Telangana NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Expected July, Seat Allotment, Dates and Cutoff

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, for MBBS and BDS admissions in government and private medical colleges across Telangana. The counselling is based on NEET UG 2026 scores and covers 85% State Quota seats in government colleges and Category A (50%) seats in private medical colleges. As of June 10, 2026, the rescheduled NEET UG 2026 re-exam is set for June 21, 2026, and KNRUHS is expected to release the official Telangana NEET Counselling 2026 notification only after the NEET result is declared — tentatively expected in mid-July 2026.

• NEET UG Re-Exam (June 21, 2026): The rescheduled NEET UG 2026 exam will be held on June 21, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM in offline, pen-and-paper mode. No fresh registration is required. Admit cards for the re-exam are expected to be released by June 14, 2026. The original May 3 exam was cancelled due to alleged paper leak.
• NEET UG 2026 Result: The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in mid-July 2026, approximately 3-4 weeks after the June 21 re-exam. NTA has not announced the official result date yet. In 2025, the NEET result was declared on June 14 — about 6 weeks after the May 4 exam.
• Telangana NEET Counselling Registration: KNRUHS is expected to open Telangana NEET Counselling 2026 registration in late July to early August 2026, after the NEET result. In 2025, registration opened on July 16 and closed on July 25 (extended to July 30). Expect a similar 10-15 day window in 2026.
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: Round 1 seat allotment is expected in mid-August 2026. In 2025, Round 1 allotment was released on August 13, with college reporting from August 14 to August 23. Round 2 and mop-up rounds followed through September and October 2025.

What is Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Telangana NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level centralized admission process for MBBS and BDS courses across medical and dental colleges in Telangana. It is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), the state health university headquartered in Warangal.

KNRUHS manages admissions to 85% State Quota MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges and to Category A (50%) seats in private unaided medical and dental colleges. The remaining 15% of government college seats are classified as All India Quota (AIQ) and handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi. Admission to all seats — both AIQ and State Quota — is strictly based on NEET UG 2026 scores.

Telangana has more than 56 medical colleges and 14 dental colleges, with approximately 8,440 MBBS seats and 1,290 BDS seats in total. Of the MBBS seats, around 3,890 are in government colleges and the remaining seats are in private colleges. For the 2026-27 academic session, the entire KNRUHS counselling process will take place on the admission portal at tsmedadm.tsche.in.

Source: KNRUHS Official Website — Admission Notifications

Telangana NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates (Expected)

The official Telangana NEET Counselling 2026 schedule will be released by KNRUHS only after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared. The table below shows the expected event-wise schedule based on 2025 data, adjusted for the June 21 re-exam. Upcoming events are listed first in chronological order, followed by the past cancelled event.

All 2026 dates are tentative and based on previous year trends. The official schedule will be released by KNRUHS after the NEET result. Candidates must check knruhs.telangana.gov.in regularly for confirmed dates.

Eligibility Criteria for Telangana NEET Counselling 2026

You must meet the following eligibility conditions to participate in Telangana NEET Counselling 2026. These are based on the KNRUHS 2025 prospectus and are expected to be similar for 2026. Always verify with the official 2026 notification once released by KNRUHS.

Academic Eligibility

• You must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects, along with English.
• General / OBC candidates: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together.
• SC / ST / BC (reserved) candidates: Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects.
• PwD candidates: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• You must have appeared in and qualified NEET UG 2026 (the June 21 re-exam) with the minimum qualifying percentile set by NTA.

Age Criteria

• You must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
• There is no upper age limit for MBBS or BDS admission as per the Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. However, verify with the official KNRUHS 2026 prospectus once released.

NEET UG Minimum Qualifying Percentile

Domicile (Nativity) Requirement — Most Important for State Quota

The 85% State Quota seats and Category A private seats are reserved for local candidates of Telangana. Here is what qualifies you as a local candidate:

• Study-based domicile: You must have studied in Telangana for at least 4 consecutive academic years, with the qualifying exam (Class 12 / Intermediate) also completed in Telangana. Study certificates from Classes 6 to 12 issued by Telangana schools are required as proof.
• Residence-based domicile: If your schooling was outside Telangana, your parents must have been permanent residents of Telangana for at least 4 years. A domicile certificate from the Tahsildar of the relevant district in Telangana is required.
• Non-local candidates who do not meet Telangana domicile criteria are not eligible for State Quota or Category A seats. They can only apply for Management Quota seats directly with private colleges.

Fraudulent or incorrect domicile certificates will result in immediate cancellation of admission even after joining a college, along with legal action under Telangana state law. Submit only genuine certificates issued by competent Telangana authorities.

