HP NEET MDS 2026 round 3 revised merit list out, choice filling begins October 19

Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh (AMRUHP) released the revised final merit list for NEET MDS Round 3 counselling 2026-27 on October 19, 2026. The list is accessible on the official portal, amruhp.ac.in, and marks a crucial stage for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate dental courses for the 2026-27 academic year.

Following the release of the merit list, choice filling for shortlisted candidates also began on October 19, 2026. This round is often considered the final opportunity for candidates to secure a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seat in Himachal Pradesh.

Revised Schedule and Registration Details

The release of the revised final merit list follows a revised schedule notification issued by AMRUHP on October 15, 2026. Fresh registration for HP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 had opened earlier, on October 7, 2026. Candidates are required to complete their choice filling process by logging into the AMRUHP counselling portal using their credentials.

Choices that are not explicitly locked by the specified deadline will automatically be locked by the system. The counselling fee, which is non-refundable, must be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The fee structure varies by category:

The provisional seat allocation list for MDS 1st round Counselling based on NEET PG MDS 2026 was released on September 5, 2026. The NEET MDS 2026 result was declared on June 2, 2026, with scorecards released on June 10, 2026.

Important Dates for Round 3 Counselling

The current counselling process for NEET MDS Round 3 is part of a series of events outlined by AMRUHP. The revised schedule has adjusted some earlier dates, with the final seat allotment for Round 3 originally scheduled for October 14, 2026, and reporting at allotted colleges set so on October 16, 2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the official portal for the most up-to-date information regarding cut-off times and further revisions.

Available Seats and Verification Steps

AMRUHP has also released the HP NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 provisional seat vacancy matrix. H.P Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, has three seats each in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, and Periodontology. Candidates are encouraged to review the vacancy matrix carefully before filling their choices.

For verification, candidates must keep original documents and category certificates ready, ensuring they are valid, updated, and in the prescribed format. The provisional allocation is indicative and does not grant candidates a claim over allotted seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles All India Quota and Central/Deemed seats, while state authorities, like AMRUHP, manage state-quota seats.

Comparison with MBBS/BDS Counselling

Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh (AMRU) released the final merit list for the 3rd Round MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026 on October 1, 2026. This list included 2,998 entries. The final candidate recorded on the MBBS/BDS merit list achieved a NEET score of 177 and an All India Rank of 1,194,105.

This provides a broader context for the ongoing medical and dental admission processes managed by the university. While the NEET MDS Round 3 counselling is currently underway, with the revised final merit list released on October 19, 2026, the MBBS/BDS counselling process for the same academic year has already concluded its third round.

Further reading

• NEET MDS 2026 counselling: Tamil Nadu invites applications after cut-off lowered, apply by October 19
• NEET MDS 2026 counselling: CEE Kerala reopens applications, 49 seats vacant; apply by October 16
• INI CET November 2027 registration status verification closes today, admit cards out October 26
• KEAM 2026: Apply for 84 MBBS, 106 BDS stray seats. CEE to announce dates Applications open
• PGIMER Entrance Exam application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (MDS): complete exam guide

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