Everything about the Himachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling process — registration, rounds, seat matrix, cutoff ranks, documents, fee structure, and management quota.
Himachal Pradesh has 8 medical colleges with 850+ MBBS seats. IGMC Shimla is the premier institution. AIIMS Bilaspur is a recent prestigious addition. HP has a small but quality-focused medical education ecosystem.
Himachal Pradesh is a closed state. Only HP domicile holders qualify for state quota seats.
Visit hpbose.org / nrhm.hp.gov.in → NEET UG 2026 counselling section. Fill personal details, NEET application number, and Class 12 details. Pay the registration fee online.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents within the specified window. Domicile/nativity certificate is critical — ensure it's valid and up to date.
The counselling authority releases the state merit list based on NEET UG score and category. Only registered and document-verified candidates appear on this list.
Fill and lock your college preferences before the deadline. List as many colleges as possible — there's no penalty for more choices. Rank from most to least preferred.
The counselling body releases allotment based on your merit rank, choices, seat availability, and reservation criteria. Accept, float, slide, or reject as per your strategy.
Unfilled seats from earlier rounds are available in later rounds. Cutoffs typically relax slightly in Round 2 and mop-up rounds — strategic upgrades are possible.
Download allotment letter → report to allotted college → submit original documents → pay admission fees → complete admission formalities within specified dates.
Archway Strategy Tip: Register for both MCC AIQ counselling (mcc.nic.in) and Himachal Pradesh state counselling simultaneously. Participating in one does not affect the other. Having multiple registrations maximises your seat-securing options.
Based on 2025 counselling trends. Use as reference — 2026 cutoffs will vary based on NEET difficulty, total candidates, and seat changes.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / Open | 480–520 | Most competitive — for government college state quota |
| OBC / Equivalent | 440–480 | 10–25 marks lower than General in most colleges |
| SC | 320–370 | Significant relaxation under reservation policy |
| ST | 190+ | Lowest cutoff — highest reservation benefit |
| Management Quota | Qualifying marks only | 50th percentile (General) — no merit cutoff |
These are 2025 trend-based estimates — 2026 cutoffs will vary. Always verify with official HPMC (Himachal Pradesh Medical Counselling Committee) data once released. Use these for planning only.
| College Type | Annual Fees | Total (5.5 yrs approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Government College — State Quota | ₹8,000–₹20,000 | Significantly subsidised |
| Private College — State Quota | ₹7L–₹13L | Moderate |
| Private College — Management Quota | ₹13L–₹20L | Higher — regulated by state body |
Management quota seats in Himachal Pradesh are filled after the main counselling rounds end. Any NEET-qualified student — regardless of home state — can apply. Archway has direct connections with private colleges in Himachal Pradesh and can help identify available seats in real time.
Don't wait too long: Management quota seats in Himachal Pradesh get filled quickly after CAP/state counselling ends. Contact Archway immediately after state quota rounds conclude to check availability.
| College | City | Type | MBBS Seats | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla | Shimla | Government | 200 | ₹15,000 |
| Dr RPGMC Tanda | Kangra | Government | 150 | ₹15,000 |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College Mandi | Mandi | Government | 100 | ₹15,000 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | Bilaspur | Central (AIIMS) | 100 | ₹1,390/yr |
NEET UG counselling in Himachal Pradesh is conducted by HPMC (Himachal Pradesh Medical Counselling Committee) through the official portal hpbose.org / nrhm.hp.gov.in. It covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats across government and private colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is a closed state. Only HP domicile holders qualify for state quota seats.
Himachal Pradesh has approximately 850+ MBBS seats across 8 medical colleges available through state quota counselling. Additional seats in central institutions (AIIMS etc.) are available through MCC AIQ which is open to all states.
Based on 2025 trends, the expected cutoff for government MBBS in Himachal Pradesh is approximately 480–520 marks for General/Open, 440–480 for OBC, 320–370 for SC, and 190+ for ST category. 2026 cutoffs will vary — use these for planning reference only.
Yes. Management quota seats in private MBBS colleges in Himachal Pradesh are available for students who have cleared NEET with qualifying marks (50th percentile for General). These are ~150+ seats with annual fees of ₹13L–₹20L. Archway helps identify available management quota seats in real time.
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