HP NEET UG Round 3 Merit List 2026: Key Dates & Next Steps

Atal Medical and Research University Himachal Pradesh (AMRUHP) has released the final provisional merit list for Round 3 MBBS and BDS counselling for the 2026–27 session. The list covers the 85 percent state quota seats and is now live on the official AMRUHP portal. If you participated in Round 3 registration and are waiting to know your position, you must act quickly: the window to flag errors in your name, category, or score closes on October 1, 2026. After that, choice filling begins immediately, and your locked preference will determine which college you join.

What the HP Round 3 Merit List Means for You

The merit list published on September 30, 2026 is your official ranking for MBBS and BDS seats in Himachal Pradesh government and private medical colleges. Your position on this list determines which colleges and seats you are eligible to choose during the choice-filling window. Unlike earlier rounds, Round 3 is the final state quota counselling round for 2026–27, so the seats you secure here are your last opportunity through the regular counselling process.

The list applies only to candidates who registered fresh for Round 3 or were unplaced after Rounds 1 and 2. Your NEET UG 2026 rank and category (general, OBC, SC, ST) are the basis for your position. If you are a bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh, you are eligible for the 85 percent state quota seats.

How to Access and Verify Your Merit List Entry

The merit list is available as a downloadable PDF on the AMRUHP official website. Visit amruhp.ac.in, locate the latest notification on the homepage, and click the link for the MBBS BDS 3rd Round Counselling merit list. Search for your roll number and name inside the PDF file. Download and save a copy immediately for your records.

Once you find your entry, cross-check four critical details: your full name (spelling), your NEET UG roll number, your category (general, OBC, SC, ST, or any other applicable category), and your NEET UG score. Any mismatch between what you see and your official NEET scorecard must be flagged before the objection deadline.

• Visit amruhp.ac.in
• Click the Round 3 merit list notification link
• Download the MBBS/BDS merit list PDF
• Search for your roll number and name
• Verify name spelling, category, and score
• Save a copy for your records

Objection Deadline: October 1, 2026 — Act Now

If you spot any error in your merit list entry, you must raise an objection through the official AMRUHP channel before 11:59 PM on October 1, 2026. AMRUHP will not process corrections submitted after this deadline, so do not delay. Valid grounds for objection include spelling errors in your name, incorrect category assignment, missing entry, or wrong NEET UG score recorded.

Objections cannot be used to request a different college, change your category, or challenge your rank. They are strictly for correcting factual errors in your personal data or score. Submit your objection with supporting documents (your NEET scorecard, admit card, or category certificate) through the official portal or email address specified in the notification.

• Objection deadline: October 1, 2026
• Valid grounds: name spelling, category error, missing entry, wrong score
• Invalid grounds: college preference, rank challenge, category change request
• Submit with supporting documents (NEET scorecard, admit card, category certificate)
• No objections accepted after the deadline

Key Dates in the HP Round 3 Counselling Timeline

Understanding the full counselling schedule helps you plan your next steps. After the objection window closes on October 1, AMRUHP will display the vacancy position (the number of MBBS and BDS seats available in each college and category). Choice filling will then open on October 1 and remain open until October 4, 2026. During this window, you must list your preferred colleges in order of priority.

Provisional seat allocation is scheduled for October 6, 2026, followed by final seat allocation on October 8. Once you receive your allotted seat, you must report to the college between October 12 and 13, 2026 with your original certificates and counselling fee. Missing the reporting deadline may result in forfeiture of your seat.

• September 30: Final provisional merit list released
• October 1: Objection deadline; vacancy position displayed
• October 1–4: Choice filling and locking window
• October 6: Provisional seat allocation
• October 8: Final seat allocation
• October 12–13: Reporting at allotted college

Who Is Eligible for HP Round 3 Counselling?

Round 3 is open to candidates who hold a valid NEET UG 2026 rank and are bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh. You are eligible if you registered fresh for Round 3 or remained unplaced after Rounds 1 and 2. The 85 percent state quota seats are available in government and private medical colleges across the state.

Your category (general, OBC, SC, ST) is determined by your NEET UG application and cannot be changed during counselling. If you believe your category is incorrectly recorded in the merit list, raise an objection before October 1.

• Valid NEET UG 2026 rank required
• Bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh
• Registered fresh for Round 3 or unplaced after Rounds 1 and 2
• Eligible for 85% state quota seats in government and private colleges
• Category as per NEET UG application

How Choice Filling Works and Why It Matters

Once the vacancy list is displayed on October 1, you will see which MBBS and BDS seats are available in each college and category. During the choice-filling window (October 1–4), you must rank your preferred colleges in order of priority. The system will automatically lock your highest-priority choice that matches your rank and category. For example, if you rank College A first and College B second, and your rank qualifies for both, College A will be locked.

After you lock your choices, they cannot be changed. The system then uses your locked preference to allocate a seat during provisional allocation on October 6. This is why careful research and ranking are critical. Speak to seniors, check college infrastructure, faculty, and placement records before finalizing your list.

• Rank colleges in order of preference during October 1–4
• System locks your highest-priority eligible choice
• Locked choices cannot be changed after the window closes
• Provisional allocation uses your locked preference
• Research college details before ranking

What Happens After Round 3 Allocation?

If seats remain vacant after Round 3 final allocation on October 8, AMRUHP may conduct a stray round. The stray round is typically restricted to specific categories or candidates who did not participate in earlier rounds. Not all candidates are eligible for the stray round, so do not assume you will get another chance if you are not allotted a seat in Round 3.

Round 3 is the final regular state quota counselling round for 2026–27. If you do not secure a seat here, your only remaining option is the stray round (if eligible) or waiting for the next counselling cycle. This underscores the importance of careful choice filling and timely reporting.

• Stray round may follow if vacancies remain
• Stray round eligibility is restricted (specific categories or non-participants)
• Round 3 is the final regular state quota round
• Missing Round 3 means limited options for 2026–27

Your Action Checklist Before October 1

Time is short, and every step matters. Download the merit list from amruhp.ac.in immediately and verify your entry. If there are errors, prepare your objection with supporting documents and submit before October 1. If your entry is correct, begin researching colleges and preparing your choice list.

Gather your original certificates (10th, 12th, NEET scorecard, category certificate if applicable), counselling fee amount, and any other documents required for reporting. Keep your phone and email active for AMRUHP notifications. Once choice filling opens on October 1, log in promptly, rank your colleges carefully, and lock your choices before the window closes on October 4.

• Download merit list from amruhp.ac.in today
• Verify name, roll number, category, and score
• Raise objections by October 1 if errors found
• Research colleges and prepare choice ranking
• Gather original certificates and counselling fee
• Keep contact details updated with AMRUHP
• Log in during choice filling (October 1–4) and lock preferences
• Prepare for reporting on October 12–13

Frequently asked questions

Download your merit list today, verify every detail, and raise objections if needed by October 1, 2026. Once the vacancy list is displayed, research colleges carefully and lock your choices during the October 1–4 window. Your seat depends on timely action and thoughtful choice ranking.