Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor 2026 — Find Your Right Medical College with Confidence

Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor 2026 — Find Your Right Medical College 

Congratulation You cleared NEET 2026. That was the hard part. Now comes the part that trips up even the most prepared students: figuring out which medical college you can actually get into — and making sure you do not waste your counselling attempt chasing the wrong ones.

If Himachal Pradesh is on your radar for MBBS admission, the V4Edu Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor is the tool you need. It cuts through the confusion of HP state quota counselling, gives you category-specific cutoff trends across every government medical college in the state, and builds you a personalised, data-backed college shortlist — all for just Rs 499.

Himachal Pradesh may be smaller than many Indian states in terms of medical infrastructure, but it has a quiet reputation for quality clinical training, scenic campuses, and relatively accessible cutoffs compared to the metros. For students with ranks in the 10,000 to 60,000 band, HP deserves serious consideration. Let us show you why.

 

Why Himachal Pradesh Is Worth a Closer Look for MBBS

Most students laser-focus on the usual giants — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat — while overlooking states like Himachal Pradesh that actually offer strong medical education at significantly lower competition thresholds. That is exactly the kind of insight a good college predictor should deliver.

Himachal Pradesh has government medical colleges affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences (HPUHS), Palampur. These institutions provide solid undergraduate MBBS training with dedicated teaching hospitals. Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla, one of the most recognised government medical colleges in the hill states of northern India, is the crown jewel of HP medical education. It sits atop Shimla's Jakhu Hills, serves as the state's primary referral hospital, and offers diverse patient exposure that you simply do not get in every institution.

Then there is Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (Dr. RPGMC) in Tanda, Kangra, which has rapidly expanded its facilities and handles high patient volumes from the Kangra and Chamba regions. Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital in Mandi is a newer addition to HP's government medical college network, bringing more seats and opportunities for students targeting this state.

On the private side, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College Mandi and M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences Kumarhatti round out the options — with fees that, while higher than government seats, are still competitive compared to equivalent private colleges in larger states.

So, why do students overlook HP? Because they lack reliable cutoff data and a tool that connects their specific rank and category to actual admission chances in the state. That is the gap V4Edu fills.

 

How the V4Edu Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor Works

The predictor is straightforward to use, but the intelligence behind it is deep. Here is what happens when you run a prediction on predictor.v4edu.in:

What You Enter

•       Your NEET UG 2026 rank or expected score

•       Your category — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PH

•       Quota preference — HP state quota (85%) or All India Quota (15%)

•       Domicile status — HP domicile or non-HP student

•       Course preference — MBBS only (this predictor focuses exclusively on MBBS seats)

 

What You Get

•       A personalised list of Himachal Pradesh government and private MBBS colleges matched to your profile

•       Category-wise opening and closing ranks for the last 3 counselling rounds

•       Round-wise cutoff movement so you know when to expect a seat and when to wait

•       Side-by-side college comparison across fees, infrastructure, cutoff trends, and seat availability

•       A downloadable, structured choice list delivered directly to your email — ready for HPUHS counselling

•       Reach, target, and safe college classification so your strategy is built in from the start

 

Everything above is available for just Rs 499. That is a small upfront investment considering that the college you select at counselling determines the next 5.5 years of your life — and beyond.

 

HP Government Medical Colleges — MBBS Cutoff Reference 2025

The table below gives you indicative cutoff data based on 2024-25 HPUHS counselling. These are general category AIR figures for state quota seats. Use predictor.v4edu.in for your category-specific and updated 2026 figures.

 

College	Location	Opening Rank (State Quota)	Closing Rank (General)
IGMC Shimla	Shimla	1,500	6,500
Dr. RPGMC Tanda	Kangra	6,600	16,000
LBS GMC Mandi (New)	Mandi	16,100	30,000
Govt. Med. College Hamirpur	Hamirpur	30,100	48,000
Govt. Med. College Nahan	Nahan	48,100	65,000

 

Note: Cutoffs are indicative, based on 2024-25 counselling data. Use the V4Edu predictor for 2026-updated, category-specific figures.

 

Understanding HP State Quota vs All India Quota

Here is the fundamental thing every student targeting HP needs to understand before they even open a predictor: 85% of MBBS seats in Himachal Pradesh government colleges are reserved for HP state quota students. These are students with genuine HP domicile. The remaining 15% fall under All India Quota, managed centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

If you are an HP domicile student, you have access to the much wider state quota pool, and the cutoffs are significantly more accessible than AIQ figures. A student with a rank of 25,000 under AIQ might not get into any HP government college — but the same student with HP domicile and that rank under state quota has multiple options.

