Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, has released the complete merit list of Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) candidates who were allotted BDS seats in Phase-III counselling for the 2026-27 academic year. This list shows 19 candidates who initially received seats in the Open Category but later moved to their respective reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) as per the Competent Authority Quota rules. If your name appears on this list, your final seat allotment and college assignment are shown in the rightmost column. This is an information-only document — no action is required from candidates at this stage, but you must verify your details and college assignment immediately.
If your name is on this Phase-III MRC list, check the 'Final_Allotted_Seat' column to confirm your college and course assignment; no further action is needed unless you wish to report to your allotted college.
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This is the official merit list of Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) candidates released by Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences for BDS admission in Andhra Pradesh for 2026-27. MRC is a special category that allows candidates from reserved groups (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) who score high enough to compete in the Open Category to do so — and if they secure an Open seat, they keep it. However, if they later choose to move to their own reserved category, they can do so, and this list tracks that movement.
The list contains 19 candidates who were initially allotted BDS seats in the Open Category during Phase-III counselling but later slid (moved) to better options within their respective reserved categories. This movement is allowed under Andhra Pradesh's Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) rules. The document is for information only — it confirms the final seat allotment for each candidate and shows which college they have been assigned to.
Who appears on this list?
This list includes only Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) candidates — that is, candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, or other reserved categories who scored high enough in NEET UG 2026 to compete for Open Category seats. The 19 candidates listed here all received Open Category BDS seats in Phase-III but chose to move to their own reserved category to secure a better college or location preference.
If you are a general (unreserved) candidate or a reserved candidate who did not move from Open to your reserved category, you will not appear on this list. This list is specific to the movement of MRC candidates only.
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Search the list by your NEET Roll Number (the 10-digit number you received when you registered for NEET UG 2026). The list is arranged in order of NEET Rank, from highest (rank 181584) to lowest (rank 317431). Once you locate your row, check the following columns to confirm your details:
• Your name and gender • Your NEET Rank and Score • Your category (SC3, SC2, BCA, BCB, BCC, BCD, BCE) • Your local area (SVU or AU — these refer to the university zones) • The college you were initially allotted in the Open Category • The college you have been finally allotted in your reserved category (the rightmost column, 'Final_Allotted_Seat') The final college assignment is what matters now — that is where you must report if you wish to join.
Understanding the college codes and seat details
Each college is represented by a four-letter code (e.g., GDCK, CKST, GPRK, NDCN, VDCB, SNDC, SIBG, CARE, SJDE, LIDR, GSLR, SSDC). These codes refer to specific BDS colleges in Andhra Pradesh under Dr. N.T.R. University. The seat details also include additional information such as:
• G or F: General or Female-only seat • PH: Seat reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) • NCC: Seat reserved for NCC candidates • CON: Seat reserved for sports/games or other special merit • MRC: Meritorious Reserved Category seat • A number at the end (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 10): The number of candidates in the merit order for that particular seat type at that college Your final allotted seat is shown in the rightmost column. For example, 'GDCK - BDS - SVU - BCB - PH - G - MRC - CON - 2' means you are allotted a BDS seat at GDCK college, in the SVU zone, in the BCB category, for a PwD candidate, General seat, under MRC, with sports/games merit, and you are 2nd in the merit order for that seat.
What 'Slid to better option' means
The term 'Slid to better option in Reservation category' means that during Phase-III counselling, the candidate was initially offered a BDS seat in the Open Category (which is highly competitive and harder to secure). However, the candidate then chose to move (slide) to a seat in their own reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, etc.), which allowed them to secure a seat at a college they preferred or in a location they preferred.
This is a normal and allowed process in Andhra Pradesh's counselling system. It does not mean the candidate was rejected or that their seat was taken away — it means they exercised their choice to move to a better option within their reserved category. The final college shown in the rightmost column is the result of this movement.
Important: This is Phase-III — are there more rounds?
This list is for Phase-III of BDS counselling for 2026-27. Phase-III is typically one of the final rounds of counselling. However, the notice does not explicitly state whether further rounds (Phase-IV, Phase-V, or spot rounds) will be conducted. If you are allotted a seat on this list and wish to join, you should report to your allotted college as per the reporting date and procedure announced by Dr. N.T.R. University.
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If you are not on this list and are still waiting for an allotment, monitor the university's official website (drntr.uhsap.in) for announcements of any subsequent rounds. Do not assume that the absence of your name means you will not get a seat — further rounds may be conducted if seats remain vacant.
What you must do now
If your name appears on this list: 1. Verify all your details (name, NEET Roll Number, rank, score, category, and allotted college) are correct. 2. Note the college code and full name of your allotted college from the 'Final_Allotted_Seat' column. 3. Check the university's website for the reporting date, time, and procedure for joining your allotted college. 4. Prepare all required documents (NEET admit card, mark sheet, category certificate, local area certificate, etc.) for reporting. 5. Report to your allotted college on or before the deadline. Failure to report may result in forfeiture of your seat. If your name does not appear on this list, continue to monitor the university's website for further counselling rounds or spot allotments.
Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) and MRC explained
Andhra Pradesh's BDS admission system uses a Competent Authority Quota (CAQ), which is the state's own counselling process separate from the national NEET counselling. Under CAQ, a portion of BDS seats are reserved for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and are filled through state-level counselling conducted by Dr. N.T.R. University.
Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) is a special provision within CAQ that allows candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) who score high in NEET to compete for Open Category seats. If they secure an Open seat, they are allotted it. However, they also have the option to move to their own reserved category if a better college or location is available there. This list shows candidates who exercised that option in Phase-III.
Categories and local areas on this list
The candidates on this list belong to the following reserved categories: • SC3, SC2: Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-groups • BCA, BCB, BCC, BCD, BCE: Other Backward Classes (OBC) sub-groups Local areas are represented as: • SVU: Sri Venkateswara University zone (Tirupati region) • AU: Andhra University zone (Visakhapatnam region) Your local area determines which colleges you are eligible for and may affect your preference order during counselling. The final allotted college is within your local area zone.
Common reasons a candidate might not appear on this list
You will not appear on this Phase-III MRC list if: • You are a general (unreserved) category candidate — this list is only for reserved category candidates. • You are a reserved category candidate but did not move from Open to your reserved category — you may appear on a different list (Open Category allotment list or your reserved category allotment list from an earlier phase). • You did not participate in Phase-III counselling or did not accept an allotment in Phase-III. • Your NEET score or rank did not qualify you for BDS seats in Phase-III. • You are a candidate from outside Andhra Pradesh — this list is for CAQ (state quota) seats only. If you believe you should be on this list but are not, contact Dr. N.T.R. University's counselling cell immediately with your NEET Roll Number and details.
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What does 'Meritorious Reserved Category' (MRC) mean?
MRC is a category for candidates from reserved groups (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) who score high enough in NEET to compete for Open Category seats. If they secure an Open seat, they keep it; if they later choose to move to their own reserved category for a better college, they can do so. This list shows candidates who made that move in Phase-III.
I am on this list. What is my final allotted college?
Your final allotted college is shown in the rightmost column of the table, labeled 'Final_Allotted_Seat'. Find your row by your NEET Roll Number, and the college code and details in that column are your final allotment. For example, if it says 'GDCK - BDS - SVU - BCB - PH - G - MRC - CON - 2', you are allotted a BDS seat at GDCK college.
What does 'Slid to better option in Reservation category' mean?
It means you were initially offered a BDS seat in the Open Category during Phase-III, but you chose to move (slide) to a seat in your own reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) to secure a better college or location. This is a normal and allowed choice. Your final college is the result of this movement.
I am not on this list. Does that mean I did not get a seat?
Not necessarily. This list is only for MRC candidates who moved from Open to their reserved category in Phase-III. If you are a reserved category candidate who did not move, you may appear on a different list (your reserved category allotment list from Phase-III or an earlier phase). If you are a general candidate, you will not appear on this list. Check other allotment lists or wait for further counselling rounds.
What are the college codes (GDCK, CKST, GPRK, etc.)?
These are four-letter codes for BDS colleges in Andhra Pradesh under Dr. N.T.R. University. Each code represents a specific college. The university's website or counselling brochure will have a full list of college codes and their full names. You can also contact the counselling cell for clarification.
What do the letters and numbers after the college code mean (e.g., 'G', 'PH', 'MRC', '2')?
G = General seat; F = Female-only seat; PH = Persons with Disabilities seat; NCC = NCC candidate seat; CON = Sports/games or special merit seat; MRC = Meritorious Reserved Category seat. The number at the end (e.g., 2, 3, 4) indicates your position in the merit order for that particular seat type at that college.
What should I do now that I am on this list?
Verify all your details are correct, note your final allotted college, and check the university's website for the reporting date and procedure. Prepare all required documents (NEET admit card, mark sheet, category certificate, local area certificate, etc.) and report to your allotted college on or before the deadline. Failure to report may result in forfeiture of your seat.
Is Phase-III the final round of counselling?
The notice does not explicitly state whether further rounds will be conducted. Phase-III is typically one of the final rounds, but additional rounds (Phase-IV, Phase-V, or spot rounds) may be conducted if seats remain vacant. Monitor the university's website for any announcements of further rounds.
What is the difference between SVU and AU local areas?
SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) zone covers the Tirupati region, and AU (Andhra University) zone covers the Visakhapatnam region. Your local area determines which colleges you are eligible for. Your final allotted college will be within your local area zone.
Can I change my allotted college after this list is released?
The notice does not mention any provision for changing your allotted college after Phase-III. If you wish to explore other options, you may wait for further counselling rounds (if announced) or contact the university's counselling cell for guidance. However, it is generally advisable to report to your allotted college as per the deadline to secure your seat.
What if my name is spelled incorrectly on this list?
If your name is misspelled or any other detail is incorrect, contact Dr. N.T.R. University's counselling cell immediately with your NEET Roll Number and proof of your correct details. They will correct the error and issue an updated allotment letter if necessary.
Is this list final, or can it be updated?
This is the Phase-III allotment list released by the university. It is final for Phase-III, but further counselling rounds may be conducted, which could result in additional allotments or changes. Always check the university's official website for the latest updates and announcements.
If your name appears on this Phase-III MRC merit list, verify your details immediately and note your final allotted college from the rightmost column. Check Dr. N.T.R. University's official website (drntr.uhsap.in) for the reporting date, time, and required documents, and report to your allotted college on or before the deadline. If you are not on this list, continue monitoring the university's website for announcements of further counselling rounds. For any discrepancies or queries, contact the university's counselling cell without delay.
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