The Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official gateway for medical aspirants seeking admission into MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses across the state. Administered by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, the counselling process is divided into two main categories: the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) representing the 85% state quota seats, and the Management Quota (MQ) for private medical colleges.
Admissions are strictly merit-based, relying on the scores obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The process is conducted entirely online, from registration and document verification to web-options (choice filling) and the final seat allotment.
To participate in the AP NEET 2026 state counselling (Competent Authority Quota), candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The candidate must be an Indian Citizen or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). For the 85% state quota, the candidate must satisfy the Local / Non-Local status requirements as per the AP Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order. Generally, this requires continuous study in the state for 4 to 7 consecutive years prior to the qualifying exam.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 exam and secured the minimum cutoff percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from the Board of Intermediate Education, AP, or a recognized equivalent.
Minimum Marks: General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects. For SC/ST/BC candidates, it is 40%, and for PwD (General), it is 45%.
Age Limit: The applicant must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must upload these documents during registration and carry the originals for final reporting at the allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard/Rank Letter
SSC or equivalent certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
Intermediate (10+2) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Study Certificates from Class 6 to 12 (Crucial for proving Local Status)
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last attended institute
Latest Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/BC categories) issued by AP MeeSeva
Income & Asset Certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), if applicable
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card)
Passport-size Photographs
Official Website: The official portal for application and notifications is the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences website at ysruhs.ap.gov.in (formerly ntruhs.ap.nic.in).
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Watch the official YSRUHS portal for the release of the 2026 counselling notification and prospectus.
Online Registration: Visit the dedicated admission portal linked on the YSRUHS website and register using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, AIR, and mobile number.
Fill the Application: Carefully enter your personal, academic, and category details. Ensure your local area status (AU/SVU/OU) is selected correctly.
Upload Certificates: Upload clear, scanned copies of all required original certificates in the specified format (usually PDF).
Pay Application Fee: Complete the process by paying the non-refundable registration and processing fee online via credit/debit card or net banking.
Provisional Merit List: After the university verifies the uploaded documents online, a state merit list will be published.
Web Options: If your name is on the merit list, log in to exercise your web options (choice of colleges) in order of preference.
Seat Allotment: Based on merit, local area status, reservations, and web options, the university will release the seat allotment order, which you must download to report to the college.