If you are a non-HP student, you are competing only for the 15% AIQ seats, where competition is national. Your strategy should be built accordingly. V4Edu's HP MBBS College Predictor handles both streams separately, so your prediction reflects your actual eligibility rather than a mixed picture.

For HP domicile students with ranks in the 30,000 to 70,000 range, this tool is especially valuable — there are real government college options in that band that many students simply do not discover because they are not looking carefully at HP.

 

HP MBBS College Prediction by Category

General Category — HP Domicile

HP general category students with NEET ranks up to 48,000-50,000 have realistic options in state quota government colleges. IGMC Shimla is highly competitive and typically closes in the 6,000-7,000 range for general category. Dr. RPGMC Tanda is the next strong option, followed by newer government colleges in Mandi, Hamirpur, and Nahan as you move higher in rank.

OBC Category

OBC reservation is applied across all HP government medical colleges. OBC students in HP can access government MBBS seats with ranks that extend well beyond general category cutoffs — historically up to 90,000-1,00,000 AIR in some colleges under state quota. The V4Edu predictor shows you the specific OBC band for each institution individually, so you are not working with a rough approximation.

SC and ST Categories

Himachal Pradesh has significant SC and ST populations, and reservation in medical seats reflects this. SC and ST category closing ranks in HP government colleges have historically extended to 1,50,000-2,00,000+ AIR. Students in these categories who have HP domicile should definitely run a prediction — there are more realistic options than many students in these categories realise.

EWS Category

EWS reservation in HP follows central norms. Closing ranks for EWS category have generally tracked 10-15% higher in rank number compared to general category. The predictor accounts for this at the individual college level.

PH Category

Physically challenged students have a horizontal reservation across all categories. V4Edu's predictor includes PH sub-category analysis for HP colleges, ensuring these students get an accurate picture of their eligibility.

 

V4Edu HP MBBS College Predictor — Features That Actually Matter

95%+ Accurate MBBS College Prediction

V4Edu's prediction engine is built on three to five years of historical cutoff data from HPUHS counselling rounds, factoring in annual rank fluctuations, category-wise reservation, and seat matrix changes. With over 5,149 verified student reviews supporting our accuracy claim, V4Edu's HP college prediction is among the most reliable available for students targeting this state.

This is not a tool that just pulls up a generic list of colleges in HP. It is a calibrated prediction that accounts for the nuances of HP counselling — domicile preferences, category sub-bands, and round-wise movement — to give you a result you can actually act on.

College Comparison — All Key Details in One Place

Instead of visiting ten different websites to find fee structures, bond conditions, infrastructure ratings, and seat availability, V4Edu consolidates everything. You can compare up to four HP MBBS colleges side by side — covering fees, cutoff trends, available seats, hospital size, and the facilities that matter during your MBBS years.

This is particularly useful when you are weighing a government college option with a bond condition against a private college with higher fees. The comparison view helps you make that tradeoff with real information rather than guesswork.

Round-wise Cutoff Analysis — HPUHS Counselling

HPUHS typically runs three counselling rounds plus a mop-up round. A college with a closing rank of 30,000 in Round 1 may have seats available at 38,000 by Round 3 as initial allottees upgrade or choose other options. V4Edu's HP predictor shows this round-wise movement so you know exactly when to lock in a preference and when a better seat might open up if you hold out.

This intelligence is especially powerful during mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, when students who have not secured seats in earlier rounds need to make quick, data-backed decisions.

Advanced Filters for HP

You can filter your HP MBBS college shortlist by fee range, district or region, college type (government or private), seat availability, and cutoff band. This is useful given HP's geography — students may have family-specific preferences about being in Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, or Hamirpur, and the filter helps you narrow your list accordingly.

Live Data Updates After Every Round

Unlike tools that rely on static, year-old datasets, V4Edu updates its HP prediction database after every official HPUHS counselling round. Students who use the predictor in Round 2 of HP counselling are seeing Round 1 actual allotment data built into their prediction — not just historical averages from a year ago.

Personalised Choice List — Delivered to Your Inbox

Once you run your prediction, V4Edu generates a structured counselling choice list — categorised into reach colleges, target colleges, and safe options — and delivers it to your registered email. Walk into HPUHS counselling with a prepared, prioritised list rather than making pressured decisions in the moment.

