If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Andhra Pradesh through the Competent Authority Quota (CQ), pay attention: the registration window for this quota has been reopened for a short stretch. Dr NTRUHS, which conducts AP's state medical counselling, allowed candidates who missed the earlier deadlines to register again — but only for a single day, and only with a steep late fee. This matters because CQ seats sit alongside the regular state quota seats, and a missed registration here can permanently shut a candidate out of that specific seat pool for the entire 2026 admission cycle, including later rounds. Anyone still without a confirmed AP counselling registration should treat this as urgent, time-bound action.
Candidates aiming for AP MBBS/BDS seats under the Competent Authority Quota had until 3 PM on August 19, 2026 to register at drntr.uhsap.in with a Rs 20,000 late fee — after this, no further extension has been announced, so anyone who missed it should immediately check the portal for any last update before assuming they are out of CQ counselling for the year.
What actually happened
Dr NTRUHS (Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada) runs AP's NEET UG counselling, including a separate quota called the Competent Authority Quota, or CQ. This quota covers MBBS and BDS seats in NTRUHS-affiliated colleges, and importantly also includes MBBS seats at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, which functions under SVIMS, Tirupati.
The original CQ registration ran from August 5 to August 12, 2026, with no late fee. A first extension followed from August 13 to August 14 with a Rs 20,000 late fee for latecomers. When some eligible candidates still hadn't registered, NTRUHS reopened the window once more — from 4 PM on August 18 to 3 PM on August 19, 2026 — again at the same Rs 20,000 late fee, on top of the regular application fee.
Fee and eligibility snapshot
The application fee itself is separate from the late fee, and it varies by category. Below is a quick summary of what candidates needed to pay during the reopened window.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reopened window | August 18, 2026 (4:00 PM) to August 19, 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Late fee | Rs 20,000 |
| Application fee — OC/BC | Rs 3,000 plus bank charges |
| Application fee — SC/ST | Rs 2,400 plus bank charges |
| Courses covered | MBBS and BDS |
| Quota | Competent Authority Quota (CQ) |
| Official portal | drntr.uhsap.in |
Why this single application matters so much
One detail aspirants should not miss: this same CQ application carries forward into every later phase of AP counselling, including the second round and the stray vacancy round at the end. It is not a one-time entry ticket for just Round 1 — it is the base registration for the entire CQ process this year.
That also means the reverse is true: a candidate who does not register in this window — or in any of the earlier windows — cannot be considered for CQ seat allotment in any subsequent round either. There is no indication from NTRUHS of another extension beyond August 19, so candidates who still haven't applied are effectively out of the CQ pool for 2026 unless the university announces something new.
Who should register, and how
This window was specifically meant for candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026, meet Andhra Pradesh's local-status and eligibility rules, and either missed the earlier deadlines entirely or started the process but never completed the fee payment. If either of these applies to you, the CQ seats — spread across NTRUHS-affiliated colleges and Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women — were still reachable through this window.
- Visit drntr.uhsap.in and locate the CQ registration link on the homepage
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number along with personal and academic details
- Upload scanned copies of your Class 10, Class 12, and local-status certificates
- Pay the applicable application fee (Rs 3,000 for OC/BC, Rs 2,400 for SC/ST) plus the Rs 20,000 late fee
- Submit the form and immediately download the confirmation page and payment receipt
- Keep this receipt safe — you will need it for verification and later counselling rounds
What to track next
Once registration closes, NTRUHS is expected to release the CQ seat matrix (the list of seats available by college and category) followed by choice-filling dates for Round 1. The provisional seat allotment for Round 1 is the next milestone candidates should watch for on the portal.
Parents and students should keep checking the official NTRUHS counselling page directly rather than relying on second-hand information, since counselling schedules in state quotas are frequently revised at short notice — as this repeated reopening itself shows.
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What is the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) in AP NEET UG counselling?
CQ is a specific seat category within Andhra Pradesh's state counselling, covering MBBS and BDS seats in NTRUHS-affiliated colleges as well as MBBS seats at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women under SVIMS, Tirupati. It is allotted through registration and choice-filling conducted by Dr NTRUHS.
What was the deadline for the reopened CQ registration?
The reopened window ran from 4 PM on August 18, 2026 to 3 PM on August 19, 2026. Candidates registering in this window had to pay a Rs 20,000 late fee in addition to the standard application fee.
Can I still register for CQ counselling after August 19?
As of the reopening, NTRUHS had not announced any further extension. Candidates who missed this window should check the official portal, drntr.uhsap.in, directly for any fresh update rather than assuming a new deadline will appear.
Does this registration cover only Round 1, or later rounds too?
The same application is used for all subsequent phases of AP CQ counselling, including Round 2 and the stray vacancy round. You do not need to register again separately for later rounds.
What is the application fee for CQ counselling?
The application fee is Rs 3,000 plus bank charges for OC and BC category candidates, and Rs 2,400 plus bank charges for SC and ST candidates. This is separate from the Rs 20,000 late fee that applied to the reopened window.
What documents do I need before registering?
Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card, along with scanned copies of Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and documents proving your Andhra Pradesh local status, ready before starting the online form.
If you or your child still hasn't completed CQ registration for AP NEET UG counselling, check drntr.uhsap.in right away for any last-minute update, since no further extension has been confirmed. Going forward, keep an eye on the CQ seat matrix and Round 1 provisional allotment, which are the next steps in this process.
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