Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Fees, Seat Matrix & Process

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats under the Competent Authority Quota in Telangana. The counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, based on NEET UG 2026 scores and the state merit list.

The counselling covers seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. Candidates who wish to participate must register separately for Telangana state counselling. The 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges are handled through MCC counselling and are not part of the Telangana state counselling process.

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights

Get a quick overview of Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026, including the conducting authority, courses offered, counselling mode, quota, registration dates and key admission details.

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

Stay updated with the Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule, including registration, merit list, choice filling and seat allotment dates.

Who conducts Telangana NEET UG Counselling?

Telangana NEET UG Counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal.

KNRUHS manages the state counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota. This includes registration, certificate verification, preparation of the state merit list, web option entry, seat allotment and admission reporting.

Candidates seeking admission through the 15% All India Quota must participate separately in counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements must complete the Telangana NEET UG counselling registration within the notified period.

Step 1: Visit the official portal

Go to the Telangana MBBS/BDS counselling portal and select the registration link for NEET UG 2026 admissions.

Step 2: Register using mobile number and email

Enter the required mobile number and email address and complete OTP verification.

Step 3: Enter candidate details

Fill in the required personal, academic and NEET UG 2026 details. Candidates should ensure that the information matches their NEET application and certificates.

Step 4: Pay the registration fee

Pay the applicable non-refundable registration and processing fee online.

Step 5: Upload certificates

Upload scanned copies of the required certificates in the prescribed format and file size.

Step 6: Submit the application

Review all details carefully before submitting the application. Download and retain a copy of the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Candidates should complete the process before the deadline because late applications are not accepted. KNRUHS has also advised candidates to keep their original certificates ready for verification.

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy both the NEET UG qualification requirements and Telangana's state admission rules.

Educational qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

The minimum PCB requirement is generally:

• General/OC and EWS: 50% in PCB

• BC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB

• OC-PwD: 45% in PCB

These requirements are based on the KNRUHS admission regulations and the current counselling guidance.

Age requirement

Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.

Local eligibility

Telangana has specific local and non-local rules for state admissions. Candidates claiming eligibility under the Telangana state quota must satisfy the applicable local status requirements and provide the required study or residence certificates.

Candidates should carefully check the latest KNRUHS prospectus because local eligibility can differ based on the candidate's educational history and the college's applicable seat distribution rules.

Documents Required for Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for registration and verification:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank card

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• Class 10 marks memo or birth certificate

• Class 12/Intermediate marks memo

• Study certificates

• Transfer certificate, if applicable

• Latest caste/community certificate, if applicable

• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27, if applicable

• Minority certificate, where applicable

• Parental income certificate, where applicable

• NCC certificate, if applicable

• Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) certificate, if applicable

• Police Martyrs' Children (PMC) certificate, if applicable

• Singareni Collieries certificate, if applicable

• Relevant employment certificate of parents, where applicable

• Residence certificate, where applicable

• Aadhaar card

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Candidate's signature

Telangana Merit List

KNRUHS prepares the Telangana state merit list using the NEET UG 2026 performance and the documents submitted during the counselling application.

• Telangana Management Quota Merit List 

• Telangana Government Quota Merit List

The following table shows Telangana Management Quota Merit List for 2025:

Telangana NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2026

The Telangana NEET UG seat matrix shows the number of MBBS and BDS seats available at each participating college and how those seats are distributed among the applicable quotas and categories.

• Telangana Management Quota Seat Matrix 

• Telangana Government Quota Seat Matrix

The following table shows Telangana Management Quota Seat Matrix 2025

Telangana NEET UG Counselling Rounds

The Telangana counselling process is conducted in multiple phases to fill available MBBS and BDS seats.

Round 1

Candidates register and participate in web option entry for available colleges and courses. Seats are allotted according to merit, reservation, preferences and availability.

Candidates who receive a seat must follow the reporting and admission instructions within the specified deadline.

Round 2

Vacant seats from Round 1, along with seats becoming available due to upgrades or non-joining candidates, are considered in the next phase.

Candidates are required to follow the fresh choice-filling instructions issued for the round.

Mop-Up Round

The mop-up phase is conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after the earlier rounds. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility and participation rules notified by KNRUHS for this phase.

Stray Vacancy Round

The stray vacancy phase is conducted to fill the remaining seats after the regular counselling rounds. The rules for participation, choice filling, reporting and seat exit can be stricter at this stage.

Telangana NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026

Telangana follows state-specific reservation rules for Competent Authority Quota seats.

Vertical Reservation

Horizontal Reservation

*33 1/3 % of seats in each category are reserved for women. If this percentage is already met through merit, no separate reservation will be applied.

Telangana NEET UG Choice Filling Process

After publication of the eligible merit list and release of the web counselling schedule, candidates can participate in choice filling.

The basic process is:

1. Log in to the official Telangana counselling portal.

2. Open the web options/choice-filling section.

3. Select the preferred MBBS and/or BDS colleges.

4. Arrange the choices in the order of preference.

5. Review the complete preference list.

6. Lock or submit the choices within the notified deadline.

7. Download or retain the submitted choices for reference.

Candidates should place colleges according to their actual preference, rather than simply following previous-year closing ranks. A choice list should include realistic options as well as preferred colleges, provided the candidate would genuinely accept the seat.

Seat allotment is generated based on the candidate's state merit position, reservation category, choices entered and available seats.

Telangana NEET UG Seat Allotment Process

KNRUHS conducts seat allotment after the choice-filling window closes.

The allotment is based on:

• NEET UG 2026 rank

• Telangana state merit position

• Candidate category

• Local status

• Reservation rules

• College and course preferences

• Availability of seats

The candidate can check the allotment result through the official counselling portal.

If a seat is allotted, the candidate must:

1. Download the allotment letter.

2. Check the allotted college and course.

3. Pay the required university/college fees within the deadline.

4. Report to the allotted institution.

5. Submit original documents for verification.

6. Complete the admission formalities.

Candidates seeking upgradation must follow the rules notified for that particular counselling round. The consequences of non-joining or resignation can vary between rounds, so candidates should read the relevant allotment notification carefully.

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Application Fee

For the 2026 Competent Authority Quota counselling, the registration and processing fee is:

The fee is non-refundable and applicable bank/payment charges may be extra. The fee is paid online during the registration process.