HP NEET PG 2026: final merit list out, fill choices by November 12

By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 3 min read

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Candidates for Himachal Pradesh’s NEET PG 2026 counselling have until tomorrow to lock in their choices. The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) released the final merit list for Round 1 on November 10, and the choice filling window closes on November 12.

The list decides who can take part in the first round of seat allotment for postgraduate medical seats in the state. Anyone on it who does not fill and lock choices by the deadline sits out this round, whatever their rank.

What the merit list covers

The final merit list covers MD, MS and DNB seats for the 2026-27 session.

AMRU runs the counselling for the Department of Medical Education and Research in Himachal Pradesh. The round fills state quota seats in government and private medical colleges across the state.

The seat matrix is tentative

AMRU has also published the category-wise and quota-wise seat matrix for the round, so candidates can see which seats are open before they submit their preferences. The matrix lists colleges including Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Mandi and Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College in Kumarhatti.

The university has described the matrix as tentative. Seats can be added, changed or withdrawn during counselling on the advice of the authorities, so candidates should check the version on the website before they lock their choices rather than relying on a downloaded copy.

What happens next

The final seat allocation is scheduled for November 16, 2026. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to the college by November 18 to complete admission formalities.

This state counselling runs alongside the central MCC counselling for All India Quota seats. Our guide on central vs state vs private universities explains how the two routes differ and which colleges each one covers.

How to fill your choices

The merit list and the seat matrix are on the official AMRU website. Choice filling and locking run on the AMRU counselling portal, where registered candidates log in and submit their college and course preferences in order.

Fill the form in one sitting if you can. Keep your documents ready before you log in, and our admission documents checklist covers what to keep in order. Once the window closes on November 12, locked choices cannot be changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 choice filling?

November 12, 2026. The choice filling and locking window runs from November 10 to November 12, and candidates who miss it cannot take part in the Round 1 allotment.

Where can I check the HP NEET PG 2026 final merit list?

The final merit list and the seat matrix are published on the official AMRU website, amruhp.ac.in. Choice filling itself runs on the ERP counselling portal, erpamruhp.in.

When will the HP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 seats be allotted?

The final seat allocation is scheduled for November 16, 2026. Candidates who get a seat must report to the allotted college by November 18.

Which colleges are covered by HP NEET PG 2026 counselling?

The seat matrix covers government and private medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh, including Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Mandi.

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Sources: Jagran Josh, NDTV Profit, Collegedunia