Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, has issued a critical notification for MBBS candidates who reported or joined a seat under Phase-I Management Quota counselling in 2026-27. The university is offering a one-time free exit window — a chance to withdraw from your Phase-I seat without penalty and get your full fees back. However, this window closes at 5:00 PM on 29 September 2026, and after that date, no candidate will be allowed to withdraw from a Phase-I seat until the entire admission process ends. If you joined a Management Quota seat in Phase-I and are having second thoughts, this is your only opportunity to exit cleanly and participate in Phase-II counselling.
If you joined a Phase-I Management Quota MBBS seat, you can exit for free and get all fees back by 5 PM on 29 September 2026 — but after that, you are locked in until admissions close.
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This is a one-time exit opportunity for candidates who have already reported and joined a seat under Phase-I Management Quota (Category B1/B2) MBBS counselling for 2026-27. Phase-I allotments were released on 16 September 2026, and many candidates joined colleges. Now, NTRUHS is giving those candidates a limited window to change their mind and exit without losing their fees.
This is not a general withdrawal notice — it applies only to candidates who have physically reported to a college and joined a seat. If you have not yet reported, this does not apply to you. The free exit is a one-time facility; once you use it, you cannot claim the same Phase-I seat again in later rounds.
Who is eligible to use the free exit?
You are eligible if you meet ALL of the following conditions:
You were allotted a seat under Phase-I Management Quota (B1 or B2 category) MBBS counselling for 2026-27. You have already reported to the college and joined the seat — meaning you submitted your documents and were formally admitted. You have not yet started your course or completed the admission process. You want to withdraw before the deadline.
- Allotted under Phase-I Management Quota (Category B1/B2) only
- Have reported and joined the seat at a college
- Have not yet completed the admission process
- Are applying before the 5 PM deadline on 29 September 2026
Critical deadline: 5 PM on 29 September 2026
The free exit window closes at exactly 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026. This is a hard deadline — not a working day, not a business day, but a calendar deadline. The notification explicitly states that 'ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS SHALL BE TREATED AS WORKING DAYS', meaning even if 29 September falls on a holiday, the deadline still applies.
After 5 PM on 29 September, no candidate will be permitted to withdraw from a Phase-I seat. If you miss this deadline, you are locked into your seat for the entire duration of the admission process — from Phase-III counselling all the way to the closure of admissions. There is no second chance.
- Exit deadline: 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026 (hard deadline)
- Public holidays are treated as working days — deadline does not shift
- After this time, no withdrawals are allowed from Phase-I seats
- You must submit your exit request to your college Principal before this time
What happens when you exit: fees and certificates
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If you submit a free exit request before the deadline, the college Principal must accept it and immediately return to you: (1) all your original certificates, and (2) your entire tuition fee and any other fees you have paid. There is no deduction, no processing fee, no penalty — you get everything back.
The college must complete this process and freeze the data by 9:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026. This means by the morning of 30 September, your exit must be fully processed, your fees must be returned, and your seat must be marked as vacant for Phase-II counselling. Do not leave the college without collecting your original certificates and a receipt for the fee refund.
- College returns all original certificates immediately
- Full tuition fee refunded
- All other fees paid refunded
- No deductions or processing charges
- College must complete refund and data freeze by 9:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026
How to apply for free exit: step-by-step process
The process is simple and must be done in person at your college. First, obtain the official Free Exit application form from your college Principal or the college office. The form is provided by NTRUHS and is included in this notification. Fill it out completely with your details, your NEET UG 2026 rank and roll number, your registration ID, phone number, and address.
In the form, state your reasons for exiting (optional, but helpful). Crucially, you must acknowledge in writing that 'after availing Free Exit, I will not have any claim on the above said seat of MBBS Course.' This means you cannot ask for the same seat back later. Both you and your parent or guardian must sign the form in capital letters. Submit the signed form to the Principal of your college before 5 PM on 29 September 2026.
The Principal will accept your request, verify your details, and process your exit. You will receive your original certificates and fee refund immediately. Ask for a written receipt or acknowledgment of the refund for your records.