Telangana NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix and Quota Distribution

Telangana has a well-developed network of medical and dental colleges. KNRUHS manages admissions to State Quota and Category A seats across both government and private colleges. The seat matrix for 2026 will be officially released by KNRUHS in the counselling notification after NMC and DCI approvals. The table below uses 2025 figures as reference.

MBBS Seats in Telangana (2025 Reference)

BDS Seats in Telangana (2025 Reference)

Seat matrix for 2026 is subject to approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council of India (DCI). KNRUHS will release the final seat matrix with the official counselling notification. Figures above are based on 2025 data.

Source: KNRUHS Telangana — Admission Notifications

Reservation Policy in Telangana NEET Counselling 2026

The category-wise reservation in Telangana NEET Counselling follows the state government’s social justice policy. These reservations apply to State Quota seats in government colleges and Category A seats in private colleges handled by KNRUHS. The expected reservation breakdown for 2026, based on 2025 norms, is as follows:

NCC, sports, ex-servicemen, and other special categories may also have reserved seats or marks weightage as per the KNRUHS 2026 prospectus. Category-wise certificates issued by competent Telangana authorities are mandatory to claim reservation. Check the official KNRUHS 2026 notification for the exact category-wise seat matrix once released.

How to Register for Telangana NEET Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process

Telangana NEET Counselling 2026 registration is completely online. You must register on the KNRUHS official admission portal once the window opens. Here is the complete step-by-step process based on the 2025 counselling procedure:

1. Visit the Admission Portal: Go to tsmedadm.tsche.in or use the link published in the KNRUHS official notification on the KNRUHS website.
2. New Registration: Click on the "New Candidate Registration" link. Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number, date of birth, and registered mobile number to create a login. You will receive an OTP for verification.
3. Fill Application Form: Enter your personal details (name, gender, date of birth), academic details, NEET UG 2026 score and rank, category (OC/BC/SC/ST), nativity details, and qualifying exam (Intermediate/Class 12) details carefully.
4. Upload Documents: Scan and upload all required certificates in JPEG or PDF format. Document size limits and format specifications are given on the portal. Upload clear, legible scans.
5. Pay Registration Fee: Pay the counselling registration fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking via the payment gateway on the KNRUHS portal. The fee is non-refundable.
6. Submit and Download Confirmation: Submit the completed application and download or print the registration confirmation page. Keep this for certificate verification and future reference.
7. Certificate Verification: Attend certificate verification at the designated KNRUHS helpline centres or complete it online as per the mode announced in the 2026 notification. Carry all original documents and photocopies.
8. Web Options Entry: After verification, log in to the portal to fill your college and course preferences (web options) in priority order. The portal will show all available seats for you to choose from.
9. Seat Allotment Result: KNRUHS releases the seat allotment result online. If a seat is allotted, log in and download the allotment order from the portal.
10. Report to Allotted College: Report to your allotted college within the reporting window with original documents and pay the first-year tuition and university fees to confirm your admission.

Check all details carefully — especially NEET roll number, category, and nativity information — before submitting the form. Errors in category or domicile status cannot be corrected after submission and will lead to rejection during certificate verification.

Documents Required for Telangana NEET Counselling 2026

You must upload scanned copies during online registration and carry all originals and self-attested photocopies during certificate verification and at the time of reporting to the allotted college. Missing a single original document at verification can result in cancellation of your registration.

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card — for the June 21 re-exam (original)
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter — to be downloaded after the result is declared by NTA
• Class 10 (SSC / Matriculation) Marks Memo and Passing Certificate — for date of birth proof and academic eligibility
• Class 12 (Intermediate / HSC) Marks Memo and Passing Certificate — for subject and aggregate eligibility
• Study Certificates from Class 6 to Class 12 — mandatory to establish Telangana nativity / domicile for state quota
• Transfer Certificate (TC) issued by the last school or college attended
• Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended
• Aadhaar Card — mandatory identity proof
• Nativity / Domicile Certificate issued by the Tahsildar of the concerned district in Telangana
• Caste / Community Certificate issued by a competent authority (for SC / ST / BC / OBC candidates claiming reservation)
• Income Certificate issued by MRO / Tahsildar (for EWS and fee waiver candidates)
• PwD Certificate from a government hospital’s medical board (if applicable)
• NCC / Sports / Ex-Servicemen Certificate (for candidates applying under special category)
• Passport Size Photographs — recent, white background, as per NEET specifications
• KNRUHS Registration Hall Ticket — generated automatically after successful online registration

Fraudulent or forged certificates will lead to permanent disqualification from Telangana NEET Counselling and may result in criminal proceedings. Submit only documents issued by competent Telangana government authorities.

Telangana NEET Merit List 2026: How KNRUHS Prepares the Rank List

After registration and certificate verification close, KNRUHS prepares a state-level merit list exclusively for Telangana State Quota candidates. This Telangana rank list is entirely different from the All India Merit List published by NTA. Your rank in the KNRUHS merit list — not your NTA All India Rank — determines which seat you are allotted in KNRUHS counselling.

