HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1: Merit List Out, Seat Matrix & Choice Deadline

The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) in Himachal Pradesh has released the final merit list for NEET PG Round 1 counselling covering MD, MS and DNB courses for the 2026–27 academic session. Along with the merit list, AMRU has published the college-wise and category-wise seat matrix for government and private medical colleges in the state. Candidates who qualified for counselling now have a narrow window to fill and lock their course and college preferences—the deadline is November 12, 2026. This is a critical step: locking your choices on time determines your eligibility for seat allocation in the next phase.

What Has AMRU Released and When?

On November 10, 2026, AMRU released the final merit list for Round 1 of HP NEET PG counselling. This list contains the names and merit ranks of all candidates who have qualified to participate in the state-quota counselling process for MD, MS and DNB programmes. Alongside the merit list, the university has also made available the college-wise seat matrix, which breaks down the number of seats available in each participating medical college by specialty and category (general, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories).

The seat matrix covers 50 per cent of state-quota seats in government and private medical colleges across Himachal Pradesh, including institutions such as Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Mandi, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College in Nahan, and Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College in Kumarhatti. All India Quota (AIQ) seats are managed separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and are not part of this state-level counselling.

How to Download Your Merit List and Check Your Rank

To verify your position in the merit list and confirm your eligibility for choice filling, you will need to download the PDF from the AMRU website. The process is straightforward: visit amruhp.ac.in, navigate to the notices or announcements section, and locate the link for 'Final Merit List of MD/MS/DNB 1st Round Counselling 2026'. Open the PDF and search for your name or roll number to confirm your rank and category details.

It is essential to check your merit list entry carefully before proceeding to choice filling. Verify that your name, roll number, category, and quota designation are correct. If you spot any discrepancy—such as an incorrect category or quota assignment—you should contact AMRU immediately to request a correction. Any error in the merit list can affect your eligibility for the seats you are offered during allotment.

• Visit amruhp.ac.in
• Open the latest notices section
• Click on 'Final Merit List of MD/MS/DNB 1st Round Counselling 2026'
• Search for your name or roll number in the PDF
• Verify all details: name, roll number, rank, category, quota
• Download and save the PDF for future reference

Critical Dates: Choice Filling Window and Seat Allotment Timeline

The choice-filling and locking window is open from November 10 to November 12, 2026. This is a three-day window, and the deadline is firm—choices must be locked by November 12. After this date, the portal will close and no further changes will be allowed. Candidates who do not lock their choices by the deadline will not be considered for seat allocation.

Following the choice-filling phase, AMRU will release a provisional seat allocation on November 13, 2026, followed by the final seat allocation on November 16, 2026. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to their assigned college by November 18, 2026, to complete admission formalities. Missing this reporting deadline may result in forfeiture of your seat.

• Final merit list released: November 10, 2026
• Choice filling and locking window: November 10–12, 2026
• Last date to lock choices: November 12, 2026
• Provisional seat allocation: November 13, 2026
• Final seat allocation: November 16, 2026
• Last date to join allotted college: November 18, 2026

Understanding the Seat Matrix: What Seats Are Available?

The seat matrix published by AMRU shows the number of MD, MS and DNB seats available in each government and private medical college in Himachal Pradesh. The matrix is organized by specialty (such as General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anaesthesia, and others) and by category (General, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories as applicable in the state).

It is important to note that the seat matrix is tentative and may be subject to change during the counselling process. Changes can occur due to various reasons, including upgradation of seats, withdrawal of seats, or administrative adjustments. Therefore, while the matrix serves as a guide for your choice filling, you should not assume that the exact number of seats shown will remain unchanged. Additionally, the matrix covers only state-quota seats; AIQ seats are handled separately by the MCC and are not reflected in this document.

• Seats are listed by specialty and category
• Covers 50% state-quota seats in government and private colleges
• Includes five government medical colleges and one private college (Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College)
• Matrix is tentative and may change during counselling
• AIQ seats are managed separately by MCC

How to Fill and Lock Your Choices on the AMRU Portal

To participate in seat allocation, you must log into the AMRU counselling portal at amruhp.ac.in using your registered credentials (typically your roll number and password). Once logged in, navigate to the Round 1 choice-filling section. Here, you will see a list of all available colleges, specialties, and quota options based on the seat matrix.

