The Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official admission gateway for medical aspirants seeking MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats across the state. The counselling process is highly structured and regulated by the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal.
Admissions are granted strictly on the basis of the merit and scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The counselling in Telangana is distinctly divided into two primary categories: Competent Authority Quota (CQ) seats (which include government colleges and the 50% government quota in private colleges) and Management Quota (MQ) seats (which cover the remaining private college seats, including NRI quotas). The entire process is conducted online, encompassing registration, state merit list publication, web options (choice filling), and seat allotment.
To participate in the KNRUHS Telangana NEET 2026 counselling under the Competent Authority Quota, candidates must meet specific local residency criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen (or PIO/OCI as per regulations). Crucially, the candidate must satisfy the Local/Non-Local status requirements as laid down by the Telangana Educational Institutions Order. Generally, candidates who have studied in local educational institutions (Osmania University local area) for at least 4 consecutive years preceding the qualifying exam are considered local candidates.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education or an equivalent recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: Unreserved (General) and EWS category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For SC/ST/BC category candidates of Telangana, the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies during the physical reporting phase at the allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard / Rank Letter
Printout of the KNRUHS Online Application Form
Class 10th (SSC) Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Intermediate (10+2) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Study Certificates from 6th to 12th Standard (Mandatory to establish Local Status)
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the institution last attended
Latest Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable) issued by the MeeSeva/Revenue department of Telangana
Income Certificate (for fee exemption claims)
EWS Certificate (if applicable, valid for the year 2026-27)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN)
Passport-size Photographs
Official Website: All official notifications, the prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted on the KNRUHS website at knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Keep a close watch on the KNRUHS portal for separate notifications regarding Competent Authority Quota (CQ) and Management Quota (MQ) registrations.
Online Registration: Access the dedicated admission portal. Register your mobile number and email ID using your NEET 2026 Roll Number and rank to generate an OTP and secure login credentials.
Fill the Application: Log in and accurately enter your personal details, academic history from 6th to 12th standard (crucial for determining local status), and specific category claims (e.g., BC, SC, ST, EWS, CAP, NCC).
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and all necessary original certificates in the prescribed PDF format.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable registration and verification fee via the secure online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
State Merit List: KNRUHS will verify the uploaded documents online and publish a provisional State Merit List based on NEET ranks and local status.
Web Options (Choice Filling): Eligible candidates must log in to exercise their web options, arranging their preferred medical colleges in order of priority.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download the provisional allotment order, pay the university fee online, and report physically to the allotted college for final admission and original document submission.