• The merit list is prepared based on your NEET UG 2026 total marks (out of 720).
• Separate merit lists are prepared for MBBS and BDS courses.
• Category-wise merit lists are prepared for OC (General), BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, and ST candidates separately.
• Only candidates who complete registration and pass certificate verification are included in the KNRUHS merit list.
• The merit list is published on the official KNRUHS website and the admission portal. Candidates can check their Telangana state rank by logging in with their credentials.
• If you registered but did not clear certificate verification, you will not appear in the merit list and will not be eligible for seat allotment.

Tie-Breaking Criteria in Telangana NEET Merit List 2026

When two or more candidates have the same NEET UG 2026 total marks, KNRUHS resolves the tie using the following criteria in order:

1. Candidate with higher Biology marks in NEET UG 2026 is ranked higher.
2. If still tied, candidate with higher Chemistry marks in NEET UG 2026 is ranked higher.
3. If still tied, candidate with fewer incorrect answers across all subjects in NEET UG 2026 is ranked higher.
4. If still tied, the older candidate (higher age / earlier date of birth) is ranked higher.

Web Options and Choice Filling in Telangana NEET Counselling 2026

Web options is the stage where you enter your college and course preferences online in priority order. This is one of the most critical steps in Telangana NEET Counselling. Your seat allotment depends on your KNRUHS state merit rank, your category, and the order of preferences you save. Plan your options carefully using previous year cutoff data.

How to Fill Web Options

1. Log in to tsmedadm.tsche.in using your KNRUHS registration credentials once the web options window opens.
2. Browse the list of available colleges, courses (MBBS or BDS), and seat types (State Quota government / Category A private) shown on the portal.
3. Add your preferred options in priority order — your most preferred college and course at the top, followed by next choices below.
4. You can add as many options as you want. Adding more choices improves your chances of getting a seat.
5. You can edit and rearrange your saved options any number of times before the window closes. Only the final saved version counts.
6. Once the web options window closes, no changes or additions are allowed.

Tips for Filling Web Options in Telangana NEET Counselling 2026

• Add all colleges you can accept: Never leave out a college just because you are unsure about it. More options always mean better chances of getting a seat you like.
• Prioritize government colleges: If lower fees are important to you, list government college options at the top, since government MBBS fees in Telangana are as low as Rs. 12,000–24,000 per year.
• Use 2025 cutoff as your benchmark: Check the cutoff data in the section below to set realistic expectations and rank colleges intelligently based on your NEET score.
• Add Category A private seats as backup: Include Category A seats in private colleges lower in your preference list, so you have a backup if government options are beyond your reach.
• Always save before closing: Click the "Save" button after adding or reordering options. An unsaved session means no preferences are recorded, and you will not get a seat.
• Check seat availability: The portal shows available seats during web options entry. Focus on colleges with open seats in your category.

Top Colleges Accepting Telangana NEET Score 2026

Telangana has 26 government medical colleges and approximately 30 private medical colleges affiliated to KNRUHS. The colleges below are the most sought-after through Telangana NEET Counselling 2026.

Top Government Medical Colleges in Telangana

Top Private Medical Colleges in Telangana (Category A — KNRUHS Quota)

In private medical colleges, 50% of MBBS seats (Category A) are filled through KNRUHS counselling based on NEET merit. The remaining 50% Management Quota seats are filled by the colleges directly. Category A fees are regulated; management quota fees are higher.

Seat intake figures are approximate and based on 2025 data. The final 2026 seat matrix will be published by KNRUHS in the official notification. Always verify college-wise seats from the official KNRUHS portal before filling web options.

Telangana NEET Counselling Fees 2026

There are two types of fees involved in Telangana NEET Counselling 2026: the KNRUHS registration fee (for the counselling process) and the tuition fee at the allotted college (paid after joining).

KNRUHS Counselling Registration Fee (2025 Reference)

The KNRUHS registration fee is non-refundable in all cases — even if you do not get a seat, do not report to the allotted college, or are found ineligible during verification. Pay only through the official KNRUHS portal. Never pay through any unofficial channel or agent.

MBBS Annual Tuition Fees in Telangana Colleges (2025 Reference)

After seat allotment, you pay tuition fees directly to the college. Government MBBS fees in Telangana are among the lowest in India, regulated by the state government. Private college fees are regulated by the Telangana State Fee Regulatory Committee (TSFRC).

All allotted MBBS students also pay an annual university fee of approximately Rs. 12,000 to KNRUHS, separate from the college tuition fee. The exact fee structure for 2026-27 will be published in the KNRUHS prospectus and by TSFRC before the counselling begins.