Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the admission process for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in the medical colleges of the state for candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026. Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Vijayawada, conducts it online at https://drntr.uhsap.in. The university runs two separate counselling streams, the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) and the Management Quota (MQ), and each has its own prospectus, application form and fee.
In government medical colleges, 50% of the seats go to the All India Quota (AIQ) and the other 50% go to the State Quota, which is the Competent Authority Quota. In private un-aided non-minority colleges, 50% of the seats are Competent Authority Quota and the remaining 50% are Management Quota. MCC counselling covers only the AIQ seats.
The application stage for both quotas is already over. CQ applications closed on 22 October 2026 (with late fee) and MQ applications closed on 24 October 2026 (with late fee). The provisional merit list, final merit list, seat matrix and web option dates have not been announced yet, so candidates should check https://drntr.uhsap.in daily.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification
Candidates should track every update on merit lists, seat matrix, web options and allotment results. The table below lists the 2026 updates:
| Date | Latest Update | Details |
| 17/10/2026 | Prospectus – MQ | Download PDF |
| 14/10/2026 | Prospectus – CQ | Download PDF |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
The table below gives a quick view of the whole process. Only confirmed details are included.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada |
| Exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| Quota streams | Competent Authority Quota and Management Quota |
| MCC counselling | AIQ seats only |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| Rounds | Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 (Mop Up), Stray |
| Website | https://drntr.uhsap.in |
| Registration mode | Online only |
| CQ fee | From Rs.7,000 |
| MQ fee | From Rs.7,000 |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
The application dates are confirmed. The table below shows both.
| Event | CQ | MQ |
| Notification | 14/10/2026 | 17/10/2026 |
| Applications open | 14/10/2026 at 4.00 PM | 19/10/2026 at 4.00 PM |
| Last date without late fee | 21/10/2026 at 5.00 PM | 23/10/2026 at 10.00 PM |
| Late fee window | 22/10/2026, 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM | 24/10/2026, 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM |
No new applications are accepted after the cut-off date. A candidate who missed the window cannot apply until Phase-III (Mop Up) counselling is complete.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
The quota structure in Andhra Pradesh depends on the type of college. Please read this section carefully, because it decides which prospect applies to you.
| College Type | AIQ | Competent Authority Quota | Management Quota |
| Government colleges | 50% | 50% | Not applicable |
| Private un-aided non-minority colleges | Not applicable | 50% | 50% |
| Private minority colleges | Not applicable | Not Released Yet | 50% |
| Five new government colleges (from 2023-24) | 50% | 50% of the remaining 50% | 35% self-finance and 15% NRI of the remaining 50% |
- All India Quota: AIQ seats are filled through MCC counselling. State counselling is separate.
- Competent Authority Quota (CQ): CQ covers state quota seats in all colleges affiliated to Dr. NTR UHS and in SVIMS Tirupati. 85% of the seats are reserved for local candidates, and 15% are unreserved seats open to candidates who meet the conditions explained in the eligibility section. Non-local candidates cannot take local seats.
- In-service quota: Out of the 50% state quota, 15% of clinical specialty seats and 30% of non-clinical specialty seats go to in-service candidates serving in government health institutions of Andhra Pradesh. In-service seats left vacant after Phase-III (Mop Up) are given to non-service candidates.
Management Quota in non-minority colleges.
| Sub-category | Share of Intake | Who Can Apply |
| S1 (S1A and S1B) | 25% | Merit based on NEET PG 2026 rank |
| S2 (NRI) | 15% | NRI, foreign students and blood relatives of NRI |
| S3 (Institutional) | 10% | Candidates sponsored by the college |
- Management Quota in minority colleges: 50% of the seats in each speciality are management seats. They are divided as S1 at 25%, S2 (NRI) at 15% and S3 (Institutional preference) at 10%.
- NRI lapsed seats: If no eligible NRI candidate is available in Phase-III or later, vacant S2 seats are first filled by other eligible management quota candidates in merit order, who pay the NRI tuition fee. If seats still remain, they are converted to S1 seats along with vacant S3 seats and filled in Stray Round(s), and these candidates pay the S1 tuition fee. In minority colleges, minority candidates get preference, and non-minority candidates cannot exceed 30% of total seats.
- Senior residency: Candidates admitted on management quota seats in private un-aided colleges work for one year as Senior Resident in the same institution after completing PG.
- SVIMS Tirupati: Dr. NTR UHS conducts counselling for the PG courses of SVIMS. Of its 67 MD and MS seats, 29 are AIQ seats and 38 are state quota seats.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The basic conditions are the same for both quotas. Extra conditions apply to local seats, in-service seats and NRI seats. The table below lists the main points.
| Requirement | Details |
| NEET PG | Qualified in NEET PG 2026 |
| Cut-off for General and EWS | 50th percentile (262 out of 720) |
| Cut-off for General PwBD | 45th percentile (244) |
| Cut-off for SC, ST and OBC (including their PwBD) | 40th percentile (226) |
| MBBS | Recognized MBBS from a medical college or university |
| Internship | Completed on or before 30/09/2026 |
| Medical registration | Temporary or permanent registration with a State Medical Council |
| Foreign graduates | FMGE qualified and permanent registration |
In-service candidates (CQ).
