How does AMRU MBBS admission 2026 work for HP state candidates?

HP State Quota MBBS admission (85% seats) is conducted by AMRU through its counselling portal. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, hold a valid HP domicile certificate, and register at erpamruhp.in. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, category, and choice filling during counselling rounds.

What is the NEET UG eligibility for MBBS admission at AMRU-affiliated colleges?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. General category candidates need at least 50% aggregate in PCB; reserved categories need at least 40%. The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026.

Who manages the 15% AIQ MBBS seats at AMRU-affiliated colleges?

The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats at AMRU-affiliated government medical colleges are managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. These seats are open to all India NEET UG qualifiers regardless of domicile.

What is the counselling registration fee for AMRU HP State Quota?

The AMRU HP State Quota counselling registration fee is INR 2,000 for General, NRI, and Other category candidates and INR 1,000 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.

Does AMRU conduct admissions for BAMS and BHMS as well?

Yes. AMRU oversees BAMS and BHMS admissions in HP. However, BAMS and BHMS seats are allotted through AYUSH counselling conducted by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in. HP domicile candidates are eligible for HP state quota AYUSH seats through AMRU coordination.

Can out-of-state candidates apply for MBBS admission through AMRU?

Out-of-state candidates are not eligible for the 85% HP State Quota seats. They may apply for the 15% All India Quota seats through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in, subject to their NEET UG rank. Management quota seats at private HP medical colleges may also be available.

What documents are needed for AMRU HP State Quota counselling?

Required documents include NEET UG 2026 scorecard, HP domicile certificate, Class X and XII marksheets, date of birth proof, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), and passport-size photographs. Upload scanned copies on the erpamruhp.in portal during registration.

How many MBBS seats are available through HP State Quota in 2026?

Himachal Pradesh has over 1,500 MBBS seats across government and private medical colleges. 85% of these are State Quota seats filled through AMRU counselling. The exact seat matrix for 2026 is published on amruhp.ac.in at the start of the counselling process.

AMRU M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

AMRU M.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per annum)	INR 25,000
Admission Fee (one-time)	INR 500
Student Fund (per annum)	INR 1,500
Medical Fund (per annum)	INR 500
Dilapidated Fund (per annum)	INR 500
Security (one-time, refundable)	INR 1,000
Hostel (optional, per annum)	INR 10,000
Total Fees - Govt College (2 years, excl. hostel)	INR 56,500

INR 1,000 security deposit is refundable on course completion.

Private college state quota tuition is INR 40,000 per annum.

PwD students with over 40 percent disability pay no fees.

AMRU M.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
Entrance Test Application Closed	May 2026 (Tentative)
Entrance Test	June 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declared	Late June 2026 (Tentative)
Counselling Registration	July 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

AMRU conducts the M.Sc Nursing entrance test each year in June.

Entrance test application fee is INR 3,600 for General category.

SC/ST/EWS candidates pay INR 2,000 as entrance test fee.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or B.Sc Hons Nursing from a recognized institution with minimum 55% aggregate marks

Registered as Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with HP State Nurses Registration Council or any State Nursing Registration Council at the time of admission

Minimum one year of work experience after B.Sc Nursing from the date of registration as a nurse

Female candidates only as per Indian Nursing Council guidelines for this AMRU counselling process

No upper age limit as per INC notification No. 11 of 2023 dated August 21, 2023

Admission Process

Apply online at amruhp.ac.in and pay the entrance test fee before the application closing date in May

Download the admit card from the AMRU website and appear in the centralized M.Sc Nursing Entrance Test in June

AMRU publishes the answer key, result, and merit list on the university website after the entrance test

Attend document verification at the allotted nursing college on the joining date with original certificates

Pay the prescribed tuition fee and complete joining formalities to confirm the allotted seat

✓ Opt for this if

You hold B.Sc Nursing with RN/RM registration and work experience
You want affordable M.Sc Nursing education in Himachal Pradesh
You are an in-service nurse seeking career advancement in HP Government
You prefer specialty nursing in Medical Surgical, OBG, or Community Health

✗ Skip if

You are a male candidate as this program admits women only
You do not hold RN/RM registration or the required work experience
You prefer AIIMS or centrally funded institutions for M.Sc Nursing
You need admission without appearing in an entrance test

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
HP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	As per HP Government norms	SC/ST/OBC students with HP domicile
National Scholarship Portal Schemes	Varies by scheme	Merit and means-based eligibility

Scholarship

Amount

Eligibility

HP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)

As per HP Government norms

SC/ST/OBC students with HP domicile

National Scholarship Portal Schemes

Varies by scheme

Merit and means-based eligibility

AMRU M.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Nursing at government colleges under AMRU?

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Nursing at government colleges is INR 56,500 for the 2-year course, comprising tuition of INR 25,000 per annum, a one-time admission fee of INR 500, and annual charges for student, medical, and dilapidated funds. A refundable security of INR 1,000 is collected at admission. Optional hostel at government colleges costs INR 10,000 per annum.

Ques. How many seats are available for AMRU M.Sc Nursing in 2026?

Ans. Based on the 2025-26 prospectus, government colleges offered 55 seats: 25 at Sister Nivedita Nursing College, IGMC Shimla, and 30 at Government Nursing College, SLBS Medical College, Ner Chowk. Seven private nursing colleges offered 146 additional seats across five specialties: Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Mental Health Nursing. Final seat counts for 2026-27 will be confirmed in the official prospectus.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for AMRU M.Sc Nursing admission?

Ans. AMRU conducts its own M.Sc Nursing Entrance Test each year, typically in June. Candidates must register online at amruhp.ac.in before the application deadline in May and pay the entrance test fee of INR 3,600 for General category. The test is held at four designated centers across HP: Nagrota, Hamirpur, Mandi, and Shimla. Admission is based on merit, followed by centralized online counselling.

Ques. Is AMRU M.Sc Nursing open to male candidates?

Ans. No. AMRU M.Sc Nursing counselling is open to female candidates only, as per Indian Nursing Council guidelines and the AMRU admission prospectus. Male candidates seeking M.Sc Nursing admission may explore programs at AIIMS Bilaspur, PGIMER, or other institutions that conduct separate admission processes.

Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for AMRU M.Sc Nursing?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or B.Sc Hons Nursing degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. They must be registered as Nurse/Midwife with any State Nursing Registration Council and must have completed at least one year of work experience after registration. There is no upper age limit as per INC notification No. 11 of 2023.

Ques. When does AMRU M.Sc Nursing counselling for 2026-27 begin?

Ans. Based on the 2025 schedule, AMRU M.Sc Nursing 2026 counselling is expected to begin in July 2026, following the entrance test in June 2026 and result declaration in late June 2026. The official counselling schedule and prospectus are published on the AMRU website at amruhp.ac.in ahead of each session.

AMRU M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility