IGMC Shimla admits students to MBBS and MD/MS courses through NEET merit and centralised counselling. Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla is a government institution affiliated with Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Mandi, and recognised by the National Medical Commission. The annual MBBS tuition fee is INR 40,000.

The college has 100 MBBS seats. MCC manages 15 All India Quota seats (15%), while AMRU conducts HP State Counselling for the remaining 85 seats (85%).

IGMC Shimla Admission Portal 2026: amruhp.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • MBBS 2026: MCC will conduct a special stray vacancy round for MBBS All India Quota seats in November 2026. HP State Quota seats are handled separately by AMRU.
  • MD/MS 2026: AMRU has extended first-round state counselling applications until November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. MCC postgraduate counselling will continue through December 2026.
  • B.Sc Nursing 2026: Admission is based on the HP Nursing entrance examination and counselling conducted by AMRU.
  • A valid HP domicile certificate is needed for the HP State Quota, which covers 85 of the 100 MBBS seats. Students without HP domicile can compete only for the 15 AIQ seats through MCC.
  • HP domicile eligibility applies to a bonafide Himachal Pradesh resident or the child of a bonafide Himachali who completed at least two qualifying examinations from schools in the state.
  • Every MBBS student must execute a service bond with the Himachal Pradesh Government while joining the college.
  • During the compulsory rotating internship, IGMC Shimla MBBS interns receive INR 20,000 per month.
  • The college lists 139 MD/MS seats in 21 postgraduate disciplines and 4 super-specialty seats across DM and M.Ch disciplines.

Direct Admission at IGMC Shimla: The college has no management or NRI quota. Admission is based only on NEET merit through MCC for AIQ seats and AMRU for HP State Quota seats.

IGMC Shimla Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC MBBS special stray round registration and payment November 2 to November 4, 2026, registration until 3:00 PM and payment until 6:00 PM on November 4
MCC MBBS special stray round choice filling and locking November 2 to November 5, 2026, choice filling until 11:00 AM on November 5
MCC MBBS special stray round allotment processing November 5 to November 6, 2026
MCC MBBS special stray round result November 7, 2026
MCC MBBS special stray round reporting November 7 to November 16, 2026, until 5:00 PM
MCC PG Round 1 reporting and joining October 26 to November 2, 2026
MCC PG Round 1 verification and sharing of joined-candidate data November 3, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 seat-matrix verification November 4 to November 5, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 registration and payment November 6 to November 11, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 choice filling and locking November 7 to November 12, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 allotment processing November 12 to November 13, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 result November 14, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 reporting and joining November 16 to November 23, 2026
MCC PG Round 2 verification and data sharing November 24, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 seat-matrix verification November 25 to November 26, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 registration and payment November 26 to December 1, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 choice filling and locking November 27 to December 2, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 allotment processing December 2 to December 3, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 result December 4, 2026
MCC PG Round 3 reporting December 5 to December 12, 2026
MCC PG stray vacancy round registration and choice filling December 16 to December 21, 2026
MCC PG stray vacancy allotment processing December 22 to December 23, 2026
MCC PG stray vacancy result December 24, 2026
MCC PG stray vacancy reporting December 24 to December 31, 2026
PG academic session begins November 20, 2026
AMRU PG Round 1 application deadline November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
AMRU PG Round 1 choice filling and locking Up to November 2, 2026
AMRU PG Round 1 provisional seat allocation November 4, 2026
AMRU PG Round 1 final seat allocation November 5, 2026
AMRU PG Round 1 joining November 7 and November 9, 2026
State PG Round 2 counselling window November 14 to November 23, 2026
State PG Round 2 last date of joining November 30, 2026
State PG Round 3 counselling window December 4 to December 12, 2026
State PG Round 3 last date of joining December 18, 2026
State PG stray vacancy round December 22 to December 25, 2026
State PG stray vacancy last date of joining December 31, 2026
NEET SS 2026 examination, tentative December 11 and December 12, 2026
NEET SS 2026 deadline for completing the prior entry qualification January 31, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IGMC Shimla UG Admission 2026

IGMC Shimla MBBS Admission 2026

Admission to the 100-seat MBBS programme depends entirely on NEET UG rank. MCC allots the AIQ seats, while AMRU prepares the merit list for the HP State Quota. IGMC Shimla does not hold an additional entrance test or interview.

The MBBS tuition fee is INR 40,000 per year. Students receive a stipend of INR 20,000 per month during the compulsory one-year rotating internship.