- They must be working on a regular basis.
- Service is counted up to 01/07/2026.
- They need 2 years of service in tribal areas, 3 years in rural areas, or 6 years in urban areas or a mix of areas.
- Unauthorised absence and leave without allowance are not counted.
- They should not have completed 50 years of age on 01/07/2026. Candidates born on or before 01/07/1976 are not eligible. This age limit is only for service candidates.
Management quota special criteria.
- S2 (NRI) candidates must be actual NRI candidates, foreign students or OCI and PIO card holders, or children and blood relatives of NRI as listed in the rules. OCI and PIO cardholders registered on or after 04/03/2021 are eligible only for NRI seats.
- S3 (Institutional) candidates must have completed MBBS in that institution, or be an employee with at least six months of service there, or be the son or daughter of such an employee. A sponsorship letter from the college is required.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation applies to Competent Authority Quota seats and not to Management Quota. The table below shows the vertical reservation.
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 6% |
| BC-A | 7% |
| BC-B | 10% |
| BC-C | 1% |
| BC-D | 7% |
| BC-E | 4% |
| Women | 33 1/3% |
| PwBD | 5% |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
Dr. NTR UHS runs four rounds for CQ and MQ, subject to MCC and NMC guidelines. All steps are online until the candidate reports at the allotted college.
- Qualify NEET PG 2026.
- Fill the online application for CQ, MQ or both, and pay the fee.
- Upload documents and take the application printout.
- The university releases the provisional merit list.
- The university verifies documents and releases the final merit list.
- The seat matrix is published on the website.
- Candidates in the final merit list exercise web options for each phase.
- The university publishes the allotment.
- Pay the university fee online and download the provisional allotment order.
- Report to the Principal of the allotted college with originals, tuition fee and bonds.
- Take part in the next phase for upgrade, or use free exit.
- Phase 3 (Mop Up) and Stray Round follow.
Separate applications. One application is not enough for both quotas. Candidates need to submit separate applications for CQ and MQ.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration is online only and no offline application is accepted. The application window is over for 2026, so these steps are given for reference and for candidates who wait for later rounds.
- Read the prospectus on https://drntr.uhsap.in and confirm your eligibility.
- Use a desktop or laptop with an internet connection.
- Enter the basic details. A registration number is sent to your registered mobile. Keep it safe and confidential.
- Fill in the personal, academic and other details with great care.
- Upload the scanned documents in the size given.
- Upload your passport size photo and signature in JPG or JPEG format, up to 100 KB each.
- Pay the fee through debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Submit the application.
- Take a printout of the application form and sign the declaration.
- Carry the printout, the provisional verification form and the originals to the allotted college at the time of admission.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fees
The registration fee depends on where you completed MBBS. All fees are paid online and are non-refundable. The tables below show the amounts without late fee.
Competent Authority Quota
| Category | MBBS Completed | Total |
| OC and BC | Within Andhra Pradesh | Rs.7,000 |
| SC and ST | Within Andhra Pradesh | Rs.6,000 |
| OC and BC | Outside Andhra Pradesh | Rs.10,000 |
| SC and ST | Outside Andhra Pradesh | Rs.9,000 |
| OC and BC | Outside India | Rs.14,000 |
| SC and ST | Outside India | Rs.13,000 |
Management Quota
| Category | MBBS Completed | Total |
| OC, BC, SC and ST | Within Andhra Pradesh | Rs.7,000 |
| OC, BC, SC and ST | Outside Andhra Pradesh | Rs.10,000 |
| OC, BC, SC and ST | Outside India | Rs.14,000 |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Security Money
A refundable security deposit is collected to stop seat blocking. It applies only from Phase-III (Mop Up) onwards. The table below shows the amount for each quota.
| Quota | Security Deposit |
| Competent Authority Quota | Rs.50,000 |
| Management Quota | Rs.3,00,000 |
It is paid online by candidates in the merit list who want to take part in Phase-III (Mop Up) or the Stray Round.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Documents Required
Documents are scanned and uploaded at the time of application. Keep them ready in PDF format of up to 500 KB, and photo and signature in JPG or JPEG of up to 100 KB.
- NEET PG 2026 score card
- Date of birth certificate (SSC marks memo)
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate
- MBBS study certificate
- Compulsory rotatory internship certificate
- Medical Council registration
- MBBS transfer or migration certificate
- Aadhar card
- Passport size photo and signature
- Study certificates from 6th to Intermediate
- Ten year study or residence certificate, or employment certificate
- Local status certificate from MRO
- Online permanent caste certificate
- Minority certificate
- UDID card and disability certificate
- FMGE result
- Annexures IVA and IVB signed by appointing authority
- PIO or OCI card, passport, NRI certificate
- Blood relative declaration, family tree, NRE bank statement, financier passport
- Notarized affidavit on parent or spouse finances
- Sponsorship letter, appointment order, payslips
NRI documents are uploaded together as one file of up to 1000 KB. The NRI status certificate from the embassy can be replaced by an affidavit signed by the parent and the candidate, promising to submit it after joining.