Review the available options carefully and select your preferred colleges and specialties. You can rank your choices in order of preference—for example, if you prefer General Medicine at Indira Gandhi Medical College over Surgery at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, you should list the former first. After arranging all your choices in your preferred order, review them one final time to ensure accuracy, then click the 'Lock' button before the November 12 deadline. Once locked, your choices cannot be modified.

• Log in to amruhp.ac.in with your registered credentials
• Open the Round 1 choice-filling section
• Review all available colleges, courses and quota options
• Select your preferred colleges and specialties
• Arrange choices in order of preference (most preferred first)
• Review all selections carefully
• Click 'Lock' before November 12, 2026
• Do not attempt to change choices after locking

What Happens After You Lock Your Choices?

Once the choice-filling window closes on November 12, AMRU will process all locked choices and run the seat-allocation algorithm. On November 13, a provisional allotment letter will be released. You should download this letter from your candidate login portal and review it carefully to confirm which college and specialty you have been allotted. This is a provisional allotment and may be subject to change if any discrepancies are found in your documents or eligibility.

The final seat allocation will be announced on November 16, 2026. After receiving your final allotment letter, you must report to your assigned college by November 18, 2026, with all required documents and certificates. Admission will only be confirmed once you have reported in person and completed the verification process at the college. Failure to report by the deadline may result in your seat being cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.

• Provisional allotment released November 13
• Download provisional allotment letter from your login
• Final allotment released November 16
• Report to your assigned college by November 18
• Bring all original documents and certificates
• Admission is confirmed only after in-person reporting and verification

Document Verification and Category/Quota Eligibility

Before reporting to your allotted college, ensure that all your category and quota certificates are valid and in the prescribed format as per AMRU guidelines. Common documents required include your caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC quota), income certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate for Himachal Pradesh (for state-quota seats), and any other certificates specified in the counselling information brochure.

Any discrepancy or missing document at the time of admission verification can result in your category or quota claim being rejected, which may lead to your seat being cancelled or downgraded to a lower category. For example, if you claimed OBC quota but your OBC certificate is not valid or is in an incorrect format, you may lose your OBC seat and be considered only under the General category, which could affect your allotment. Therefore, verify all documents well in advance and contact AMRU if you have any doubts about the format or validity of your certificates.

• Ensure all category and quota certificates are valid
• Certificates must be in the prescribed format
• Caste certificate required for SC/ST/OBC quota claims
• Domicile certificate required for state-quota seats
• Income certificate may be required for certain quotas
• Discrepancies can result in seat cancellation or downgrade
• Verify documents well before the reporting date

What If You Are Not on the Merit List or Have Questions?

If you do not find your name on the final merit list, it means you were not selected for Round 1 counselling. This could be because your NEET PG score did not meet the cutoff for your category in Himachal Pradesh, or you did not register for HP counselling. In such cases, you may be eligible for subsequent rounds of counselling if seats remain vacant, or you may be considered for AIQ seats through the MCC if you have not already participated in AIQ counselling.

If you have any questions about your merit list entry, the seat matrix, the choice-filling process, or your allotment, contact AMRU directly through their official website or helpline. Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media for clarification. AMRU's official communications are the only reliable source of information regarding counselling procedures and deadlines.

• Not on merit list: score may not have met cutoff or you did not register for HP counselling
• You may be eligible for subsequent rounds if seats remain
• You may be considered for AIQ seats through MCC
• Contact AMRU directly for any questions or discrepancies
• Use only official AMRU website and communications
• Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media

Frequently asked questions

If you are on the HP NEET PG Round 1 merit list, your immediate priority is to log into the AMRU portal, review the seat matrix, and lock your college and specialty choices by November 12, 2026. Verify all your documents well in advance and be ready to report to your allotted college by November 18. Stay updated with AMRU's official website for any further announcements or changes to the schedule.