If you're a NEET UG candidate hoping to secure an MBBS or BDS seat through Andhra Pradesh's state quota, the registration window for AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 has just tightened. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, which conducts this counselling, kept August 12, 2026 as the last date to register without a late fee, and candidates who missed it can still apply with a late fee only until August 14. Missing both dates typically means missing this counselling round entirely, so timing matters a great deal here. This piece breaks down the dates, fees, and paperwork you need to have ready, and what it means practically for your admission chances.
AP NEET UG aspirants who haven't registered yet must do so by August 14, 2026 (with late fee) on drntr.uhsap.in, and should have their documents scanned and ready before starting the form.
What just happened and why the date matters
NTRUHS opened registration for AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 on August 5, 2026, along with a detailed counselling notification. August 12, 2026 was set as the deadline for candidates to register without paying a late fee.
For anyone who has not yet submitted their application, there is a short grace period — August 13 and 14, 2026 — during which registration is still possible but only with a late fee attached. After this two-day window closes, new registrations for this particular round are unlikely to be accepted, so this is effectively the last realistic chance to get into the process for this cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling notification released | August 5, 2026 |
| Registration opens | August 5, 2026 |
| Last date to register without late fee | August 12, 2026 |
| Last date to register with late fee | August 13–14, 2026 |
Who this counselling is for
AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota seats in Andhra Pradesh — that is, seats filled by the state authority rather than the central Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which handles All India Quota and central institutions separately.
If you are an AP domicile candidate (or otherwise eligible under the state's reservation rules) and have qualified NEET UG 2026, this is the process through which you compete for government and private medical/dental college seats within the state, based on your NEET rank and the seat matrix released by NTRUHS.
Documents you should have ready before you log in
The counselling notification lists the documents needed for registration and later verification. Keep clear scanned copies (and originals for physical verification, if required at your allotted college) of the following well before you sit down to fill the form — last-minute scrambling for a certificate is one of the most common reasons candidates lose time during counselling.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank letter
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Aadhaar card or other valid photo ID proof
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable, for reservation benefit)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile/residence certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
What's inside the official notification
Beyond just dates, the notification PDF released by NTRUHS covers the full rulebook for this round: eligibility criteria for candidates, the reservation policy applicable in Andhra Pradesh (categories like SC/ST/BC/EWS and any local-area quotas), the registration process itself, the complete fee structure, the seat matrix showing how many MBBS and BDS seats are available college-wise, and guidelines for filling your choices during the counselling.
Aspirants should read this notification in full — not just the dates — because eligibility and reservation clauses determine which seats you can actually be considered for, regardless of your rank.
What this means for your admission plan
State quota counselling schedules like this one run in parallel with All India Quota rounds conducted by MCC. If you're eligible for both AP state quota and All India Quota, you need to track both timelines independently — a deadline for one does not extend the other.
Registering by the deadline (even with the late fee, if needed) only gets you into the process; it does not guarantee a seat. Your actual allotment will depend on your NEET rank, category, choice-filling strategy, and the seat matrix. Once registered, plan to fill your college and course choices carefully and keep watching the official site for verification schedules and result announcements.
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What is the last date to register for AP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
August 12, 2026 was the deadline to register without a late fee. Candidates can still register with a late fee on August 13 and 14, 2026.
Where do I register for AP NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Registration is done online through the official NTRUHS counselling portal, drntr.uhsap.in.
Is this counselling for MBBS, BDS, or both?
Both. AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers admission to MBBS and BDS courses under Andhra Pradesh's state quota seats.
What documents do I need to keep ready?
Your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/marksheets, Aadhaar or valid ID, Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate, and passport-size photographs.
What if I miss the August 14 late-fee deadline?
The notification does not mention any further extension window, so candidates who miss both the regular and late-fee dates risk being left out of this particular counselling round for state quota seats.
Where can I find the seat matrix and reservation details?
These are published in the official AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 notification PDF released by NTRUHS on August 5, 2026, available on drntr.uhsap.in.
Does this affect my All India Quota counselling with MCC?
No, the two processes run separately with their own schedules. If you're eligible for both, you must register and track each one independently.
If you're an AP NEET UG candidate and haven't registered yet, do it before August 14 with the late fee — there is no indication of a further extension. Keep every document listed above scanned and organised, and continue checking drntr.uhsap.in for the next steps: verification, seat matrix updates, and choice-filling instructions.
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