AP NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round-2: MBBS & BDS Application Dates & Fees

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, has opened a Special Stray Round-2 of counselling for MBBS and BDS seats under Management Quota for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a final opportunity for eligible candidates who did not secure a seat in earlier rounds to apply for remaining vacancies. The application window is extremely tight — just 24 hours — and allotment will happen within 48 hours. If you are eligible and interested, you must act immediately.

What is Special Stray Round-2 and who should apply?

Special Stray Round-2 is the final counselling round to fill remaining vacant seats in MBBS and BDS courses under Management Quota. This round is open only to candidates who have NOT been allotted any seat in earlier rounds of All India Quota or State Quota (Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota) counselling, regardless of whether they applied for MBBS or BDS.

If you were allotted a seat in the All India Quota Special Stray Round (whose names were shared on 6 November 2026 by the Medical Counselling Committee), you are NOT eligible for this round. Similarly, if you are currently holding any seat from earlier rounds, you cannot apply here.

This round is your last chance to secure admission for 2026-27. Classes for MBBS have already started on 15 September 2026, so joining will mean catching up with ongoing coursework.

Which seats are available and in which colleges?

A total of 36 MBBS seats are available across six colleges in Andhra Pradesh under the NRI Lapsed (Category-C) category. These are spread across government, private, and minority institutions. The exact number of BDS seats is not specified in this notification — the university will issue a separate schedule for BDS web-option exercising.

The colleges offering MBBS seats are: Anna Gowri Medical College & Hospital, Tirupati (14 seats); Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa (4 seats); NIMRA Institute of Medical Sciences, Ibrahimpatnam (7 seats); NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Chinakakani, Guntur (1 seat); Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati (7 seats); and RVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor (3 seats).

The university notes that if additional vacancies arise, they will be added to this list. Candidates are advised to check the university website regularly for updates on seat availability.

• MBBS: 36 seats available (NRI Lapsed category only)
• BDS: Seats available in Category-B and NRI Lapsed (exact numbers to be announced separately)
• All seats are under Management Quota
• Colleges span government, private, and minority institutions across AP

Important dates: application, allotment, and reporting

The application window is extremely short — just 24 hours. Applications open at 1:00 PM on 11 November 2026 and close at 1:00 PM on 12 November 2026. You must submit your application within this window; no late applications will be accepted.

After applications close, the university will display the list of eligible candidates on 12 November 2026. If you are declared eligible, you will then exercise your web options (seat preferences) for MBBS Category-C (NRI Lapsed) seats from 6:00 PM on 12 November to 2:00 PM on 13 November 2026. Note: exercising web options for MBBS requires payment of a security deposit of ₹3,00,000.

Allotment of seats will be released on 13 November 2026. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the allotted college by 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026 with all original certificates, the provisional allotment order, and your final application copy. No extension of the reporting deadline will be granted under any circumstances.

• Application window: 1:00 PM on 11 Nov to 1:00 PM on 12 Nov 2026 (24 hours only)
• Eligible candidates list displayed: 12 Nov 2026
• Web options for MBBS (Cat-C): 6:00 PM on 12 Nov to 2:00 PM on 13 Nov 2026 (requires ₹3,00,000 security deposit)
• Allotment released: 13 Nov 2026
• Last date to report to college: 16 Nov 2026 (4:00 PM) — no extensions

Application fees: what you must pay

There are two fee structures depending on your category and whether you are applying for the first time or upgrading your status.

If you are applying for the first time (new registration), you must pay ₹31,000. This covers the application and processing fee. If you are a Category-B candidate upgrading to NRI Lapsed status, you pay ₹6,000 instead.

CRITICAL: Once you pay the fee, it will NOT be refunded or adjusted to any future round under any circumstances. The fee is non-refundable. Therefore, you must verify your eligibility carefully before paying. Read the prospectus and counselling regulations thoroughly before submitting your application.

