Himachal Pradesh — Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|
| State Capital | Shimla |
| Official Languages | Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari |
| Area | 55,673 sq. km |
| Population (2025) | Approx. 6.85 million |
| Districts | 12 |
| Major Rivers | Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj |
| Highest Peak | Reo Purgyil (6,816 m) |
| Major Industries | Tourism, Horticulture, Hydropower, Agriculture |
MBBS Fee Structure (MMU Solan Example)
Note: Fees vary by college and category. The table below reflects the fee structure provided for MMU Solan as an example.
| Category | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year | Final year | Total |
|---|
| IRDP / BPL | 53,240 | 58,564 | 63,888 | 69,212 | 74,536 | 3,19,440 |
| State Quota | 8,47,000 | 9,31,700 | 10,16,400 | 11,01,100 | 11,85,800 | 50,82,000 |
| Management Quota (INR) | 15,97,200 | 17,56,920 | 19,16,640 | 20,76,360 | 22,36,080 | 95,83,200 |
| NRI Quota (USD) | 42,159 | 46,375 | 50,591 | 54,807 | 59,023 | ~252,955 |
Hostel Charges
| Type | Charges (INR / annum) |
|---|
| Single Occupancy Room Rent | 30,000 |
| Double Occupancy Room Rent | 24,000 |
| Annual Mess & Other Charges | 1,06,000 |
| One-Time Refundable Security | 5,000 |
| University Charges (Per Annum) | 18,300 |
| Caution Charges (One-Time) | 50,000 |
Course Duration & Seats
MBBS duration is 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study + 1 year compulsory rotating internship). Typical intake example given below:
| Course | Total Seats | Duration |
|---|
| MBBS | 150 | 5.5 years (4.5 + 1) |
Postgraduate (MD / MS) — Seats & Duration
| Programme | Seats | Duration |
|---|
| MD Anaesthesia | 03 | 3 Years |
| MD Community Medicine (PSM) | 04 | 3 Years |
| MD Dermatology | 02 | 3 Years |
| MD General Medicine | 05 | 3 Years |
| MS General Surgery | 04 | 3 Years |
| MS Obst & Gynae | 06 | 3 Years |
MBBS Syllabus — Phases & Subjects
| Phase | Semesters | Subjects Covered |
|---|
| Pre-clinical | 1-2 | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology |
| Para-clinical | 3-5 | Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology; clinical postings begin |
| Clinical | 6-9 | Medicine & allied, Surgery & allied, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Community Medicine; extensive clinical postings |
Internship
The one-year rotating internship is crucial for hands-on clinical training across departments (medicine, surgery, OBG, pediatrics, emergency etc.). It consolidates skills before independent practice and is mandatory for medical registration.
Admission Process (UG & PG)
MBBS (UG)
- Qualify NEET-UG with required percentile.
- Participate in Himachal Pradesh NEET counselling (state-authority).
- Undergo seat allotment and document verification.
- Pay fees to confirm admission and report to the allotted college.
MD / MS (PG)
- Qualify NEET-PG.
- Participate in state-level PG counselling.
- Seat allotment -> document verification -> fee payment.
How to Register for Himachal NEET UG Counseling
- Online registration on the official counselling portal using NEET roll no. and email.
- Pay registration fee (example: Rs. 2,000) and security deposit based on seat type.
- State merit list published; fill & lock choices online.
- Check allotment, verify documents and accept the seat by paying balance fees.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Himachal’s medical colleges provide modern classrooms, extensive libraries, advanced physiology/biochemistry/pathology labs, simulation centers, and research facilities. Teaching hospitals have high patient inflow, advanced OT, ICU, imaging and pathology services, enabling comprehensive clinical exposure. Campuses offer comfortable hostels, mess facilities, gyms, sports fields and auditoriums. Digital learning tools, telemedicine centres and smart classrooms further enhance training.
Research & Development
Medical colleges in Himachal are strengthening R&D in clinical research, epidemiology, telemedicine and community health. Unique topography supports research into respiratory and altitude-related health conditions. Colleges have ethics committees, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and collaborate with national/international organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in conferences, present papers, and engage in funded projects to broaden academic skills.
Extracurricular & Student Life
Students enjoy sports, cultural fests, literary clubs, research clubs, medical quizzes and community outreach programs like health camps and blood donation drives. NSS and Red Cross activities strengthen social responsibility. These activities foster teamwork, leadership and stress relief alongside rigorous academics.
Faculty & Support Staff
Colleges employ highly qualified professors, associate and assistant professors, and experienced clinicians across departments. Regular faculty development programs keep teachers updated. Support staff — nurses, technicians and administrative teams — help institutions run smoothly and ensure a high standard of clinical teaching and patient care.
Hospitals & Healthcare Services
Himachal’s hospital network — teaching and government hospitals — offers a broad range of clinical cases, emergency services and rural health outreach. Students gain experience in diagnostics, treatment, public health and hospital management. The state actively upgrades hospital infrastructure and integrates new technologies to improve patient care and training.
NEET-UG 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 7 February 2025 |
| Application End | 9 March 2025 |
| Exam Date | 4 May 2025 |
