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Eligibility CriteriaHimachal Pradesh MBBS 2026

Domicile rules • Age criteria • Academic requirements • Documents checklist

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Domicile

Required

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NEET

Mandatory

Domicile / Nativity Rules

Candidate must satisfy ANY ONE of the following categories

Eligible Categories

  • 1.Bonafide Himachali Students: Bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh who has passed at least 2 exams (Class 8/10/11/12) from schools/colleges in HP
  • 2.Navodaya Students: Studied in Navodaya schools in HP and later studied outside under an exchange program still eligible
  • 3.Children of Government Employees (Non-Himachali also eligible): Parent is a Central Government / HP Government / PSU / Autonomous body employee or Judge of HP High Court who has worked in HP for at least 2 years in the last 4 years. Candidate must have passed Class 11 and 12 from HP. (Min: 2 yrs)
  • 4.Exemption from Schooling in HP: Eligible even without studying in HP if: parent is an HP Govt employee posted outside HP for 3+ years, OR parent is bona fide Himachali working outside HP (Central/State jobs), OR parent works in another state and candidate is not eligible for that state's quota, OR parent is in defence/paramilitary forces

Accepted Proof

  • Domicile Certificate from Tehsildar / SDM
  • School / College Certificate showing study in state
  • Ration Card or Voter ID
  • Land records or property documents

Academic Qualification

Class 11 and 12 from Himachal Pradesh (for most categories)

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Always verify with the official counselling authority

Eligibility rules change every year. This page is for reference only. Always check the official Himachal Pradesh state counselling authority website before applying.

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