Atal Medical and Research University, Mandi : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), formerly known as Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences, was established in 2017 and is located at the SLBS Medical College & Hospital Campus, Ner Chowk, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It is a state government university, constituted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to regulate and promote quality education in medical and health sciences. The university is recognized by the UGC and functions in coordination with statutory councils such as NMC (formerly MCI), INC, PCI, DCI, and other health regulatory bodies, through its affiliated institutions. AMRU serves as the affiliating university for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health science colleges across Himachal Pradesh, offering UG, PG, Super-Specialty, Diploma, and Doctoral programs in healthcare disciplines. The campus at Ner Chowk benefits from its integration with a major teaching hospital, supported by advanced laboratories, clinical training facilities, libraries, research support, and academic infrastructure essential for professional medical education. The university focuses on clinical excellence, medical research, and healthcare workforce development, preparing students for careers in hospitals, public health systems, research institutions, academia, and government health services. With a vision to strengthen the healthcare education and delivery ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, Atal Medical and Research University stands out for its centralized academic governance, emphasis on quality standards, and role in advancing medical education and research in the state.