Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released an official list of 36 MBBS candidates who exercised a 'free exit' option after Phase-I counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for the 2026–27 academic year. Free exit means these candidates chose to withdraw from their allotted seat without penalty and without losing their eligibility for future counselling rounds. This list is important because it shows which seats have now become vacant and may be filled in Phase-II or subsequent rounds. If your name appears on this list, you need to understand what it means for your admission status and your options going forward.
36 candidates have withdrawn from their Phase-I MBBS allotments under Competent Authority Quota; if your name is on this list, your seat is now vacant and you remain eligible for Phase-II counselling.
What is Free Exit and Why Does It Matter?
Free exit is a counselling option that allows a candidate who has been allotted a seat to withdraw from that seat without any penalty or loss of eligibility. When a candidate takes free exit, they give up their current allotted seat, but they remain in the counselling pool and can participate in the next round of seat allocation.
This matters to you for two reasons. First, if your name is on this list, it means you have already withdrawn and your seat is now available for other candidates. Second, if your name is NOT on this list but you were allotted a seat in Phase-I, it means you have accepted your seat and are expected to report to your college. If you do not report without taking free exit, you may face consequences such as forfeiture of your seat or cancellation of your admission.
The free exit option is typically offered after Phase-I allotment to give candidates time to decide whether they want to accept their seat or try for a better option in the next round. Once you take free exit, you cannot go back to your Phase-I seat.
Who Are the 36 Candidates on This List?
The list contains 36 MBBS candidates from Andhra Pradesh who were allotted seats under the Competent Authority Quota in Phase-I counselling and have now chosen to exit. These candidates come from various categories including General (OC), Backward Class (BCB, BCD, BCE), Scheduled Caste (SC2, SC3), and Scheduled Tribe (ST). They were allotted seats at colleges across Andhra Pradesh including RMCK, GMCG, KMCK, AMCV, SMCV, ACSR, and others.
The candidates on this list had NEET scores ranging from 622 (highest) to 478 (lowest) and NEET ranks from 4722 to 120562. Their NEET roll numbers, registration numbers, and the exact seats they were allotted are all listed in the document. The list is arranged in order of serial number and includes the candidate's name, gender, category, local area (AU = Andhra University area, SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area, APNL = AP Non-Local), and the specific seat they were allotted before taking free exit.
- Total candidates on free exit list: 36
- NEET score range: 622 to 478
- NEET rank range: 4722 to 120562
- Categories represented: OC, BCB, BCD, BCE, SC2, SC3, ST, BCA
- Colleges with vacant seats: RMCK, GMCG, KMCK, AMCV, SMCV, ACSR, KATR, MAHA
How to Check If Your Name Is on the List
The list is organized by serial number (1 to 36) and includes the following information for each candidate: Registration Number (starting with UG26CQ), NEET Roll Number, NEET Rank, NEET Score, Candidate Name, Gender, Category, Local Area, and Allotted Seat. To find yourself on the list, you can search by your name, registration number, or NEET roll number.
If you find your name on this list, it confirms that you have successfully taken free exit from your Phase-I allotted seat. Your seat is now vacant and will be available for allocation in Phase-II counselling. You remain eligible to participate in Phase-II and subsequent rounds. If you do not find your name on this list and you were allotted a seat in Phase-I, it means you have not taken free exit and are expected to report to your allotted college as per the reporting schedule.
The document shows the exact seat code for each candidate's allotted seat (for example, 'RMCK - MBBS - UR - OC - G — 1' means a seat at RMCK in MBBS, Unreserved category, General, seat number 1). This information helps you understand which seat has now become vacant.
- Search by: Name, Registration Number, or NEET Roll Number
- Seat code format: College Code - Course - Reservation - Category - Seat Number
- Example: RMCK - MBBS - UR - OC - G — 1 means RMCK college, MBBS course, Unreserved, Open Category, seat 1
- If your name is on the list: You have taken free exit; you are eligible for Phase-II
- If your name is NOT on the list: You have accepted your Phase-I seat; report to your college
What Happens to the Vacant Seats?
When a candidate takes free exit, their allotted seat becomes vacant. These 36 vacant seats will be filled in Phase-II counselling. In Phase-II, candidates who did not get a seat in Phase-I, or who took free exit from Phase-I, will be invited to participate in a fresh round of seat allocation based on their merit rank and choices.
