Andhra Pradesh NCC Merit List NEET UG 2026: Grievance Window Open

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada has released the provisional merit list for admissions into MBBS and BDS courses under the Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) for the 2026-27 academic year. The list contains 465 eligible candidates who applied under the NCC (National Cadet Corps) category and have been ranked based on their NEET UG scores plus grace marks awarded by the NCC Directorate, Secunderabad. This is a critical moment for NCC candidates: if your name appears on this list, you must check it carefully for errors. The university has opened a short grievance window—you have until 3 PM on 3 October 2026 to raise any objections or corrections.

What is this merit list and who does it affect?

This is the provisional (temporary) merit list of candidates eligible for MBBS and BDS admission under the Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) in Andhra Pradesh. The CAQ is a set of seats that the state government fills through its own counselling process, separate from the main NEET-based all-India counselling. Within the CAQ, seats are reserved for candidates from specific categories—in this case, NCC cadets.

The list ranks 465 candidates who applied under the NCC category. Your rank on this list is determined by your NEET UG score plus grace marks (bonus points) awarded by the NCC Directorate based on your NCC service record. The grace marks range from 1% to 8% of your NEET score, depending on your NCC credentials and rank.

If your name appears on this list, you are provisionally eligible to participate in the next stage of counselling. However, 'provisional' means the list is not final—errors can occur, and the university is giving you a chance to report them before the list is finalized.

How are candidates ranked on this list?

Your rank is based on your 'score with grace marks'—a calculation that combines your raw NEET UG score with bonus points awarded for NCC service. The formula is: Score with Grace = NEET Score + (NEET Score × Percentage of Grace Marks). For example, if your NEET score is 600 and you receive 3% grace marks, your score with grace = 600 + (600 × 0.03) = 618.

The grace marks percentage varies by candidate and is determined by the NCC Directorate based on your NCC rank, years of service, and performance. Some candidates receive 1% grace, others 3%, and a few receive up to 8%. Candidates are then ranked from highest to lowest score with grace. Merit order 1 (top rank) is Cristiano Binoy with a score of 618.00; merit order 465 (last rank) is Ala Praveen Prakash with a score of 184.83.

This ranking is used to determine the order in which candidates will be offered seats during counselling. Higher rank = better chance of getting your preferred college and course.

Important: Two candidates are already marked ineligible

The notice explicitly states that two candidates are NOT eligible for admission into MBBS & BDS courses as per the Final Merit List dated 29-08-2026. These are: (1) Nallu Sanjana (Registration ID UG26CQ01002567, NEET Roll 1205103110, BC-B category, NEET Rank 508624, NEET Score 323) and (2) Gourigari Varun Kumar Reddy (Registration ID UG26CQ01011903, NEET Roll 4201417102, OC category, NEET Rank 385912, NEET Score 359).

If you are one of these two candidates, you will not be able to proceed to counselling under the NCC category, even though you may have applied. The reason for ineligibility is not stated in this notice—it could be due to incomplete NCC documentation, failure to meet NCC service requirements, or other verification issues. If you believe this is an error, you must raise a grievance immediately (see next section).

All other candidates on the 465-candidate list are provisionally eligible, but this status can change if errors are found during the grievance period.

How to file a grievance: deadline and process

If you find any error on the merit list—such as your name spelled incorrectly, wrong NEET score, wrong grace marks percentage, wrong category, or any other discrepancy—you must file a grievance immediately. The deadline is strict: grievances must be submitted by 3:00 PM on 3 October 2026. Any grievance received after this date and time, or submitted through any channel other than email, will NOT be considered under any circumstances.

To file a grievance, send an email to the NCC Directorate at: adpnc.andhra@nccindia.nic.in. In your email, clearly state your Registration ID, NEET Roll Number, name, and the specific error(s) you have found on the merit list. Attach any supporting documents (e.g., corrected NCC certificate, proof of score correction) if applicable.

Do not contact the university directly or file grievances through other channels—only emails to the NCC Directorate email address will be accepted. Keep a copy of your email and note the exact time you sent it, in case you need to prove timely submission later.

• Grievance deadline: 3 October 2026, 3:00 PM (15:00 hours)
• Grievance email: adpnc.andhra@nccindia.nic.in
• Include: Registration ID, NEET Roll Number, name, and details of the error
• No grievances accepted after the deadline or via other modes (phone, post, in-person, etc.)
• Keep proof of submission (email receipt/timestamp)

What happens after the grievance deadline?

After 3 PM on 3 October 2026, the grievance window closes. The NCC Directorate will review all grievances received within the deadline and make corrections if errors are found. A final merit list will then be published, incorporating any corrections. This final list will be used for the next stage of counselling.

Candidates whose grievances are upheld (i.e., errors are corrected) may see their rank change on the final list. Candidates whose grievances are rejected will remain at their current rank. The university will announce the date and time of the final merit list publication and the start of counselling on its website.

Once the final merit list is published, you will need to register for counselling and participate in the seat allotment process according to the schedule announced by the university. Failure to participate in counselling by the announced deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat.

Understanding grace marks and NCC category eligibility

Grace marks are bonus points awarded to NCC cadets to recognize their service and leadership. The percentage of grace marks you receive depends on your NCC rank (e.g., NCC Officer, Senior Under Officer, Under Officer, etc.) and years of service. The NCC Directorate, Secunderabad, verifies all NCC credentials and awards grace marks according to Government Order Ms. No. 44, Higher Education (RM) Department, dated 16-07-2025.

