The publication of the final merit position marks an important development in the Andhra Pradesh NEET UG counselling process 2026. Candidates who applied for admission under the Competent Authority Quota can now check their final merit status, NEET rank and other details before the commencement of the subsequent counselling stages.

The final merit list has been prepared after the verification of certificates uploaded by applicants and the examination of grievances submitted during the earlier stage of the admission process.

14,548 Candidates Included in Final Merit List

According to the final merit position released for the AP MBBS and BDS Competent Authority Quota admissions, a total of 14,548 candidates have been included in the merit list.

Candidates have been ranked primarily on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 performance, including their NEET rank and score. The final list will play a crucial role in determining the order of merit for the upcoming counselling and admission process.

The release of the final list follows the earlier publication of the provisional merit position, after which candidates were given an opportunity to raise objections or grievances regarding their details and eligibility.

Top Candidates in the AP CQ Merit List

The final merit list shows Gorrela Sampath Dikshit at the top position with a NEET Rank of 283 and a score of 680.

The second position has been secured by Mocherla Venkata Nagasai Rupak, who has obtained a NEET Rank of 292 with a score of 680.

The ranking of candidates in the final merit position is based on the applicable admission criteria and their NEET UG performance.

Details Available in the Final Merit Position

The AP MBBS and BDS CQ final merit list contains important information relating to each eligible candidate. Applicants can check their details carefully to confirm their position in the admission process.

The information available in the merit list includes:

• Registration ID

• NEET Roll Number

• NEET Rank

• NEET Score

• Candidate Name

• Gender

• Category

• Area Status

• Muslim Minority Status

• EWS Status

• Anglo-Indian Status

The category information in the list includes applicable classifications such as OC, BC, SC and ST, while area details include categories such as AU, SVU and APNL, wherever applicable.

Final Merit List Prepared After Verification and Grievance Review

The university has issued the final merit position after completing the verification of the certificates and documents submitted by candidates during the application process.

Candidates had earlier been provided an opportunity to raise grievances regarding the provisional merit list. Following the review of these grievances and verification of the submitted information, the final list has now been prepared.

The publication of the final merit position gives applicants a clearer understanding of their standing among other candidates seeking admission under the Competent Authority Quota.

Important Step Before AP NEET UG Counselling

The release of the final merit list is a major milestone before the next stages of the AP MBBS and BDS counselling process 2026.

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit position should remain prepared for further announcements regarding the counselling schedule, available seats, choice filling and seat allotment process.

Being included in the final merit list does not by itself guarantee admission to a medical or dental college. The final admission process will depend on several factors, including the candidate's merit position, category, eligibility, preferences submitted during counselling and the availability of seats.

Candidates Should Check Their Details Carefully

Applicants are advised to carefully verify all the information mentioned against their names in the final merit list.

Candidates should particularly check their:

• Name and personal details

• NEET Roll Number

• NEET Rank

• NEET Score

• Category

• Area or local status

• Reservation-related information

• Other applicable eligibility details

Any future counselling activity will be conducted according to the applicable admission rules and the eligibility of candidates.

What Happens After the Final Merit List?

With the final merit position now available, eligible candidates should prepare for the next stage of the Andhra Pradesh MBBS and BDS admission process.

The forthcoming counselling process is expected to involve important stages such as:

1.    Publication of the counselling schedule.

2.    Release of seat availability details.

3.    Exercise of web options or choice filling.

4.    Processing of candidate preferences.

5.    Announcement of seat allotment results.

6.    Reporting to allotted colleges.

7.    Completion of admission and document verification formalities.

Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and remain alert for official announcements regarding the next phase of the counselling process.

Importance of Merit Rank in Counselling

The final merit position will be an important factor during the allocation of seats under the Competent Authority Quota.

Candidates with better merit positions may have improved opportunities to secure admission depending on their course and college preferences, reservation category and the number of seats available at the time of counselling.

However, students should carefully select their preferred colleges and courses when the choice filling process begins. A well-planned preference list can be important during seat allotment.

Candidates Advised to Stay Ready for Counselling

Candidates included in the final merit list should keep their original documents and relevant certificates ready for the subsequent admission stages.

They should also monitor official counselling updates regarding the AP NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions. Important announcements concerning seat matrices, counselling registration, web options, allotment results and college reporting are expected to guide candidates through the remaining stages of the admission process.

The release of the final merit list of 14,548 candidates represents a significant step forward in the Andhra Pradesh MBBS and BDS Competent Authority Quota counselling process for the 2026–27 academic year.