Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released the provisional merit list for admission to postgraduate dental degree and diploma courses (MDS) for 2026-27 under the management quota. This list is based on NEET-PG 2026 scores and has been prepared after verification of scanned uploaded certificates. The merit list contains 226 candidates ranked by their NEET score. This is a critical document: if your name appears, you must verify all details immediately and file any grievances within the strict deadline. If discrepancies are found later, your eligibility may be cancelled.
Check the merit list for your name and registration ID; if found, verify all your details (category, local area status, documents) and file any corrections as a grievance ticket by 28 September 2026 at 1:00 PM through your application login only—no other mode will be accepted.
What is this merit list and why does it matter?
This is a provisional merit list released by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences for admission to postgraduate dental courses (MDS degree and diploma programmes) under the management quota for the 2026-27 academic session. The list ranks 226 candidates based on their NEET-PG 2026 scores, from highest (rank 1591, score 608) to lowest (rank 18228, score 271).
The word 'provisional' is crucial: it means the list is not final. The university has verified the scanned certificates you uploaded during application, but further verification may happen later. If any discrepancy or ineligibility is found during subsequent checks, your name may be removed and the merit list revised. This is why you must act now to correct any errors.
This merit list determines the order in which candidates will be called for counselling and seat allotment. If your name is on this list, you are eligible to participate in the next stage of admission. If your name is missing, you are not eligible under management quota for dental PG in Andhra Pradesh.
How to find your name on the merit list
The merit list is presented as a table with 226 rows. Each row contains: serial number (Sl.No.), your registration ID (starting with PG26MQ), your NEET roll number, your NEET rank, your NEET score, your name, gender, category, local area status, minority status, and verification status for different document sets (S1A, S1B, S2, S3).
To find yourself: (1) Search for your registration ID (PG26MQ followed by 8 digits) or your NEET roll number in the table. (2) Verify that the name, gender, and category match your application. (3) Check the 'Remarks' column for any notes about your eligibility or missing documents. (4) Note your position in the merit list (serial number) and your NEET score.
If you cannot find your name, it means you are not on the provisional merit list. This could be because: your application was incomplete, your uploaded certificates failed verification, you do not meet the eligibility criteria, or there was a technical error. Contact the university support immediately (see contact details below).
Understanding the columns: what each piece of information means
**Registration ID & NEET Details**: Your unique registration ID identifies you in the system. Your NEET roll number, rank, and score are from the NEET-PG 2026 exam and determine your position on the merit list.
**Category**: This shows your caste/community category as declared in your application (OC = Open/General, BC-A/B/C/D/E = Backward Classes, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Class). This affects which seats you are eligible for.
**Local Area**: Shows whether you are from Andhra Pradesh (Yes/No). Local area candidates may have access to additional seats reserved for local candidates in some colleges.
**Minority**: Shows whether you belong to a religious minority (Yes/No). This affects eligibility for certain reserved seats.
**S1A, S1B, S2, S3 columns**: These show whether you have uploaded and passed verification for different sets of required documents. 'YES' means verified and acceptable; 'NO' means not uploaded or not acceptable. See the 'Documents Required' section below for what each set contains.
**Remarks column**: Contains important notes about your eligibility. Common remarks include missing documents, affidavit issues, family certificate problems, NRI status issues, or specific document requirements. Read this carefully—it may list what you need to fix.
**NRI Lapsed & NRI Lapsed Remarks**: Shows whether you are eligible for NRI (Non-Resident Indian) lapsed seats. Most candidates will show 'No' here. If you show 'Yes' but have remarks, read them carefully as they may disqualify you from NRI seats.
Document verification status: what S1A, S1B, S2, and S3 mean
The university has grouped required documents into four sets. Your merit list shows whether each set was uploaded and verified:
**S1A**: Basic eligibility documents (MBBS degree certificate, NEET-PG admit card, NEET-PG result/score card). If marked 'YES', these were verified. If 'NO', they are missing or unacceptable.
**S1B**: Identity and category documents (Aadhaar, PAN, caste certificate if applicable, religion certificate if applicable). 'YES' means verified; 'NO' means missing or rejected.
