Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in Telangana. It is open to candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026. The counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal. It is a web-based process in which candidates first register online and upload their certificates.
A state merit position is then prepared from the NEET PG 2026 rank, and seats are allotted through web options. The counselling registration for CAQ started from 15 to 23 October 2026, and the MQ from 22 to 30 October 2026.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and KNRUHS handle different seats. MCC runs the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. KNRUHS runs counselling for the state seats, and Telangana’s Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) seats exclude the seats given to the AIQ from government medical colleges.
KNRUHS conducts two separate counselling streams quotas. Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) includes seats in medical colleges affiliated to KNRUHS and NIZAM’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad. Both in-service and non-service candidates can apply. Management Quota (MQ) includes MQ-1, MQ-2 (NRI) and MQ-3 (Institutional) seats in private non-minority and minority medical colleges. This includes Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated to Anurag University.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification
Candidates should track every update on registration, merit lists, seat matrix and allotment results. The table below lists the updates announced so far:
| Date | Latest Update | Details |
| 22.10.2026 | MQ Prospectus | Download PDF |
| 14.10.2026 | CQ Prospectus | Download PDF |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
The table below gives a quick overview of the counselling. It covers both the Competent Authority Quota and the Management Quota.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal |
| NEET PG Exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| Courses | PG Medical Degree (MD/MS) and Diploma |
| CAQ Website | https://tspgmed.tsche.in |
| MQ Website | https://pvttspgmed.tsche.in |
| University Website | http://knruhs.telangana.gov.in |
| Counselling Type | Web-based state counselling |
| Registration Mode | Online (computer recommended) |
| Quotas | Competent Authority Quota; Management Quota (MQ-1, MQ-2, MQ-3) |
| CAQ Registration Fee | Rs.10,000 (OC and BC); Rs.8,000 (SC/ST) |
| MQ Registration Fee | Rs.15,000 |
| Internship Cut-off Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Number of Seats | Not Released Yet |
| Number of Participating Colleges | Not Released Yet |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
The registration dates for both streams are confirmed. The table shows only the confirmed dates.
| Event | Date |
| CAQ Registration Begins | 15.10.2026, 4:00 PM |
| CAQ Registration Ends | 23.10.2026, 4:00 PM |
| MQ Registration Begins | 22.10.2026, 4:00 PM |
| MQ Registration Ends | 30.10.2026, 4:00 PM |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
Telangana fills its PG seats through two quotas, each with its own registration and merit list. The table below gives the overview. The sections after it explain each quota.
| Quota | Seats Covered | Who Can Apply |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | Government college seats given to AIQ | Through MCC counselling |
| Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) | State seats in KNRUHS-affiliated colleges and NIMS, Hyderabad | Local candidates of Telangana |
| Management Quota (MQ-1) | 25% of seats in private colleges | All-India candidates, with local preference |
| Management Quota (MQ-2) | 15% of seats (NRI quota) | NRI/OCI/NRI-sponsored candidates |
| Management Quota (MQ-3) | 10% of seats (Institutional quota) | Candidates sponsored by the college management |
All India Quota (AIQ)
The seats that government medical colleges contribute to the All India Quota are counselled by MCC. These seats are excluded from the Telangana Competent Authority Quota. The AIQ percentage and MCC schedule are not covered in this guide.
Competent Authority Quota (CAQ)
CAQ seats are filled by KNRUHS through its own merit list. The final seat count will be displayed on the KNRUHS website before web options begin. If the Government of India permits new PG seats in affiliated colleges, those seats will also be filled through this counselling. Within CAQ, in-service candidates have a separate horizontal reservation, explained in the reservation section.
Management Quota (MQ)
In private unaided colleges, 50% of seats in each specialty are Management Quota seats. They are divided as follows:
- MQ-1 (25%): Candidates from all states and union territories are eligible. Of the MQ-1 seats in non-minority and minority colleges, 15% are open to candidates from across the country, and the remaining 85% are reserved for local candidates of Telangana.
- MQ-2 (15%): NRI quota for NRI, OCI and NRI-sponsored candidates.
