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    AP MBBS Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Counselling

    AP MBBS Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Counselling

    Sonia VatsUpdated on 14 Jan 2026, 02:36 PM IST

    Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada will conduct the counselling for AP NEET 2026 admission. For admission under the 85% state quota seats, the authority conducts the online counselling of AP NEET UG on the official website, drntr.uhsap.in. Only aspirants who qualify the NEET 2026 exam can fill out and submit the application form. Based on the registered candidates marks, the AP NEET merit list is prepared and counselling is conducted.

    Such candidates who will be enlisted in the merit list of AP NEET 2026 are required to get their documents verified, after which a final merit list is published. Only those candidates whose names appear on the final merit list are invited to participate in AP NEET counselling. The authority also organises the counselling process for AP NEET admission under the management quota seats.

    This Story also Contains

    1. AP MBBS admission 2026 - Overview
    2. AP NEET counselling 2026 dates
    3. AP NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. AP NEET Application Form 2026
    5. Document verification for AP NEET admission 2026
    6. AP NEET Merit List 2026
    7. AP NEET Counselling 2026
    8. AP MBBS seat reservation 2026
    9. AP NEET cutoff 2026
    10. AP MBBS admission 2026 - Participating Institutes
    11. AP MBBS Admission Fee Structure
    AP MBBS Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Counselling
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    As many as 5335 seats offered in 31 medical colleges will be filled through counselling of AP NEET 2026. The authority will commence the process of AP NEET admission 2026 with the release of candidates who have qualified for NEET. So, to get admission to AP MBBS BDS 2026, candidates will have to qualify for NEET 2026. Aspirants seeking more details regarding the AP NEET 2026 admission can read the article below to know the details on the overview, important dates, application form, and all other admission processes.

    AP MBBS admission 2026 - Overview

    Particular

    Details

    Name

    AP NEET 2026 Admission

    Exam Name

    NEET UG 2026

    Exam Conducting Authority

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    Counselling Conducting Authority for 85% State Quota seats

    Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

    Counselling Conducting Authority for All India 15% Quota seats

    Directorate General of Health Services on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

    Number of MBBS seats in Andhra Pradesh(Including the AP government MBBS seats)

    5335 MBBS seats in 31 Medical Colleges

    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 quotaTo 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 quotaTo be announced
    Reporting at the allotted colleges for CQ quotaTo be announced
    Release of round 1 seat allotment list for MQ category
    To be announced
    Reporting and joining dateTo be announced
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    AP NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The eligibility for AP NEET 2026 reflects the basic prerequisite conditions that candidates must meet to get admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The eligibility of NEET 2026 will be applicable for AP MBBS admission. The state-specific eligibility criteria are given below. The candidate must be domiciled in the state by fulfilling one of the following criteria

    • The local candidate is defined in the Presidential order.

    • The candidate or one of the candidate’s parents lived in the state for at least ten years, excluding the period where the aspirant has studied outside the state or the parents have resided outside Andhra Pradesh.

    • A candidate whose parents are employed by the Central or State Government, Public Sector Corporation Universities, Local Bodies, and other similar public institutions within the state to be eligible for AP MBBS BDS admission 2026.

    • The candidate whose spouse is in the employment by the State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and educational institutions recognized by the Government or a University or Other competent authority of the state.

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    AP NEET Application Form 2026

    Medical aspirants are required to fill out the application form for AP NEET 2026 in online mode. To successfully submit the AP MBBS application form 2026, candidates will have to fill in details like NEET marks, rank, permanent address, and local and non-local status. At last, aspirants have to submit the AP MBBS 2026 application form prescribed fee of Rs 3,540 for the unreserved category and BC category. The reserved category candidates will have to pay Rs 2950. The steps to fill out the AP NEET 2026 application form can be checked below.

    Steps to fill out the AP NEET application form 2026

    Steps

    Details

    Step 1

    Registration

    Step 2

    Payment of the application fee

    Step 3

    Login

    Step 4

    Filling the application form

    Step 5

    Uploading of Documents

    Step 6

    Taking a printout of the application form

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    Document verification for AP NEET admission 2026

    The details submitted by the candidates while filling out the AP NEET 2026 application form will be verified by the respective authority based on the uploaded certificates. Candidates can check below the list of documents that need to be verified-

    • NEET admit card

    • NEET scorecard

    • Class 10 pass certificate/Date of birth certificate

    • Class 12 or equivalent examination mark sheet

    • Transfer Certificate issued by the last attended institute

    • Pass certificate from Class 6 to Class 12

    • Permanent caste certificate, if necessary

    • Aadhaar Card

    • Minority certificate, if applicable

    • Candidates who have studied outside Andhra Pradesh are required to show the resident certificate stating that she/he are residing in the state for 10 years.

    • Income certificate, if claiming fee exemption

    • Undertaking signed by the parents and candidates that documents about caste and area in the original.

    • Local status certificate

    • Special category, if available

    AP NEET Merit List 2026

    Candidates who successfully submitted the application form are included in the provisional merit list of AP NEET 2026. The merit list is released separately for management quota and convener quota seats. The authority will also release a list of candidates who have qualified for NEET 2026 from the state. The list contains the candidate’s name, NEET roll number, NEET rank, score, and state merit rank. The mode of release of the AP NEET merit list 2026 is only online. The inclusion in the final merit list for AP MBBS admission 2026 will indicate that candidates are allowed to participate in the counselling process.

    AP NEET Counselling 2026

    The authority will conduct the AP NEET 2026 counselling in three rounds, which include the first, second, and mop-up rounds. Before the commencement of AP MBBS/BDS counselling, aspirants need to provide their preferences for colleges as well as courses. Considering these choices filled, seats available, NEET result, reservation criteria and other factors, admission to AP MBBS will be granted. The eligibility of a candidate will be verified based on the uploaded copies of scanned certificates/ documents.

    AP MBBS seat reservation 2026

    Types of Reservations

    Categories

    Seat Reservation

    Social Reservation (Vertical Reservation)

    Scheduled Caste

    15%

    Scheduled Tribe

    6%

    Backward Classes – A

    7%

    Backward Classes – B

    10%

    Backward Classes – C

    1%

    Backward Classes – D

    7%

    Backward Classes – E

    4%

    Special Categories (Horizontal Reservation)

    CAP (Army)

    1%

    National Cadet Corps

    1%

    Sports and Games

    0.50%

    Physically Challenged

    3%

    Police Martyrs Children (PMC)

    0.25%

    Women Candidates

    33%

    AP NEET cutoff 2026

    NTRUHS releases the AP NEET 2026 cutoff for the 85% state quota seats after the conclusion of the admission procedure. The cutoff reflects the last rank at which a NEET aspirant was granted admission in MBBS or BDS course. The cutoff of AP MBBS will be helpful in giving preferences and choices in online counselling. The seat will be allotted to the candidate in consideration of the above-mentioned reservation quota. Candidates can check the AP NEET cut off below.

    AP NEET 2026 cutoff

    CategoryQualifying percentileCutoff score
    UR/EWS50th percentileTo be announced
    OBC40th percentileTo be announced
    SC40th percentileTo be announced
    ST40th percentileTo be announced
    UR/ EWS - PwBD45th percentileTo be announced
    OBC PwD40th percentileTo be announced
    SC PwD40th percentileTo be announced
    ST PwD40th percentileTo be announced

    AP MBBS admission 2026 - Participating Institutes

    List of Medical Colleges

    Name of the CollegeGovt.
    / Private
    Total Intake

    Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada (Statewide college)

    Govt.175
    AU AREA

    Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

    Govt.250

    Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

    Govt.250

    Guntur Medical College, Guntur

    Govt.250

    Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam

    Govt.150

    Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole

    Govt.120
    Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru-W.G. Dist.PVT150

    Katuri Medical College, Chinakondrupadu, Guntur

    PVT150

    Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Inst. of Med. Sciences, Gannavaram, Krishna

    PVT150

    G.S.L. Medical College, NH-5, Rajahmundry

    PVT200
    NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Chinkakani, GunturPVT200
    Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences, AmalapuramPVT150
    Great Eastern Medical School, SrikakulamPVT150
    Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Nellimarla, VizianagaramPVT150

    NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Guntur

    PVT150
    Gayatri Vidya Parishad Inst. Of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam.PVT150
    Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, IbrahimpatnamPVT -
    Muslim Minority
    150
    SVU AREA

