Overview

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is currently in the process of finalizing the Phase 1 seat allotment for the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) under the NEET UG 2026 counselling cycle. This stage is critical for students seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programs across various medical and dental colleges in the state of Telangana. The university evaluates candidate preferences against their state merit ranks to ensure a transparent and merit-based allocation of seats.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must verify their allotment status through the official university portal.
• Selected students are required to pay the mandatory university fee to secure their provisional seat.
• Allotted individuals must download their official allotment order for physical reporting.
• Students must visit their assigned college within the stipulated timeframe to complete the admission process.
• Verification of original academic and personal certificates is a mandatory step at the college level.
• Payment of the college-specific tuition fee is required to finalize the admission process.

Why Apply

Securing a seat through this process provides students with access to high-quality medical education in recognized institutions. Successful completion of the admission process ensures a structured path toward a career in healthcare, supported by state-regulated academic standards and clinical training opportunities.

Important Dates

• Phase 1 web options closed: September 1, 2026
• Expected allotment result release: September 2 - September 3, 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting Body: KNRUHS
• Counselling Stage: Phase 1 CQ
• Location: Telangana
• Category: Medical Education

• Competent Authority Quota (CQ) MBBS/BDS seats in Government Medical Colleges
• 50% of Category-A CQ seats in Private Un-Aided Non-Minority and Minority colleges

1. Visit the official counselling portal at tsmedadm.tsche.in.
2. Log in using your registered NEET UG credentials and password.
3. Navigate to the seat allotment section to check your status.
4. If a seat is allotted, proceed to pay the university fee of ₹12,000 online.
5. Download and print the provisional allotment order for your records.
6. Report to the allotted college with all original documents for verification.
7. Complete the tuition fee payment at the college to finalize your admission.
8. Retain a copy of the allotment letter and fee receipt for future reference.