Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026: 172 Candidates Debarred from Counselling

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, has issued a critical notice on 26 September 2026 declaring 172 candidates ineligible to participate in the NEET PG 2026 counselling for Andhra Pradesh. The list includes 21 candidates who were allotted seats in the stray vacancy rounds of the 2025–26 counselling but failed to report to their colleges, and 151 candidates who discontinued their PG courses after 22 July 2023. The university has warned that if any of these candidates apply for NEET PG 2026 counselling in AP, their applications will be summarily rejected before the final merit list is displayed. This is a mandatory eligibility check that directly affects your admission prospects in the state.

What This Notice Means for You

This notice is a formal declaration of ineligibility for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh. It affects two distinct groups of candidates: those who abandoned their allotted seats in the 2025–26 stray vacancy rounds, and those who dropped out of their PG courses. The university has made it clear that any candidate on these lists who submits an application for NEET PG 2026 counselling will face automatic rejection before the merit list is even published.

The notice is issued under the authority of the Competent Authority and is binding on all medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. This means your application will not proceed to the merit list stage—it will be rejected at the verification stage itself. If you are applying for NEET PG 2026 counselling in AP, you must first verify that your name does not appear on either list.

Who Is Debarred: The Two Categories

The 172 debarred candidates fall into two distinct categories, each with different reasons for ineligibility and different consequences.

**Category 1: Stray Vacancy Round Non-Reporters (21 candidates).** These are candidates who were allotted a seat during the stray vacancy rounds of the 2025–26 NEET PG counselling but did not report to their allotted college. By failing to report, they forfeited their seat. As a penalty, they are debarred from admission to any medical college in Andhra Pradesh for the entire academic year 2026–27. This means they cannot participate in any round of AP State Counselling (both Competent Authority Quota and Management Quota) for NEET PG 2026–27.

**Category 2: Course Discontinuation (151 candidates).** These are candidates who discontinued their PG course after joining between 22 July 2023 and the present date. Under Government Order G.O.Ms.No.67 dated 21 April 2017, any candidate who discontinues their course after joining is barred from participating in the state counselling process (both CQ and MQ) for three years from the date the university issues their discontinuance letter. Since many of these discontinuations occurred in 2023 and 2024, the three-year bar extends well into 2026–27, making them ineligible for NEET PG 2026 counselling in AP.

• Stray vacancy non-reporters: 21 candidates, debarred for 2026–27 academic year only
• Course discontinuation: 151 candidates, debarred for 3 years from discontinuance date

The Complete List of Ineligible Candidates

The notice includes two detailed annexures listing all 172 ineligible candidates. Annexure A lists the 21 candidates who did not report to their stray vacancy allotted seats in 2025–26. Annexure B lists the 151 candidates who discontinued their PG courses. Each list includes the candidate's NEET roll number, NEET rank, NEET score, name, gender, and (for discontinuation cases) the speciality, college, exact date of discontinuation, and academic year.

You must check both lists carefully using your NEET roll number or name. The lists are comprehensive and official. If your name appears, you cannot apply for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh—your application will be rejected automatically.

• Annexure A: 21 stray vacancy non-reporters (12 from CQ, 9 from MQ)
• Annexure B: 151 course discontinuation cases (from 2013–14 to 2025–26 academic years)
• Both lists include NEET roll number, rank, score, name, and gender
• Discontinuation list also shows speciality, college, discontinuation date, and academic year

Why These Rules Exist

The debarment rules serve two purposes: to discourage candidates from wasting allotted seats and to maintain the integrity of the PG admission process. When a candidate is allotted a seat in counselling but does not report, that seat remains vacant and cannot be offered to another deserving candidate. This wastes a valuable resource in a system where seats are limited and competition is fierce.

Similarly, candidates who discontinue their course after joining create instability in the medical education system. The three-year bar is designed to discourage such discontinuations and to ensure that candidates who secure a seat are genuinely committed to completing their course. These rules apply uniformly across all candidates and are enforced by the state university.

What Happens If You Apply Despite Being Debarred

If your name is on either list and you submit an application for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh, your application will be summarily rejected. This rejection will occur **before the final merit list is displayed**—meaning you will not even reach the stage where your NEET score is considered or your rank is evaluated.

The rejection is automatic and based on the official lists published by Dr NTR University. There is no discretion or appeal at the merit list stage. Your application will be flagged during the verification process and rejected outright. This is a hard stop—you cannot proceed further in the AP counselling process for 2026–27.

• Rejection occurs before merit list display
• Rejection is automatic and non-discretionary
• No opportunity to appeal at the merit list stage
• Applies to all rounds of AP State Counselling (CQ and MQ)

How to Check If Your Name Is on the List

To verify whether you are debarred, you need to check both annexures against your NEET roll number or name. The lists are organized by serial number and include your NEET roll number, NEET rank, NEET score, and full name. For the discontinuation list, you can also cross-check by your speciality, college, and discontinuation date if you know these details.

Start with Annexure A (stray vacancy non-reporters) and then check Annexure B (course discontinuation). If your NEET roll number or name does not appear in either list, you are eligible to apply for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh. If it does appear, you are ineligible for the 2026–27 academic year (or for three years from your discontinuance date, whichever is longer).