    S.V. Medical College, Alipiri Road, Tirupathi

    Govt.240

    Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool

    Govt.250

    Government Medical College, Government Gen. Hosp. Road, Ananthapur

    Govt.150

    Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa

    Govt.175

    ACR Government Medical College, Nellore

    Govt.175
    Narayana Medical College, Chinta Reddy Palem, NellorePVT250
    PES Institute of Medical Sciences, KuppamPVT150
    Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, KurnoolPVT100
    Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Murukambattu (V), Chittoor District.PVT150
    Viswabarathi Medical College, Kurnool.PVT150
    Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, KadapaPVT-
    Muslim Minority
    100
    Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati (under SVIMS, Tpt)Autonomous175
    Total5210


    List of Dental Colleges

    Name of the CollegeGovt. / PrivateTotal Intake

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

    Government (Statewide College)40
    AU AREA

    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 Private100
    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

    Government100
    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
    Total1440

    AP MBBS Admission Fee Structure

    Government medical colleges

    Name of College

    Annual Fees (₹)

    State Quota

    SVIMS - Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati

    11,576

    ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore

    11,576

    Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

    11,576

    Guntur Medical College, Guntur

    11,576

    Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool

    11,576

    Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

    11,576

    S V Medical College, Tirupati

    11,576

    Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

    11,576

    Government Medical College, Ananthapuram

    11,576

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam

    11,576

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole

    11,576

    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa

    11,576

    Private medical colleges

    Name of College

    Annual Fee (₹)

    Government Quota

    Management Quota

    Category A

    Category B

    Category C (NRI)

    Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Narayana Medical College, Nellore

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Katuri Medical College, Guntur

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    NRI Medical College, Guntur

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    PES Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Dr. PSI Medical College, Chinoutpalli

    11,576

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal

    10,000

    12,73,388

    31,50,000

    Government dental colleges

    Name of College

    Annual Fee (₹)

    Government Dental College and Hospital, Gunadala, Vijayawada

    11,576

    Rajiv Institute of Dental Sciences, Kadapa

    11,576

    Private dental colleges

    Name of College

    Annual Fee (₹)

    State Quota

    Management Quota

    Category-A

    Category-B

    Category-C (NRI Quota)

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

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    GITAM Dental College, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

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

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, W.G.

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Sri Sai Dental College & Research Institute, Chapuram, Srikakulum

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    GSL Dental College, Rajahmundry

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Anil Neeru Konda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Care Dental College, Guntur

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Konaseema Institute of Dental Sciences, Amalapuram

    -

    -

    -

    CKS Teja Institute of Dental Sciences, Renigunta Road, Tirupathi

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    G. Pulla Reddy Dental College, Kurnool

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Narayana Dental College, Chintareddy Palem, Nellore

    11,576

    5,20,931

    7,50,000

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is the competent authorities to conduct the AP NEET admission 2026?
    A:

    Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, is the competent authority that will administer admission to AP MBBS 2026.

    Q: Who will be required to get their documents verified AP NEET counselling 2026?
    A:

    Candidates who will be enlisted in the merit list of AP MBBS 2026 are required to get their documents verified after which a final merit list is published.

    Q: Who can participate in AP NEET counselling 2026?
    A:

    Only those candidates whose name appear on the final merit list are invited to participate in AP NEET counselling 2026.

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

    As many as 5,210 seats offered in 31 medical colleges will be filled through AP MBBS 2026 counselling.

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    Questions related to NEET

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    Have a question related to NEET ?

    Hi! As per the NEET eligibility criteria , you must be 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission. As you will complete the age criteria, you can definitely appear for NEET 2027. Do check the other eligibility criteria and apply for the NEET 2027

    The NEET qualifying cutoff for ST category was 143-113. For ST (PWD) , the cut off marks 2025 was 126-113. As you have not mentioned the closing rank for a particular college. Here, we have provided the college wise 2025 MBBS closing rank for ST category.

    Regards.

    With 400-500 score in NEET, securing MBBS admission at CMC Vellore is highly challenging for students. With such score, you can apply for allied health science courses offered by the institute.

    Regards,

    Will you be appearing in NEET 2026 under any reserved category or general category as the NEET cutoff varies according to the category of student?