Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr NTRUHS), Vijayawada, has released the notification for Postgraduate Medical Admissions 2026–27 under the Management Quota. The university is inviting online applications and scanned original documents for verification from candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026.

Admissions will cover postgraduate medical degree and diploma courses in private unaided minority and non-minority medical colleges, as well as eligible new government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates from other states and Union Territories must carefully check the eligibility requirements specified in the official prospectus before applying.

The notification was issued on October 17, 2026. Candidates must complete the online application, upload the required documents and pay the applicable registration and processing fee within the prescribed timeline.

AP NEET PG 2026 Application Dates

The university has announced the following schedule for online applications under the Management Quota.

The university has stated that the schedule is tentative and may be changed without prior notice. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.

AP NEET PG Management Quota Seat Categories

According to the notification, 50% of the seats in each specialty at private unaided medical colleges are designated as Management Quota seats. These are divided into three categories.

The eligibility and admission rules vary by category and institution. Candidates should read the prospectus carefully before selecting a category.

Eligibility Rules for Non-Minority Medical Colleges

For Management Quota Category S1 seats in private unaided non-minority medical colleges, the university has specified different eligibility conditions based on local status.

• S1A: 15% of the S1 seats are open to eligible candidates from across India.

• S1B: The remaining 85% of the S1 seats are reserved for eligible local candidates from the Andhra University (AU) and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) local areas of Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates applying under the NRI category must meet the prescribed NRI or NRI blood-relative eligibility conditions. Institutional Preference seats are intended for candidates who meet the relevant institutional sponsorship requirements.

Candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh should verify whether they are eligible for their preferred category before submitting an application.

Eligibility Rules for Minority Medical Colleges

For minority medical colleges, the notification specifies the following distribution of Management Quota seats:

• S1 – General Merit: 25% of the sanctioned intake, filled based on NEET PG 2026 merit.

• S2 – NRI: 15% of the total intake, filled from eligible foreign students, NRI candidates or NRI blood relatives based on merit.

• S3 – Institutional Preference/In-service: 10% of the total intake, filled based on merit among eligible candidates meeting the applicable conditions.

The applicable rules and documentation requirements should be confirmed through the official prospectus.

NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Cut-Off

Candidates must meet the qualifying percentile and cut-off score specified in the notification to be eligible for postgraduate medical admissions.

The internship cut-off date mentioned in the notification is September 30, 2026. Candidates must also satisfy the other eligibility requirements stated in the prospectus.

AP NEET PG 2026 Application Fees

The registration and processing fees differ according to the candidate's location and whether the application is submitted within the regular window or with a late fee.

Applications submitted without a late fee: October 19–23, 2026

Applications submitted with a late fee: October 24, 2026

The university has clearly stated that application and processing fees, including late fees, are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against a future application. Candidates should review the prospectus and eligibility rules before paying.

AP NEET PG 2026 Tuition Fees

The notification specifies the tuition fees for Management Quota seats in private unaided medical colleges as follows:

The university has also specified a non-refundable university fee of INR 54,600 for all selected candidates.

For the new government medical colleges listed in the notification, the annual tuition fees are:

These rates apply to the government medical colleges identified in the notification, including Government Medical College, Eluru; Machilipatnam; Nandyal; Rajahmundry; and Vizianagaram. The notification states that the fee structure is subject to the outcome of the relevant pending writ petitions.

NRI Lapsed Seats and Vacant Seat Conversion Rules

The notification also explains how vacant NRI and Institutional Preference seats may be filled if eligible candidates are unavailable during Phase III (Mop-Up) or subsequent counselling phases.

1. Vacant NRI Category S2 seats will first be treated as NRI Lapsed seats and offered by merit to other eligible Management Quota candidates, who must pay the applicable NRI-category tuition fee.

2. If NRI seats remain vacant after this process, they may be converted along with vacant Institutional Category S3 seats into Management Quota S1 seats and filled by merit during stray round(s).

3. In minority colleges, preference for NRI Lapsed seats will be given to candidates from the relevant minority community. If eligible minority candidates are unavailable, non-minority candidates may be considered, subject to the stated limit that their admissions must not exceed 30% of the total seats.

Candidates should consult the prospectus for the complete conditions governing these categories.

How to Apply for AP NEET PG Management Quota Admissions 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Dr NTRUHS website at https://drntr.uhsap.in.

2. Open the PG Medical Admissions 2026–27 Management Quota notification.

3. Download and read the prospectus and user manual.

4. Access the online application portal through the university website.

5. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, academic and NEET PG details.

6. Upload the required scanned original documents for verification.

7. Pay the applicable registration and processing fee.

8. Review the submitted information and retain a copy of the application and payment receipt.

Candidates should monitor the university website for subsequent notices, counselling schedules, web-option dates and allotment updates. The university has stated that individual communications will not be sent to candidates.

AP NEET PG 2026 Helpdesk Details

Candidates can use the following contact details for application-related assistance.

Regulations-related telephone assistance is available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The university has requested candidates to send queries to the designated email addresses to ensure an appropriate response.

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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