- MQ-3 (10%): Institutional quota for candidates sponsored by the college management.
MQ-3 candidates must fall into one of these groups and submit a sponsorship certificate from the Principal:
- The candidate completed MBBS from that institution.
- The candidate is an employee of that institution.
- The candidate is the son or daughter of an employee of that institution.
Seats in minority colleges are filled with Muslim minority candidates only. If Muslim minority candidates are not available, those seats go to non-minority candidates in the last phase of counselling.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on which quota a candidate applies for. The CAQ rules are stricter because they include a local status requirement. The table below summaries both.
| Eligibility Requirement | Competent Authority Quota | Management Quota |
| NEET PG Qualification | Must score at or above the cut-off for the category | Same cut-off scores |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS or equivalent from a Telangana medical institution, or Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada (state-wide institution), recognised by NMC | MBBS recognised by MCI/NMC |
| Internship | Completed on or before 30.09.2026 | Completed on or before 30.09.2026 |
| Registration | Permanent registration with Telangana State Medical Council | Permanent registration with Telangana State Medical Council |
| Nationality | Indian National, Person of Indian Origin or OCI card holder | Indian Nationals, OCI and NRIs |
| Domicile/Local Status | Must be a local candidate of Telangana | MQ-1 has 85% for locals and 15% for all-India candidates |
| Other States | Candidates from other states are not eligible | MQ-1 is open to all-India candidates, with local preference as above |
NEET PG 2026 Cut-off Scores
Both counselling streams use the same NEET PG 2026 cut-off scores.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cut-off Score |
| General/EWS | 50th | 262 |
| General PwD | 45th | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th | 226 |
In Management Quota, the lower percentile for SC/ST/BC/OBC/PwD candidates is used only to decide eligibility. It does not create any reservation, because there are no reservations in MQ.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation rules apply to CAQ seats. Management Quota has no community-based reservations. The table below shows the vertical reservations for CAQ.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
The process is the same in outline for both streams, though each has its own website and merit list. The steps are listed below.
- Qualify NEET PG 2026 by scoring at or above the cut-off for your category.
- Register online on the CAQ or MQ website with your mobile number and email ID.
- Pay the registration fee online.
- Fill in the application and upload the photo, signature and certificates.
- Certificate verification: KNRUHS and the concerned departmental officials scrutinise the uploaded certificates. This is done only once, whatever the number of counselling phases.
- Merit list: The provisional and then the final merit list is published on the KNRUHS website.
- Web options: Eligible candidates exercise their choices of colleges and courses online.
- Seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit position, reservation and the options entered.
- Download the allotment letter after paying the University fee.
- Report to the allotted college with the printed application, original certificates and one set of self-attested copies.
- Admission formalities: The Principal verifies the documents, bonds are executed and admission is confirmed.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration has four parts: mobile and email registration, candidate registration with fee payment, data updation, and certificate upload. Candidates should use a computer with a stable internet connection. Mobiles and tablets are not recommended.
- Open https://tspgmed.tsche.in for CAQ or https://pvttspgmed.tsche.in for MQ.
- Click Mobile and Email Registration. Enter your NEET PG roll number, rank, date of birth, mobile number and email ID. Verify both with the OTPs you receive.
- Open the Registration Form and enter your NEET roll number, rank, date of birth, mobile number and caste category.
- Click Validate to go to the payment gateway. Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Wait for the success message. Do not refresh or close the page during payment.
- Note down the registration number sent to your mobile (and email in the CAQ process).
- Log in again using your roll number and registration number to open the application form.
- Fill in the personal, MBBS, service (if applicable) and PG details (if applicable).
- Upload your passport-size photo and signature.
- Click Save and Exit. You can edit the data any number of times until verification starts.
- Click Upload Certificates and upload the scanned PDFs.
- Click Print Application, take a printout and keep it safe.
File requirements:
- Photo and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format, under 100 KB each.
