Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
MBBS/BDS Admissions

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Complete guide for online registration, all government and private medical colleges, counselling rounds, cutoff scores, and seat allocation for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh.

Quick Highlights

  • 85% State Quota Seats
  • 15% AIQ Seats
  • Authority: Dr. NTRUHS
  • 4 Counselling Rounds
  • 18 Government Colleges
  • 18+ Private Colleges

18

Government Colleges

18+

Private Colleges

3500+

MBBS Seats

4

Counselling Rounds

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling is conducted by Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses. The counselling process is completely online through the official portal managed by Dr. NTRUHS, Vijayawada. Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and satisfy AP eligibility criteria can participate.

Andhra Pradesh has 18 government medical colleges and 18+ private medical colleges with over 3500 MBBS seats. The counselling is conducted in 4 main rounds providing multiple opportunities for seat allotment and upgradation based on candidate preferences and merit rank.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements
  • ✓ Passed/Appearing in Class 12
  • ✓ Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
  • ✓ Minimum 50% marks (General)
  • ✓ Minimum 40% marks (OBC/SC/ST)
  • ✓ Minimum 45% marks (PwD)
Personal Requirements
  • ✓ NEET UG 2026 Qualified
  • ✓ Indian Citizen
  • ✓ Minimum 17 years old
  • ✓ AP Domicile (state quota)
  • ✓ Medically fit

Seat Quota & Reservation Policy

Category Reservation % Details
State Quota (85%) 85% AP domicile candidates
All India Quota (15%) 15% For any India candidate
General 50% General/Unreserved category
SC (Scheduled Caste) 15% Scheduled Caste reservation
BC-B 10% Backward Classes - B
BC-D 7% Backward Classes - D
BC-E 4% Backward Classes - E
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 6% Scheduled Tribe reservation
PwD 5% Persons with Disabilities
Female 33% Female candidates

Important Dates & Timeline

Registration Period

Online Registration: 5 August – 13 August 2026

Round 1 Counselling

13th August to 22nd August 2026 | First chance for all eligible candidates

Round 2 Counselling

October 2026 | For vacant seats and seat upgradation

Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Round

October 2026 | Final round for remaining vacant seats

Reporting Deadline

August 28, 2026 | Report to allotted college

Registration Process & Documents

Registration Steps
  1. Open Dr. NTRUHS official portal
  2. Click on online registration link
  3. Enter NEET details accurately
  4. Fill personal information
  5. Upload required documents
  6. Pay registration fee online
  7. Submit and confirm registration
  8. Download confirmation receipt
Required Documents
  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
  • NEET Admit Card
  • Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Residence Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Valid Photo Identity Proof
  • Passport-size Photographs

Registration Fees & Expected Cutoff

Registration Fees
Category Fee (₹)
General 1,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD 500
Expected Cutoff 2026
Category State Quota AIQ
General 570-620 620-680
OBC 550-590 590-610
SC 420-490 520-550
ST 420-490 520-550

Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has 18 government medical colleges providing quality MBBS education across different regions with experienced faculty and excellent clinical facilities.

Rangaraya Medical College

Kakinada

250 Seats 1958
Guntur Medical College

Guntur

250 Seats 1946
Andhra Medical College

Visakhapatnam

250 Seats 1923
Kurnool Medical College

Kurnool

250 Seats 1957
S V Medical College

Tirupati

240 Seats 1960
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

Srikakulam

200 Seats 2008
Government Medical College

Ananthapuram

200 Seats 2000
GMC Rajiv Gandhi Institute

Ongole

150 Seats 2011
Government Medical College

Nandyal

150 Seats 2023
Government Medical College

Machilipatnam

150 Seats 2023
Government Medical College

Eluru

150 Seats 2023
Government Medical College

Rajamahendravaram

150 Seats 2023
Government Medical College

Vizianagaram

150 Seats 2023
SVIMS - Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women

Alipiri Road, Tirupati

175 Seats 2014
Government Siddhartha Medical College

Vijayawada

175 Seats 1980
GMC Rajiv Gandhi Institute

Kadapa

175 Seats 2006
ACSR Government Medical College

Nellore

175 Seats 2014
Government Medical College

Thalarasingi, Paderu

50 Seats 2024

Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has 18+ recognized private medical colleges offering quality MBBS education with advanced infrastructure and experienced faculty.

