HP NEET UG 2nd Stray Round: Merit List Out, Choice Filling Live for MBBS/BDS

Understanding the timeline is critical for all participating candidates. Here’s a detailed schedule for the HP NEET UG 2nd Stray Round counselling:

Candidates whose names appear on the merit list must act swiftly to secure their preferred seats. The choice filling process is straightforward but requires careful attention:

• Visit the official AMRU counselling portal: amruhp.ac.in.
• Log in using your registered credentials.
• Navigate to the 'Choice Filling' section, which is active from November 6, 2026.
• Select your desired MBBS and BDS colleges from the available options.
• Arrange your choices in order of preference.
• Carefully review your selections before locking them. Once locked, choices cannot be changed.
• Submit and lock your preferences by November 7, 2026.

Participation in the 2nd Stray Round is open to specific candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Must fulfill the Himachal Pradesh state domicile criteria and other state-specific eligibility norms.
• Only candidates who submitted fresh online applications between November 3 and November 5, 2026, are included in this merit list.
• The round covers vacant MBBS and BDS seats remaining after previous counselling rounds.

If you are allotted a seat, preparing your documents in advance is crucial for a smooth reporting process. Keep the following ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
• Provisional Allotment Letter (downloaded from the AMRU portal)
• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Himachal Pradesh Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Passport-size photographs (as specified by AMRU)
• Any other documents mentioned in the official prospectus.

With the merit list out and choice filling underway, your next steps are critical. Ensure you lock your choices by November 7, 2026. On November 9, 2026, diligently check the official website for your provisional seat allotment result. If you are allotted a seat, proceed to report to your designated college between November 10 and November 11, 2026, with all necessary documents.

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