**S2**: Quota-specific documents. For local area candidates: local area certificate. For NRI candidates: passport, visa, employment authorization, or bank statements showing salary credit. For family relation candidates: family certificate. If marked 'YES', these were verified. If 'NO', they are missing or not acceptable.
**S3**: Additional documents as per prospectus (affidavits, notarized documents, etc.). 'YES' means verified; 'NO' means missing or rejected.
If any set shows 'NO', check the Remarks column. It will tell you exactly what is missing or wrong. You must upload the correct document or file a grievance to correct the error before the deadline.
Critical traps: common reasons for rejection or ineligibility
Read the Remarks column carefully. The university has flagged specific issues that may affect your eligibility. Here are the most common traps seen in this merit list:
**Affidavit issues**: Several candidates show remarks like 'Affidavit not related to candidate name in the application' or 'Affidavit not signed by the Parent' or 'Notarized Affidavit as per Prospectus not uploaded'. This means your affidavit document does not match the prospectus requirements or is not properly signed. You must upload a corrected affidavit immediately.
**Family certificate problems**: Remarks like 'Not approved for NRI quota as valid family certificate not uploaded' or 'Blood relation of FIRST DEGREE Paternal or Maternal cousins is only valid' indicate your family relationship document is missing or does not meet the definition of first-degree relation. Only parents, siblings, and first-degree cousins (paternal or maternal) are valid. Aunts, uncles, and other distant relations are not accepted.
**NRI/F1 visa issues**: Remarks like 'F1 visa not valid without Bank Statement with salary credit or Employment Authorization Card' or 'Upload 6 months bank statement of salary credit along with related documents' mean you have claimed NRI status but have not provided proof of income or employment. You must upload 6 months of bank statements showing salary credits from your employer, or an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) if on F1 visa.
**S2 document gaps**: Remarks like 'Relevant S2 documents not uploaded. Not eligible for S2(NRI) Quota' mean you claimed a quota (local area, NRI, or family relation) but did not upload the required proof. You will not be eligible for that quota unless you upload the documents.
**Category/minority mismatches**: If your category or minority status is marked 'Others' instead of 'Andhra Pradesh', it may mean you are from outside the state and ineligible for local area seats. Verify this is correct.
**Blood relation specificity**: One candidate's remark states 'Blood relation of FIRST DEGREE Paternal or Maternal cousins is only valid'. This is a strict rule: if you claimed a family relation quota, only first-degree cousins (your parent's siblings' children) count. Second cousins, in-laws, and other relations do not qualify.
How to file a grievance: the only way to correct errors
If you find any discrepancy or error in the merit list, you MUST file a grievance. The university will NOT accept corrections made any other way. Here is the exact process:
**Step 1: Log in to your application portal** using your registration ID and password. This is the same portal where you applied for admission.
**Step 2: Raise a ticket** through the application login. Look for a 'Grievance', 'Ticket', or 'Support' option in your dashboard. Do not email, call, or visit the office—these will not be considered.
**Step 3: Attach supporting documents**. If you are correcting a document (e.g., uploading a corrected affidavit, a family certificate, or a bank statement), scan it into a SINGLE PDF file. If you have multiple documents, combine them into one PDF before uploading. Do not upload multiple separate files.
**Step 4: Submit by the deadline**. The grievance must be submitted by **1:00 PM on 28 September 2026**. Grievances received after this time will NOT be considered. Set a reminder—do not wait until the last minute.
**Step 5: Keep your ticket number**. Once you submit, you will receive a ticket number. Save this for your records. You can use it to track the status of your grievance.
**Important**: Grievances submitted through email, WhatsApp, phone, or in person will NOT be entertained. Only tickets raised through the application login will be considered. This is non-negotiable.
- Log in to your application portal (same login as your original application)
- Raise a ticket through the application dashboard only
- Attach corrected/missing documents as a single PDF file
- Submit by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026
- Do NOT email, call, or visit the office—these will not be accepted
- Save your ticket number for reference
What happens after the grievance deadline?