To be eligible for the NCC category, you must have been an active NCC cadet during your 12th standard or during your undergraduate studies, and you must have a valid NCC certificate. The NCC Directorate verifies this documentation before awarding grace marks. If your NCC certificate is invalid, expired, or does not meet the criteria, you may be marked ineligible (as happened with the two candidates mentioned above).

Grace marks are added to your NEET score to calculate your final rank. They do not replace your NEET score—they are a bonus on top of it. This means even if two candidates have the same NEET score, the one with higher grace marks will rank higher.

• Grace marks range from 1% to 8% of your NEET score
• Awarded by NCC Directorate based on NCC rank and service record
• Added to NEET score to calculate final rank
• Requires valid NCC certificate verified by NCC Directorate
• Ineligibility can result from invalid or expired NCC credentials

How to find your name on the merit list

The full provisional merit list is displayed on the Dr. N.T.R. University website at http://drntr.uhsap.in. The list contains 465 candidates ranked from merit order 1 to 465. Each entry shows: Merit Order (rank), Registration ID, NEET Roll Number, NEET Rank, NEET Score, Percentage of Grace Marks, Grace Marks (calculated), Score with Grace (final rank score), Candidate Name, Gender, Category, Area (AU = Andhra Pradesh University area, SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area, APNL = AP Non-Local), and NCC Certificate & Year.

To find yourself: (1) Go to http://drntr.uhsap.in, (2) Look for the link to the Provisional Merit List under NCC Category for MBBS & BDS 2026-27, (3) Download or view the PDF, (4) Search for your Registration ID or NEET Roll Number, (5) Check all details carefully against your application and NEET admit card.

If you cannot find your name on the list, it could mean: (a) you are not eligible (e.g., NCC credentials not verified), (b) your application was not processed, (c) there is a data entry error, or (d) you did not apply under the NCC category. In any case, contact the NCC Directorate immediately to clarify your status.

• Merit list available at: http://drntr.uhsap.in
• Search by Registration ID or NEET Roll Number
• Verify all details: name, score, grace marks, category, area
• If not found, contact NCC Directorate before deadline

Common errors to check for on the merit list

When you find your name on the merit list, carefully verify the following details against your NEET admit card and NCC certificate: (1) Your name spelling—even a small typo can cause problems later, (2) Your NEET Roll Number—must match your admit card exactly, (3) Your NEET Score—must match your official NEET result, (4) Your NEET Rank—must match your official NEET result, (5) Your Category—must match your application (OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST, etc.), (6) Your Percentage of Grace Marks—should match the grace marks awarded by NCC Directorate, (7) Your Area—should be AU (Andhra Pradesh University) or SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) depending on your college location, (8) Your NCC Certificate Year—should show the year(s) you held the certificate.

If any of these details are incorrect, file a grievance immediately with the correct information and supporting documents. For example, if your NEET score is shown as 600 but your admit card shows 605, attach a copy of your admit card to your grievance email.

Do not assume small errors will be corrected later—they can affect your counselling and seat allotment. It is your responsibility to verify and report errors during the grievance window.

• Name spelling and spelling consistency
• NEET Roll Number (must match admit card)
• NEET Score (must match official result)
• NEET Rank (must match official result)
• Category (OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST, etc.)
• Percentage of Grace Marks (verify with NCC Directorate award)
• Area (AU or SVU)
• NCC Certificate Year(s)

What happens if you don't file a grievance by the deadline?

If you do not file a grievance by 3 PM on 3 October 2026, you forfeit your right to challenge any errors on the merit list. The list as published will be treated as final, and you will proceed to counselling with whatever rank and details are shown on the list. If there are errors that disadvantage you (e.g., wrong score, wrong grace marks), you will not be able to correct them later.

This is why it is critical to check the merit list immediately and file a grievance if needed. Do not wait until the last minute—email servers can be slow, and you may miss the deadline. File your grievance as soon as you verify an error.

Once the final merit list is published and counselling begins, the only way to challenge errors is through a formal appeal to the university after counselling, which is a much longer and more difficult process. It is far better to file a grievance now.

Next steps after the merit list is finalized

After the grievance period closes and the final merit list is published, the university will announce the date, time, and procedure for counselling. Counselling is the process by which seats are allocated to candidates based on their rank, category, and choice of college/course. You will be required to register for counselling, fill in your choices of colleges and courses in order of preference, and then participate in the seat allotment rounds.

Counselling typically happens in multiple rounds. In each round, seats are allocated based on your rank and your choices. If you are allocated a seat in an earlier round, you can accept it or wait for a later round hoping for a better college/course. However, if you do not participate in counselling or do not accept a seat by the deadline, you will lose your chance of admission.

Keep checking the university website (http://drntr.uhsap.in) for announcements about the final merit list, counselling schedule, registration link, and other important dates. Missing a deadline can cost you your seat.

• Wait for final merit list announcement (after 3 October 2026)
• Register for counselling on the announced date
• Fill in your college and course preferences
• Participate in seat allotment rounds as per schedule
• Accept or reject allocated seat by announced deadline
• Report to college for document verification and admission

Frequently asked questions

Check the provisional merit list immediately at http://drntr.uhsap.in and verify all your details. If you find any error, file a grievance by emailing adpnc.andhra@nccindia.nic.in before 3:00 PM on 3 October 2026—this is your only chance to correct errors before counselling. After the deadline, the list will be finalized and you will proceed to counselling based on whatever rank and details are shown. Keep the university website bookmarked and watch for announcements about the final merit list and counselling schedule.