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    AP NEET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment

    AP NEET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment

    Sonia VatsUpdated on 14 Jan 2026, 02:32 PM IST

    Dr NTRUHS, Vijayawada will conduct the AP MBBS BDS counselling 2026 for the 85% state quota seats in Andhra Pradesh. The authority will conduct the AP NEET UG counselling 2026 for both Convenor quota and Management quota seats in the public and private colleges of Andhra Pradesh. Only the NEET UG 2026 qualified students will be eligible for the online counselling of AP NEET 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. AP NEET counselling 2026 dates
    2. AP NEET Counselling 2026 Procedure - Convenor Quota
    3. AP MBBS BDS seat matrix 2026 (Convener quota)
    4. AP NEET counselling 2026 for Management Quota
    5. AP NEET seat allotment 2026
    6. AP NEET Counselling 2026 - Participating Institutes
    7. AP NEET Cutoff 2026
    AP NEET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment
    AP NEET Counselling

    Based on AP NEET counselling 2026, admission will be granted to 5335 MBBS and 1440 BDS seats offered in medical and dental colleges of the state. In order to appear for AP NEET counselling 2026, it is mandatory for candidates to appear and qualify NEET exam and fulfil domicile and other eligibility criteria. Based on scores obtained in NEET UG 2026, authorities will allot seats during AP NEET 2026 counselling.

    The authority conducts the AP MBBS counselling in three rounds, which include the first, second, and mop-up rounds. Before the commencement of AP MBBS/BDS counselling 2026, aspirants will be required to provide their preferences for colleges as well as courses. Considering these choices filled, seats available, NEET UG result, reservation criteria, and other factors, admission to AP NEET 2026 will be granted. After the seat is allotted, eligible candidates need to report to the respective colleges for document verification and completion of the admission process. Aspirants seeking more information on AP NEET counselling 2026 rounds, procedure, schedule, and other details, read the article below.

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    AP NEET counselling 2026 dates

    Candidates can check the AP NEET counselling 2026 schedule from the table below to keep track of crucial events.

    Andhra Pradesh NEET UG counselling 2026 - Schedule

    Events

    Dates

    Registration start date (CQ)

    To be announced

    Registration last date (CQ)

    To be announced
    Filling of application form with late fee (CQ)
    To be announced

    Registration start date (MQ)

    To be announced

    Last date to register (MQ)

    To be announced
    Filling of application form with late fee (MQ)
    To be announced
    Provisional merit list release (CQ)
    To be announced
    Submission of grievances on the merit list (CQ)
    To be announced
    Release of the seat matrix for CA quota
    To be announced

    Exercise of options for CA quota

    To be announced

    Exercise of options for MQ category

    To be announced
    Release of round 1 seat allotment list for CQ quota
    To be announced
    Reporting at the allotted colleges for CQ quota
    To be announced
    Release of round 1 seat allotment list for MQ category
    To be announced
    Reporting and joining date
    To be announced
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    AP NEET Counselling 2026 Procedure - Convenor Quota

    Aspirants need to use Internet Explorer Version 10 to complete the counselling for AP MBBS/BDS. The options to be submitted will be done in the same portal where candidates have to fill the AP MBBS application form 2026. The procedure for filling out the application form for AP NEET 2026 counselling has been mentioned below.

    Step 1 - Login to the Andhra Pradesh NEET UG counselling official website

    Candidates need to go to the online portal available on the official website of AP NEET counselling 2026. On the online portal of AP MBBS admission 2026, click on the ‘web counselling’ option, after which candidates need to enter their NEET rank, roll number and registration number of the AP NEET 2026 application form.

    Step 2 - AP state counselling for NEET UG 2026

    After the successful login, the AP NEET choice filling 2026 window will appear on the screen. There will be a list of colleges available on the left-hand side of the screen. The college code, place, courses offered and district will be written along with the name of the college. On the right-hand side of the screen, the preferences of colleges will be submitted for AP NEET counselling 2026. With the college codes, candidates can filter their choices.

    Step 3 - Adding colleges

    To choose the number of colleges, aspirants need to click on the ‘Add button’ in their preference list. After choosing the college for AP MBBS 2026 counselling, it will be shifted to the right side. AP NEET admission seekers can add any number of colleges to their lists and the number written against the name of colleges will denote the priority given to a particular college. To modify the choices, click on the ‘modify’ button and candidates can click on the name of the college to drag it upwards and downwards as per their requirements. The undesired college can be deleted by clicking on the ‘delete’ button for AP NEET counselling 2026.

    Step 4 - Saving options

    Once the details are selected, aspirants can click on the ‘save’ button. An OTP (One-time Password) will be sent to the registered mobile number, which must be entered in the space provided. Click on the ‘confirm’ button and options will be saved on the server. The choices filled will be locked automatically after the scheduled time of AP NEET 2026 counselling. It should be noted that the same process will be followed for subsequent counselling of AP MBBS/BDS.

    AP MBBS BDS seat matrix 2026 (Convener quota)

    Dr NTRUHS, Vijayawada will release the seat matrix for Andhra Pradesh MBBS BDS admissions into the state. The category-wise seat matrix of AP NEET 2026 counselling will be provided below.

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    AP NEET counselling 2026 for Management Quota

    Through the counselling of AP MBBS 2026, shortlisted candidates will be required to report at the allotted centre and submit their choices of colleges. For participating in the AP NEET counselling, aspirants need to submit the non-refundable amount of Rs. 6,000 through a demand draft, which includes Rs. 1000 of non-refundable fees. AP MBBS counselling 2026 will be done at Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. The documents required for AP NEET 2026 counselling for management quota seats have been listed below.

