Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Andhra Pradesh, has issued a notification dated October 21, 2026, regarding the Stray Round of web-based counselling for MBBS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2026–27.

The counselling round will fill three vacant MBBS seats reserved for SVU local candidates. Eligible candidates must exercise their web options within the specified time through the university's admission portal. A security deposit of INR 50,000 applies as specified in the university's earlier notification dated October 14, 2026.

Dr. NTR UHS MBBS Stray Round 2026: Important Dates

Official Web Option Link: https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBS/Home/StudentLogin

College-Wise MBBS Vacancy Details

The university has notified three vacancies under the SVU local category for the Stray Round of MBBS counselling.

Who Is Eligible for Stray Round Counselling?

The notified vacancies are exclusively for SVU local candidates. Candidates belonging to the AU local category and Andhra Pradesh non-local category are not eligible to exercise web options for these seats.

Candidates must also review the university's counselling procedure instructions published on August 29, 2026, before participating.

Who Is Not Eligible?

The following candidates are not eligible to participate in the Dr. NTR UHS MBBS Stray Round counselling:

• Candidates who joined MBBS through Phase 1 or Phase 2 counselling under either the Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota.

• Candidates who availed themselves of the Free Exit facility under Dr. NTR UHS.

• Candidates allotted MBBS seats during Phase 3 (Mop-up) counselling under either quota.

• Candidates whose names appear on the list shared by the Medical Counselling Committee up to the Stray Round.

• Candidates who have joined an MBBS course in another state.

• AU local and Andhra Pradesh non-local candidates, as the vacancies are reserved for SVU local candidates.

Admission Process and Reporting Instructions

Candidates allotted seats during the Stray Round must complete the admission process within the prescribed reporting schedule. They must download their provisional allotment order after paying the university fee of INR 12,600 and report physically to the allotted college.

Candidates must carry all original certificates, the provisional allotment order and the provisional verification copy. They must also pay the applicable tuition fee and college fee to complete admission.

Original certificates will be verified at the allotted college. If any discrepancy is found, the provisional allotment may be cancelled and action may be taken under university regulations. Candidates who fail to report within the prescribed schedule will forfeit their admission.

Important Rules for Allotted Candidates

• Candidates allotted seats in the Stray Round must report to the allotted college compulsorily.

• The university fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted against a future payment under any circumstances.

• No upgradation or Free Exit is permitted after Phase 3 counselling.

• Candidates allotted seats under the Competent Authority Quota in this Stray Round cannot participate in the Stray Round of Management Quota counselling or further counselling.

• Candidates cannot withdraw from the course until the admission schedule closes.

• Exercising web options does not guarantee admission.

• Seat blocking or cancellation of MBBS seats is not permitted. Legal action may be initiated against candidates found involved in seat blocking.

The university has also clarified that MBBS classes commenced on September 15, 2026, and the terms and conditions applicable to Phase 3 (Mop-up) counselling will continue to apply to this Stray Round.

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