The vacant seats are not lost; they are redistributed. This means if you took free exit or did not get a seat in Phase-I, you will have another opportunity to be allotted a seat in Phase-II. The exact schedule for Phase-II counselling will be announced separately by NTRUHS. You should keep checking the official NTRUHS website (drntr.uhsap.in) for Phase-II notification, registration dates, and choice-filling dates.
It is important to note that taking free exit does not guarantee you will get a better seat in Phase-II. Your chances in Phase-II depend on your merit rank, your choices, and the availability of seats at that time. However, free exit gives you the flexibility to try for a different college or course if you wish.
- 36 seats are now vacant and available for Phase-II allocation
- Phase-II will be a fresh round of counselling for all eligible candidates
- Candidates who took free exit can participate in Phase-II
- Candidates who did not get a seat in Phase-I can also participate in Phase-II
- Phase-II schedule will be announced separately by NTRUHS
Important Dates and What You Need to Do Next
This list was released on 15 September 2026. If your name is on this list, it means your free exit has been processed and recorded. You do not need to take any further action regarding Phase-I; your withdrawal is complete. However, you must now prepare for Phase-II counselling.
For Phase-II, you will need to register again on the NTRUHS counselling portal, fill your choices of colleges and courses, and participate in the seat allocation process. The exact dates for Phase-II registration, choice-filling, and allotment will be announced by NTRUHS. You should check the official website regularly or subscribe to notifications so you do not miss the Phase-II dates.
If your name is NOT on this list and you were allotted a seat in Phase-I, you must report to your allotted college within the reporting period specified in the Phase-I allotment letter. Failure to report without taking free exit may result in cancellation of your admission.
- List release date: 15 September 2026
- If you are on the list: Free exit is complete; prepare for Phase-II
- If you are NOT on the list: Report to your Phase-I allotted college on time
- Check NTRUHS website (drntr.uhsap.in) for Phase-II dates
- Phase-II dates will include: Registration, Choice-filling, Allotment, and Reporting
Competent Authority Quota Explained
This list is specifically for candidates allotted seats under the Competent Authority Quota (CAQ). The Competent Authority Quota is a set of MBBS seats that are filled by the state government (Andhra Pradesh) through its own counselling process, separate from the national-level NEET counselling. These seats are typically reserved for candidates who meet specific state-level criteria or who are from the state.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Competent Authority Quota seats are allocated through a separate counselling round conducted by NTRUHS. The candidates on this free exit list were allotted CAQ seats in Phase-I of this state-level counselling. By taking free exit, they have withdrawn from these state-level seats and may participate in Phase-II of the same state counselling.
It is important to understand that CAQ seats are different from All India Quota (AIQ) seats. If you are eligible for both, you may have the option to participate in both counselling processes. However, once you accept a seat in one quota, you typically cannot participate in the other. The free exit option allows you to reconsider your choice before committing to a seat.
- CAQ = Competent Authority Quota (state-level seats)
- CAQ seats are filled by Andhra Pradesh state counselling
- CAQ is separate from All India Quota (AIQ)
- This list covers only CAQ allotments, not AIQ
- Free exit from CAQ does not affect your AIQ eligibility (if applicable)
Colleges and Seats Affected by This Free Exit
The 36 vacant seats are spread across multiple MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The colleges mentioned in the allotted seat column include RMCK (Rajendra Medical College, Kurnool), GMCG (Guntur Medical College), KMCK (Kurnool Medical College), AMCV (Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam), SMCV (Sri Madhava Medical College, Visakhapatnam), ACSR (Andhra College of Science and Research), KATR (Katuri Medical College), and MAHA (a college in Maharashtra, for non-local candidates).
Each college has multiple seats that have become vacant. For example, RMCK has seats in different categories (UR-OC, UR-SC3, UR-SC2, AU-OC, AU-SC3, AU-SC2, AU-ST, SU-OC, SU-SC3, SU-SC2, SU-ST) and different seat numbers. The exact number of vacant seats at each college can be counted from the allotted seat column in the list.
These vacant seats will be filled in Phase-II counselling. If you are interested in a particular college, you should include it in your Phase-II choices. The availability of seats at each college in Phase-II will depend on how many candidates take free exit from other rounds and how many new candidates are eligible for Phase-II.
