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Government Medical Colleges:
7
Total Government MBBS Seats:
770
Private Medical Colleges:
1
Total Private MBBS Seats
150
Introduction
The Himachal Pradesh Medical Council (HPMC) is a statutory body established under the Himachal Pradesh Medical Council Act to regulate the practice of modern medicine and maintain professional standards for medical practitioners across the state. The council functions as an autonomous authority under the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
HPMC is responsible for regulating the registration and professional conduct of doctors practicing modern medicine in Himachal Pradesh. It ensures that medical practitioners meet the required educational qualifications and adhere to ethical standards as prescribed by law.
The council is headed by a President elected from among its members and consists of elected and nominated members, including representatives from the state government, medical universities, and registered medical practitioners.
Key Functions of HPMC
Registration and renewal of registration of medical practitioners
Maintenance of the State Medical Register
Regulation of professional conduct, ethics, and discipline of doctors
Taking disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct
Ensuring compliance with medical laws and standards in Himachal Pradesh
Courses Regulated by HPMC
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
Postgraduate Medical Degrees and Diplomas (MD / MS / DNB)
Super-Specialty Medical Courses (DM / MCh)
Note: HPMC regulates only modern medicine (Allopathy). Nursing, dental, physiotherapy, and AYUSH courses are governed by separate councils.
National Affiliation and Recognition
The Himachal Pradesh Medical Council operates in alignment with national medical regulations and is recognized under the National Medical Commission (NMC), which replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI). This ensures that medical education and professional practice in Himachal Pradesh remain consistent with national standards.
Eligibility
Basic Requirements
Must be 17+ years by 31 December
Must have passed 10+2 with PCB
Must meet the minimum qualifying marks as per NMC/state
Valid NEET-UG score is compulsory
For Management Quota
Any Indian student with NEET qualification
Some colleges prefer Tamil Nadu domicile.
Factors to Consider Before Taking Admission
Before taking admission under management quota in Himachal Pradesh:
Ensure your NEET score meets the minimum eligibility criteria of the college.
Be prepared for higher fees compared to government quota seats.
Verify the college’s accreditation, infrastructure, and hospital affiliations.
Check patient inflow, clinical exposure, and internship opportunities.
Consider hostel facilities, campus safety, and lifestyle expenses.
Review feedback from current students or alumni for real insights.
Process
Fee Structure
Note: The fee details mentioned below are estimated figures based on recent admission trends. Actual fees may vary between colleges. Students are advised to check the official college website or state counselling authority for the most accurate and updated information.
MBBS
Annual Fees: ₹6–8 Lakh
Includes: Tuition, hostel, food/mess, uniform, and basic facilities
Approx. Living & Miscellaneous Expenses: ₹1.5 Lakh/year
BDS
Annual Fees: ₹7–8 Lakh
Approx. Total Expenses (including living): ₹2.25 Lakh/year
MDS
Annual Fees: ₹8 Lakh
Approx. Total Expenses (including living): ₹2.75 Lakh/year
Himachal Pradesh Private Medical Colleges – MBBS Management Quota Fees
Important Points to Remember
Management quota admissions are strictly based on NEET‑UG qualification and counselling.
Fees are subject to revision by the Himachal Pradesh counselling authority or the college.
No direct or offline admission is offered without NEET‑based counselling.
Entrance
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India, including medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
NEET-UG is mandatory for all students seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. Admission to MBBS seats in the state is strictly based on NEET-UG score and the Himachal Pradesh state counselling process.
About National Testing Agency (NTA)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is a government body established in 2017 under the Ministry of Education (MoE) to conduct major national-level entrance examinations in India. NTA ensures a transparent, efficient, and standardized testing system for students across the country.
Role of NTA in Medical Admissions
Conducts the NEET-UG, mandatory for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses.
NEET-UG scores are used for admission to government, private, and management quota MBBS seats in Himachal Pradesh.
Note: NEET-PG is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), not NTA.
Key Features of NTA
Conducts entrance exams in a transparent and standardized manner
Uses advanced technology to ensure fair evaluation
Follows uniform exam patterns to reduce exam-related stress
Ensures credibility and reliability in the admission process
Governance
NTA is governed by a Governing Body consisting of experts from education, medicine, administration, and law, ensuring high standards in examination conduct.
