If you took NEET UG 2026 and are counting on an Andhra Pradesh state quota seat for MBBS or BDS, the clock has started ticking. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, has switched on registration for AP NEET UG 2026 counselling on its portal, drntr.uhsap.in, covering Convenor Quota seats — the state-run allocation route distinct from the central MCC counselling for All India Quota seats. The window opened on the evening of August 5, 2026, and carries a firm, low-cost deadline followed by a punishing late-fee period. Getting your registration and documents right in the first window matters far more here than in most counselling rounds, because the penalty for delay is unusually steep.
Register for AP NEET UG 2026 counselling before 9 PM on August 12, 2026, to pay the regular fee — missing it pushes the fee up nearly tenfold during the late window.
What NTRUHS has actually opened
This registration is specifically for the Convenor Quota (CQ) — the seats filled by the state counselling authority for MBBS and BDS colleges in Andhra Pradesh, as opposed to the 15% All India Quota seats that are filled separately through MCC's central counselling.
Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can register. Along with the registration link, NTRUHS has put out two documents that every applicant should read before filling the form: a Detailed Online Application Notification and a Prospectus and Regulations document, which together carry the eligibility rules, reservation norms, and procedural details governing this year's cycle.
Key dates to mark on your calendar
The registration timeline has two distinct phases — a no-penalty phase and a heavily penalised late phase, with no gap for excuses in between.
- Registration opened: 5:00 PM, August 5, 2026
- Last date without late fee: 9:00 PM, August 12, 2026
- Late fee window opens: 7:00 AM, August 13, 2026
- Last date with late fee: 1:00 PM, August 14, 2026
Fee structure — why registering on time saves real money
The fee difference between the regular and late windows is unusually large for a counselling registration, so this is worth planning around rather than leaving to the last evening.
- General, OBC, BC candidates: Rs 2,950 (regular) vs Rs 22,950 (late)
- SC and ST candidates: Rs 2,360 (regular) vs Rs 22,360 (late)
- Payment accepted only online — debit card, credit card, or net banking
- Fee is non-refundable once submitted, so double-check details before paying
Documents to keep ready before you start
Because the registration is meant to be completed in one sitting where possible, scan and save these files in advance rather than hunting for them mid-form.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank letter
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- Class 10 marksheet (as date-of-birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
- Study or residence certificate establishing local status in Andhra Pradesh
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card and a recent passport-size photograph
Eligibility and local-status rules matter here
Beyond having qualified NEET UG 2026, candidates must satisfy Andhra Pradesh's local or non-local status norms to be considered for state quota seats. These rules typically hinge on where a candidate studied or resided during specified years of schooling, and they can affect which seats you are eligible for within the state's reservation categories. Because the exact conditions are detailed in the Prospectus and Regulations document rather than summarised on the registration page, it is worth reading that document fully — especially if your schooling history involves a move in or out of Andhra Pradesh — before you fill personal details in the form.
What comes after registration
Registration is only the first step. NTRUHS is expected to publish the seat matrix — the list of available MBBS and BDS seats across state colleges — along with the choice-filling schedule once the registration window closes. That will be followed by a merit list based on NEET UG 2026 ranks and eligibility, and then round 1 seat allotment. Candidates should keep checking drntr.uhsap.in regularly through this cycle rather than waiting for a single announcement, since counselling schedules can shift by a day or two depending on registration volumes.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is this AP counselling the same as MCC counselling?
No. This is Andhra Pradesh's state-level counselling for Convenor Quota MBBS and BDS seats, run by NTRUHS. MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) separately conducts All India Quota counselling for 15% of seats in government colleges nationwide. Most candidates from Andhra Pradesh will need to register for both to keep their options open.
What happens if I miss the August 12 deadline?
You can still register during the late fee window from 7 AM on August 13 to 1 PM on August 14, 2026, but the fee jumps sharply — to Rs 22,950 for General/OBC/BC candidates and Rs 22,360 for SC/ST candidates, compared to the regular fee of Rs 2,950 and Rs 2,360 respectively.
Do I need to have a NEET UG 2026 qualifying score to register?
Yes. Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to register for this counselling round.
What is local and non-local status, and why does it matter?
Andhra Pradesh's state quota reservation depends partly on whether a candidate is classified as a local or non-local resident of the state, based on schooling or residence history. This affects seat eligibility within the Convenor Quota, and the precise conditions are laid out in the Prospectus and Regulations document released alongside the registration link.
Can I pay the registration fee offline?
No. Payment is accepted only through online modes — debit card, credit card, or net banking — and once paid, the fee is non-refundable.
What should I do immediately after registering?
Download and save the confirmation page. Then keep watching the NTRUHS portal for the seat matrix, choice-filling schedule, merit list, and round 1 seat allotment announcements, as these will follow once registration closes.
For Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 candidates, the practical move is simple: register well before the August 12 evening deadline to avoid the tenfold late fee, and read the Prospectus and Regulations document for the local-status rules that could affect your seat eligibility. Keep an eye on drntr.uhsap.in for the seat matrix and choice-filling schedule that follow.
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