Candidates carry the printout of the application, the provisional verification form, the allotment letter, original certificates, bonds and tuition fee.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling is called web options in Andhra Pradesh. It is done online before each phase when the university releases a notice.
- Wait for the web option notice for the phase.
- Log in and pick the courses and colleges you really want.
- Arrange them in your order of preference.
- Save the options and submit them.
- Take a printout of the saved options.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
Admission starts after the allotment result. The candidate pays the university fee, reports to the college and completes the formalities.
- Log in and check your allotment.
- Pay the university fee online (Rs.25,600 for CQ, Rs.54,600 for MQ) and download the provisional allotment order.
- Report to the Principal of the allotted college on or before the last date in the order.
- Show all original certificates for verification.
- Pay the tuition fee and sign the required bonds.
- Submit the application printout and the provisional verification form.
- Complete the admission formalities and join.
If you do not complete admission within the dates, the admission is cancelled automatically. If a discrepancy is found in the originals, the provisional allotment is cancelled and action is taken.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Tuition Fee Structure
Tuition fee depends on the quota, the type of college and the type of course. Fees are as notified by the Andhra Pradesh Government and are subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions.
Private un-aided colleges
| Course Type | CQ (Category A) | MQ (Category B) | NRI and Institutional (Category C) |
| Clinical degree or diploma | Rs.5,71,320 | Rs.11,42,640 | Rs.66,12,500 |
| Para clinical degree or diploma | Rs.1,78,538 | Rs.3,57,075 | Rs.19,83,750 |
| Pre clinical degree or diploma | Rs.80,937 | Rs.1,61,874 | Rs.10,58,000 |
Five new government colleges (Eluru, Machilipatnam, Nandyal, Rajahmundry, Vizianagaram)
| Category | Tuition Fee |
| All India Quota | Rs.30,000 |
| Competent Authority (General) | Rs.30,000 |
| Competent Authority (Self-financing) | Rs.9,00,000 |
| Competent Authority (NRI) | Rs.29,00,000 |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy
Bonds are signed at admission on non-judicial stamp paper. Different bonds apply to different candidates.
| Candidate Type | Service Condition | Penalty |
| Non-service, CQ seats in government and private colleges | One year of compulsory rural or government service | ₹40 lakh |
| In-service candidates | 10 years of service after the PG degree | ₹50 lakh plus pay and allowances with interest |
| All PG candidates leaving the course | Complete the course | ₹3 lakh plus stipend refund |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix lists the seats for each college, course and category. It helps you build a good web option list. The CQ seat matrix is displayed on the university website before web options open. The MQ seat matrix is displayed before the Phase-I web option notice. The table will be updated once the seat matrix is announced.
| Round | Seat Matrix | Download |
| Phase 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Phase 2 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Phase 3 (Mop Up) | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Stray Round | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list decides who can take part in web options. Only candidates in the final merit list can exercise options.
| Stage | Merit List | Download |
| Provisional merit list (CQ) | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Provisional merit list (MQ) | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Final merit list | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted on merit, category, local status, availability and the web options you submit. The allotment is shown on the university website. Candidates allotted a seat must download the provisional allotment order after paying the university fee.
| Round | Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| Phase 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Phase 2 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Phase 3 (Mop Up) | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Stray Round | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
Medical colleges affiliated to Dr. NTR UHS, and SVIMS Tirupati, take part. The full list with seats comes with the seat matrix. The institutions named in the rules are given below.
| Institution | Type |
| Government Medical College, Eluru | Government |
| Government Medical College, Machilipatnam | Government |
| Government Medical College, Nandyal | Government |
| Government Medical College, Rajahmundry | Government |
| Government Medical College, Vizianagaram | Government |
| Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada | State-wide institution |
| SVIMS and SVIMS Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati | Autonomous university |
| Private un-aided non-minority medical colleges | Private |
| Private un-aided minority medical colleges | Private minority |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences conducts it online at https://drntr.uhsap.in.
Q. What is the difference between CQ and MQ in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. CQ is the state quota with reservation, and MQ is for private colleges with S1, S2 (NRI) and S3 (Institutional) seats.
Q. Do I need separate applications for CQ and MQ in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Yes, separate applications are needed for each quota.
Q. What is the seat split in government colleges in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. 50% go to AIQ and 50% go to the state quota.
Q. What is Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 application fee?
A. It starts at Rs.7,000 for MBBS within the state, and it is non-refundable.
Q. How much is Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 security deposit?
A. It is Rs.50,000 for CQ and Rs.3,00,000 for MQ, and it applies from Phase-III onwards.
Q. How many rounds are there in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. There are four rounds: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 (Mop Up) and Stray.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.