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Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026

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Samrat Ray • 8 Mins read • 10 Sep 26
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The Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round 2026 will allot seats remaining vacant after Round 2 ends. It will follow the official schedule and revised seat matrix released by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU). Students who did not get a seat in the HP NEET counselling Round 2 can fill fresh choices through the AMRU official website to participate in the mop-up round. Moreover, this round of the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling is usually closed to candidates who got a seat in HP NEET counselling Round 1 or in Round 2. 

The Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round will offer you another chance to get an MBBS or BDS seat in one of the medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. This blog will help you out by providing all the key details you need for participating in the mop-up round. Read on to know HP NEET counselling mop-up round eligibility criteria, choice-filling steps, institute reporting steps, cutoff, seat allotment factors, etc. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Important/Tentative Dates 2026

Check the following table for the latest information regarding the upcoming dates for the HP NEET counselling mop-up round. 

Event 

Date

HP NEET counselling mop-up round choice filling

To be announced

HP NEET counselling mop-up round seat allotment 

To be announced

HP NEET counselling mop-up round institute reporting

To be announced


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Eligibility Criteria 2026

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in the HP NEET counselling mop-up round. 

Eligibility Criteria

Details

Educational Qualification

12th pass in PCB with 50%

Entrance exam

Must qualify NEET UG 2026

State Quota Eligibility

Must meet Himachal Pradesh domicile/State Quota conditions.

Management Quota

Both Himachali and non-Himachali Indian candidates can apply.

Online Application

Candidates must complete the AMRU counselling application and required submission process.

Seat allotment status

Only unallotted candidates from Round 1 and Round 2 are eligible. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Documents Required

The following are the key documents required for admissions through the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling mop-up round: 

  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard & Admit Card
  • Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet
  • Class 12 Certificate/Marksheet
  • Valid Photo ID Proof
  • Himachal Pradesh Domicile Certificate — if applicable
  • Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable
  • PwD Certificate — if applicable
  • Counselling Application Confirmation Copy
  • Seat Allotment Letter — if allotted a seat
  • Recent Passport-Size Photographs
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • Original Documents for verification at the allotted college


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Official NEET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff

The following table provides the qualifying cutoffs for various categories in the HP NEET counselling process, which is also applicable for the mop-up round. 

Category 

Percentile 

Qualifying Marks 

General 

50th percentile 

715-213

OBC (NCL)

40th percentile 

212-177

SC

40th percentile 

212-177

ST

40th percentile 

212-177

General/UR-PwD

45th percentile 

212-189

OBC/SC/ST-PwD

40th percentile 

188-177


Is Registration Required for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026?

You usually cannot submit fresh registrations for the Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round. If you have already registered yourself for Round 1 or Round 2, you can proceed through all counselling rounds you are eligible for based on that registration. Hence, registered candidates need not register again for the HP NEET counselling mop-up round.  

If you were unregistered in Round 2, you must check the latest notifications on the AMRU official website to check for fresh registration options for the mop-up round. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026: Choice Filling 

The fresh choice filling process for the mop-up round of the HP NEET UG counselling is presented below.  

Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round Choice Filling Steps


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026: Top 5 Factors Influencing Seat Allotment

Check the following table for the important factors influencing seat allotment in the HP NEET UG counselling and the ways in which they influence the allotment. 

Factor

Influence on seat allotment

NEET Merit & Rank

Candidates with higher NEET ranks and merit list positions have higher chances of getting their preferred seats at top colleges. 

Seat Preference

The counselling authorities will consider your order of seat preference before allotting one of them to you. 

Seat Availability

The higher the vacancy at an institution, the better chances you have of getting a seat there. 

Category & Reservation

Reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, etc. enjoy seat reservations as per government policy and have lower cutoff requirements. 

Eligibility & Documents

You must meet all the eligibility criteria and document requirements for seat allotment and successful admission. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: How to Download Seat Allotment Letter?

