Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, has issued a notification for the first phase of web-based counselling for undergraduate AYUSH admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2026–27.

The counselling process covers admission to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) and Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) courses in government and private AYUSH colleges affiliated with KNRUHS in Telangana. Eligible candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) categories can also exercise web options, subject to the applicable rules.

Candidates whose uploaded certificates were provisionally verified and whose names appear in the course-wise final merit list are eligible to participate in this phase.

Telangana AYUSH Web Options 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should complete their web-option entry within the notified schedule.

Official web-option portal: https://tsbahnu.tsche.in

Candidates should check the official KNRUHS website for the seat matrix, allotment updates and further admission instructions.

Courses and Colleges Covered Under AYUSH Counselling

The first phase of counselling covers the following undergraduate courses:

• BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

• BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery

• BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

• BNYS: Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

Admissions are being conducted under the Competent Authority Quota in government and private AYUSH colleges affiliated with KNRUHS, Telangana. The university has published the available seat details for BAMS, BHMS and BNYS on its official website. Candidates should consult the published seat matrix and prospectus before selecting their preferred colleges and courses.

Who Is Eligible to Exercise Web Options?

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list for the relevant course can exercise web options, provided they meet the university's eligibility conditions.

The following restrictions apply:

• Candidates admitted to MBBS or BDS courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) in KNRUHS-affiliated colleges are not eligible to exercise web options.

• Candidates admitted to AYUSH courses under AIQ who have been declared ineligible for state counselling by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) cannot participate in this state counselling phase.

• Eligible EWS and CAP candidates listed in the final merit list may participate according to the applicable rules.

Candidates should refer to the KNRUHS notification dated September 16, 2026, and the relevant prospectus for detailed eligibility criteria and counselling regulations.

How to Exercise KNRUHS AYUSH Web Options 2026

Eligible candidates should follow the prescribed procedure to select their preferred courses and colleges.

1. Visit the official web-option portal at https://tsbahnu.tsche.in.

2. Log in using the required credentials and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to the registered mobile number. The notification states that the password consists of six English capital letters.

4. Select courses and colleges according to personal preference and priority.

5. Review the selected options carefully and save them.

6. Take a printout of the saved options for future reference.

KNRUHS has instructed candidates to use a computer with an internet connection to exercise web options. Candidates should not use mobile phones or tablets for this process.

Candidates should select only those courses and colleges they are genuinely willing to join. According to the notification, a candidate who receives an allotment but does not join the allotted course or college will not be permitted to exercise web options for that course in subsequent counselling phases.

KNRUHS AYUSH Admission 2026: University Fee and Tuition Fee

Candidates allotted seats must pay the prescribed university fee and the applicable college tuition fee to complete admission.

The university fee must be paid online to download the allotment letter. The tuition fee and applicable college fees must be paid to the allotted institution as instructed.

KNRUHS has clarified that the university fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Allotment Letter, Certificate Verification and Reporting

Candidates who receive a seat allotment will be notified through SMS on their registered mobile numbers. They must also log in to the official portal to check their allotment status.

After paying the university fee, selected candidates should download and print the allotment letter. They must report to the Principal of the allotted college on or before the joining deadline mentioned in the letter.

Candidates must carry their original certificates and other required documents, submit the prescribed bond and pay the tuition and college fees to complete admission. The admission committee at the allotted college will conduct final verification of original certificates.

If any discrepancy is found during verification, the provisional allotment may be cancelled and action may be taken under university regulations. Failure to complete admission within the specified deadline will result in cancellation of the admission, and the candidate will not be permitted to exercise web options in subsequent counselling phases.

The university has also stated that original certificates will not be returned unless the candidate discontinues the course, subject to the applicable rules.

KNRUHS AYUSH Counselling 2026: Helpdesk Details

Candidates experiencing difficulties with registration, web options, payments or certificate verification can contact the designated helpdesks.

Helpdesk timings are 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Eligible candidates should complete their web-option entry by 11:00 AM on October 19, 2026. Before locking or saving their preferences, they should review the course-wise seat matrix, college details, eligibility rules and fee requirements. After the allotment result is announced, candidates must follow the reporting deadline and complete all admission formalities at the allotted college.

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