- Each certificate should be a PDF under 500 KB. The NRI sponsorship set in MQ can be up to 1000 KB.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Application/Registration Fees
Candidates pay a registration fee online when applying. Allotted candidates later pay a University fee to download the allotment letter. The table below lists the confirmed amounts.
| Category/Counselling | Registration Fee | Other Fee |
| CAQ: OC and BC | Rs.10,000 | Bank charges extra |
| CAQ: SC/ST | Rs.8,000 | Bank charges extra |
| MQ: All candidates | Rs.15,000 | Bank charges extra |
| MQ: MBBS from another state | Rs.15,000 | Rs.8,000 equivalency fee |
| MQ: MBBS from another country | Rs.15,000 | Rs.10,000 equivalency fee |
The registration fee is not refundable and cannot be adjusted to a later date. Candidates should check eligibility carefully before paying.
University fee payable after allotment:
| Quota | Fee |
| CAQ | Rs.35,000 |
| MQ-1 (Clinical) | Rs.2,00,000 |
| MQ-2 (Clinical) | Rs.3,00,000 |
| MQ-3 (Clinical) | Rs.3,00,000 |
| MQ-1 (Non-Clinical) | Rs.75,000 |
| MQ-2 (Non-Clinical) | Rs.1,00,000 |
| MQ-3 (Non-Clinical) | Rs.1,00,000 |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling Documents Required
Candidates must upload scanned copies of their certificates during registration. The tables below cover both streams, and original documents are checked again at the allotted college.
Competent Authority Quota
- Passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, under 100 KB)
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, under 100 KB)
- NEET PG 2026 admit card
- NEET PG 2026 score/rank card
- Provisional or original MBBS degree certificate
- MBBS study certificates (1st year to final year)
- Study certificates from 6th class to Intermediate/12th
- Internship completion certificate (by 30.09.2026)
- Permanent medical registration (Telangana State Medical Council)
- Aadhaar card (photo identity proof)
- Caste certificate issued in 2026 (SC/ST/BC)
- Service certificate (issued after 01.09.2026)
- Minority certificate
- PG Diploma certificate
Management Quota
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and score card
- Provisional or original MBBS degree certificate
- MBBS study certificates
- Internship completion certificate (by 30.09.2026)
- Permanent medical registration (Telangana State Medical Council)
- Aadhaar card
- Category certificate (for the NEET cut-off)
- Muslim minority certificate
- NRI documents (MQ-2)
- Sponsorship certificate from the college (MQ-3)
NRI documents (MQ-2)
The sponsor must be a blood relative: father, mother, brother, sister, uncle or aunt. The set includes:
- A sponsorship declaration
- The sponsor’s NRI status certificate issued by the embassy under its seal
- A copy of the sponsor’s NRI bank passbook
- Copies of the sponsor’s valid passport and visa
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling, called “web options” in Telangana, begins only after the merit list is published. Candidates can then select colleges and courses online on the counselling website. Candidates can prepare in a few ways:
- Study the seat matrix once it is displayed. It will be published before web options open.
- Shortlist colleges and specialties you are open to, and keep your merit position in mind.
- Arrange your options in order of real preference, since allotment follows merit and the options you have entered.
- Remember that MQ seats in minority colleges are meant for Muslim minority candidates.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
After allotment, candidates must complete the admission formalities within the stipulated time. The steps are:
- Download the allotment letter from the website after paying the University fee.
- Report to the Principal of the allotted college.
- Submit the printed application form, the original certificates and one set of self-attested copies.
- Principal verifies the documents. Any discrepancy leads to cancellation of the allotment, and for MQ, failing to produce original certificates at joining means the admission is forfeited.
- Pay the tuition fee as notified by the Government of Telangana.
- Execute the bonds on non-judicial stamp paper.
- Submit the anti-drug undertaking, an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper with notary, signed by the student and a parent or guardian.
- Join the course. Original certificates are retained by the college until the course is completed.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy
Bond rules differ by quota, so candidates should read them before accepting a seat. Executing a bond is a condition of admission. The tables below list the confirmed details.