- RMCK (Rajendra Medical College, Kurnool) — multiple vacant seats
- GMCG (Guntur Medical College) — multiple vacant seats
- KMCK (Kurnool Medical College) — multiple vacant seats
- AMCV (Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam) — multiple vacant seats
- SMCV (Sri Madhava Medical College, Visakhapatnam) — multiple vacant seats
- ACSR (Andhra College of Science and Research) — vacant seats
- KATR (Katuri Medical College) — vacant seats
- MAHA (Maharashtra college) — for non-local candidates
Categories and Reservations in the Free Exit List
The 36 candidates on the free exit list represent various categories and reservations. The categories include Open Category (OC), Backward Class Category B (BCB), Backward Class Category D (BCD), Backward Class Category E (BCE), Scheduled Caste Category 2 (SC2), Scheduled Caste Category 3 (SC3), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Backward Class Category A (BCA). Each category has its own set of reserved seats in MBBS colleges.
The seats are also divided by local area: AU (Andhra University area), SVU (Sri Venkateswara University area), and APNL (AP Non-Local). Local area reservations mean that a certain percentage of seats are reserved for candidates from that specific geographic area within Andhra Pradesh. Non-local candidates (APNL) are those from outside Andhra Pradesh or who do not qualify for local area reservation.
Understanding the category and local area of the vacant seats is important for Phase-II counselling. If you belong to a particular category or local area, you should check which seats are available for your category in Phase-II. The NTRUHS counselling portal will show you only the seats for which you are eligible based on your category and local area status.
- Categories: OC, BCB, BCD, BCE, SC2, SC3, ST, BCA
- Local areas: AU (Andhra University), SVU (Sri Venkateswara University), APNL (AP Non-Local)
- Each category has reserved seats
- Each local area has reserved seats
- Your eligibility for Phase-II seats depends on your category and local area
- Check the NTRUHS portal to see which seats you are eligible for
What If You Are on This List? Your Next Steps
If your name appears on the free exit list, congratulations — your withdrawal from Phase-I has been officially recorded. This means you are no longer bound by your Phase-I allotment and you do not have to report to that college. You have successfully exercised your right to reconsider your options.
Your next steps are: (1) Wait for the Phase-II notification from NTRUHS. (2) Register on the NTRUHS counselling portal for Phase-II if required. (3) Fill your choices carefully, considering colleges, courses, and locations. (4) Participate in Phase-II seat allocation. (5) If allotted a seat in Phase-II, report to your new college within the specified time. Do not take free exit again unless you have a very strong reason, as each round of free exit reduces your chances of getting a seat.
It is also a good idea to review your Phase-I choices and understand why you took free exit. Were you unhappy with the college? Did you want a different location? Did you want to try for a better rank-based seat? Use this information to make better choices in Phase-II. Remember, Phase-II is your second chance, and there may not be a Phase-III, so choose wisely.
- Your Phase-I allotment is cancelled
- You do not have to report to your Phase-I college
- You remain eligible for Phase-II counselling
- Wait for Phase-II notification from NTRUHS
- Register and fill choices for Phase-II
- Participate in Phase-II seat allocation
- Report to your Phase-II allotted college on time
- Avoid taking free exit again unless absolutely necessary
What If You Are NOT on This List? Your Obligations
If your name does NOT appear on this free exit list and you were allotted a seat in Phase-I counselling, it means you have accepted your seat and are committed to joining that college. You are now expected to report to your allotted college within the reporting period specified in your Phase-I allotment letter.
Reporting means physically visiting your college, submitting your original documents (10th certificate, 12th certificate, NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, category certificate if applicable, local area certificate if applicable, and other documents as specified by your college), and completing the admission formalities. Failure to report without a valid reason or without taking free exit may result in cancellation of your admission and forfeiture of your seat.
If you have any doubts about your Phase-I allotment or if you genuinely want to withdraw, you should have taken free exit before the deadline. Once the free exit period is over, you cannot withdraw without consequences. If you are unsure about reporting, contact your college or NTRUHS immediately for clarification.
- If you are NOT on the list: You have accepted your Phase-I seat
- You must report to your allotted college on time
- Bring all original documents for admission
- Complete admission formalities at your college
- Failure to report may result in cancellation of admission
- Do not ignore your allotment; contact your college if you have doubts
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What does 'free exit' mean in NEET counselling?
