Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh has released the Merit List for MBBS/BDS 2nd Round Counselling 2026 based on NEET UG 2026. The merit list was released on September 8, 2026, along with instructions for candidates participating in the second round of counselling.
According to the official list, candidates can fill their choices/preferences for Round 2 counselling from September 8 to September 9, 2026. Importantly, all HP Quota candidates will also be allowed to fill choices for Management Quota seats in private colleges.
AMRU HP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh |
| Counselling | NEET UG MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026 |
| Round | Round 2 |
| Courses | MBBS & BDS |
| Merit List Release Date | September 8, 2026 |
| Total Candidates Listed | 2,928 |
| Highest NEET Score | 663 |
| Lowest NEET Score | 177 |
| Choice Filling Dates | September 8–9, 2026 |
| HP Quota Candidates | Allowed to choose Management Quota seats in private colleges |
The official PDF contains 103 pages and lists candidates according to merit, admission quota, reservation category, NEET All India Merit Rank, NEET roll number and NEET score, along with details relating to management quota, defence priority, backward-area status and NRI status.
Akshaj Sharma Tops Himachal Pradesh Round 2 Merit List
Akshaj Sharma has secured Merit No. 1 in the Round 2 merit list with a NEET UG score of 663 and an All India Merit Rank of 756. He is listed under the HP Quota – General category.
Vaishvi Sharma secured Merit No. 2 with 653 marks and AIR 1,239, while Riya Dewan is ranked third with 649 marks and AIR 1,538.
Top 10 Candidates
| Candidate Name | Admission Quota | Category | NEET Score | NEET AIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaj Sharma | HP Quota | General | 663 | 756 |
| Vaishvi Sharma | HP Quota | General | 653 | 1,239 |
| Riya Dewan | HP Quota | General | 649 | 1,538 |
| Pradyun Dharma | HP Quota | SC | 646 | 1,751 |
| Darshil Thakur | HP Quota | General | 644 | 1,901 |
| Saksham Sharma | HP Quota | General | 634 | 2,995 |
| Aditya Garg | HP Quota | EWS | 632 | 3,169 |
| Parth Pandit | HP Quota | General | 631 | 3,327 |
| Aditya Thakur | HP Quota | General | 623 | 4,596 |
| Deepika Thakur | HP Quota | General | 621 | 4,961 |
Download Round 2 Merit List
Merit List Extends Up to 2,928 Candidates
The AMRU merit list extends to Merit No. 2,928. The final candidate listed is Kumari Urvashi, who has a NEET score of 177 and an All India Merit Rank of 11,94,105. She is listed under the Management Quota, SC category.
The published merit list therefore covers a broad NEET score range of 663 marks at the top to 177 marks at the bottom.
HP Quota Candidates Can Choose Management Seats
A key update in the Round 2 notice is that all HP Quota candidates will be permitted to fill choices for Management Quota seats in private colleges. Candidates can submit their choices/preferences during the designated window from September 8 to September 9, 2026.
Candidates should carefully consider their preferred colleges and quota options while completing the choice-filling process.
Candidates Must Verify Category Documents
AMRU has advised candidates claiming the benefit of any reserved category or quota to ensure that their certificates and supporting documents are valid, updated and in the prescribed format specified in the prospectus.
The university has clarified that if a certificate is outdated, invalid, or not submitted in the required format, the candidate may not be entitled to the benefit of the concerned category or quota. Any provisional allotment will remain subject to verification and approval by the Admission Committee of the concerned institute.
Admission After Final Seat Allotment Only
Candidates have also been instructed not to approach the allotted college/institute immediately after choice filling or provisional processing. According to AMRU, candidates should approach the college only after the declaration of the Final Seat Allotment and after downloading the Provisional Allotment Letter from their candidate login.
The university has specifically stated that admission will not be considered without seat allocation through AMRU.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates participating in Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 counselling should:
- Check their Round 2 merit position in the AMRU merit list.
- Verify their NEET score, All India Rank, category and quota details.
- Ensure that all applicable category/quota certificates are valid and updated.
- Complete choice/preference filling between September 8 and September 9, 2026.
- Include Management Quota private-college choices if eligible and interested.
- Wait for the Final Seat Allotment before approaching the allotted institution.
- Download the allotment letter from the candidate login before proceeding with admission.
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