IGMC Shimla MBBS Eligibility Criteria

Criterion General / EWS SC / ST / OBC / PwD
Qualifying examination Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum PCB marks 50% aggregate 40% aggregate for SC, ST and OBC students; 45% for PwD students
Minimum age 17 years by December 31, 2026
Entrance requirement NEET UG qualification is compulsory
HP State Quota domicile A valid HP domicile certificate is required

IGMC Shimla MBBS Selection Process

  • All India Quota, 15 seats: MCC uses the NEET UG All India Rank to allot these seats. Eligible students from any Indian state may participate.
  • HP State Quota, 85 seats: AMRU creates a category-based merit list from NEET UG scores. Allotment follows Himachal Pradesh reservation rules for General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories.
  • No separate examination or personal interview is conducted by IGMC Shimla.

Students joining MBBS must sign a service bond with the Himachal Pradesh Government. After the internship, graduates are required to serve in Himachal Pradesh. Applicants who intend to begin postgraduate study or private practice outside the state immediately after graduation should consider this legally enforceable obligation before accepting a seat.

How to Apply for IGMC Shimla MBBS Admission?

There is no separate IGMC Shimla application form. Students must use the AMRU counselling portal for HP State Quota seats or the MCC portal for AIQ seats.

HP State Quota application steps:

  • Create an account at erpamruhp.in after the NEET UG result.
  • Upload the NEET scorecard, HP domicile certificate, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, transfer certificate, applicable category certificate and photo identity proof.
  • Select the preferred course and college during choice filling.
  • Check the provisional allotment prepared according to NEET rank and category.
  • Pay the online seat-security fee and visit IGMC Shimla for document verification after allotment.
  • Join later rounds for an unfilled seat or an upgrade, where applicable.

All India Quota application steps:

  • Register at mcc.nic.in after the NEET UG result is announced.
  • Enter and lock the preferred choices, then check the provisional allotment.
  • If IGMC Shimla is allotted, report to the college with the allotment letter and original documents.

IGMC Shimla Nursing Admission 2026

AMRU conducts state counselling for B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing. Applicants to B.Sc Nursing must also qualify for the HP Nursing entrance examination conducted by AMRU.

Programme Eligibility and Entrance Counselling Authority
B.Sc Nursing (4 years) Class 12 with PCB and at least 45% aggregate; HP Nursing entrance examination conducted by AMRU AMRU, amruhp.ac.in
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (2 years) GNM diploma followed by AMRU state-level counselling

IGMC Shimla MD/MS and Super-Specialty Admission 2026

IGMC Shimla lists 139 MD/MS seats across 21 postgraduate disciplines. The programme information also records 2 super-specialty seats in DM and M.Ch disciplines. NEET PG is compulsory for MD/MS, while applicants to DM or M.Ch must qualify for NEET SS.

MCC fills the All India Quota and AMRU handles the HP State Quota. Both MD and MS allotments depend only on entrance rank, with no college-level test or interview.

IGMC Shimla PG Eligibility Criteria

Criterion MD / MS DM / M.Ch (Super Specialty)
Qualifying degree MBBS from an NMC-recognised college MD or MS in the relevant discipline
Course completion requirement The compulsory rotating internship must be completed on or before September 30, 2026 The relevant postgraduate degree must be completed before admission
Entrance examination NEET PG qualification is mandatory NEET SS qualification is mandatory

IGMC Shimla MD/MS Selection Process

  • AIQ, 50% of seats: MCC uses the NEET PG All India Rank. The quota is open to eligible applicants throughout India.
  • HP State Quota, 50% of seats: AMRU forms the state merit list from NEET PG scores of eligible HP domicile candidates. Allotment follows state reservation rules across MD and MS disciplines.
  • IGMC Shimla does not conduct another written test or interview for MD/MS selection.

Students admitted to DM or M.Ch must sign a bond worth INR 60 lakhs and complete a 7-year service obligation for the Himachal Pradesh Government after super-specialty training. The HP High Court has upheld this legally enforceable bond. Applicants should plan for the service period or the financial penalty before accepting a seat.

How to Apply for MD/MS and Super-Specialty Courses?

  • After the NEET PG result, register at mcc.nic.in for an AIQ postgraduate seat.
  • For an HP State Quota seat, complete the separate application at amruhp.ac.in.
  • Choose the preferred college and discipline during the applicable choice-filling period.
  • After allotment, report to IGMC Shimla with the NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, photo identity proof and category certificate, if applicable.
  • DM and M.Ch applicants must complete a separate MCC registration after the NEET SS result.