    • Printout of AP MBBS application form 2026

    • NEET admit card

    • Class 10 mark sheet or birth certificate for the verification of birth date

    • Class 12 mark sheet

    • NEET 2026 result

    • Aadhaar card or Passport for NRI candidates

    • Permanent caste certificate

    • Minority certificate

    • PwD certificate

    • An undertaking signed by parents/guardians on white paper

    • Declaration signed by candidates

    • At least two sets of the above-mentioned documents

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    AP NEET seat allotment 2026

    After the AP NEET counselling 2026 registration, the authority will start the seat allotment of AP MBBS/BDS 2026. The allotment of seats will be done based on NEET scores 2026, choices filled, seats available, reservation criteria and other factors. After the allotment, the counselling body will release the AP MBBS seat allotment result in PDF format, mentioning the names of candidates, colleges allotted with rank and other details. Such shortlisted candidates must report to the allotted colleges with documents for admission and verification purposes. Aspirants can check the previous year's round-wise AP NEET seat allotment list from the below-mentioned table.

    AP MBBS seat allotment list

    Type of Quota

    2026

    Convenor Quota (Round 1)

    To be provided

    Convenor Quota (Round 2)

    To be provided

    Convener Quota (Round 3)

    To be provided

    Convener Quota (Extended phase)

    To be provided

    Management Quota (Round 1)

    To be provided

    Management quota (Round 2)

    To be provided

    Management quota (mop-up)

    To be provided

    AP NEET Counselling 2026 - Participating Institutes

    Candidates can check the list of medical colleges in AP for admission MBBS/BDS colleges from the table.

    List of Medical Colleges

    Name of the College

    Type

    Seats

    Government Medical College, Ananthapuram

    Govt.

    150

    Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram

    Trust

    150

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa

    Govt.

    175

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam

    Govt.

    150

    Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam

    Trust

    150

    Fathima Instt. of Medical Sciences ,Kadapa

    Trust

    100

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole, AP

    Govt.

    120

    NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam

    Trust

    150

    Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool

    Society

    150

    ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore

    Govt.

    175

    SVIMS - Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Alipiri Road, Tirupati

    Govt.

    175

    GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

    Private

    150

    Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor

    Society

    150

    Gayathri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam

    Society

    150

    Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Dist., A.P.

    Society

    150

    GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry

    Trust

    200

    Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

    Govt.

    250

    Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

    Govt.

    175

    Guntur Medical College, Guntur

    Govt.

    250

    S V Medical College, Tirupati

    Govt.

    240

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Vijayawada

    Govt.

    125

    Narayana Medical College, Nellore

    Trust

    250

    NRI Medical College, Guntur

    Trust

    200

    Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal

    Trust

    150

    Dr. P.S.I. Medical College, Chinoutpalli

    Trust

    150

    Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

    Govt.

    250

    Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool

    Govt.

    250

    P E S Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam

    Trust

    150

    Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru

    Trust

    150

    Katuri Medical College, Guntur

    Trust

    150

    Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram

    Trust

    150

    Total

    5335

    List of Dental Colleges

    Name of the Dental College in AP

    Govt. / Private

    Total Intake

    Government Dental College and Hospital, Gunadala, Vijayawada(Statewide College)

    Government (Statewide College)

    40

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    Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Inst. of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram.

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    GITAM Dental College, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    St. Joseph Dental College, Duggirala, Eluru, West Godavari

    District

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, W.G.

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    Sree Sai Dental College

    & Research Institute, Chapuram, Srikakulum

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    GSL Dental College,

    Rajahmundry

    (Unaided

    Private)

    100

    Anil Neeru Konda Institute of Dental Sciences,

    Visakhapatnam

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur

    (Unaided Private

    100

    Konaseema Inst. of Dental Sciences,

    Amalapuram

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    Care Institute of Dental

    Sciences, Guntur

    (Unaided

    Private)

    50

    Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    SVU AREA



    Rajiv Institute of Dental Sciences, Kadapa

    Government

    100

    C.K.S. Teja Institute of Dental Sciences, Renigunta Road, Tirupathi

    (Unaided Private)

    100

    G. Pulla Reddy Dental College, Kurnool

    (Unaided

    Private)

    50

    Narayana Dental

    College, Chintareddy Palem, Nellore

    (Unaided

    Private)

    100

    Total

    1440

    AP NEET Cutoff 2026

    The last rank and score for admission to respective colleges under a particular college is the AP NEET 2026 cutoff. Based on these cutoffs of AP MBBS/BDS, candidates can get an idea of the marks and rank to secure admission to their desired colleges. AP NEET cut off 2026 will be prepared based on the difficulty level of the exam, students who appeared for the exam and the total seats available.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is the competent authorities the counselling of AP MBBS/BDS 2026?
    A:

    Dr. NTRUHS, Vijaywada will conduct the counselling of AP MBBS/BDS 2026 in online mode.

    Q: Who will be called for AP NEET 2026 counselling?
    A:

    Aspirants whose names will be included in the state merit list will be called for AP NEET 2026 counselling.

    Q: How many seats will be allotted through AP NEET 2026 counselling?
    A:

    AP NEET 2026 counselling will be conducted for admission to around 5335 MBBS and 1440 BDS seats offered in medical and dental colleges of the state.

    Q: On what basis seats will be allotted through AP MBBS/BDS 2026 counselling?
    A:

    The seats to be allotted during AP MBBS/BDS 2026 counselling will be done on the basis of scores obtained in NEET UG 2026.

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