.amruhp@gmail.com or call 01905-243967.

• Check the AMRU website regularly for further counselling rounds or spot admissions
• Monitor your email for announcements from AMRU
• Contact AMRU if you believe there is an error in your application data
• Some colleges may conduct separate admissions for remaining seats

Understanding the quotas and categories on the list

The provisional allocation list shows candidates allocated under three main quotas: HP Quota (Himachal Pradesh state quota), Management Quota (private college seats), and NRI Quota (Non-Resident Indian seats). Within each quota, candidates are allocated to categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, Children of J&K Migrants, or NRI.

HP Quota seats are filled through the state counselling process and are reserved for candidates who are domiciled in Himachal Pradesh or meet other eligibility criteria set by the state. Management Quota seats are filled by private colleges and may have different eligibility and fee structures. NRI Quota seats are reserved for Non-Resident Indians and typically have higher fees.

The list shows that some candidates have been allocated to a different category than they applied for. For example, candidate Mehak applied under OBC but was allocated under General. This can happen if the candidate's OBC certificate was not valid, if the candidate did not meet the OBC eligibility criteria, or if the allocation algorithm determined that the candidate's merit rank qualified them for a General category seat. If this happens to you, verify the reason with the Admission Committee of your college during the verification process.

• HP Quota: State seats for Himachal Pradesh domiciled candidates
• Management Quota: Private college seats with potentially different fees and eligibility
• NRI Quota: Non-Resident Indian seats with higher fees
• Categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, Children of J&K Migrants, NRI
• ⚠️ If your allotted category differs from your applied category, verify the reason during document verification

Colleges included in this stray round allocation

The provisional allocation list includes candidates allocated to the following colleges across Himachal Pradesh: H.P Government Dental College and Hospital Shimla, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences Paonta Sahib Sirmour, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College Kumarhatti District Solan, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital Nalagarh, Himachal Dental College Sunder Nagar, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt Medical College and Hospital Nerchowk Mandi, and Dr Radhakrishnan Govt Medical College Hamirpur, and Dr Yashwant Parmar Govt Medical College Nahan Sirmour.

These colleges offer MBBS and/or BDS programmes. Government colleges (those with 'Govt' in the name) are typically state-funded and have lower fees, while private colleges (such as Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Bhojia Dental College) charge higher fees. The allocation shows a mix of government and private college seats, with most candidates allocated to Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College Kumarhatti, which is a private institution.

• H.P Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla
• Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour
• Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti, District Solan
• Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Nalagarh
• Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar
• Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt Medical College and Hospital, Nerchowk, Mandi
• Dr Radhakrishnan Govt Medical College, Hamirpur
• Dr Yashwant Parmar Govt Medical College, Nahan, Sirmour

How to contact AMRU if you have questions or discrepancies

If you have any questions about the provisional allocation, if you spot an error in your merit number or allocation, or if you need clarification on any aspect of the counselling process, contact AMRU immediately. The notice provides the following contact details:

Email: counselling.amruhp@gmail.com (for merit discrepancies, use this email and report by 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026) or coemedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com (general inquiries). Phone: 01905-243967. Website: amruhp.ac.in. Address: Atal Medical & Research University, SLBS Govt Medical College & Hospital Campus, Ner Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

When you contact AMRU, have your application number, merit number, and name ready. Be clear about the issue you are reporting. If you are reporting a merit discrepancy, do so before 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026 — this is a hard deadline.

• Email (merit discrepancies): counselling.amruhp@gmail.com — deadline 24 Oct 10 AM
• Email (general inquiries): coemedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com
• Phone: 01905-243967
• Website: amruhp.ac.in
• Address: SLBS Govt Medical College & Hospital Campus, Ner Chowk, Mandi, HP

Important legal disclaimers and what they mean for you

The notice includes several important legal disclaimers that you must understand. First: 'The Provisional Allocation is only indicative in nature and subject to change.' This means the list you see today may change. Seats may be added or removed, candidates may be reallocated, or the entire list may be revised. You cannot rely on this provisional list as your final seat confirmation.

Second: 'The candidates cannot claim any right over the allotted seat on the basis of provisional list and it cannot be challenged before the court of law.' This means even if your name is on the list, you do not have a legal right to that seat yet. You cannot go to court to challenge the allocation based on this provisional list. Your right to the seat is only confirmed after the final allocation and after you have completed document verification and admission formalities.

Third: '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 the college's Admission Committee will verify your documents and eligibility during the admission process. If your documents are found to be invalid or if you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your admission can be cancelled even if you are on the provisional list.

These disclaimers are not meant to scare you — they are standard legal protections. The key takeaway is: treat this provisional list as a guide, not a guarantee. Verify your documents, follow all the steps, and wait for the final allocation before celebrating.

• ⚠️ Provisional list is indicative and subject to change
• ⚠️ You cannot claim a legal right to the seat based on this list
• ⚠️ You cannot challenge this list in court
• ⚠️ Final eligibility and category will be verified by the college's Admission Committee
• ⚠️ Invalid documents can result in cancellation of admission even after provisional allocation

Frequently asked questions

If your name is on the provisional allocation list, verify all your documents immediately and ensure they are in the prescribed format. Report any merit discrepancies to counselling.amruhp@gmail.com by 10:00 AM on 24 October 2026. Wait for the final seat allocation announcement on the AMRU website (amruhp.ac.in), download your allotment letter from your login, and only then approach your allotted college for admission. Remember: this provisional list is not your final admission — it is only the first step. Follow all the steps carefully to secure your seat.