Free exit is an option that allows a candidate who has been allotted a seat in counselling to withdraw from that seat without any penalty or loss of eligibility. When you take free exit, you give up your current allotted seat, but you remain eligible to participate in the next round of counselling. It is called 'free' because there is no financial penalty or cancellation fee.
How do I check if my name is on the free exit list?
You can search the list by your name, NEET roll number, or registration number (starting with UG26CQ). The list is organized by serial number and includes all candidate details. If you find your name, it confirms that your free exit from Phase-I has been processed. If you do not find your name and you were allotted a seat in Phase-I, it means you have not taken free exit and must report to your college.
If I am on the free exit list, what happens to my Phase-I seat?
Your Phase-I seat is cancelled and becomes vacant. It will be available for allocation to other candidates in Phase-II counselling. You do not have to report to your Phase-I allotted college. You remain eligible to participate in Phase-II and can try for a different seat or college.
Can I participate in Phase-II counselling if I took free exit?
Yes, absolutely. Taking free exit does not disqualify you from Phase-II. In fact, free exit is designed to allow you to participate in the next round. In Phase-II, you will register again, fill your choices, and participate in a fresh seat allocation based on your merit rank and the available seats.
What if I am NOT on the free exit list but I was allotted a seat in Phase-I?
If you are not on the free exit list, it means you have accepted your Phase-I allotment. You are now expected to report to your allotted college within the reporting period specified in your allotment letter. You must bring all original documents and complete admission formalities. Failure to report without taking free exit may result in cancellation of your admission.
When will Phase-II counselling happen?
The exact dates for Phase-II counselling have not been announced in this document. You should check the official NTRUHS website (drntr.uhsap.in) regularly for Phase-II notification. Phase-II typically includes registration, choice-filling, seat allocation, and reporting dates. Subscribe to NTRUHS notifications so you do not miss the Phase-II dates.
What is Competent Authority Quota (CAQ)?
Competent Authority Quota is a set of MBBS seats that are filled by the Andhra Pradesh state government through its own counselling process, separate from the national All India Quota. CAQ seats are allocated to candidates who meet state-level criteria. This free exit list covers only CAQ allotments, not All India Quota seats.
If I take free exit, am I guaranteed a better seat in Phase-II?
No, taking free exit does not guarantee a better seat in Phase-II. Your chances in Phase-II depend on your merit rank, your choices, and the availability of seats at that time. However, free exit gives you the flexibility to try for a different college or location. Choose your Phase-II options carefully, as there may not be another round after Phase-II.
What documents do I need to bring when I report to my Phase-I college?
This document does not specify the exact documents required for reporting. However, typically you will need your 10th certificate, 12th certificate, NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), local area certificate (if applicable), and other documents as specified by your college. Contact your allotted college directly for the complete list of documents required.
Can I take free exit multiple times in different rounds?
While the document does not explicitly state a limit, it is not advisable to take free exit multiple times. Each time you take free exit, you reduce your chances of getting a seat in the next round because the number of available seats decreases. Take free exit only if you have a strong reason, such as wanting to try for a significantly better college or location.
What is the difference between local area (AU, SVU, APNL) in the seat allocation?
Local area reservations mean that certain seats are reserved for candidates from specific geographic areas within Andhra Pradesh. AU = Andhra University area, SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area, APNL = AP Non-Local (candidates from outside AP or who do not qualify for local area reservation). Your eligibility for seats depends on your local area status, which is determined by your domicile and other criteria set by the state.
How many seats have become vacant due to this free exit?
36 seats have become vacant due to free exit. These seats are spread across multiple MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh including RMCK, GMCG, KMCK, AMCV, SMCV, ACSR, KATR, and others. These 36 seats will be available for allocation in Phase-II counselling.
If your name is on this free exit list, your Phase-I withdrawal is complete. Prepare for Phase-II by checking the NTRUHS website (drntr.uhsap.in) regularly for Phase-II notification, registration dates, and choice-filling deadlines. If your name is NOT on the list, you must report to your Phase-I allotted college immediately with all required documents. Do not delay or ignore your allotment. For any questions, contact NTRUHS directly or visit the official counselling portal.
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