• Use your NEET roll number as the primary identifier
• Cross-check with your name and gender
• For discontinuation cases, verify speciality, college, and discontinuation date
• Check both Annexure A and Annexure B
• If your name does not appear in either list, you are eligible

Important Dates and Deadlines

This notice was issued on 26 September 2026 and is effective immediately. The debarment applies to all rounds of NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh, including the main round, stray rounds, and any subsequent counselling phases. There is no grace period or waiting period—the ineligibility is in effect now.

If you are debarred for the 2026–27 academic year (stray vacancy non-reporters), you may be eligible to apply in the 2027–28 counselling season. If you are debarred due to course discontinuation, your eligibility will return three years after the date your discontinuance letter was issued by the university. You should note the exact discontinuation date from the list and calculate when your three-year bar expires.

• Notice issued: 26 September 2026
• Effective immediately for NEET PG 2026 counselling
• Applies to all rounds (main, stray, and subsequent phases)
• Stray non-reporters: ineligible for 2026–27 only; eligible from 2027–28
• Course discontinuation: ineligible for 3 years from discontinuance date

What You Must Do Before Applying

Before you submit your NEET PG 2026 application for Andhra Pradesh counselling, you must verify that your name does not appear on either of the two lists. This is a critical step that takes only a few minutes but can save you from the heartbreak of automatic rejection.

Download or access the official notice from Dr NTR University's website and carefully review both annexures. Use Ctrl+F (or your browser's find function) to search for your NEET roll number or name. If you find your name, do not apply for AP counselling in 2026–27. If you do not find your name, you are clear to proceed with your application. Keep a copy of the notice for your records as proof of verification.

• ✅ Download the official notice from Dr NTR University
• ✅ Search both Annexure A and Annexure B for your NEET roll number
• ✅ Cross-check with your name and gender
• ✅ If your name does not appear, you are eligible to apply
• ⚠️ If your name appears, do not apply for AP counselling in 2026–27
• ✅ Keep a copy of the notice for your records

Stray Vacancy Non-Reporters: The 21 Candidates

Annexure A lists 21 candidates who were allotted seats in the stray vacancy rounds of the 2025–26 NEET PG counselling but failed to report to their allotted colleges. Of these, 12 were allotted under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) and 9 under the Management Quota (MQ). The list includes candidates with NEET ranks ranging from 17,463 (highest rank) to 199,587 (lowest rank), showing that ineligibility applies regardless of merit.

These candidates are debarred from admission to any medical college in Andhra Pradesh for the entire 2026–27 academic year. This is a one-year debarment, after which they may be eligible to apply in the 2027–28 counselling season, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria at that time. The debarment is a direct consequence of not reporting to their allotted seat—a decision that forfeited their opportunity and blocked a seat for another candidate.

• Total: 21 candidates
• CQ (Competent Authority Quota): 12 candidates
• MQ (Management Quota): 9 candidates
• NEET rank range: 17,463 to 199,587
• Debarment period: Full academic year 2026–27 only
• Eligible to apply again from 2027–28 onwards

Course Discontinuation: The 151 Candidates

Annexure B lists 151 candidates who discontinued their PG courses after 22 July 2023. These candidates are spread across multiple specialities (MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses) and multiple academic years (from 2013–14 to 2025–26). The discontinuation dates range from 06 October 2025 (most recent) back to 06 October 2025 (earliest in the list), showing that the university is actively tracking all discontinuations.

Each candidate on this list is subject to a three-year debarment from the date their discontinuance letter was issued by the university. For example, a candidate who discontinued on 22 July 2023 would be eligible to apply again on 22 July 2026—but since NEET PG 2026 counselling is happening in September 2026, they would still be within their three-year bar and therefore ineligible. Candidates who discontinued in 2024 or 2025 will remain ineligible through 2027 or 2028 respectively. You must calculate your exact eligibility date based on your discontinuance date.

• Total: 151 candidates
• Specialities: MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses
• Academic years: 2013–14 to 2025–26
• Discontinuation dates: 06 October 2025 to earlier dates
• Debarment period: 3 years from discontinuance date (per G.O.Ms.No.67)
• Eligibility returns: 3 years after discontinuance date

Government Order G.O.Ms.No.67 and the Three-Year Rule

The three-year debarment for course discontinuation is mandated by Government Order G.O.Ms.No.67, dated 21 April 2017, issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This order establishes that any candidate who discontinues their PG course after joining shall not be permitted to participate in the state counselling process (both CQ and MQ) for a period of three years from the date of issue of the discontinuance letter by the university.

This is a state-level policy designed to discourage candidates from abandoning their courses and to maintain the stability of the PG medical education system. The three-year bar is strict and non-negotiable. It applies uniformly to all candidates, regardless of their reason for discontinuation (whether due to personal circumstances, health issues, or other factors). The only way to become eligible again is to wait out the full three-year period from your discontinuance date.

• Policy: Government Order G.O.Ms.No.67, dated 21 April 2017
• Applies to: All candidates who discontinue PG courses after joining
• Debarment period: 3 years from discontinuance letter date
• Scope: Both CQ and MQ counselling rounds
• Eligibility: Returns automatically after 3 years (no appeal needed)

Frequently asked questions

Check the official notice and both annexures immediately to verify whether your name appears on the debarred list. If you are on the list, do not apply for NEET PG 2026 counselling in Andhra Pradesh—your application will be automatically rejected. If you are not on the list, you are eligible to apply. For any discrepancies or errors in the list, contact Dr NTR University of Health Sciences directly with supporting documentation. The notice is effective immediately and applies to all rounds of AP State Counselling for 2026–27.