As per the latest notification, candidates can complete their Round 3 choice filling until October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The extension is particularly important for candidates who faced technical difficulties during the counselling process or whose names were not reflected in the merit list earlier. AMRU has also indicated that no further extension will be provided after the revised deadline.

HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

The third round of state counselling is being conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in participating medical and dental institutions of Himachal Pradesh. The counselling process is based on the NEET UG 2026 qualification and the applicable state admission rules.

The extension was communicated through AMRU's latest notice concerning Round 3 MBBS/BDS counselling.

Why Has HP NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling Been Extended?

According to the latest counselling update, the deadline was extended because of technical issues encountered during the counselling process. These issues resulted in some eligible candidates not being reflected in the Round 3 merit list.

The additional window is intended to ensure that eligible candidates are not disadvantaged because of technical or portal-related problems. Candidates who were previously unable to access the choice-filling facility are therefore advised to log in again and verify their counselling status.

The extension also provides candidates with an opportunity to carefully review the available colleges and courses before submitting their final preferences.

HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 Revised Choice Filling Deadline

The new deadline for filling and locking choices is October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates should not wait until the final minutes because technical problems, heavy website traffic or connectivity issues may prevent successful submission.

AMRU has specifically stated that no further extension will be entertained after the revised deadline. Candidates who are eligible for Round 3 should therefore treat October 8 at 11 AM as the final opportunity to complete the process.

HP NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Earlier Schedule

The revised Round 3 counselling schedule originally provided the following sequence of events:

The original revised schedule placed choice filling between October 1 and October 4, followed by provisional allocation on October 6 and final allocation on October 8. The latest extension modifies the choice-filling deadline to October 8 at 11 AM because of the technical issues reported during the process.

Who Should Complete HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Choice Filling?

Candidates who are eligible to participate in the third round and have access to the choice-filling facility should complete the process within the revised deadline.

This includes eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates participating in Himachal Pradesh's state counselling as well as candidates seeking an upgrade or a preferred college/course through Round 3, subject to the applicable counselling rules.

Candidates who previously experienced difficulty because their details were not appearing correctly on the portal should particularly check their status again. The university has extended the window specifically to accommodate candidates affected by the technical problems.

How to Fill HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Choices 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their choice filling:

1.    Visit the AMRU Himachal Pradesh counselling website.

2.    Open the MBBS/BDS NEET UG 2026 counselling portal.

3.    Log in using the required counselling credentials.

4.    Access the Round 3 choice-filling section.

5.    Review the available MBBS and BDS colleges, courses and quotas.

6.    Arrange the choices according to personal preference.

7.    Carefully verify the complete preference list.

8.    Lock and submit the choices before 11:00 AM on October 8, 2026.

9.    Save or download the confirmation page/choice-filling record for future reference.

Candidates should make sure that the final preference order accurately reflects their priorities because seat allocation is dependent on the choices submitted, merit position, category, availability of seats and applicable counselling rules.

Importance of Choice Filling in Round 3

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of the NEET UG counselling process. A candidate's preference list determines which available seat may be considered during the allotment process.

Candidates should therefore avoid selecting colleges randomly. Before locking choices, they should consider:

• NEET UG 2026 rank and score

• State merit position

• Category and applicable reservation

• College and course preference

• Government or private institution

• Available seat category and quota

• Previous-round closing trends

• Tuition fees and other expenses

• Location and accessibility of the college

• Clinical exposure and academic environment

• Hostel and other facilities

Candidates should also include all realistic preferences rather than limiting themselves to only a few highly competitive colleges.

HP NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026

The Round 3 seat allotment process follows the completion of choice filling and locking. The revised counselling schedule had provisionally placed the Round 3 provisional seat allocation on October 6, followed by final seat allocation on October 8, 2026

The Medical Counselling Committee has also been conducting its own national NEET UG Round 3 process, including publication of newly added, virtual vacancy and clear vacancy information. State counselling candidates should therefore carefully distinguish between MCC All India counselling and the Himachal Pradesh state counselling conducted by AMRU.

What Candidates Should Do After Seat Allotment?

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 3 should carefully follow the instructions issued by the counselling authority and allotted institution.

The previously published HP Round 3 schedule indicated October 12 and 13, 2026 as the joining dates for allotted candidates. Candidates should, however, verify the final instructions and reporting requirements on the AMRU portal before travelling to the college.

Candidates should keep their original documents and required admission records ready. These may include NEET UG documents, academic certificates, identity proof, category certificates where applicable, photographs and other documents specified by the counselling authority or allotted institution.

Documents to Keep Ready for Admission

Candidates should keep the following documents readily available, subject to the requirements mentioned in the official counselling instructions:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/result

• Counselling registration/application confirmation

• Seat allotment letter

• Class 10 certificate/mark sheet

• Class 12 certificate/mark sheet

• Valid identity proof

• Category certificate, wherever applicable

• State domicile certificate, wherever applicable

• EWS certificate, if applicable

• Other reservation or eligibility certificates, if applicable

• Passport-size photographs

• Medical fitness documents, if required

• Original documents and photocopies as instructed

Candidates should not rely solely on photocopies. Original documents may be required during admission and verification.

Important Advice for HP NEET UG 2026 Candidates

Candidates should complete their choices well before the revised deadline instead of waiting for the final hour. Since the latest extension was announced following technical difficulties, applicants should also check whether their merit status and choice-filling facility are correctly displayed.

Candidates should save screenshots or download confirmation of the successfully submitted choices. This can be useful if any issue arises later regarding the submitted preference list.

It is equally important to check the counselling portal regularly because subsequent instructions relating to allotment, reporting, fee payment, document verification or admission may be issued separately.

HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Counselling 2026: Key Takeaway

The HP MBBS/BDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 choice-filling deadline has been extended to October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The extension follows technical difficulties that affected the display of some eligible candidates in the counselling merit list.

Candidates who are eligible for Round 3 should use the extended opportunity to submit and lock their preferred MBBS/BDS course, college and quota choices. Since AMRU has clarified that there will be no further extension, candidates should complete the process well before the deadline.

The latest information available from AMRU confirms that the university is continuing the 2026-27 MBBS/BDS counselling process, including Round 3 fresh registration and related admission notifications. Candidates should regularly monitor the official AMRU counselling portal for subsequent allotment and joining instructions.