 

How to Use the V4Edu HP MBBS College Predictor

1.     Visit predictor.v4edu.in and select 'NEET UG — Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor'.

2.     Enter your NEET UG 2026 rank or expected score and your category.

3.     Select your domicile status — HP or non-HP student.

4.     Choose between HP state quota and AIQ preference, or view both.

5.     Apply advanced filters for district, fee range, or college type if needed.

6.     Review your personalised college list with round-wise cutoff analysis and download your choice list.

 

The whole process takes under ten minutes. The counselling clarity it provides is worth far more than that.

 

The Himachal Pradesh Counselling Process — What You Need to Know

Medical admissions in HP are managed by Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences (HPUHS), Palampur. HPUHS conducts centralised online counselling for all government and private MBBS colleges in the state. Here is a quick structural overview:

•       Counselling Authority: HPUHS, Palampur

•       Rounds: Typically 2-3 online counselling rounds + Mop-up round + Stray Vacancy Round

•       State Quota Seats: 85% of total seats in government colleges

•       AIQ Seats: 15%, managed by MCC

•       Domicile Requirement: Required for state quota. HP bonafide domicile certificate mandatory

•       Document Verification: Centralised, done before or during counselling registration

•       Choice Filling: Done online on the HPUHS counselling portal

 

One important nuance: HP counselling has historically had seat upgrades between rounds. Students who secure a lower-preference college in Round 1 can be upgraded to a higher-preference college in subsequent rounds if they have kept it in their choice list and seats are available. V4Edu's round-wise analysis helps you understand where upgrades are historically most likely to happen.

 

HP MBBS vs Other Northern States — A Quick Strategic View

Many NEET aspirants targeting northern India end up applying simultaneously in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi under various quotas. Here is a quick way to think about where HP fits in that strategy:

 

State	Govt. Seat Competition (General)	Key Advantage	Best Suited For
Himachal Pradesh	Moderate (HP domicile)	Less competition, scenic campuses, strong IGMC	HP domicile students, ranks 15k-65k
Haryana	Moderate-High	Proximity to Delhi NCR, strong PGIMS Rohtak	Haryana domicile, ranks 5k-50k
Rajasthan	High	Large seat pool, SMS Medical College	Rajasthan domicile, strong ranks
Delhi (AIQ)	Very High	Top-tier institutions, MAMC, LHMC	Very high ranks, 1k-10k AIR

 

HP's sweet spot is clear: it is the right state for HP domicile students with ranks in the 15,000 to 65,000 band who want a government MBBS seat with manageable fees and a quality clinical environment. For non-HP students, the AIQ seats in HP are competitive, but IGMC Shimla through AIQ is a genuinely strong college worth including in a broader northern India strategy.

Make V4Edu Your Counselling Co-Pilot

Here is the truth about HP counselling: it rewards students who come prepared. HPUHS rounds move quickly, seat upgrades happen without warning, and students who do not have a tiered, prioritised choice list ready tend to make reactive decisions under pressure — and often regret them.

The V4Edu Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor is not a magic wand. It is a precision tool that gives you a data-backed advantage over students who are guessing. It tells you which HP government MBBS colleges are within your reach, which ones are long shots, and which ones are safe bets — all filtered through your specific rank, category, and domicile profile.

Use it early — right after your NEET exam — to get a sense of the landscape using your expected rank. Use it again once official results are out, with your actual rank. Use it one more time before each HPUHS counselling round to incorporate the latest data. That discipline — repeated, data-informed planning — is what separates students who walk out of counselling satisfied from those who settle for less than they deserved.

Your NEET score opened the door. Your counselling strategy is what walks you through it. Let V4Edu make sure you walk through the right one.

 

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Disclaimer

The V4Edu Himachal Pradesh MBBS College Predictor is an AI-powered decision-support tool designed to help students plan their NEET UG counselling strategy for MBBS admissions in Himachal Pradesh. All predictions are based on previous years' HPUHS cutoff data, official seat matrices, and category-wise closing ranks. Results are indicative and may vary due to annual changes in competition intensity, seat availability, and HP state counselling policies. Final seat allotment is governed solely by HPUHS and MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). V4Edu does not guarantee admission to any specific college. Students are advised to cross-verify predictions with official HPUHS portals. For personalised guidance, contact our expert counsellors at 9929611152 or visit predictor.v4edu.in.