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KNRUHS Telangana MBBS & BDS Competent Authority Quota Registration 2026 Begins: Complete Counselling Guide, Eligibility, Dates, Documents & Admission Process

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Aug 5, 2026

KNRUHS Telangana MBBS & BDS Competent Authority Quota Registration 2026 Begins: Complete Counselling Guide, Eligibility, Dates, Documents & Admission Process: The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has officially commenced the online registration process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026 and are eligible under Telangana admission rules can now submit their applications through the university's official counselling portal within the prescribed schedule.

The counselling process is one of the most important stages for medical aspirants seeking admission into Government Medical Colleges, Government Dental Colleges, and Private Medical & Dental Colleges under the 85% State Quota (Competent Authority Quota) in Telangana.

KNRUHS Telangana MBBS & BDS Registration 2026

The university has invited online applications from NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates for admission into MBBS and BDS courses offered by various affiliated colleges in Telangana under the Competent Authority Quota.

Candidates must complete the following steps:

• Online Registration

• Payment of Registration Fee

• Uploading of Required Certificates

• Verification of Documents

• Publication of Provisional Merit List

• Web Options Entry

• Seat Allotment

• Reporting to the Allotted College

Applications that do not include the required certificates, recent photograph, signature or mandatory details are liable to be rejected.

Important Dates

Event Date

Online Registration Begins

August 5, 2026

Last Date for Registration & Certificate Upload

August 12, 2026

Merit List Publication

After verification

Web Options

To be announced

Seat Allotment

After option entry

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KNRUHS website for updates regarding merit lists, seat matrix, counselling rounds and allotment schedules.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.

• Must fulfill Telangana State eligibility requirements.

• Should have completed 17 years of age.

• Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Must satisfy domicile or local/non-local eligibility wherever applicable.

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories should possess valid supporting certificates.

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cut-off

The minimum qualifying percentile remains as prescribed under NEET UG norms.

According to the notification:

Category Minimum Score

General / EWS

213

General PwD

194

SC / ST / BC

177

Registration Process

Candidates should follow these steps carefully:

Step 1

Visit the official KNRUHS counselling portal.

Step 2

Complete online registration using NEET UG credentials.

Step 3

Fill personal, educational and communication details.

Step 4

Upload all required certificates in the prescribed format.

Step 5

Pay the prescribed registration fee online.

Step 6

Submit the application.

Step 7

Download and save the application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Rank Card

• SSC/10th Certificate

• Intermediate (10+2) Marks Memo

• Transfer Certificate

• Study Certificates

• Residence Certificate (if applicable)

• Aadhaar Card

• Category Certificate

• Income Certificate (where applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Minority Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Candidate Signature

• Any additional documents prescribed by KNRUHS

Merit List Preparation

After completion of document verification, KNRUHS will publish the State Merit List.

The merit list will be prepared based on:

• NEET UG Rank

• Eligibility Verification

• Reservation Policy

• Local Area Rules

• Document Verification

Only candidates included in the merit list will become eligible for exercising web options during counselling.

Seat Allotment Procedure

Seat allotment will be conducted completely online.

The allotment will depend upon:

• NEET Rank

• State Merit Rank

• Category

• Local Area Reservation

• College Preferences

• Availability of Seats

After allotment, candidates must download their allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the stipulated period.

Colleges Covered Under Competent Authority Quota

Admissions will be offered to seats available in:

• Government Medical Colleges

• Government Dental Colleges

• Private Medical Colleges

• Private Dental Colleges

affiliated with KNRUHS under the Competent Authority Quota as notified for the 2026–27 academic session.

Reservation Policy

Admissions will be made as per the reservation policy of the Government of Telangana.

Reservation benefits are available for eligible categories including:

• SC

• ST

• BC

• EWS

• Persons with Disabilities

• NCC

• CAP

• Sports

• Minority (where applicable)

Candidates must upload valid certificates issued by competent authorities.

Counselling Tips for Students

Medical aspirants should:

• Register well before the deadline.

• Upload clear and legible documents.

• Verify every detail before final submission.

• Keep multiple copies of uploaded certificates.

• Carefully study the college-wise seat matrix.

• Fill as many college choices as possible during web options.

• Lock choices before the deadline.

• Regularly monitor the official website for notifications.

Why This Counselling Is Important

The Competent Authority Quota provides admission to the majority of state quota MBBS and BDS seats in Telangana. Securing a good NEET rank and completing every counselling step correctly significantly improves the chances of obtaining admission in a preferred government or private medical college.

Since counselling involves multiple stages—including registration, merit publication, web options, allotment and reporting—students should strictly adhere to the official schedule and avoid waiting until the last date.

Final Words

The commencement of the KNRUHS Telangana MBBS & BDS Competent Authority Quota Registration 2026 marks the beginning of the state medical admission process for thousands of NEET-qualified candidates. Applicants are advised to complete the online registration, upload all mandatory certificates accurately and remain updated with official counselling announcements regarding merit lists, web options and seat allotment.

With timely registration, proper documentation and strategic choice filling, eligible candidates can maximize their chances of securing admission to their preferred MBBS or BDS college in Telangana.

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