- Obtain the Free Exit application form from your college Principal
- Fill in your name, registration ID, NEET rank, roll number, phone, and address
- State your reasons for exit (optional)
- Acknowledge that you will have no claim on the seat after exit
- Get both parent/guardian and candidate signatures in capital letters
- Submit to the Principal before 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026
- Collect original certificates and fee refund receipt immediately
What happens after you exit: Phase-II counselling
Once you have exited using the free exit facility, you can participate in Phase-II Management Quota counselling of Dr. NTR UHS, Vijayawada. However, there is one critical restriction: you have no right to claim your earlier Phase-I seat in Phase-II or any further counselling rounds. Your Phase-I seat is gone permanently — it will be filled by another candidate in Phase-II.
After the free exit process is complete, candidates who remain in Phase-I seats will be treated as part of Phase-II, and Phase-II rules will apply to them. This means the counselling process continues, and new allotments will be made in Phase-II based on remaining vacancies.
- You can participate in Phase-II Management Quota counselling
- You cannot claim your Phase-I seat back in Phase-II or later rounds
- Your vacated seat will be filled in Phase-II counselling
- Phase-II rules will apply to all remaining Phase-I candidates
The trap: what happens if you do NOT exit by the deadline
This is the most important rule to understand. If you do not use the free exit facility by 5 PM on 29 September 2026, you lose the right to withdraw from your Phase-I seat for the entire duration of the admission process. The notification is explicit: 'Reported Candidates who have not utilised the free exit facility as per the schedule notified after Phase-I of counselling cannot resign the seat during the course of admissions i.e from Phase-III counselling to till closure of admissions.'
This means if you stay in your Phase-I seat past the deadline, you are locked in. You cannot withdraw in Phase-III, you cannot withdraw later, you cannot change your mind. You must complete the course or face serious consequences. This is a permanent commitment — treat the 29 September deadline as non-negotiable.
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- ⚠️ After 5 PM on 29 September, no withdrawals allowed from Phase-I seats
- ⚠️ You cannot resign from Phase-III counselling onwards
- ⚠️ You cannot resign until the entire admission process closes
- ⚠️ Missing the deadline locks you into the seat permanently
- ⚠️ No exceptions, no extensions, no second chances
Important rules and restrictions
Once you exit, your seat is marked as 'not reported/not joined' and will be filled in Phase-II counselling. You cannot reclaim it. If you exit, you are eligible to participate in Phase-II, but you start fresh — you do not get priority or any special consideration.
The free exit is a one-time facility. You cannot exit, rejoin, and exit again. The notification applies to all government, un-aided non-minority, minority private medical colleges, and Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (under SVIMS) in Andhra Pradesh. The rules are the same across all colleges.
- Free exit is a one-time facility only
- Exited seats are filled in Phase-II counselling
- You cannot reclaim a seat you have exited
- Rules apply uniformly across all AP medical colleges
- Public holidays are treated as working days — deadline does not shift
Documents you need to submit
You do not need to submit many documents for the free exit — the process is simple. You need the official Free Exit application form (provided by NTRUHS and included in this notification), filled out completely and signed by both you and your parent/guardian. Bring your original certificates and any fee receipts you have, so the college can verify what you paid and return everything to you.
- Completed Free Exit application form (provided by college)
- Your original certificates (for verification and return)
- Fee payment receipts (to verify refund amount)
- NEET UG 2026 rank and roll number (for the form)
- Registration ID (for the form)
Timeline and key dates
The timeline is short and critical. Phase-I allotments were released on 16 September 2026. Candidates reported and joined their seats. Now, from the date of this notification (29 September 2026) until 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026, the free exit window is open. Colleges must freeze data and complete refunds by 9:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026. After that, Phase-II counselling begins, and the rules change.
