Himachal Pradesh has released the official seat matrix for Round 3 of NEET UG counselling 2026, showing available MBBS and BDS vacancies across state-quota colleges. This is a critical window for candidates who did not secure a seat in earlier rounds or wish to upgrade their current allotment. Choice filling is now live and closes on October 4, 2026, with final seat allotment scheduled for October 8. Missing this deadline means losing your claim to these seats, as any unfilled vacancies will move to a stray round. If you are eligible for Round 3, acting now is essential.
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Round 3 is the third and often final phase of NEET UG counselling in Himachal Pradesh. It is designed for candidates who were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 and 2, as well as those who wish to upgrade from their current allotment to a better college or course. The round operates under the 85 percent state quota, meaning seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh.
If you participated in earlier rounds but did not get a seat, or if you received a seat but want to try for a better option, Round 3 is your opportunity. However, this is typically the last chance before stray vacancy rounds, which have limited seats and unpredictable availability. Candidates who skip Round 3 choice filling may find themselves without a seat at all.
MBBS colleges and seat availability in Round 3
Six government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh participate in NEET UG counselling. Each college has a total MBBS intake of 120 seats per year. However, the number of vacancies available in Round 3 varies by college, depending on how many seats were filled in Rounds 1 and 2. The exact vacancy count for each college is listed in the official seat matrix PDF published by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRUHP).
The participating colleges are Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) in Tanda, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College (YSGMC) in Nahan, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC) in Mandi, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College (PJLNGMC) in Chamba, and Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College (RKGMC) in Hamirpur. Before filling choices, download the seat matrix and match your rank and category against the vacancies at each college.
- IGMC Shimla: 120 total MBBS seats
- RPGMC Tanda: 120 total MBBS seats
- YSGMC Nahan: 120 total MBBS seats
- SLBSGMC Mandi: 120 total MBBS seats
- PJLNGMC Chamba: 120 total MBBS seats
- RKGMC Hamirpur: 120 total MBBS seats
BDS colleges and seat availability in Round 3
Four dental colleges participate in HP NEET UG counselling, offering a combined total of 295 BDS seats. One is a government college and three are private institutions. The government dental college is H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital in Shimla with 75 seats. The private colleges are Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences in Paonta Sahib (100 seats), Himachal Dental College in Sunder Nagar (60 seats), and Bhojia Dental College in Nalagarh (60 seats).
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Like MBBS, the exact number of BDS vacancies in Round 3 depends on how many seats were filled in earlier rounds. Check the official seat matrix to see which colleges have openings in your category. Private colleges may have different fee structures and admission criteria, so review each college's details before adding them to your choice list.
- H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla: 75 BDS seats
- Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib: 100 BDS seats
- Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar: 60 BDS seats
- Bhojia Dental College, Nalagarh: 60 BDS seats
How to download and review the Round 3 seat matrix
The seat matrix is published as a PDF on the official AMRUHP website at amruhp.ac.in. You do not need to log in to view or download it. The matrix shows college-wise and category-wise vacancy details, allowing you to see exactly how many seats are open at each institution in your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.).
To access the matrix, visit amruhp.ac.in, navigate to the UG Counselling 2026 section on the home page, and click the link for Provisional Seat Vacancy for Round 3. The PDF will open in your browser. Download and save it to your device so you can refer to it while filling your choices. Cross-check your NEET rank and category against the vacancies to identify colleges where you are likely to be allotted a seat.
- Visit amruhp.ac.in
- Click UG Counselling 2026 on the home page
- Open the Provisional Seat Vacancy for Round 3 link
- Download the PDF and save it
- Match your rank and category with available vacancies
Step-by-step guide to filling and locking your choices
Choice filling for Round 3 is open from October 1 to October 4, 2026. Only candidates registered for Round 3 can participate. The counselling portal allows you to add, reorder, and remove college and course preferences as many times as you wish during this window. However, you must lock your final choices before the October 4 deadline. Once locked, your preferences cannot be changed.
Log in to the AMRUHP counselling portal using your Round 3 credentials. Open the Choice Filling and Locking tab. Select your preferred colleges, courses (MBBS or BDS), and categories in order of priority—rank them from your most preferred to least preferred option. After each change, save your list to avoid losing data. When you are satisfied with your choices, click the Final Lock button before October 4, 2026. Do not delay; locking early ensures you do not miss the deadline.
- Log in with your Round 3 credentials
- Open the Choice Filling and Locking tab
- Select colleges, courses, and categories in priority order
- Save after each change
- Click Final Lock before October 4, 2026
- Do not attempt to change choices after locking
Key dates and timeline for Round 3
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Understanding the timeline is crucial to ensure you do not miss any deadline. Choice filling runs from October 1 to October 4, 2026. The provisional allotment list will be released on October 6, 2026, allowing you to see which seat you have been tentatively allotted. The final allotment will be declared on October 8, 2026. After that, candidates must report to their allotted college on October 12 or 13, 2026, with all required documents.
