HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List to Be Released Tomorrow
The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) has released the updated counselling schedule. The notice pertains to the HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling.
The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) has released the updated counselling schedule. The notice pertains to the HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling. The AMRU has uploaded the information on the official portal. As per the revised schedule, the final merit list will be released tomorrow. Candidates can check their individual rank on the AMRU portal after the release. According to the previous announcement, AMRU had released the merit list on the 21st. NEET UG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate. It is pertinent that the counselling will cover state quota seats for MBBS and BDS in Himachal Pradesh. Moreover, both government and private medical colleges under the state will participate in the counselling.
HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Revised Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List of 1st Round Counselling | August 21, 2026 |
| Filling and Locking of Choices of Course/College/Quota | August 22 to 25, 2026 |
| 1st Round Provisional Seat Allocation | August 27, 2026 |
| 1st Round Final Seat Allocation | August 29, 2026 |
| Date of Joining the Allotted College and Course | September 1 to 3, 2026 |
Source: amruhp.ac.in
The revised calendar supersedes the earlier version issued by AMRU. Registered candidates must track the portal daily for further updates. All downstream steps depend on the revised timeline.
Registration Fee for HP NEET UG 2026 Counselling
Candidates paid the counselling registration fee during the August window. The fee varies by category as per the AMRU notification.
| Category | Registration Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| General, NRI, OBC and Others | 2,500 |
| SC, ST and EWS | 1,500 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Nil |
Who is eligible to participate in HP NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Only those NEET 2026 qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the state quota counselling who fulfill the Himachal Pradesh domicile criteria. Additionally, candidates must submit the requisite category certificate for reserved seats. It is pertinent that candidates had to register for the state counselling within the eligibility window. Those who could not register for the Round 1 counselling had to re-apply for subsequent rounds, depending on seat vacancies.
Documents required for HP NEET UG 2026 counselling
Allotted candidates will have to bring all original documents along with them. It is relevant to mention that photocopies will not be considered for verification purposes.
These include:
- HP NEET 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Himachal Pradesh domicile or bonafide certificate
- Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates
- Aadhaar card or other photo identity proof
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Counselling registration receipt
HP NEET 2026 Counselling Rounds
AMRU has scheduled multiple counselling sessions to fill all the vacant state quota seats. It is pertinent that Round 1 counselling has commenced for HP NEET UG MBBS and BDS courses. There will be two more rounds of counselling, following Round 1. A stray vacancy round is also scheduled for September 2026.
How to check HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 merit list?
The merit list will contain the rank of every candidate who has applied for the state quota seats in Round 1. Moreover, the list will also indicate the category-wise and merit-wise standing of every candidate. Candidates can view the merit list as per the instructions mentioned below:
- Login to the official AMRU portal at amruhp.ac.in.
- Click on the link for HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 merit list
- Open the merit list pdf and search for one’s application number.
- Keep track of one’s rank, category, and merit-wise standing.
- Download and save the pdf for future reference.
What to do after the merit list is released?
Those whose names appear on the final merit list can proceed to the choice-filling or seat selection phase. It is a crucial step wherein all candidates have to list their college/course preferences in order of priority. The selection of the candidates is made based on their merit list, choice of priority, and category. Those selected for admission will have to report to their respective colleges with all the original documents.
How to contact AMRU for counselling-related queries?
- AMRU has provided a helpline number through which candidates can raise their queries.
- Candidates can contact the number 9459139364 on WhatsApp for any kind of guidance.
- All notifications and updates will be available on the amruhp.ac.in portal.
- It is advisable to refer to the official portal for all the latest updates and news regarding the counselling.
Things to do before, during, and after AP NEET UG 2026 counselling
- Check the merit list on the 21st of August on the official website.
- Bring along the scorecard and admit card of NEET 2026 examination.
- Bring all original documents including class 10 and class 12 mark sheets, and domicile certificate.
- Remember to note down the merit rank and category-wise position.
- Wait for the release of the choice-filling link on the portal.
