HP NEET UG Round 3 seat matrix 2026 released; choice filling open until October 4
In short
- The HP NEET UG Round 3 provisional seat matrix 2026 is available on amruhp.ac.in as of October 1, 2026.
- Choice filling for MBBS and BDS seats under the 85 percent state quota is open from October 1 to October 4, 2026.
- Candidates must lock their choices by the October 4, 2026 deadline to be considered for seat allocation.
- The final seat allotment for Round 3 will be declared on October 8, 2026, with college reporting on October 12 or 13, 2026.
- Six government medical colleges and four dental colleges are participating in this round of counselling.
Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh (AMRUHP), today, October 1, 2026, released the provisional seat matrix for HP NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026. Concurrently, the choice filling window for eligible candidates has opened on the official website, amruhp.ac.in.
This round of counselling is for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the 85 percent state quota, primarily targeting candidates who may have missed earlier rounds or wish to upgrade their previously allotted seats. The NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted on June 21, 2026, with results declared on July 16, 2026.
HP NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Schedule and Deadlines
The choice filling and locking process for HP NEET UG Round 3 is active from October 1 to October 4, 2026. Candidates who have registered for this round are required to submit their preferences within this timeframe. The provisional seat allocation is scheduled for October 6, 2026, followed by the final seat allocation on October 8, 2026. Reporting to the allotted colleges for admission will take place on October 12 or 13, 2026.
Fresh online applications for Round 3 were accepted from September 22 to September 27, 2026. The provisional merit list for this round was released on September 29, 2026, and the final merit list was published on September 30, 2026. The vacancy position for Round 3 was also displayed on October 1, 2026. The revised counselling schedule was issued by AMRUHP after receiving an updated schedule from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh online counselling application | September 22–27, 2026 |
| Provisional Round 3 Merit List | September 29, 2026 |
| Final Round 3 Merit List | September 30, 2026 |
| Display of Round 3 vacancy position | October 1, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | October 1–4, 2026 |
| Provisional Round 3 seat allocation | October 6, 2026 |
| Final Round 3 seat allocation | October 8, 2026 |
| Joining at allotted college/course | October 12–13, 2026 |
Participating Colleges and Seat Intake
Six government medical colleges are participating in HP NEET UG Round 3 counselling, each offering a total MBBS intake of 120 seats. For BDS admissions, four dental colleges are involved, with a combined total BDS intake of 295 seats. The seat matrix, available as a PDF on the AMRUHP website, details the available vacancies across these institutions for the 85 percent state quota.
Candidates can view the seat matrix without logging in to the portal. Registered Round 3 candidates have the option to add, reorder, or remove their choices during the choice filling period. It is mandatory for candidates to lock their choices before the specified deadline of October 4, 2026, to ensure their preferences are considered for seat allocation.
| College | Total MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla | 120 |
| Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda | 120 |
| Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College (YSGMC), Nahan | 120 |
| Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC), Mandi | 120 |
| Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College (PJLNGMC), Chamba | 120 |
| Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College (RKGMC), Hamirpur | 120 |
| College | Total BDS Seats |
|---|---|
| H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla | 75 |
| Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib | 100 |
| Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar | 60 |
| Bhojia Dental College, Nalagarh | 60 |
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Application Fees and Next Steps for Candidates
The application fee for HP NEET UG Counselling is ₹2000 for candidates belonging to the General category. For candidates from SC, ST, and Person With Disability (PwD) categories, the application fee is ₹1000. These fees were applicable during the fresh online application period from September 22 to September 27, 2026.
Candidates are advised to download the Round 3 seat matrix PDF from amruhp.ac.in and match their rank and category with the available seats in each college. After logging into the counselling portal, they should access the choice filling tab to submit their preferences. Locking choices before October 4, 2026, is crucial. Following the provisional and final seat allotments, candidates must report to their allotted college on October 12 or 13, 2026, with all necessary documents. Any seats remaining unfilled after Round 3 may be moved to a stray vacancy round.
| Category Type | Fees in INR |
|---|---|
| General | ₹2000 |
| SC | ₹1000 |
| ST | ₹1000 |
| Person With Disability | ₹1000 |
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