AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Merit List: NRI Category Verification Complete

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, has released the provisional merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Management Quota for 2026-27. The list contains 228 candidates whose uploaded certificates have been verified for NRI category eligibility. This is a critical document for all applicants who applied under Management Quota — your position on this list determines your chances of getting a seat. The university has opened a grievance window: if any of your details (gender, category, area, minority status, NRI status, or NRI lapsed status) are incorrect, you must report them immediately through the official portal by 26 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Grievances filed after this deadline will not be considered.

What This Merit List Means for You

This provisional merit list ranks 228 candidates who have applied for MBBS and BDS seats under the Management Quota for the 2026-27 academic year. The list is ordered by NEET rank — the higher your rank (lower rank number), the better your position. Your position on this list will determine the order in which you are offered a seat during the counselling process.

The word 'provisional' is important: it means this list is not final. The university has verified the NRI category certificates that candidates uploaded, but the list can still change if grievances are upheld or if candidates withdraw. Your name appearing here does not guarantee a seat — it only means you are eligible to participate in the next round of counselling based on your NEET performance and category.

All 228 candidates listed have already passed the initial eligibility check for Management Quota admission. However, you must now verify that every detail about you on this list is correct. Any error — in your name, category, area, minority status, or NRI status — can lead to your rejection during final admission.

How to Find Your Name on the List

The merit list is organized by serial number (SL No.) from 1 to 228. Each row shows your Registration ID, NEET Roll Number, NEET Rank, NEET Score, full name, gender, category, date of birth, area (AP or Others), Muslim Minority status, and NRI status columns.

To locate yourself: search for your NEET Roll Number or Registration ID in the list. Your Registration ID starts with 'UG26MQ' followed by eight digits — this was issued to you when you applied for Management Quota counselling. Once you find your row, carefully check every column to ensure the information matches your records.

• Search by NEET Roll Number (your 10-digit NEET exam roll number)
• Search by Registration ID (starts with UG26MQ)
• Cross-check your name spelling, date of birth, and gender
• Verify your category and area designation

Understanding the Columns: What Each Detail Means

The merit list contains several columns. Understanding what each one means will help you verify your information correctly.

**NEET Rank & NEET Score**: Your rank in the NEET UG 2026 exam and your total score out of 720. A lower rank number is better. **Category**: Your caste/community category (OC = Open/General, BC-A/BC-B/BC-D = Backward Classes, SC G-I/G-II/G-III = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Class, BC-E = Backward Class E). This is critical — if your category is wrong, your merit position and seat eligibility will be wrong.

**Area**: Either 'AP' (Andhra Pradesh resident) or 'Others' (non-AP resident). This affects which seats you are eligible for. **Muslim Minority**: Shows 'Yes' or 'No' — indicates if you have claimed minority status. **NRI**: Shows 'Yes' or 'No' — indicates if you are classified as an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) for admission purposes. **NRI Lapsed**: Shows 'Yes' or 'No' — indicates if your NRI status has lapsed (you were NRI but are now resident). These last three columns are especially important because this list was released specifically after NRI certificate verification.

• NEET Rank: lower number = better position
• Category: must match your official category certificate
• Area: AP or Others — affects seat eligibility
• Muslim Minority: Yes/No — claimed minority status
• NRI: Yes/No — classified as NRI applicant
• NRI Lapsed: Yes/No — former NRI now resident

What Details Can You Correct? The Grievance Process

The university has explicitly stated that you can file a grievance (complaint/correction request) for the following details only: Gender, Category, Area, Minority status, NRI status, and NRI Lapsed status. If any of these six fields is wrong on the list, you must report it.

You cannot use the grievance process to change your NEET score, rank, or name — those are fixed by the NEET exam authority and cannot be altered. However, if your name is misspelled, you should still file a grievance because a spelling error could cause problems during final admission.

The grievance window is open from now until **26 September 2026 at 5:00 PM**. This is a hard deadline. Grievances received after 5 PM on 26 September will not be considered. There is no extension, no exceptions.

• Gender — can be corrected if wrong
• Category — can be corrected if wrong
• Area (AP or Others) — can be corrected if wrong
• Minority status — can be corrected if wrong
• NRI status — can be corrected if wrong
• NRI Lapsed status — can be corrected if wrong
• Name spelling — should be corrected if misspelled
• NEET Rank, Score, DOB — cannot be changed via grievance

How to File a Grievance: Step-by-Step Instructions

Filing a grievance is mandatory if you spot an error. The university will only accept grievances submitted through the official online portal — no emails, phone calls, letters, or in-person submissions will be entertained.

**Step 1**: Go to the grievance portal at https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/Home. This is the only official link. Do not use any other website or link.

**Step 2**: Log in using your credentials (Registration ID and password). Use the same login you used to apply for Management Quota counselling.

**Step 3**: Once logged in, look for the option to 'raise a ticket' or 'submit a grievance'. Click on it.

**Step 4**: Select the field(s) that are incorrect (e.g., Category, Area, NRI status). Describe the error clearly.

**Step 5**: Upload supporting documents that prove your claim. For example: if your category is wrong, upload your caste certificate; if your area is wrong, upload proof of residence; if your NRI status is wrong, upload relevant documents.

**Step 6**: Submit the ticket. You will receive a confirmation. Keep the ticket number for your records.

**Step 7**: The university will review your grievance and respond. Check the portal regularly for updates.

• Use ONLY the official portal: https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/Home
• Log in with your Registration ID and password
• Raise a ticket through the application login
• Specify which field(s) are incorrect
• Upload supporting documents (certificates, proofs)
• Submit before 26 September 2026, 5:00 PM
• Save your ticket number
• Do NOT email, call, or visit in person — these will not be accepted

Critical Trap: NRI Category Verification — What You Must Know

This merit list was released specifically after verification of NRI category certificates. This means the university has checked the documents uploaded by candidates who claimed NRI status. If you are on this list with 'NRI = Yes', it means your NRI certificate has been verified and accepted — but only provisionally. If your grievance is upheld and your NRI status is changed, your position on the merit list will change.