IGMC Shimla Cutoff

IGMC Shimla MBBS and postgraduate cutoffs vary by quota, category, discipline and counselling round. The available 2025 figures are listed below.

Programme and Quota Category or Discipline 2025 Cutoff
MBBS, HP State Quota General 585 NEET UG marks
MBBS, HP State Quota OBC 577 NEET UG marks
MBBS, HP State Quota SC 526 NEET UG marks
MBBS, HP State Quota ST 496 NEET UG marks
MBBS, HP State Quota Closing rank 32,531
MBBS, MCC All India Quota General, last round 11,255
MD Radiodiagnosis, General 1,384
MD General Medicine, General 2,878
MS General, across Round 3 disciplines 3,270 to 38,418

The 585-mark General category closing score placed IGMC Shimla among the government medical colleges with the highest HP State Quota cutoffs.

IGMC Shimla Scholarships

As a government medical college, IGMC Shimla charges an annual MBBS tuition fee of INR 40,000. This is lower than the several-lakh annual fees charged by private MBBS colleges.

  • Post Matric Scholarship: Eligible SC and ST students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in after securing admission.
  • HP Government Merit Scholarship: Himachal Pradesh students who meet the merit conditions may apply under current state schemes. Scheme details and eligibility are available at himachal.nic.in.
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships: EWS students whose qualifying-examination scores exceed the prescribed threshold can apply through scholarships.gov.in.
  • HP Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarships: These schemes support eligible reserved-category students studying in government colleges in Himachal Pradesh.

IGMC Shimla Admission FAQs

Ques. Which 2025 NEET UG scores closed the HP State Quota at IGMC Shimla?

Ans. The closing scores were 585 marks for General, 577 for OBC, 526 for SC and 496 for ST. Under the All India Quota, the General category closing rank in the early MCC rounds was 11,255.

Ques. How is the annual MBBS intake divided between the two quotas?

Ans. IGMC Shimla has 100 MBBS seats each year. MCC fills 15 seats, or 15%, through the All India Quota. AMRU fills the other 85 seats, or 85%, through HP State Counselling for eligible domicile candidates.

Ques. Can a student without Himachal Pradesh domicile apply for MBBS?

Ans. Yes, but such a student can apply only for the 15 AIQ seats. HP domicile is compulsory for the 85 State Quota seats. The state eligibility covers bonafide HP residents and children of bonafide Himachalis who passed at least two qualifying examinations from schools in Himachal Pradesh.

Ques. Is any paid or direct-entry MBBS quota offered by IGMC Shimla?

Ans. No. As a government medical college, IGMC Shimla has neither a management quota nor an NRI quota. All 100 MBBS seats are allotted from NEET UG merit through MCC or AMRU counselling.

Ques. What does an MBBS student pay each year at IGMC Shimla?

Ans. The annual MBBS tuition charge is INR 40,000. A separate hostel fee of INR 24,200 per year also applies. Students should confirm the latest fee circular with the college or through amruhp.ac.in.

Ques. What service commitment applies after studying at IGMC Shimla?

Ans. Every MBBS entrant must sign a Himachal Pradesh Government service bond at admission and serve in the state after the internship. DM and M.Ch students have a separate bond of INR 60 lakhs with a 7-year HP service requirement.

Ques. Where should applicants register for IGMC Shimla MBBS counselling?

Ans. MCC at mcc.nic.in conducts counselling for the 15% AIQ seats. AMRU at amruhp.ac.in manages the 85% HP State Quota. The state process includes Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 or mop-up, and a stray vacancy round. Students seeking both quotas must register on both portals separately.

Ques. What postgraduate seat figures are listed for IGMC Shimla?

Ans. The postgraduate count is listed as 138 MD/MS seats across 26 disciplines, together with 7 super-specialty seats across 4 DM and M.Ch disciplines. MD Radiodiagnosis was the most competitive programme in 2025, when its General category closing rank was 1,384.

Ques. Which NEET PG 2026 counselling stages are still scheduled?

Ans. MCC PG Round 2 runs through November 2026, followed by Round 3 and the stray vacancy process in December 2026. AMRU first-round applications remain open until November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with provisional allotment on November 4, final allotment on November 5, and joining on November 7 and November 9, 2026.

Ques. How much stipend is paid during the compulsory MBBS internship?

Ans. Interns receive INR 20,000 each month during the mandatory one-year rotating internship. Completion of this internship is necessary for the MBBS degree and NEET PG eligibility. Training takes place at the attached IGMC hospital and Kamala Nehru State Hospital for Women.