Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 3rd Round Counselling 2026: Complete Schedule for MBBS and BDS

Himachal Pradesh has announced the revised schedule for the 3rd Round of MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026-27. The schedule has been decided by Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, following the revised schedule received from MCC, DGHS, New Delhi.

For students waiting for the next opportunity to participate in Himachal Pradesh medical and dental counselling, the important dates include fresh online application, provisional and final merit lists, vacancy publication, choice filling and locking, seat allocation, and joining at the allotted college.

Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 3rd Round Counselling 2026 Schedule

According to the official schedule issued by AMRU, the 3rd round counselling process will begin with fresh online applications from 22 September 2026.

Here are the important dates:

The dates above are taken from the revised MBBS/BDS 3rd-round counselling schedule issued by AMRU, Himachal Pradesh.

Fresh Online Application: 22 to 27 September 2026

Candidates who need to participate in the 3rd round should note that the schedule starts with fresh online counselling applications from 22 September to 27 September 2026.

Students should complete the application process within the prescribed dates and keep their required counselling information and documents ready.

Provisional and Final Merit List

After the application window closes, AMRU will publish the provisional merit list on 29 September 2026.

The final merit list is scheduled for 30 September 2026. Candidates should check the published merit list carefully and follow any instructions issued by the university.

Vacancy Position for 3rd Round

The vacancy position for the 3rd round is scheduled to be displayed on 1 October 2026.

This is an important stage because the available seats can affect the choices candidates make during the next stage of counselling.

Choice Filling and Locking

Choice filling and locking for the 3rd round is scheduled from 1 October to 4 October 2026.

Candidates should review the available course, college and quota options before submitting their choices. The official schedule specifically describes this stage as filling and locking choices of Course/College/Quota for the 3rd round.

3rd Round Seat Allocation

The counselling authority has scheduled the provisional seat allocation for 6 October 2026.

The final seat allocation is scheduled for 8 October 2026.

Candidates who receive a seat should carefully follow the instructions issued with the allocation result and complete the required admission formalities within the specified timeline.

Joining Dates for Allotted Candidates

Candidates allotted a seat in the 3rd round are scheduled to join the allotted college and course on 12 October and 13 October 2026.

Students should not wait until the last moment to arrange documents, fees and other admission requirements.

Important Points for Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 3rd Round

Candidates participating in the 3rd round should keep the following points in mind:

• Check the official AMRU counselling website regularly.

• Complete the fresh online application within the prescribed dates.

• Check the provisional and final merit lists.

• Review the vacancy position before filling choices.

• Fill and lock Course/College/Quota choices between 1 and 4 October 2026.

• Check the provisional seat allocation on 6 October.

• Check the final seat allocation on 8 October.

• Complete joining formalities on 12 or 13 October, as applicable.

• Keep checking the official website for any subsequent changes to the schedule.

AMRU has specifically stated that any change or subsequent round counselling schedule will be uploaded on the university website and advised candidates to remain in regular contact with the website until completion of the admission process.

What Students Should Do Now

If you are planning to participate in Himachal Pradesh NEET UG 3rd Round Counselling 2026, the first important deadline is 27 September 2026, when the fresh online application window closes.

After that, keep track of the merit list, vacancy position and choice-filling window. Since the choice-filling period is only scheduled from 1 to 4 October, candidates should review their available options before the window closes.

The official notice covers both MBBS and BDS counselling for the 2026-27 session.

Official Schedule at a Glance

For quick reference:

22–27 September: Fresh online application
29 September: Provisional merit list
30 September: Final merit list
1 October: Vacancy position
1–4 October: Choice filling and locking
6 October: Provisional seat allocation
8 October: Final seat allocation
12–13 October: Joining at allotted college/course

Candidates should rely on the official AMRU website for any subsequent update or change in the counselling schedule.

Official Source

The schedule is issued by Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh, through its Common/Centralized Counselling Committee for MBBS/BDS Courses.