• New registration (first-time applicants): ₹31,000
• Category-B candidates upgrading to NRI Lapsed: ₹6,000
• Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable to future rounds
• Verify eligibility before paying — no refunds will be issued

Documents you must upload: complete checklist

Every document listed below is mandatory. If you do not upload all of them, your application will be automatically rejected and you will not be considered for merit ranking. The university will not give you a chance to submit missing documents later. Each document must be scanned as a PDF or JPG/JPEG file and must not exceed the specified file size.

The mandatory documents are: (1) NEET UG 2026 Rank Card (PDF, max 500 KB); (2) Birth Certificate or SSC Marks Memo (PDF, max 500 KB); (3) Qualifying Exam Certificate — this must be your Intermediate Marks Memo or an equivalent Grade Certificate. Grade certificates alone are NOT accepted (PDF, max 500 KB); (4) Transfer Certificate or Migration Certificate for 10+2 (PDF, max 500 KB); (5) Candidate's latest passport-size photo (JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB); and (6) Specimen signature of the candidate (JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB).

If you are claiming a reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, etc.), you must also upload your Caste Certificate (PDF, max 500 KB). If you are Muslim and applying under the Minority category, upload your Minority Certificate (PDF, max 500 KB). If you are a person with disability (PwBD), upload your PwBD Certificate (PDF, max 500 KB).

If you are applying under the NRI Lapsed category, you MUST upload a Notarized Affidavit of Parental Financial Status. This affidavit must be signed by both the parent and the candidate and notarized by a notary public. The file size limit is 2000 KB (PDF). A template of this affidavit is provided in Annexure-II of the notification. If you are a local candidate of Andhra Pradesh claiming Category-B seats for BDS, you must also upload Study Certificates from 6th class to 10+2 (PDF, max 500 KB).

Additionally, upload your Aadhar card as photo identity proof (PDF, max 500 KB). All files must be in the correct format and within the size limits, or they will be rejected during upload.

• NEET UG 2026 Rank Card (PDF, 500 KB) — MANDATORY
• Birth Certificate or SSC Marks Memo (PDF, 500 KB) — MANDATORY
• Qualifying Exam Certificate: Intermediate Marks Memo or Grade Certificate (PDF, 500 KB) — MANDATORY. Grade certificates alone are NOT accepted.
• Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate (10+2) (PDF, 500 KB)
• Caste Certificate if claiming reserved category (PDF, 500 KB)
• Minority Certificate if Muslim and claiming Minority category (PDF, 500 KB)
• PwBD Certificate if applicable (PDF, 500 KB)
• Notarized Affidavit of Parental Financial Status for NRI Lapsed category (PDF, 2000 KB) — MANDATORY for NRI Lapsed applicants
• Study Certificates from 6th to 10+2 for local AP candidates claiming Category-B BDS seats (PDF, 500 KB)
• Aadhar card as photo identity proof (PDF, 500 KB)
• Candidate's latest passport-size photo (JPG/JPEG, 100 KB) — MANDATORY
• Specimen signature of candidate (JPG/JPEG, 100 KB) — MANDATORY

The NRI Lapsed Affidavit: what it is and why it matters

If you are applying under the NRI Lapsed category, you must submit a Notarized Affidavit of Parental Financial Status. This is a legal document in which your parent(s) or guardian declare their annual income, sources of funds, and financial capacity to pay the full tuition fees for the entire duration of your course (4.5 years for MBBS, 4 years for BDS).

The affidavit must state your family's total annual income from all sources for the financial year 2025–2026, broken down by source (salary, business, agriculture, etc.). It must also list details of liquid assets or bank support being used to fund your education. Both the candidate and the parent/guardian must sign the affidavit, and it must be notarized by a notary public — a simple signature is not enough.

A template of this affidavit is provided in Annexure-II of the notification. You must fill it out completely, have it notarized, scan it as a PDF (max 2000 KB), and upload it. If the affidavit is incomplete, unsigned, or not notarized, your application will be rejected. If you later provide false or misleading information in the affidavit, your admission can be cancelled and you may face legal action.