Competent Authority Quota
| Bond | Details |
| Course completion bond | Rs.50,00,000 on Rs.100 non-judicial stamp paper for all candidates, including in-service. Leaving the course also means refunding the stipend/salary received to the Government. |
| Government service bond | One year of service in Government institutions, if required. This does not apply to in-service candidates. Bond amount is Rs.10,00,000 for Diploma and Rs.20,00,000 for Degree. |
| Penalty for leaving after the last free exit date | Rs.50,00,000, plus a three-year bar from KNRUHS PG counselling |
Management Quota
| Bond | Details |
| Course completion bond | Rs.50,00,000 on Rs.100 non-judicial stamp paper. Leaving also means refunding the stipend received to the Government of Telangana. |
| Senior Resident bond | One year as Senior Resident in the institution where the course was pursued |
| Penalty for leaving after the second phase of counselling or later | Rs.50,00,000, plus a three-year bar from KNRUHS PG counselling |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix shows how many seats are available in each college and specialty. Candidates need it to plan their choices realistically. KNRUHS will display it on its website before web options open.
| Round | Seat Matrix | Download |
| CAQ Round 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| MQ Round 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Later Rounds/Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list decides each candidate’s position for seat allotment. KNRUHS prepares it only after the uploaded certificates are verified. The table below shows the current status.
| Round/Stage | Merit List | Download |
| CAQ Provisional Merit List | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| CAQ Final Merit List | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| MQ Provisional Merit List | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| MQ Final Merit List | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted to eligible candidates after the merit list and web options stages. The process follows the state’s counselling rules and Government orders.
| Round | Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| CAQ Round 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| MQ Round 1 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Later Rounds/Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
After the result, candidates should download the allotment letter by paying the University fee and report to the college. They should keep the printed application and original certificates ready.
Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
The institutes depend on the quota. KNRUHS will display the seat matrix and the list of colleges before web options. The table below shows the categories of institutions.
| Category | Institutions | Counselling Quota |
| Government and other CAQ colleges | Medical colleges affiliated to KNRUHS and NIZAM’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad | CAQ |
| Private non-minority colleges | Unaided private medical colleges affiliated to KNRUHS | MQ-1, MQ-2, MQ-3 |
| Private minority colleges | Unaided minority medical colleges affiliated to KNRUHS | MQ-1, MQ-2, MQ-3 (Muslim minority candidates first) |
| Other institution | Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated to Anurag University | MQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal conducts it. MCC conducts only the All India Quota counselling.
Q. Who is eligible for Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Competent Authority Quota?
A. Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin and OCI card holders who are local candidates of Telangana. They must have qualified NEET PG 2026, completed internship by 30.09.2026, and hold permanent registration with the Telangana State Medical Council. Their MBBS must be from a Telangana institution or Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada.
Q. Can candidates from other states participate in Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. They cannot apply for CAQ seats. For Management Quota, MQ-1 is open to candidates from all over India, but 85% of MQ-1 seats are reserved for local candidates of Telangana.
Q. What are the NEET PG 2026 cut-off scores for Telangana counselling?
A. General/EWS need 262 (50th percentile). General PwD need 244 (45th percentile). SC/ST/OBC need 226 (40th percentile).
Q. What is the registration fee for Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. For CAQ, it is Rs.10,000 for OC and BC candidates and Rs.8,000 for SC/ST candidates. For MQ, it is Rs.15,000. Bank charges are extra, and the fee is non-refundable.
Q. What is the reservation policy in CAQ?
A. SC has 15%, ST has 10% and BC has 29%. Women get 33⅓% and PwD candidates get 5% as horizontal reservations. In-service candidates have 20% of clinical and 30% of pre- and para-clinical broad specialty seats.
Q. What is NRI quota (MQ-2)?
A. It is 15% of Management Quota seats, for NRI, OCI and NRI-sponsored candidates. The financial supporter must be a blood relative (father, mother, brother, sister, uncle or aunt).
Q. What happens if I leave the course after joining?
A. A Rs.50,00,000 bond amount applies, along with refund of the stipend or salary received. Candidates who leave after the last free exit date in CAQ, or after the second phase in MQ, are also debarred from KNRUHS PG counselling for three years.
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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.
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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.