Alluri Seetharama Raju Academy

Eluru

250 Seats 2000
Narayana Medical College

Nellore

250 Seats 2000
GSL Medical College

Rajamahendravaram

250 Seats 2002
Santhiram Medical College

Nandyal

250 Seats 2005
Viswabharati Medical College

Kurnool

250 Seats 2014
Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences

Jupudi

200 Seats 2016
NRI Medical College

Guntur

200 Seats 2003
Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences

Vizianagaram

200 Seats 2002
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences

Amalapuram

200 Seats 2005
Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute

Visakhapatnam

200 Seats 2016
NRI Inst. of Medical Sciences

Visakhapatnam

250 Seats 2012
Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute

Ganavaram

150 Seats 2002
Katuri Medical College

Guntur

150 Seats 2002
PES Medical College

Kuppam

150 Seats 2001
Great Eastern Medical School

Srikakulam

150 Seats 2010
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences

Chittoor

150 Seats 2016
Sri Balaji Medical College

Tirupathi

150 Seats 2022
Fathima Inst. of Medical Sciences

Kadapa

100 Seats 2010

Choice Filling & Strategy

Best Practices
  • • Research all colleges thoroughly
  • • Arrange choices by preference
  • • Fill 40-50 choice combinations
  • • Review previous year cutoffs
  • • Include dream, moderate & safe options
  • • Lock choices before deadline
  • • Save confirmation receipt
After Locking
  • • No modifications after locking
  • • Seat allotment is final
  • • Algorithm assigns best seat
  • • Download allotment letter
  • • Report to college immediately
  • • Bring all original documents
  • • Complete admission by deadline

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Important Instructions for AP NEET UG Counselling

NEET UG counselling participants should follow all guidelines for smooth medical admissions in Andhra Pradesh. These instructions help ensure all stages of counselling are completed correctly.

Counselling Guidelines
  • Read all counselling-related official updates - Check portal regularly for announcements
  • Complete online registration before last date - Visit Dr. NTRUHS official portal only
  • Enter correct personal, academic and NEET details - Double-check all information
  • Upload mandatory documents in given format - Follow file size & format specifications
  • Fill and lock preferred colleges before deadline - Arrange in preference order strictly
  • Check seat allotment result on official portal - Monitor allotment announcements daily
  • Download allotment letter if seat assigned - Keep multiple copies for records
  • Report to allotted college to confirm admission - Meet reporting deadline without fail

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Counselling?

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026, passed Class 12 with PCB, and meet AP eligibility criteria including age (minimum 17 years) and domicile requirements are eligible to participate in AP NEET UG Counselling.

Q2: Who conducts Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada through their official online counselling portal.

Q3: Where can candidates register for counselling process for AP NEET UG 2026?

Candidates can register through the official portal managed by Dr. NTRUHS at drntr.uhsap.in. Visit the website, complete online registration with NEET details, upload documents, pay fees, and submit application.

Q4: When will the NEET UG counselling process start in Andhra Pradesh?

Online registration for AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 starts from 5 August 2026 and closes on 13 August 2026. Round 1 counselling runs from 13th August to 22nd August 2026.

Q5: How many counselling rounds are conducted in Andhra Pradesh?

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling has 4 main rounds: Round 1 (September 2026), Round 2 (October 2026), Mop-Up Round (October 2026), and Stray Vacancy Round for any remaining vacant seats.

Q6: Is the NEET UG exam compulsory for students to be admitted into AP state colleges?

Yes, qualifying NEET UG 2026 is absolutely mandatory for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in both government and private medical colleges under Andhra Pradesh counselling process.

Q7: Can students outside the state of AP apply for NEET UG counselling?

Yes, students from outside Andhra Pradesh can apply for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats available in AP medical colleges. However, for state quota seats, AP domicile is required as per government rules.

Q8: What courses are available for the students in Andhra Pradesh Medical colleges?

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling offers admissions in MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses through both government and private medical and dental colleges across the state.

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