You can download the seat allotment letter online once you get a seat. Take the following steps to access and download your seat allotment letter after the HP NEET UG counselling mop-up round: 

  • Step 1: Visit the AMRU official website once the seat allotment results are out. 
  • Step 2: Click on the seat allotment result link among the latest notifications. 
  • Step 3: Log in with your credentials to access the seat allotment letter and check the details. 
  • Step 4: Download the seat allotment letter. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026: What Happens After Seat Allotment? 

Candidates who are allotted seats in the Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round ned to report to the institute within the stated deadline. Here are the steps you need to take after seat allotment through the mop-up round: 

  • Step 1: Report to the allotted college by the specified date and time. 
  • Step 2: Complete the document verification procedure. 
  • Step 3:  Pay the admission fee, first tuition fee instalment, etc., as prescribed by the institution. 

After completing the institute reporting process, you can join the selected program, be it MBBS or BDS, from the date of the commencement of classes. 


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026: Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Check the following table to know the common mistakes made during HP NEET counselling mop-up round and the ways to avoid them. 

Common Mistake

How to avoid

Ignoring the Latest Seat Matrix

Always check available seats in the seat matrix before filling fresh choices.

Filling Choices Randomly

Arrange colleges and courses according to your actual preference.

Not Locking Choices

Review and lock choices before the deadline.

Missing Important Deadlines

Track AMRU notices for registration, choice filling, and reporting.

Ignoring Eligibility Rules

Verify category, quota, and document requirements before participating.


Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026: FAQs


Ques: Can I participate in Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round by surrendering my Round 2 seat? 

Ans: No, you usually cannot participate in the HP NEET counselling mop-up round if you have surrendered your Round 2 allotted seat. Thus, you must make a decision accordingly in this matter. Candidates must check the AMRU official website for the latest guidelines regarding mop-up round eligibility. 


Ques: How are seats allotted in the Himachal Pradesh NEET Mop-Up Round?

Ans: The mop-up round is conducted to allot seats remaining vacant after Round 2. AMRU will allot the seats available to eligible students based on the following factors: 

  • NEET rank
  • Merit list position
  • Category
  • Domicile status
  • Seat availability


Ques: How can I check the Himachal Pradesh NEET Mop-Up Round seat matrix?

Ans: You can check the HP NEET counselling mop-up round shortly after the Round 2 seat allotment through the AMRU official website. The seat matrix link will be provided in the latest announcements on the portal. You must always check the revised seat matrix for each round of the counselling before participating in it. 


Ques: When will the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026 be conducted?

Ans: The HP NEET counselling mop-up round will be conducted shortly after the Round 2 seat allotment is completed. AMRU will release the remaining vacancies and the schedule for the mop-up round through its official website. Accordingly, you must go through each step of the mop-up round. 


Ques: Is fresh registration required for the Himachal Pradesh NEET Mop-Up Round?

Ans: No, fresh registration is not required for the candidates who have already registered in the previous rounds. Candidates only have to register once for the whole counselling process, even if they participate in all the rounds. Fresh registration is usually not allowed for candidates who did not register in Round 1 or Round 2 unless AMRU states otherwise. 


Ques: Can candidates who did not participate in Round 1 or Round 2 apply for the mop-up round?

Ans: Based on the latest regulations, candidates who participated and did not get a seat in Round 1 and Round 2 are eligible for the mop-up round. You must check the regulations regarding participation of candidates who did not participate in the previous rounds on the AMRU official website. 


Ques: Can I participate in the Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round if I already have an MBBS/BDS seat?

Ans: No, the mop-up round is meant for candidates who did not get an MBBS/BDS seat in Round 1 and Round 2. Therefore, you will have to join the seat allotted or go for AIQ seats, depending on the specific MCC regulations relevant to this situation. 


Ques: What happens if I do not get a seat in the Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling mop-up round? 

Ans: If you do not get a seat in the HP NEET counselling mop-up round, you can participate in the stray vacancy round. Round 4, or the stray vacancy round, is conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after the mop-up round. There will be even fewer seats in the stray vacancy round, but the cutoff requirements will also reach their lowest.