The latest development is an important stage in the Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 counselling process, particularly for candidates who applied for consideration under the CAP special category for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes.

The university has issued the final list after examining the grievances and representations received from candidates following the publication of the provisional eligible list. Candidates can now verify their final eligibility status before the commencement of subsequent counselling-related activities.

Final CAP Category List Issued After Examination of Grievances

The final eligible list has been prepared after reviewing objections and grievances submitted by applicants during the stipulated period.

Earlier, Dr. NTRUHS had released a provisional CAP priority or eligible list to allow candidates to check their details and eligibility status. Applicants who had concerns regarding their inclusion, exclusion or category status were provided an opportunity to submit grievances for examination.

Following the review of these representations, the university has now released the final list of eligible and non-eligible candidates under the CAP Category.

The publication of the final list provides clarity to applicants regarding their eligibility for consideration under the special category during the AP MBBS and BDS counselling process.

CAP Category Candidates Can Check Final Eligibility Status

Candidates who applied under the CAP Category are advised to carefully check the final list and confirm their eligibility status.

The final publication is particularly important because only candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions under the relevant category rules can be considered for the applicable reservation or priority benefits during the counselling and seat allotment process.

Applicants should carefully verify all details appearing against their names and ensure that their category status has been correctly reflected in the final list.

Earlier Provisional List and Grievance Process

Before the release of the final list, the university had displayed the provisional list of candidates considered eligible under the CAP Category.

Candidates were given an opportunity to submit grievances regarding the provisional status within the prescribed timeline. The objections were examined according to the applicable eligibility rules and supporting documents submitted by the candidates.

The final list has been issued after the completion of this grievance examination process.

Candidates should note that the final status published by the counselling authority will be relevant for consideration under the CAP Category in the subsequent admission process.

Importance of the Final Eligible List

The release of the CAP Category final eligible list is a significant development for students seeking MBBS and BDS admission through the Competent Authority Quota in Andhra Pradesh.

The list helps establish which candidates are eligible for consideration under the special category during counselling.

However, inclusion in the final eligible list should not be treated as confirmation of admission to an MBBS or BDS college. Final admission will depend on several factors, including:

• NEET UG 2026 merit and rank.

• Eligibility under the applicable admission rules.

• CAP Category status.

• Availability of seats.

• Candidate preferences during counselling.

• Reservation rules and applicable regulations.

• Final seat allotment by the counselling authority.

PwBD Addendum Also Issued

Along with the CAP Category final eligible list, an addendum concerning PwBD candidates has also been issued as part of the AP MBBS and BDS CQ counselling updates for the 2026–27 academic session.

Candidates belonging to the relevant category should carefully check the latest notifications and verify whether any changes or additional information apply to their candidature.

Applicants affected by the addendum should ensure that they understand the updated status and fulfil all applicable requirements before participating in the counselling process.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who applied under the CAP Category should take the following steps after the release of the final list:

1.    Check the final eligibility status carefully.

2.    Verify personal and category-related details.

3.    Keep relevant original certificates and supporting documents ready.

4.    Follow further announcements regarding counselling and web options.

5.    Check the seat matrix and available MBBS and BDS seats when released.

6.    Prepare a suitable list of preferred colleges and courses.

7.    Complete every counselling activity within the notified deadline.

Final Merit List Remains Important for Counselling

The CAP Category list is separate from the overall merit position used in the broader counselling process.

Candidates must understand that their admission prospects will be determined according to the applicable merit rules, eligibility requirements, reservation provisions and availability of seats.

Students whose names appear in the relevant final lists should remain prepared for the next stages of the AP MBBS and BDS counselling process, including the release of counselling instructions, seat details, web options and seat allotment results.

AP MBBS and BDS CQ Counselling Process Moving Forward

The release of the CAP Category final eligible list represents another important step in the progression of the AP NEET UG 2026 admission process.

Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the Competent Authority Quota should now closely monitor the upcoming announcements related to counselling.

The next stages are expected to involve important activities such as:

• Publication of counselling-related instructions.

• Release or revision of the seat matrix.

• Web options or choice filling.

• Processing of candidate preferences.

• Seat allotment.

• Reporting at allotted colleges.

• Document verification and admission formalities.

Candidates are advised to remain alert and complete all required procedures within the specified deadlines.

Important Advisory for Aspirants

Students should carefully distinguish between being included in an eligible category list and receiving an actual seat allotment.

While the final CAP Category list confirms the category-related eligibility status of candidates after the examination of grievances, admission to a college will take place only through the prescribed counselling and seat allocation process.

Candidates should therefore continue to monitor official counselling notifications and keep all required documents ready for the upcoming stages of MBBS and BDS admissions in Andhra Pradesh.

The release of the AP MBBS/BDS CQ 2026 CAP Category Final Eligible List is an important milestone for applicants seeking admission for the 2026–27 academic session, bringing greater clarity to the special-category eligibility process ahead of further counselling activities.