If you do not fill and lock your choices by October 4, you will not be considered for Round 3 allotment. Any seats that remain unfilled after Round 3 will move to a stray vacancy round, which typically has fewer seats and is harder to predict. Therefore, treat October 4 as a hard deadline and complete your choice filling well before that date.
- October 1–4, 2026: Choice filling window
- October 6, 2026: Provisional allotment list released
- October 8, 2026: Final allotment declared
- October 12–13, 2026: Reporting date at allotted college
Why Round 3 matters and what happens if you skip it
Round 3 is often the last opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under the state quota in Himachal Pradesh. After this round, any remaining vacancies move to a stray vacancy round, which is unpredictable and typically has very few seats. If you do not participate in Round 3 choice filling, you forfeit your claim to these seats entirely.
Candidates who skip Round 3 may end up without a seat at all, or they may have to wait for stray rounds where availability is minimal and competition is fierce. Even if you are unsure about your chances, filling and locking choices costs nothing and keeps your options open. The risk of not participating far outweighs the effort of filling a choice form.
- Round 3 is typically the final state-quota round
- Unfilled seats move to stray vacancy rounds
- Stray rounds have fewer seats and are unpredictable
- Not filling choices means losing your claim to these seats
- Filling choices is free and takes only a few minutes
What to do after choice filling: next steps
After you lock your choices on or before October 4, your work is not finished. On October 6, check the AMRUHP portal for the provisional allotment list. This shows which seat you have been tentatively allotted based on your choices and rank. Review this carefully to ensure the allotment is correct. If there is an error, note it and report it during the document verification process.
On October 8, the final allotment will be declared. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the college on October 12 or 13, 2026, with all required documents: your NEET admit card, rank card, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by the college. Failure to report on time may result in forfeiture of your seat. Keep monitoring the AMRUHP portal for any updates or announcements regarding stray rounds or additional vacancies.
- October 6: Check provisional allotment on AMRUHP portal
- October 8: Final allotment declared
- October 12–13: Report to allotted college with documents
- Carry NEET admit card, rank card, mark sheets, caste/domicile certificates
- Monitor portal for stray round announcements
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Who is eligible to participate in HP NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026?
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 and 2, or those who wish to upgrade from their current allotment, are eligible for Round 3. You must be registered for Round 3 counselling and meet the domicile requirements for Himachal Pradesh state quota (85 percent seats). Check the official AMRUHP portal to confirm your eligibility.
What is the deadline for filling and locking choices in Round 3?
The choice filling window is open from October 1 to October 4, 2026. You must fill and lock your final choices before 11:59 PM on October 4. After this deadline, the portal will close and you will not be able to make any changes. Do not wait until the last moment; fill your choices early to avoid technical issues.
How do I download the Round 3 seat matrix?
Visit amruhp.ac.in, go to the UG Counselling 2026 section, and click the link for Provisional Seat Vacancy for Round 3. The PDF will open in your browser. You do not need to log in to view it. Download and save the file to your device so you can refer to it while filling your choices.
Can I change my choices after locking them?
No. Once you click the Final Lock button, your choices are locked and cannot be changed. You can add, reorder, and remove choices as many times as you wish before locking, but after locking, no modifications are allowed. Therefore, review your choices carefully before locking.
When will the final allotment be declared and what do I do next?
The final allotment will be declared on October 8, 2026. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the allotted college on October 12 or 13, 2026, with all required documents including your NEET admit card, rank card, mark sheets, and caste/domicile certificates. Failure to report on time may result in forfeiture of your seat.
What happens to seats that are not filled in Round 3?
Any seats that remain unfilled after Round 3 will move to a stray vacancy round. Stray rounds typically have fewer seats and are harder to predict. If you do not participate in Round 3, you may miss your chance at a seat and have to wait for stray rounds, which offer limited options.
How many MBBS and BDS seats are available in Himachal Pradesh?
Six government medical colleges offer a total of 720 MBBS seats (120 per college). Four dental colleges offer a combined total of 295 BDS seats: 75 at the government college and 220 across three private colleges. However, the exact number of vacancies in Round 3 depends on how many seats were filled in earlier rounds. Check the official seat matrix for Round 3 vacancy details.
Can I view the seat matrix without logging in?
Yes. The Round 3 seat matrix is a public PDF available on the AMRUHP website at amruhp.ac.in. You do not need to log in to view or download it. This allows you to review vacancies and plan your choices before logging in to fill them.
Download the Round 3 seat matrix immediately, match your rank and category against available vacancies, and fill your choices on the AMRUHP portal by October 4, 2026. This is likely your last chance at a state-quota MBBS or BDS seat in Himachal Pradesh—do not miss it.
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