**Important**: If you claimed NRI status but your certificate was found to be invalid or incomplete, you may have been removed from this list or placed in a different category. Check carefully whether you appear on this list at all. If you do not see your name, it could mean your NRI claim was rejected. In that case, you may be eligible for a different quota or category — contact the university immediately.

**Another trap**: If you are listed as 'NRI Lapsed = Yes', it means you were previously classified as NRI but are now considered a resident. This affects your seat eligibility. Verify this status is correct — if you believe you should still be classified as NRI, file a grievance with supporting documents.

• ⚠️ NRI status on this list is provisional — not final
• ⚠️ If you claimed NRI but don't see your name, your certificate may have been rejected
• ⚠️ NRI Lapsed status changes your seat eligibility — verify it is correct
• ⚠️ If your NRI status is wrong, file a grievance immediately with proof

What Happens After the Grievance Deadline?

After 26 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, the grievance window closes. The university will review all grievances received by the deadline and issue a final merit list. Any grievances received after the deadline will be rejected — they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once the final merit list is released, counselling will proceed. Candidates will be called for document verification and seat allotment in order of their merit rank. If your grievance was upheld, your position on the final list will reflect the correction. If your grievance was rejected, your position remains as shown on this provisional list.

Do not wait or assume errors will be corrected later. File your grievance now if you spot any mistake. Missing the deadline means you lose your chance to correct errors, and you will be admitted (or rejected) based on incorrect information.

• Grievance deadline: 26 September 2026, 5:00 PM — no extensions
• After deadline: final merit list will be released
• Counselling will proceed based on final merit list
• Corrections made after deadline will not be accepted

Who Should File a Grievance? Common Scenarios

You should file a grievance if any of the following apply to you:

**Scenario 1 — Category Error**: Your category on the list is OC (General) but you have a valid SC/ST/BC certificate. File a grievance immediately with your certificate.

**Scenario 2 — Area Error**: You are listed as 'Others' (non-AP) but you are an AP resident with proof of residence. File a grievance with your address proof.

**Scenario 3 — NRI Status Error**: You are listed as 'NRI = Yes' but you are actually a resident of India. Or you are listed as 'NRI = No' but you are an NRI. File a grievance with your passport or NRI documentation.

**Scenario 4 — Minority Status Error**: You are listed as 'Muslim Minority = No' but you have a valid minority certificate. File a grievance with your certificate.

**Scenario 5 — Name Spelling**: Your name is spelled incorrectly (e.g., 'ANANDITA' instead of 'ANANDITA'). File a grievance with your NEET admit card or 10th/12th certificate showing correct spelling.

**Scenario 6 — Gender Error**: Your gender is listed as Male but you are Female (or vice versa). File a grievance with your NEET admit card or identity proof.

• Category is wrong — file grievance with caste certificate
• Area is wrong — file grievance with residence proof
• NRI status is wrong — file grievance with NRI/passport documents
• Minority status is wrong — file grievance with minority certificate
• Name is misspelled — file grievance with NEET admit card
• Gender is wrong — file grievance with identity proof

Important: What This List Does NOT Tell You

This provisional merit list shows your rank among the 228 Management Quota applicants, but it does NOT tell you whether you will get a seat. The number of seats available under Management Quota is limited — typically much fewer than 228. Your final admission depends on: (1) your merit rank, (2) the number of seats available in your category, (3) your choice of college and course (MBBS or BDS), and (4) whether you accept the seat offered.

The list also does NOT show cutoff scores or category-wise seat distribution. You will learn these details during the counselling process. For now, focus on verifying your details and filing any necessary grievances.

Finally, this list is for Management Quota only. If you also applied under other quotas (Competent Authority, NRI, or state counselling), you may appear on separate merit lists. Check all applicable lists.

• This list shows your rank among 228 applicants — not your final admission status
• Fewer seats are available than the number of candidates listed
• Your final admission depends on merit rank, seat availability, and your choices
• Cutoff scores and category-wise seats will be announced later
• If you applied under other quotas, check those merit lists too

Key Dates and Deadlines

Mark these dates in your calendar. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat.

**13 September 2026**: Provisional merit list released (today's date on the notice).

**26 September 2026, 5:00 PM**: Grievance submission deadline. This is the last moment to file any corrections. After 5 PM, the portal will close and no more grievances will be accepted.

**After 26 September**: Final merit list will be released (exact date not specified in this notice — watch for a separate announcement).

**Counselling dates**: Will be announced separately. Candidates will be called for document verification and seat allotment in order of merit rank.

• 13 Sept 2026: Provisional merit list released
• 26 Sept 2026, 5:00 PM: Grievance deadline (HARD DEADLINE)
• After 26 Sept: Final merit list to be released
• Counselling dates: To be announced separately

Frequently asked questions

Your next action is urgent: (1) Find your name on the provisional merit list using your NEET Roll Number or Registration ID. (2) Carefully check every detail — category, area, NRI status, minority status, gender, and name spelling. (3) If you find any error, log in to https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/Home, raise a ticket, and upload supporting documents. (4) Submit your grievance by 26 September 2026 at 5:00 PM — this is a hard deadline with no extensions. Do not delay. Missing this deadline means you cannot correct errors, and your admission will be based on incorrect information.