Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has released the schedule for Phase 3 mop-up counselling for admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course under Management Quota for the academic year 2026–27. The notification was issued on October 23, 2026.

Eligible candidates can submit their web options through the official university website, drntr.uhsap.in, within the prescribed window. Seat allotment will depend on the candidates’ eligibility, merit, prioritised college preferences and available vacancies.

Dr. NTRUHS BDS Phase 3 Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should complete option entry and OTP submission before the deadline. Options cannot be changed after the web option entry window closes.

Eligibility for Phase 3 Management Quota Counselling

Only candidates whose names appear in the updated final merit position published on October 2, 2026, and the addenda dated October 5 and October 16, 2026, are eligible to exercise web options, subject to the university’s counselling rules.

The university will remove candidates holding seats under All India Quota counselling up to Round 3, as specified in the notification referring to the Medical Counselling Committee notice dated October 10, 2026.

Candidates who joined BDS under Management Quota in earlier phases may participate if they wish to move to another college or category. Eligible candidates may also slide from Category C (NRI Quota) to Category B.

However, candidates who joined BDS under Management Quota in Phase 1 or Phase 2, or were allotted a BDS seat under the Competent Authority Quota in Phase 3, are not eligible to participate in this Management Quota phase. Candidates allotted MBBS seats up to Phase 3 under Competent Authority or Management Quota, or in the MBBS stray round under either quota, are also ineligible.

Candidates who did not report to their allotted seats or used free exit in Phase 1 or Phase 2 may participate, but cannot select the specific seats they previously did not join or vacated through free exit.

Refundable Security Deposit

Eligible candidates wishing to participate must pay a refundable security deposit of INR 1,00,000 online before exercising web options.

The university has specified the following conditions:

• If a candidate joins the allotted seat: The security deposit will be refunded after admissions close.

• If no seat is allotted: The security deposit will be refunded after admissions close.

• If a candidate does not join an allotted Phase 3 seat: The security deposit will be forfeited.

• If admission is cancelled: The security deposit will be forfeited, including cases involving incorrect information or failure to submit the required original documents within the stipulated period.

Candidates should ensure that their bank or card transaction limits and internet connection are adequate before making payment. The university will not be responsible for failed transactions.

The list of candidates eligible and ineligible for security deposit refunds will be published on the university website after admissions close.

University Fee and BDS Tuition Fee

Candidates allotted a seat must download their allotment order after paying the applicable university fee through the online payment gateway. They must report to the allotted college with the allotment order and original certificates and pay the prescribed tuition fee to complete admission.

The notified university fees are as follows:

Candidates who were allotted seats in Phase 1 or Phase 2 under Management Quota and have already paid the university fee do not need to pay it again if they receive a revised allotment under the same category. They must download the new allotment order and report to the newly allotted college with a custodian certificate issued by their previous college under Dr. NTRUHS.

The interim tuition fees for BDS for 2026–27 are:

The tuition fee is subject to the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government orders and the outcome of the specified court cases. Category C tuition fees may vary by college. The university fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against future payments.

College-Wise BDS Management Quota Vacancies

According to Annexure I of the notification, the following seats are available for Phase 3 counselling. The university has clarified that vacancies may change depending on confirmation received from colleges.

The published seat matrix lists a total of 38 Category B1 seats, 134 Category B2 seats and 203 Category C (NRI) seats. Final allotments will be made according to vacancies confirmed by the respective colleges.

Instructions for Web Option Entry

Candidates should read the university prospectus and counselling procedure before submitting preferences. They must follow these instructions:

• Pay the required security deposit before exercising web options.

• Select dental colleges in the order of preference.

• Select Category B seats and Category C seats where eligible.

• Enter and submit the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email address to finalise options.

• If options are edited later, resubmit them with OTP before the deadline.

• Save or print a copy of the submitted options.

• Do not share login credentials or OTPs with other people.

Allotment will be based on the prioritised options submitted by candidates and the applicable counselling rules. No request to change college preferences will be accepted after the option-entry deadline.

Reporting and Admission After Seat Allotment

Candidates allotted seats in Phase 3 must report to their allotted colleges within the deadline mentioned in the allotment order. They must carry the provisional allotment order, final application copy and all original certificates, or the required custodian certificate where applicable.

Candidates must complete document verification and pay the prescribed tuition and college fees. If discrepancies are found during original certificate verification, the provisional allotment may be cancelled and action may be taken under university regulations.

Candidates allotted seats in Phase 3 cannot resign their allotted seats. The university has also stated that candidates will not be permitted to withdraw from the course until admissions close. There will be no sliding or free exit after Phase 3.

Candidates allotted seats under the NRI category must submit the required supporting documents. Candidates allotted seats under the NRI Lapsed category must submit the original notarised affidavit to the respective college.

A further stray vacancy round may be conducted, subject to seat availability, for vacancies left unfilled or seats not joined after Phase 3. Eligibility for that round will be governed by the counselling procedure previously notified by the university.

Dr. NTRUHS Counselling Helpdesk

Candidates can contact the university for assistance with web option entry and technical issues.

• Regulation-related queries: 8978780501, 7997710168, 9391805239

• Technical or payment-related issues: 9000780707, 8008250842

• Regulation helpdesk hours: 10 AM to 6 PM on working days

• Official website: drntr.uhsap.in

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

Candidates seeking BDS admission under Management Quota in Andhra Pradesh should review the official notification, confirm their eligibility and complete web option entry within the notified schedule. They should also verify the latest seat availability and college-specific fee details before submitting their preferences.

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