• Required for all NRI Lapsed category applicants
• Must declare total annual family income for 2025–2026
• Must list all sources of income (salary, business, agriculture, etc.)
• Must declare liquid assets and bank support for education funding
• Must be signed by both candidate and parent/guardian
• Must be notarized by a notary public (not just signed)
• Template provided in Annexure-II of the notification
• False or misleading information can result in admission cancellation and legal action

How to apply: step-by-step process

Step 1: Verify your eligibility. You are eligible only if you have NOT been allotted any seat in earlier rounds of All India Quota or State Quota (Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota) counselling. If you were allotted a seat in the All India Quota Special Stray Round (names shared on 6 November 2026), you are NOT eligible.

Step 2: Gather and scan all required documents. Scan each document as a PDF or JPG/JPEG file, ensuring it does not exceed the specified file size. Do not use mobile phone photos — use a proper scanner or scanning app. Ensure all text is clear and readable.

Step 3: Visit the online application portal at https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/StudentLogin. Use a desktop or laptop computer only — do not use a mobile phone or tablet. The portal may not work properly on mobile devices.

Step 4: Create a new account or log in if you already have one. Fill in all required fields in the application form. Do not leave any field blank.

Step 5: Upload all mandatory documents in the correct file format and within the size limits. The system will reject files that are too large or in the wrong format. Double-check each upload.

Step 6: Upload your passport-size photo and specimen signature. These must be clear and meet the size requirements.

Step 7: Review your entire application for accuracy and completeness. Ensure all information matches your certificates and NEET rank card.

Step 8: Pay the application fee (₹31,000 for new registration or ₹6,000 for Category-B to NRI Lapsed upgrade) through the online payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking. Keep the payment receipt.

Step 9: Submit your application. Once submitted, you cannot edit it. The system will generate a final application copy — download and save it.

Step 10: Check the eligible candidates list on 12 November 2026. If your name appears, you are eligible to exercise web options.

• Verify eligibility before applying
• Scan all documents as PDF or JPG/JPEG, within file size limits
• Use desktop or laptop only — not mobile phone
• Visit https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/StudentLogin
• Fill all required fields completely
• Upload all mandatory documents in correct format
• Upload passport-size photo and specimen signature
• Review application for accuracy before submission
• Pay fee through online payment gateway (debit/credit card or internet banking)
• Submit application and download final copy
• Check eligible candidates list on 12 Nov 2026

Exercising web options and the security deposit

If your name appears in the eligible candidates list on 12 November 2026, you will be allowed to exercise web options (rank your seat preferences) for MBBS Category-C (NRI Lapsed) seats. This is done online from 6:00 PM on 12 November to 2:00 PM on 13 November 2026.

IMPORTANT: To exercise web options, you must pay a security deposit of ₹3,00,000 (three lakh rupees). This is separate from the application fee you already paid. You must pay this deposit through the online payment gateway during the web-options window. If you do not pay the security deposit, you will not be able to rank your seat preferences, and you will not be considered for allotment.

The security deposit is held by the university and will be adjusted against your tuition fees once you join the college. If you do not join or if you resign from your seat, the deposit may be forfeited or adjusted as per university rules.

Rank your seat preferences carefully. The allotment algorithm will assign you the highest-ranked seat for which you are eligible based on your NEET rank and the available vacancies.

• Web options window: 6:00 PM on 12 Nov to 2:00 PM on 13 Nov 2026
• Security deposit required: ₹3,00,000
• Pay deposit through online payment gateway during web-options window
• Without deposit payment, you cannot exercise web options or be allotted a seat
• Deposit will be adjusted against tuition fees upon joining
• Rank seat preferences carefully — allotment is based on NEET rank and your preferences

After allotment: reporting to college and joining

If you are allotted a seat on 13 November 2026, you will receive a message (SMS or email) informing you of your allotment. Download your provisional allotment order by paying the University fee of ₹70,100 through the online payment gateway. You must do this before reporting to the college.

