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Frequently Asked Questions
- Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada conducts the AP NEET Counselling 2026. The university is responsible for admission to 85% state quota seats in government and private medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The official website is ntruhs.ap.nic.in.
- The registration fee for OC/BC category candidates is Rs. 3,540 (including GST). SC/ST category candidates need to pay Rs. 2,950 (including GST). Bank transaction charges are extra. Late registration attracts additional penalty fees up to Rs. 22,950 for general category.
- Yes, Andhra Pradesh is an open state. Non-domicile candidates can participate in Management Quota and NRI Quota seats in private medical colleges. However, 85% state quota seats in government colleges are reserved only for AP local candidates. Non-local candidates can compete for 15% unreserved seats.
- Local candidates are those who have studied in AP educational institutions continuously for 7 academic years from Class 4 to Class 10. Non-local candidates do not meet this criteria. Local candidates can compete for 85% state quota seats while non-local candidates are limited to 15% unreserved seats. Many students on online forums mention that verifying local status early helps avoid last-minute documentation issues.
- Andhra Pradesh has approximately 5,335 MBBS seats across 37 medical colleges. This includes around 2,485 seats in 19 government colleges and 2,850 seats in 18 private colleges. Additionally, AIIMS Mangalagiri offers 125 seats under central quota.
- For general category candidates in state quota, expected NEET score is 520-580. Reserved category candidates may get seats at lower scores. SC category may require 400-480 and ST category may need 350-420 marks. However, cutoffs vary each year based on competition and seat availability.
- Yes, government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh have service bond requirements. Candidates admitted to government colleges are required to serve in rural areas of the state after completing MBBS. The bond duration and penalty amount are specified in the admission brochure. As discussed by many aspirants online, understanding bond conditions before choosing government colleges is important for long-term planning.
- Required documents include NEET 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, domicile certificate, local status certificate from MEO, caste certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), income certificate, Aadhar card, and passport size photographs.
- Yes, candidates can participate in both MCC All India Quota counselling and AP State Quota counselling simultaneously. However, they must choose only one seat if allotted in both. Candidates should carefully consider cutoffs and college preferences before making final decisions.
- If a candidate fails to report to the allotted college within the specified deadline, the seat is cancelled automatically. The seat will be allocated to another candidate in subsequent rounds. Registration fee is non-refundable in such cases. Many candidates on forums like Quora advise keeping buffer time for travel and document verification to avoid missing deadlines.
- No, once choices are locked, they cannot be modified. If candidates do not lock their choices manually, choices are automatically locked after the deadline. Therefore, candidates should carefully review and finalize their preferences before locking.
- Private medical colleges in AP offer seats under three categories. Category A (50% seats) is filled through state counselling based on merit. Category B (Management Quota) is filled through separate management counselling with higher fees. NRI Quota seats are available for candidates with NRI sponsors. All admissions require NEET qualification.
- The AP NEET Counselling process is primarily online. Registration, choice filling, and seat allotment are conducted online. However, document verification and final reporting at allotted colleges are done offline. Candidates must physically visit verification centres and colleges with original documents.
- AP NEET Counselling 2026 is expected to start in late July or early August 2026 after the declaration of NEET 2026 results. The exact dates will be announced by NTRUHS on the official website. Candidates should regularly check ntruhs.ap.nic.in for updates.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026 to be eligible for MBBS/BDS admission. There is no upper age limit for NEET 2026. Candidates born on or after January 2, 2010 are not eligible for admission.