- Phase-I allotments released: 16 September 2026
- Free exit window opens: immediately after Phase-I
- Free exit deadline: 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026
- College data freeze deadline: 9:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026
- Phase-II counselling: begins after 30 September 2026
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Phase-I allotments released | 16 September 2026 | — |
| Free exit window open | From 16 September onwards | — |
| Free exit deadline | 29 September 2026 | 5:00 P.M. |
| College data freeze and refund completion | 30 September 2026 | 9:00 A.M. |
| Phase-II counselling begins | After 30 September 2026 | — |
Colleges covered by this notification
This free exit facility applies to all MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh that participate in Dr. NTR UHS counselling. This includes government medical colleges, un-aided non-minority private colleges, minority private colleges, and Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (under SVIMS) in Tirupati. The rules and deadlines are the same across all colleges — there is no variation.
- Government medical colleges in AP
- Un-aided non-minority private medical colleges
- Minority private medical colleges
- Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SVIMS), Tirupati
- All colleges follow the same rules and deadlines
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I joined a Phase-I Management Quota MBBS seat. Can I exit and get my fees back?
Yes, but only if you submit your free exit request before 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026. If you exit by this deadline, the college must return all your original certificates and your entire tuition fee and other fees immediately. After 5 PM on 29 September, no exits are allowed.
What is the exact deadline for free exit?
The deadline is 5:00 P.M. (17:00 hours) on 29 September 2026. This is a hard deadline. Public holidays are treated as working days, so the deadline does not shift even if 29 September is a holiday. You must submit your exit request to your college Principal before this time.
If I exit, can I claim the same seat back in Phase-II or later?
No. Once you exit, you have no right to claim that seat in Phase-II or any further counselling rounds. Your seat will be filled by another candidate. You can participate in Phase-II counselling, but you start fresh and cannot reclaim your Phase-I seat.
What happens if I do not exit by the deadline?
If you do not exit by 5 PM on 29 September 2026, you lose the right to withdraw from your Phase-I seat for the entire duration of the admission process. You cannot resign from Phase-III counselling onwards, and you cannot resign until admissions close. You are locked into the seat permanently.
How do I apply for free exit? What form do I need?
You must obtain the official Free Exit application form from your college Principal. Fill it out with your name, registration ID, NEET rank, roll number, phone, and address. State your reasons for exit (optional). Get both your parent/guardian and yourself to sign the form in capital letters. Submit it to the Principal before 5 PM on 29 September 2026.
Will I get my full fees back if I exit?
Yes. If you exit by the deadline, the college must return your entire tuition fee and all other fees you have paid. There are no deductions, no processing charges, and no penalties. The college must complete the refund by 9:00 A.M. on 30 September 2026.
Will I get my original certificates back?
Yes. When you exit, the college must immediately return all your original certificates along with your fee refund. Do not leave the college without collecting your certificates and a receipt for the refund.
Can I exit after 5 PM on 29 September if I have a valid reason?
No. The notification is clear: after 5 PM on 29 September 2026, no candidate will be permitted to withdraw from a Phase-I seat. There are no exceptions, no extensions, and no special cases. The deadline is absolute.
If I exit, can I participate in Phase-II counselling?
Yes. Once you exit, you can participate in Phase-II Management Quota counselling of Dr. NTR UHS, Vijayawada. However, you cannot claim your Phase-I seat back. You will be treated as a fresh candidate in Phase-II.
Does this free exit apply to all MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. This free exit facility applies to all government, un-aided non-minority, minority private medical colleges, and Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SVIMS) in Tirupati. The rules and deadlines are the same across all colleges.
What if 29 September is a public holiday?
The notification explicitly states that 'ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS SHALL BE TREATED AS WORKING DAYS.' This means even if 29 September is a holiday, the deadline still applies at 5:00 P.M. The deadline does not shift.
Can I exit, rejoin, and exit again?
No. The free exit is a one-time facility. Once you use it, you cannot exit again. If you exit and then participate in Phase-II, you must stay in any seat you are allotted in Phase-II — you cannot exit from Phase-II seats.
If you joined a Phase-I Management Quota MBBS seat and want to exit, act immediately. Obtain the Free Exit application form from your college Principal, fill it out completely, get both your parent/guardian and yourself to sign it, and submit it before 5:00 P.M. on 29 September 2026. This is your only chance to exit without being locked into the seat for the entire admission process. After the deadline, no withdrawals are allowed. Collect your original certificates and fee refund receipt from the college on the same day.
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