If you registered for Andhra Pradesh's state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling after clearing NEET UG 2026, the next big milestone is the release of the state merit list — the document that actually decides your seat, not your NEET All India Rank alone. Registration for state quota closed on August 19, 2026, and Dr YSR University of Health Sciences (Dr YSRUHS), Vijayawada, is now verifying documents before it publishes ranks. This matters because AP runs its own local-region and category rules on top of the national NEET score, so a good AIR does not automatically translate into a good AP state rank. Knowing the expected dates and how the list works lets you plan your web-option strategy instead of reacting at the last minute.
Your AP state rank — expected between August 22 and 28, 2026 — not your NEET All India Rank, will decide your seat, because it factors in local-region and category verification specific to Andhra Pradesh.
What is happening and when
Dr YSRUHS released the AIR-wise list of NEET-qualified candidates from Andhra Pradesh on July 31, 2026. This was just a qualification list, not the counselling merit list. Candidates then had to register online and upload documents between August 5 and August 19, 2026, for state-quota Convenor Quota (CQ) seats.
The university is now cross-checking uploaded certificates — domicile, local-area study certificates, category and reservation proofs — at its Help Line Centres. Based on past cycles, this verification typically takes about a week to nine days after registration closes.
Going by that pattern, the provisional state merit list is expected between August 22 and 25, 2026. A short grievance and correction window (typically 24-48 hours) should follow, after which the final merit list and seat matrix are expected around August 26-28, 2026, with web options for Round 1 opening in the last week of August.
| Milestone | Date/Window |
|---|---|
| AIR-wise qualified candidate list | Released July 31, 2026 |
| Registration and document upload | August 5 – August 19, 2026 |
| Provisional state merit list | Expected August 22 – 25, 2026 |
| Grievance/correction window | 24-48 hours after provisional list |
| Final merit list and seat matrix | Expected August 26 – 28, 2026 |
| Round 1 web options | Last week of August 2026 |
Why past-year trends support this window
Looking at the last three years, Dr YSRUHS has consistently taken 7 to 8 days between registration closing and the merit list appearing. In 2025, registration closed August 16 and the list came on August 23 — a 7-day gap. In 2024, the gap was 8 days (August 18 to August 26). In 2023, it was also 8 days (July 27 to August 4).
Since AP's 2026 registration closed on August 19, applying the same historical gap points to a release around August 26-27 at the latest, though the university has signalled it may move faster this year, possibly by August 22-25.
| Year | Registration Closed | Merit List Released | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 16 | August 23 | 7 days |
| 2024 | August 18 | August 26 | 8 days |
| 2023 | July 27 | August 4 | 8 days |
How the AP state rank differs from your NEET AIR
Your NEET All India Rank (AIR) is a national number based purely on marks. Your AP state rank, however, is calculated only among candidates who submitted valid AP domicile and local-area documentation — so it will be a different, usually much smaller, number than your AIR.
AP further splits its 85% state-quota seats in government medical colleges by local region: candidates are classified under Andhra University (AU) or Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) local status based on seven consecutive years of study within that region. The remaining 15% is an open pool without this regional restriction, open to candidates from either local area.
This means two students with identical NEET scores could land very different outcomes depending on which local region they qualify under and how many seats are reserved there. Always check your AU/SVU/Non-Local tag on the provisional list carefully — an error here can cost you a seat you'd otherwise be eligible for.
Seats available and how they are split
Andhra Pradesh has roughly 7,465 MBBS and BDS seats across government and private institutions for this cycle, against about 33,220 candidates who registered for state-quota counselling — a competition ratio of roughly 4.5 candidates per seat.
Government Medical Colleges (18+ institutions) contribute the largest share of Convenor Quota seats, governed by the 85% state-quota rule after 15% is set aside for the All India Quota. Private non-minority medical colleges surrender 50% of their approved intake to Category-A Convenor Quota seats at state-regulated fees; the remaining seats are split into Category-B (Management Quota, 35%) and Category-C (NRI Quota, 15%), which follow separate notifications and merit lists. More than 15 dental colleges also feed BDS seats into the same Round 1 matrix, so candidates who miss MBBS cut-offs can still consider BDS through the same list.
- GMC seats: 85% state quota after 15% AIQ surrender
- Private colleges: 50% intake to Convenor Quota (Category-A) at regulated fees
- Management Quota (Category-B): 35% of private seats
- NRI Quota (Category-C): 15% of private seats, separate merit list
- BDS: 15+ colleges contributing seats to the same Round 1 process
Indicative cut-off ranges by category
Based on trends being discussed for this cycle, rough expected ranges have emerged for different categories. These are indicative estimates only — the actual cut-offs depend entirely on the final merit list, seat matrix, and how many candidates in each category apply for a given college.
- Open/General category: state rank roughly 1,500-8,000 (AIR ~15,000-35,000) for competitive government colleges; scores around 615-635+ marks
- EWS: AIR roughly 18,000-40,000 for government colleges; scores around 605-620+
- BC-A to BC-E: state rank roughly 3,500-5,000; scores around 580-610+
- SC: AIR roughly 50,000-1,00,000+; scores around 490-520+
- ST: AIR roughly 80,000-1,50,000+; scores around 460-490+
How to check the merit list once it is out
The provisional list will be released as a downloadable PDF on the official portals — drntr.uhsap.in and apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in — listing registration IDs, NEET roll numbers, AIR, local-area status, and verified category.
- Visit drntr.uhsap.in or the admissions portal
- Open the notification for the UG NEET 2026 MBBS/BDS Provisional Merit List (Competent Authority Quota)
- Download the PDF and use Ctrl+F to search your roll number, AIR, or name
- Verify your state rank, local area (AU/SVU/Non-Local) tag, and category carefully
- If any detail is wrong, use the grievance window (24-48 hours after release) to raise a correction before the final list is locked
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
When will the AP NEET UG 2026 provisional merit list be released?
It is expected between August 22 and August 25, 2026, based on the current verification timeline, though the university has not confirmed an exact date.
Is the AP state rank the same as my NEET AIR?
No. Your AP state rank is calculated only among candidates who submitted valid Andhra Pradesh domicile and local-area documents, so it will differ from your national AIR.
What is the difference between AU and SVU local status?
AU (Andhra University) and SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) are the two local regions in AP. Candidates are classified based on seven consecutive years of study in that region, and 85% of government college seats are reserved by local-region quota, with 15% open to all.
How many candidates are competing for AP MBBS/BDS seats this year?
About 33,220 candidates registered for state-quota counselling against roughly 7,465 total seats, a ratio of about 4.5 candidates per seat.
What should I do if my details are wrong in the provisional list?
Use the grievance and correction window, typically open for 24-48 hours after the provisional list is published, to flag errors before the final merit list is prepared.
When will Round 1 seat allotment happen after the merit list?
Based on the expected schedule, the final merit list and seat matrix should appear around August 26-28, 2026, followed by web options for Round 1 in the last week of August.
Can I get a BDS seat if I miss MBBS cut-offs in AP?
Yes. Over 15 government and private dental colleges contribute BDS seats to the same Round 1 counselling process, so candidates can opt for BDS using the same merit list.
Keep checking drntr.uhsap.in and apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in over the next few days, and the moment the provisional list appears, verify your state rank, category, and local-area status line by line before the grievance window closes. Getting this right now saves you from losing a seat later due to a clerical error in Round 1 web options.
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