MBBS Admissions in Himachal Pradesh: A Complete Guide

For aspiring medical students seeking admission to MBBS courses in Himachal Pradesh, understanding the admission process, seat distribution, fees, eligibility, domicile requirements, and reservation policies is crucial. The Atal Medical & Research University, HP, under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Medical Education & Research, is responsible for conducting the centralized counseling for MBBS admissions in the state based on NEET-UG-2025 scores.
This blog provides an in-depth guide covering every aspect of MBBS admissions in Himachal Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria For MBBS Himachal Pradesh

The candidates who are seeking HP MBBS admission, must meet the required eligibility criteria. The admission process is based on NEET results and counseling. The basic eligibility criteria to get MBBS admission in the top medical college or institute in HP are given below.

• The candidates must be an Indian citizen or NRI/OCI/PIO or Foreign national candidate.
• The candidates must have passed NEET UG entrance examination.
• The minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years
• The candidate should pass 10+2 level education with PCB and English education or equivalent form a recognized board of India
• The general category candidates must have secured at least 50%marks and 40% marks for reserved category candidates.

Counseling Authority in Himachal Pradesh

The Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), HP, is the designated authority for conducting online centralized counseling for MBBS and BDS admissions in Himachal Pradesh. The entire counseling process, including seat allocation, merit lists, and fee submission, is managed by AMRU in collaboration with the Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), HP.
For counseling updates, visit: www.amruhp.ac.in

MBBS Seats Distribution (College-wise)

The total MBBS seats in Government and Private Medical Colleges of Himachal Pradesh are distributed as follows:

Government Medical Colleges (85% State Quota Seats)

Private Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

MBBS Fees Structure

Government Medical Colleges

• State Quota: ₹40,000
• NRI Quota: USD 20,000 P.A

Private Medical College
(Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Solan)

Domicile Requirement

General Criteria for Eligibility for State Quota Seats:

Only the candidates who have qualified NEET-UG-2025 shall be eligible to apply online for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses through centralized counseling in Government Medical/Dental Colleges including State Quota Seats in Private un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges situated in Himachal Pradesh.

Specific Criteria for Eligibility:

The following categories of candidates shall be eligible for the State Quota Seats:

• Bonafide Himachali Students or the children of Bonafide Himachali, irrespective of their place of schooling.
• The children of parents who are not bonafide Himachalis and who are Central Government employees (like those of All India Services/Central Civil Services) OR employees working within the State of Himachal Pradesh in Autonomous Bodies/Institutions/Organizations/Semi-Government Bodies established by Central/Other State Governments OR Serving Judges of the Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh OR Regular employees of Himachal Pradesh Government/H.P. Government Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies wholly owned by Himachal Pradesh Government shall be eligible for admissions in State Quota seats subject to fulfillment of following conditions:-
  a) The employee should be working for a period of continuous two years within the State of Himachal Pradesh in preceding four years on or before 1st January of the year of passing 10+2 examinations.
  b) His or her child should have passed 10+1 (or equivalent) and 10+2 (or equivalent) from the recognized schools or colleges situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

NRI Admissions

Candidates applying under the NRI Quota must:

If NRI seats remain unfilled after three rounds, they may be converted into General Category seats.

Eligibility Criteria For Domicile Claim

• 1- The children of bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh, who have passed 10+2 from the recognized schools or colleges situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh and affiliated to ICSE/CBSE/HPBOSE or equivalent Boards/Universities established by law in India.
• OR
• 2- The children of parents who are not bonafide Himachalis and who are Central Government employees or employees working within the State of Himachal Pradesh or Serving Judges of the Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh or Regular employees of Himachal Pradesh Government/H.P. Government Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies wholly owned by Himachal Pradesh Government shall be eligible for admissions in State Quota seats subject to fulfillment of following conditions:-
  The employee should be working for a period of continuous two years within the State of Himachal Pradesh in preceding four years on or before 1st January of the year of passing 10+2 examinations and His or her child should have passed 10+1 (or equivalent and 10+2 (or equivalent) from the recognized schools or colleges situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh and affiliated to ICSE/CBSE/HPBOSE or equivalent Boards/Universities established by law in India.
  
  Children of regular employees of Himachal Pradesh Government/H.P. Government Undertakings/Autonomous bodies wholly owned by Himachal Pradesh Government shall be exempted from the schooling condition for eligibility for State Quota seats subject to the fulfillment of following criteria:-
  Such employees have been holding posts outside Himachal Pradesh on or before 1st January of the year of passing 10+2 examinations for at least a continuous period of three years.
• The children of bonafide Himachalis who are working with the Central Government/Undertakings or Autonomous bodies established by the Central Government shall be exempted from the schooling criteria to gain eligibility for admissions under State Quota Seats.
  Provided that such employees should be working/posted outside the State of Himachal Pradesh on or before 1st January of the year of passing 10+2 (or its equivalent) for at least a continuous period of three years.
• The children of bonafide Himachalis who are working outside the State of Himachal Pradesh with other State Governments/Undertakings of Autonomous bodies established by other State Governments shall be eligible for State Quota Seats in the State of Himachal Pradesh provided that their child is not eligible for the State Quota in the State where their parents work and a certificate to this effect duly issued and certified by the Director Medical Education of that State for the relevant academic year shall be required to be submitted.
• The children of bonafide Himachalis who are serving in Indian Defense Services/ Ex-Serviceman/Para Military Forces shall be unconditionally exempted from the schooling criteria to gain eligibility for admissions under State Quota seats.

Type of Seat

• Government seat – Seat offered in the Government Medical/Dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh. (Only Domicile candidate can apply)
• State Quota Private – These are Government subsidized fee seats offered in a Private Medical/Dental college in Himachal Pradesh (Only Domicile Students can apply).
• Management seat – These are Management quota seats offered in a Private Medical/Dental Colleges in Himachal Pradesh (Open for other State Students)
• NRI Seat – These are NRI seats offered in a Government/Private Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh (NRI students from any region can apply)

Security Deposit

• Refundable – If exit in round 1 or joined after seat allotment in round 2 or Joined in round 1 but not up-graded in round 2
• Non-refundable – if not joined allotted college in round 2

IMPORTANT POINTS

• It is an open state , it allows other state students to take part in counseling process for management seats in private college
• Himachal Pradesh offers NRI Medical seat at a very low fee structure ($20000 per annum) in its Government Colleges
• Registration opens before every round of counseling in Himachal Pradesh.
• All three rounds are online.
• Security deposit is applicable in round 2 of Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counseling.
• There is no free exit in round 2.
• Document verification will happen at the time of reporting.
• Pay the total fees through RTGS after deducting 1 lac security deposit

Conclusion

Securing admission to an MBBS college in Himachal Pradesh requires meticulous planning and timely registration for NEET-UG counseling. Candidates must be aware of the seat distribution, eligibility criteria, domicile requirements, and reservation policies to enhance their chances of securing admission in their preferred college.
For detailed updates and official notifications, always refer to www.amruhp.ac.in.
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