
The HP NEET 2026 Round 3 Counselling Merit List has been released on September 30, 2026, by Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh. The counselling process is conducted online for admission to MBBS and BDS courses based on NEET 2026 scores.
Candidates included in the Round 3 merit list can participate in the next stage of counselling. The HP NEET 2026 Round 3 choice filling and locking will be conducted from October 1 to 4, 2026. The provisional counselling result is scheduled for October 6, while the final Round 3 seat allotment result will be released on October 8, 2026.
Candidates can check the major details of HP MBBS Admission 2026 below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Admission name | HP MBBS Admission |
| Counselling authority | The Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh |
| Admission basis | Marks scored in NEET |
| Exam conducting authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
The counselling process is conducted according to the applicable state and All India Quota seats.
The seat distribution and counselling authorities for HP MBBS admission are as follows:
| Seat category | Counselling details |
| 15% All India Quota seats | MCC conducts centralised HP MBBS counselling based on NEET 2026 scores |
| 85% State Quota seats | The Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh, conducts online counselling |
| Mode of counselling | Online counselling as per state merit rank |
The HP NEET counselling schedule for all three rounds is given below.
| Events | Dates |
| Availability of HP MBBS application form | September 22 to 27, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | September 30, 2026 |
| Final merit list | October 1, 2026 |
| Seat matrix | October 1, 2026 |
| Filling of preferences of course/colleges | October 1 to 4, 2026 |
| Provisional result of HP MBBS Counselling | October 6, 2026 |
| Round 3 final seat allotment result | October 8, 2026 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | October 12 to 13, 2026 |
Candidates should check the eligibility requirements before applying for HP MBBS Admission 2026.
Candidates must be citizens of India.
Candidates should be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Aspirants seeking HP NEET 2026 admission must be Himachali bonafide candidates.
Bonafide domicile is not mandatory for candidates applying through management quota seats.
Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh whose parents are posted outside the state for any of the All India Services are eligible.
For admission against 85% state quota seats, students must have passed Classes 10 and 12 from a recognised board of the state.
General category candidates must secure 50% aggregate marks in compulsory Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. The requirement is 40% for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
Candidates must meet the minimum NEET 2026 percentile requirement.
The NEET 2026 cutoff is released along with the NEET UG 2026 result. The category-wise cutoff mentioned in the source is given below.
| Category | Cutoff percentile | Cutoff marks |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 715-213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 212-177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 212-177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 212-177 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th percentile | 212-194 |
| SC/OBC - PwD | 40th percentile | 193-177 |
| ST - PwD | 40th Percentile | 191-177 |
NEET 2026-qualified candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements can fill out the HP MBBS application form. After applications are completed, the authority releases the provisional category-wise merit list. Further counselling is conducted based on merit rank.
The application process includes registration, entering application details, uploading documents, paying the application fee and keeping printouts of the submitted form.
1. Registration and filling:
Register for HP NEET 2026 admission by providing the programme details, personal information, email ID, valid mobile number and other required information.
2. Enter academic details:
After registration, provide details such as NEET-UG 2026 rank and scores, Class 10 and 12 marks and board information.
3. Upload documents:
Upload the required documents according to the prescribed specifications.
4. Pay the application fee:
Complete the application process by paying the application-cum-counselling fee online.
5. Keep printouts:
Take 2-3 printouts of the complete application form for future reference.
As mentioned in the source, the HP MBBS application fee is Rs 2500 for General/NRI/OBC and other categories, while SC/ST/PH candidates have to pay Rs 1500. The fee can be paid online through credit/debit cards and net banking using the HDFC Bank or SBI payment gateway.
The state counselling authority releases the HP MBBS/BDS merit list after the application process is completed. Separate merit lists are released for State and management quota seats.
The merit list contains details including:
Candidate name
All India Rank (AIR)
Roll number
Father's name
Category
NEET 2026 marks
Domicile status
Date of counselling
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list become eligible for the subsequent HP NEET counselling process.
HP NEET counselling is conducted online. Candidates included in the state merit list can participate in the counselling process. During choice filling and locking, candidates have to select their preferred courses and colleges.
Seat allotment is carried out according to available seats, candidate choices and merit rank. Candidates who receive a seat have to report for seat allotment and document verification.
