HP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Provisional Merit List Released; Objections Window Closed Today (27 August)

Atal Medical and Research University Himachal Pradesh (AMRUHP) today, August 27, 2026, released the HP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 provisional merit list on its official website, amruhp.ac.in. This list pertains to postgraduate dental admission for the 2026-27 academic session, with an objection window now open till 11 AM on 27th August, 2026.

AMRUHP, serving as the sole state authority for MDS counselling in Himachal Pradesh, published the provisional list to ensure transparency and allow candidates to rectify any discrepancies before the final merit list is officially published. Candidates who have cleared NEET MDS 2026 with a valid rank are eligible to participate in this counselling process.

HP NEET MDS 2026 Provisional Merit List: Key Details and Objection Process

The provisional merit list for the 1st Round of MDS Counselling 2026-27 was initially released on August 26, 2026, on the official AMRUHP portal. Candidates are advised to meticulously check their details, including scores, ranks, and category allocations. The objection window for the same closed at 11 AM today, August 27, 2026.

Candidates can email their objections to counselling.amruhp@gmail.com. This short window is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the final merit list, which will determine admissions to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes across the state.

HP NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Eligibility and Norms

Eligibility for HP NEET MDS 2026 counselling strictly adheres to the norms set by the Dental Council of India and the state counselling rules. Only candidates who have successfully cleared NEET MDS 2026 and possess a valid rank are considered eligible to apply for the counselling process. The provisional merit list includes candidates under various categories, such as HP Quota – Direct and Management Quota, along with reservation categories like General, SC, ST, and EWS.

How to Check the HP NEET MDS 2026 Provisional Merit List

Candidates can easily access and download the provisional merit list from the official AMRUHP website. The process is straightforward and designed to ensure all eligible candidates can review their status promptly.

1. Go to the official website of Atal Medical and Research University Himachal Pradesh (AMRUHP) at amruhp.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the ‘MDS Counselling’ section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled ‘Provisional Merit List of MDS 1st Round’.
4. The provisional merit list will open as a PDF file.
5. Download and save the PDF for future reference and to check your details.

HP NEET MDS 2026 Toppers and Merit Highlights

The provisional HP NEET MDS 2026 merit list features Hemang Vaidya at the top, followed by Nandini Sharma, Aastha Sharma and Agrima Khosla.

HP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Key Details

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