You MUST report to the allotted college by 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026 with the following documents: (1) original allotment order; (2) final application copy; (3) all original certificates (NEET rank card, birth certificate, qualifying exam certificate, caste certificate if applicable, transfer certificate, etc.); and (4) proof of payment of the University fee.

At the college, you will complete admission formalities and pay the prescribed tuition fee. The college will verify your original certificates and issue a provisional admission letter. Once you join, you CANNOT resign from the seat. The university explicitly states that no candidate is permitted to withdraw from the course until the closure of the admissions schedule.

Classes for MBBS have already started on 15 September 2026, so you will be joining mid-course. You must be prepared to catch up with the curriculum.

CRITICAL: No extension of the reporting deadline will be granted under any circumstances. If you do not report by 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026, your seat will be cancelled automatically.

• Allotment released: 13 Nov 2026
• Download allotment order by paying University fee of ₹70,100
• Report to college by 4:00 PM on 16 Nov 2026 — NO EXTENSIONS
• Bring: original allotment order, final application copy, all original certificates, proof of University fee payment
• Complete admission formalities and pay tuition fee at college
• Once joined, you CANNOT resign from the seat
• Classes already started on 15 Sep 2026 — be prepared to catch up
• Failure to report by deadline results in automatic seat cancellation

Critical traps and things that will get your application rejected

TRAP 1: Uploading a Grade Certificate instead of Marks Memo. The notification explicitly states that Grade Certificates are NOT accepted for the Qualifying Exam. You must upload your Intermediate Marks Memo or an equivalent marks document. If you upload only a grade certificate, your application will be automatically rejected.

TRAP 2: Incomplete or unsigned NRI Lapsed Affidavit. If you are applying under NRI Lapsed category and your affidavit is not signed by both the candidate and parent, or is not notarized, it will be rejected. A simple signature is not enough — it must be notarized by a notary public.

TRAP 3: Missing mandatory documents. If you do not upload your NEET rank card, birth certificate, qualifying exam certificate, passport-size photo, or specimen signature, your application will be automatically rejected. The system will not allow you to submit an incomplete application.

TRAP 4: File size or format errors. If your scanned documents exceed the specified file size or are in the wrong format (e.g., a Word document instead of PDF), the upload will fail. Ensure all files are in the correct format and within size limits before uploading.

TRAP 5: Applying from a mobile phone. The notification explicitly states to use a desktop or laptop only. The portal may not work properly on mobile devices, and your application may not be submitted correctly.

TRAP 6: Paying the fee but not submitting the application. Paying the fee does not automatically submit your application. You must complete the entire form, upload all documents, and click the submit button. If you pay but do not submit, your application will not be considered.

TRAP 7: Holding a seat from an earlier round. If you were allotted any seat in earlier rounds of All India Quota or State Quota (Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota), you are NOT eligible for this round, even if you did not join that seat. The notification is clear: 'Candidates who are holding any seat in earlier rounds... are NOT ELIGIBLE to participate.'

TRAP 8: Applying for Competent Authority Quota seats instead of Management Quota. The notification states: 'The Application submitted for Competent Authority (Convener) Quota seats WILL NOT BE considered for Management Quota seats.' Ensure you are applying for the correct quota.

TRAP 9: Missing the application deadline. The application window closes at 1:00 PM on 12 November 2026. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted. There is no grace period.

TRAP 10: Not paying the security deposit for web options. If you are eligible and want to exercise web options, you must pay ₹3,00,000 during the web-options window (6:00 PM on 12 Nov to 2:00 PM on 13 Nov). Without this payment, you cannot rank your preferences and will not be allotted a seat.

