Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Fees & Seat Matrix

Latest Updates 

The Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Round 1 for SQ seats is expected to be held from 13 August to 22 August 2026. 

The Round 2 of HP NEET Counelling Round 1 for SQ seats is expected to run from 31 August up to 8 September 2026. 

MCC has started the NEET counselling Round 1 for AIQ seats in Himachal Pradesh, and the registrations can be completed through the MCC counselling portal. Check here

The Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Atal Medical and Research University every year after the NEET 2026 result announcement. This counselling process offers admission to  MBBS programs across medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. Students can register through the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling official website to apply for the 85% State Quota (SQ) seats. If you want to apply for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, you need to register for the MCC counselling 2026. 

There are around 1061 seats available through the Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling as per the NEET UG counselling 2026 seat matrix. The counselling process will be completed in 4 rounds – 2 regular rounds, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round to fill all vacant seats remaining after the third round. In this blog, we will look at the key details of the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling process, including registration steps, counselling steps, important dates, documents required, participating institutes, etc. 

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Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Steps

The following steps are the detailed registration steps for the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026. These are:  

Step 1: Online Registration

• Firstly, visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling at Atal Medical and Research University and click on the registration form link.
• Fill in your personal details, which include your name, gender, nationality, Aadhaar number, date of birth, qualification, mobile number, etc.  
• Review and submit the form.

Step 2: Upload Documents

You’ll Be Prompted To Upload The Following Documents after submitting the application form through the official counselling portal:

• Recent photographs on a white background (15 kb- 100 kb), should be 150 pixels wide and 200 pixels high in JPG/ jpeg format.
• Signature on white paper with blue/black Ink (4 kb- 100 kb), should be 150 pixels wide and 100 pixels high in jpg/ jpeg format.
• Other relevant documents. As a single PDF file (> 500 KB).
• The following certificates should be in PDF format.
• Candidate’s Class X (SSLC) certificate is mandatory and is to be uploaded in the online application.
• Proof of Nativity: Birth Certificate/SSLC Certificate/Passport showing the candidate’s place of birth.
• Proof of Date of Birth in PDF format.

Step 3: Declaration And Final Submission

• Check all the filled information.
• Select the ‘Declaration’ checkbox, and click on the final submit button.
• After submission, an application/registration Number will be generated.
• You will receive an email and SMS with your application number and password. 

Step 4: Application Fee Payment

• Click on the fee payment link while following the instructions.
• Payment can be made via Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
• Once payment is made, keep the slip for reference.
• Bank Charges/Payment Gateway Charges are your responsibility, and ensure payment is made within the due date.

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Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Fees

The table below demonstrates the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 registration fees details. 

Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Counselling process

The following points demonstrate the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 details. These are:   

• Candidates who appeared for NEET will be called for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling as per their merit rank.
• You have to register yourself for the HP NEET MBBS/BDS 2026 admission.
• You are required to make choices of courses and colleges according to your preference for date allocation.
• Based on your chosen preference, colleges will allot seats in HP MBBS admission 2026.
• If a seat is allotted, report to the college within the time frame given by that particular college to lock your seat and complete documentation.

Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes 

The following table shows the medical colleges participating in the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling process in 2026. 

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Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Here is some important information about the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 with events and their current status. 

Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Required Documents 

The following points are the details of the necessary documents for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026. These are: 

• NEET UG Confirmation Page
• NEET UG Admit Card
• NEET UG Rank Card
• Class 10th Mark Sheet And Certificate
• Class 12th Mark Sheet And Certificate
• Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Etc.)
• Caste/Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• Passport-Size Photographs

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Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: FAQs

Ques: Who is eligible for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans: Candidates who have qualified the re-NEET exam 2026 and passed the 10+2 exam with the subject stream of Physics, Chemistry and Biology are capable of Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026. 

Ques: How can I register for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans: You can register for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 by following the points below. These are:

• Visiting the official portal of Atal Medical and Research University
• Completing the online registration form 
• Uploading the required documents 
• Paying the counselling fee 
• Choice locking before the deadline 

Ques: Is a domicile certificate mandatory for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans: Yes, having a domicile certificate is mandatory for Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026. However, it is mandatory for students who seek to take MBBS admission in the state-quota seats in the medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. 

Ques: Can I be able to take part in Round 2 of the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 if I can't secure seats in Round 1?

Ans: Yes, you can be able to take part in Round 2 of the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 if you can't secure seats in Round 1.  However, you will need to follow all the applicable Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling rules for this. 

Ques: How are the seats allotted in the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans: The factors, based on which the seat allotment takes place in the Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026, are:

• Re-NEET 2026 rank
• Reservation Categories 
• Reservation Policy 
• Seat Matrix