The Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 counselling process has entered an important phase with the release of the Round 1 Final Merit List for MD, MS and DNB admissions by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh. The university has also published the category-wise and quota-wise MD/MS seat matrix, enabling eligible candidates to review postgraduate medical seats available across government and private medical colleges in the state.

Candidates who successfully registered for Himachal Pradesh NEET PG counselling 2026 can now check their names and merit positions in the final merit list. The counselling process is being conducted for admission to postgraduate medical courses for the 2026–27 academic session.

As per the revised counselling schedule, the Round 1 choice-filling and locking facility is available from November 10 to November 12, 2026. Candidates must select their preferred colleges, courses and applicable quota options and lock their choices before the deadline.

The university has scheduled the provisional seat allocation for November 13, followed by the final seat allocation on November 16, 2026. Candidates who receive seats must complete the admission and reporting formalities by November 18, 2026.

The latest development is particularly important for NEET PG-qualified doctors seeking postgraduate medical seats under the Himachal Pradesh state quota and management quota in participating institutions.

HP NEET PG 2026 Final Merit List: Important Highlights

The following table provides the major details regarding the Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling process.

HP NEET PG 2026 Final Merit List Released: Latest Update

Atal Medical and Research University has published the final merit list for the first round of Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 counselling for MD, MS and DNB courses.

The final merit list is an important document for candidates because it establishes their merit position for the seat-allocation process. Candidates should carefully examine the details mentioned in the PDF and verify their names, NEET PG ranks, scores, categories and quota eligibility.

The final merit list follows the provisional merit list released earlier in November. Candidates were provided an opportunity to check their provisional details and report discrepancies within the stipulated period.

Following the review process, the university released the final merit list along with the revised Round 1 counselling schedule.

Candidates should note that inclusion in the final merit list does not guarantee admission to a postgraduate medical seat. Final allotment will depend on the candidate's merit position, choices submitted, applicable reservation and quota provisions, and availability of seats.

How to Download HP NEET PG 2026 Final Merit List PDF?

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Round 1 final merit list.

1.    Visit the official AMRU website at amruhp.ac.in.

2.    Open the latest notifications or announcements section.

3.    Look for the notification titled Final Merit List of MD/MS/DNB 1st Round Counselling 2026.

4.    Click on the corresponding merit list PDF link.

5.    The final merit list will appear on the screen.

6.    Search for your name, NEET PG roll number or merit details.

7.    Verify your category, quota and other particulars.

8.    Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the final merit list until the completion of the counselling and admission process.

AMRU HP NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Seat Matrix Released

Along with the final merit list, AMRU has published the category-wise and quota-wise seat matrix for MD and MS postgraduate medical admissions.

The seat matrix provides information about available postgraduate medical seats across participating government and private medical institutions in Himachal Pradesh.

The published matrix covers 50% state quota seats in government and private medical colleges, with details organised according to medical speciality, category and applicable quota.

The participating institutions include:

1.    Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

2.    Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda.

3.    Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College, Mandi.

4.    Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College, Nahan.

5.    Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti.

Candidates should download and carefully examine the official seat matrix to identify available seats in their preferred specialities and institutions.

The seat matrix is tentative and may be revised during the counselling process depending on approvals, additions, withdrawals or other changes communicated by the competent authorities.

It is also important to understand that All India Quota seats are handled separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

HP NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Quota-Wise Admission Opportunities

The Himachal Pradesh NEET PG counselling process includes admission opportunities under different seat categories and quotas.

Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements applicable to their respective quota before submitting their preferences.

1. Himachal Pradesh State Quota

The state quota provides admission opportunities to eligible candidates under the applicable Himachal Pradesh admission and reservation rules.

Candidates claiming state quota benefits must satisfy the prescribed eligibility and documentation requirements.

2. Management Quota

Management quota seats are available in participating private medical colleges, subject to the applicable admission rules and eligibility conditions.

An important clarification in the current counselling process is that Himachal Pradesh quota candidates can also submit preferences for management quota seats in private medical colleges.

3. NRI Quota

Candidates applying under the NRI quota must satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements and provide the necessary supporting documents.

4. In-Service Category

Eligible in-service candidates are considered under the applicable provisions of the counselling process. Relevant service certificates and other prescribed documents must be valid and submitted in the required format.

Candidates should carefully verify the quota and category mentioned against their names in the final merit list before completing the choice-filling process.

HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling: Important Dates

AMRU has issued a revised schedule for the first round of Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026 counselling.

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list must complete their choice-filling and locking process within the notified period.

The important dates are given below.

Candidates should follow the revised schedule carefully and avoid waiting until the last moment to submit their preferences.

How to Fill and Lock Choices for HP NEET PG Counselling 2026?

Candidates included in the final merit list can complete their Round 1 choice-filling process through the AMRU online counselling portal.

The process involves selecting preferred medical colleges, postgraduate courses and applicable quota options.