• Grade Certificate alone is NOT accepted — upload Intermediate Marks Memo or equivalent
• NRI Lapsed Affidavit must be signed by both candidate and parent AND notarized
• All mandatory documents must be uploaded — missing even one will result in rejection
• Files must be in correct format (PDF or JPG/JPEG) and within size limits
• Use desktop or laptop only — mobile phone may cause submission errors
• Paying fee does not submit application — you must complete and submit the form
• If you hold any seat from earlier rounds, you are NOT eligible
• Applications for Competent Authority Quota will NOT be considered for Management Quota
• Application deadline is 1:00 PM on 12 Nov 2026 — no late submissions accepted
• Security deposit of ₹3,00,000 required to exercise web options — without it, no allotment

Important rules and conditions you must know

Once you join a seat allotted in Special Stray Round-2, you CANNOT resign or withdraw from the course. The notification is explicit: 'No candidate is permitted to withdraw from the course till closure of the admissions schedule.' This means you are committed to the course for its full duration once you join.

The university will NOT entertain any request for extension of the reporting deadline. If you cannot report by 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026, your seat will be cancelled. There are no exceptions.

If you provide false or misleading information in your application or certificates, or if you submit forged documents, the university will cancel your admission without notice and may take legal action against you. The notification warns: 'If the information furnished by the candidate in the application is incorrect or false or found fake and enclosed forged certificates / documents, during the admission process or later, then the University will take action that deems fit as per rules against the candidate including cancellation of seat.'

Merely exercising web options does not guarantee admission. The notification states: 'A mere exercising prioritized web option under this notification does not confer any automatic right to secure admission into MBBS Course.' Your allotment depends on your NEET rank, available vacancies, and your preferences.

The university does not support or entertain seat blocking or cancellation. If you are found involved in seat blocking (holding a seat without joining or preventing others from joining), legal action will be initiated against you.

All terms and conditions from the earlier notification dated 19 October 2026 remain applicable. You must read that notification for complete details on regulations, fee structure, and counselling procedures.

• Once joined, you CANNOT resign or withdraw from the course
• No extension of reporting deadline — 4:00 PM on 16 Nov 2026 is final
• False or forged documents will result in admission cancellation and legal action
• Exercising web options does NOT guarantee admission
• Seat blocking is not permitted — legal action will be taken
• All terms from notification dated 19 Oct 2026 remain applicable
• Read the full prospectus and regulations before applying

Contact and support

If you have questions or face technical difficulties while applying, the university has provided helpline numbers. For clarifications on regulations and eligibility, call 8978780501 or 7997710168 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on working days only. For technical difficulties with the online portal, call 9000780707. For questions about the payment gateway, also call 9000780707.

All official information and updates will be posted on the university website at https://drntr.uhsap.in. Check this website regularly for any changes to the schedule or additional announcements.

The university warns candidates to beware of touts, brokers, or middlemen who claim to have connections in the university and promise to secure seats through unfair means. All counselling is conducted strictly according to rules based on NEET UG merit scores and the options you exercise. Do not trust anyone offering to help you secure a seat outside the official process.

• Regulations clarifications: 8978780501, 7997710168 (10 AM–6 PM, working days only)
• Technical difficulties: 9000780707
• Payment gateway issues: 9000780707
• Official website: https://drntr.uhsap.in
• Beware of touts and brokers — all counselling is merit-based and rule-governed

Frequently asked questions

Act immediately: the application window is only 24 hours (1:00 PM on 11 Nov to 1:00 PM on 12 Nov 2026). Verify your eligibility, gather all required documents, and apply online at https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/StudentLogin using a desktop or laptop. Pay the application fee (₹31,000 for new registration or ₹6,000 for Category-B upgrade) and submit your application before the deadline. If you are declared eligible on 12 November, exercise your web options by 2:00 PM on 13 November (after paying the ₹3,00,000 security deposit). If allotted, report to your college by 4:00 PM on 16 November with all original certificates — no extensions will be granted. For help, call 8978780501 or 7997710168 (10 AM–6 PM, working days only).