Colleges
Cutoff
What the NEET Cutoff Means
The qualifying cutoff percentile is the minimum percentile you must achieve in NEET to be eligible for MBBS/BDS admissions and participate in Himachal Pradesh state counselling or All-India Quota (AIQ) counselling.
Category-wise NEET Cutoff
General (Unreserved) Category
Percentile required: 50th percentile
Approximate marks range: 686–144
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Percentile required: 50th percentile
Approximate marks range: 686–144
Follows the same cutoff as the General category
Other Backward Classes (OBC‑NCL)
Percentile required: 40th percentile
Approximate marks range: 143–113
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Percentile required: 40th percentile
Approximate marks range: 143–113
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
General‑PwBD: 45th percentile (≈143–127 marks)
OBC/SC/ST‑PwBD: 40th percentile (≈126–113 marks)
Important Notes
These cutoffs are for qualifying NEET UG 2024–25 and participating in counselling, not final admission cutoffs for specific colleges.
Actual admission cutoffs in Himachal Pradesh may be higher due to factors like state quota, AIQ ranks, reservation, and seat availability.
Government and private colleges may have different closing ranks within the state quota or management quota.
Counselling
Overview
MBBS admissions in Himachal Pradesh are conducted through a NEET-UG–based counselling process managed by authorised national and state counselling authorities. The counselling process covers government medical colleges, private medical colleges, and management quota seats, strictly following the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Himachal Pradesh state counselling rules.
Counselling Authorities in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh State Counselling Authority (HPSCA)
Conducts counselling for 85% State Quota seats in government medical colleges
Also manages private medical college seats, including management quota seats, as per state regulations
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges across India, including Himachal Pradesh
Open to candidates from all states
Seat Categories in Himachal Pradesh
State Quota Seats (Government Medical Colleges)
85% of MBBS seats are filled under the State Quota
Allotment is based on NEET-UG rank, state merit list, domicile eligibility, and reservation rules (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
All India Quota (AIQ)
15% of MBBS seats in government medical colleges
Counselling is conducted centrally by MCC
Open to candidates from all states
Private / Management Quota Seats
Seats in private medical colleges are allotted through state counselling
NEET-UG qualification is mandatory
Admissions outside the official counselling process are not permitted
MBBS Seat Allotment Process in Himachal Pradesh (Step-by-Step)
Online Registration
Candidates must register on the official Himachal Pradesh MBBS counselling portal using NEET-UG details, personal information, and required documents.State Merit List & Rank Consideration
Seat allotment is based on NEET-UG rank, category eligibility, and Himachal Pradesh reservation norms.Document Verification
Verification is conducted online or at designated centres with valid academic, identity, domicile, and category certificates.Choice Filling & Fee Payment
Candidates select preferred colleges and courses, submit choices, and pay the required counselling and security deposit fees.Seat Allotment Result
Allotment results are published online for each round. Candidates can download the seat allotment letter from the counselling portal.Reporting to Allotted College
Candidates must report to the allotted medical college within the prescribed timeline with original documents and admission fees.
Documents Typically Required at Reporting
NEET-UG Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets / Certificates
Himachal Pradesh Domicile Certificate (for State Quota eligibility)
Category / EWS / PwBD Certificates (if applicable)
Seat Allotment Letter
Proof of Counselling Fee Payment
Multiple sets of self-attested photocopies
MBBS Counselling Rounds in Himachal Pradesh
Round 1: Initial seat allotment based on NEET rank and preferences
Round 2: Upgradation and allotment against vacant seats
Mop-Up Round: Conducted for remaining vacant seats
Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable): Final round as per official guidelines
Important Notes for Himachal Pradesh Aspirants
Counselling is online, centralised, and merit-based
NEET-UG qualification is compulsory for all MBBS seats (government, private, and management quota)
Himachal Pradesh domicile is required for eligibility under the 85% State Quota
AIQ seats are open nationwide
No medical college in Himachal Pradesh can grant MBBS admission outside the official counselling process
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