The general steps are given below:

1.    Visit the official AMRU website at amruhp.ac.in.

2.    Open the online counselling or ERP portal.

3.    Log in using your registered user credentials.

4.    Navigate to the HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 choice-filling section.

5.    Check the available MD, MS and applicable course options.

6.    Review the college-wise and speciality-wise seat matrix.

7.    Select your preferred colleges and postgraduate specialities.

8.    Arrange the selected choices in order of preference.

9.    Review all the selected options carefully.

10.                   Lock and submit your choices before November 12, 2026.

11.                   Download or print the confirmation of the submitted choices for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that their preferences are arranged according to their actual admission priorities. The order of choices is important because seat allocation is conducted according to merit, preferences, eligibility and seat availability.

Candidates should also verify whether any prescribed payment or additional formalities are required under the official counselling instructions.

What Happens After HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling?

After the completion of the choice-filling and locking process on November 12, AMRU will proceed with the first-round seat-allocation process.

The next stages are as follows:

Provisional Seat Allocation – November 13, 2026

The university is scheduled to publish the provisional seat-allocation result. Candidates will be able to check whether they have been allotted a postgraduate medical seat based on their merit position, submitted preferences and seat availability.

Final Seat Allocation – November 16, 2026

The final seat-allocation result is scheduled to be published after the provisional allocation stage. Candidates should check their allotment status and download the relevant documents.

Reporting and Admission – By November 18, 2026

Candidates allotted seats must complete the prescribed admission formalities and report to their respective institutions within the notified deadline.

Failure to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated period may affect the candidate's admission.

Important Instructions for HP NEET PG 2026 Candidates

Candidates participating in Himachal Pradesh NEET PG counselling should keep the following points in mind.

• Check your name and merit position in the final merit list.

• Verify the category and quota mentioned in the merit list.

• Download the latest MD/MS seat matrix before filling choices.

• Check the availability of seats in your preferred specialities.

• Review the eligibility requirements for each quota.

• Arrange college and speciality preferences carefully.

• Complete choice filling and locking by November 12.

• Keep a copy of the submitted choices.

• Regularly monitor the AMRU website for further counselling announcements.

• Download the allotment letter after the seat-allocation result is published.

• Complete reporting and admission formalities within the prescribed deadline.

Candidates claiming reservation or other quota benefits should ensure that their certificates are valid and issued in the prescribed format. The admission committee of the allotted institution will verify the relevant documents and eligibility claims.

Important Information Regarding DNB Seats

The counselling process also includes DNB-related admission information. However, candidates should carefully distinguish between the MD/MS seat matrix and the DNB seat-allocation schedule.

As per the published counselling information, available Post-MBBS DNB seats are to be considered for allotment during Round 2, with the relevant category-wise seat details to be provided at that stage.

Therefore, candidates interested in DNB courses should regularly check the university's subsequent notifications rather than assuming that every DNB seat is included in the current MD/MS seat matrix.

Documents Required for HP NEET PG 2026 Admission

Candidates who receive an MD, MS or applicable DNB allotment should keep the necessary documents ready for verification and admission.

The commonly required documents include:

1.    NEET PG 2026 Admit Card.

2.    NEET PG 2026 Scorecard.

3.    HP NEET PG 2026 Final Merit List details.

4.    Provisional or Final Seat Allotment Letter.

5.    MBBS Degree Certificate.

6.    MBBS All-Year Mark Sheets.

7.    Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate.

8.    Permanent or Provisional Medical Registration Certificate.

9.    Class 10 Certificate for Date of Birth Verification.

10.                   Valid Photo Identity Proof.

11.                   Category Certificate, wherever applicable.

12.                   Himachal Pradesh Bonafide or Domicile Certificate, wherever applicable.

13.                   In-Service Certificate, if applicable.

14.                   NRI Supporting Documents, if applicable.

15.                   Recent Passport-Size Photographs.

16.                   Other documents specified by AMRU or the allotted institution.

The exact document requirements may differ according to the candidate's quota, category and admission status. Candidates must refer to the official admission instructions before reporting to the allotted college.

HP NEET PG 2026: Official Website and Important Links

Candidates can access the latest counselling notifications, final merit list, MD/MS seat matrix, revised counselling schedule and other admission-related updates through the official university website.

Candidates should download the relevant documents only from the official university portal and regularly check for revised notices.

Conclusion

The release of the HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List and MD/MS seat matrix marks an important development in Himachal Pradesh postgraduate medical admissions for the 2026–27 academic session.

Atal Medical and Research University has made the final merit list available for MD, MS and DNB counselling and has also published the category-wise and quota-wise MD/MS seat details for participating government and private medical colleges.

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list must complete their choice-filling and locking process by November 12, 2026. With provisional seat allocation scheduled for November 13 and final allotment on November 16, candidates should carefully follow the revised counselling timetable.

Candidates are advised to examine the seat matrix, verify their eligibility, select their preferred colleges and specialities in the correct order and keep all required documents ready for admission.

For the latest updates regarding Himachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026, final merit lists, seat allotment results and admission schedules, candidates should regularly visit the official AMRU website at amruhp.ac.in.