After 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026, the grievance window closes. The university will then review all grievances submitted and make corrections to the merit list. A revised merit list may be released if discrepancies or ineligibility issues are identified.
Once the final merit list is released, counselling will begin. Candidates on the final merit list will be called for choice filling and seat allotment based on their rank, category, and quota eligibility.
If your name is removed from the merit list due to ineligibility discovered during verification, you will not be eligible for counselling under management quota. You may still be eligible under other quotas (if applicable) or in other rounds, but you will lose your position in this round.
The university reserves the right to revise the merit list at any time if discrepancies or ineligibility are identified during subsequent verification processes. This is stated in the notice and is binding.
Important dates and deadlines
Mark these dates in your calendar. Missing any deadline will result in loss of your seat or eligibility.
**Merit list release date**: 26 September 2026 (the date of this notice).
**Grievance submission deadline**: 28 September 2026 at 1:00 PM. This is the ONLY date you can file corrections. After 1 PM on this date, no grievances will be accepted.
**Next steps**: After the grievance deadline, the university will review all submissions and release a final/revised merit list. The exact date for this is not mentioned in this notice, so watch the university website and your email for updates.
**Counselling**: Once the final merit list is released, counselling will begin. You will be notified of the counselling schedule separately.
- Merit list released: 26 September 2026
- Grievance deadline: 28 September 2026 at 1:00 PM (strict)
- Final merit list: To be announced (watch for updates)
- Counselling: To be announced (watch for updates)
Contact information for technical issues
If you have technical problems accessing the application portal, uploading documents, or raising a ticket, contact the university support team. Do NOT contact them for grievance decisions or merit list queries—only for technical issues.
**Mobile numbers**: 9000780707 or 8008250842
**Email**: ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in
**What they can help with**: Portal login issues, document upload errors, ticket submission problems, application access issues.
**What they cannot help with**: Merit list position, grievance decisions, eligibility queries, or seat allotment. These are handled by the admissions committee and will be communicated through the portal.
- Phone: 9000780707 or 8008250842
- Email: ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in
- For technical issues only (portal, upload, login)
Who is eligible for this merit list?
This merit list is for admission to **postgraduate dental degree and diploma courses (MDS)** under the **management quota** for the 2026-27 academic session in Andhra Pradesh.
**Eligibility criteria** (as per NEET-PG 2026 and university rules):
- You must have a valid NEET-PG 2026 score.
- You must hold a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from a recognized university.
- You must have completed your BDS degree before the application deadline.
- You must be eligible under the management quota (this is determined by the college and university policy; typically, management quota seats are filled by the college's own selection process, but candidates must still meet basic NEET-PG eligibility).
- You must have uploaded all required documents during application.
If you are on this merit list, you have already been verified as meeting these basic criteria. However, further verification may happen, and if discrepancies are found, you may be removed.
Understanding category and quota eligibility
Your category (OC, BC-A/B/C/D/E, SC, ST, OBC) determines which seats you are eligible for. Different seats are reserved for different categories under government policy. Your position on the merit list is based on your NEET score, but the seats you can actually get depend on your category and the seats available.
**Local area status**: If you are from Andhra Pradesh (marked 'Yes' in the Local Area column), you may be eligible for local area reserved seats in addition to general seats. If you are from outside Andhra Pradesh (marked 'No'), you can only compete for general/open seats.
**Minority status**: If you belong to a religious minority (marked 'Yes'), you may be eligible for minority reserved seats if the college offers them.
**NRI status**: If you are a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or have NRI lapsed status, you may be eligible for NRI seats. However, you must have uploaded valid proof (passport, visa, employment authorization, or bank statements showing salary credit). If the Remarks column shows issues with your NRI documents, you will not be eligible for NRI seats.
**Family relation quota**: Some colleges offer seats for children of staff or family relations. If you are claiming this, you must have uploaded a valid family certificate showing first-degree relation (parent, sibling, or first-degree cousin). If the Remarks column shows your family certificate is invalid, you will not be eligible for this quota.
During counselling, you will be offered seats based on your rank, category, and the seats available. You cannot choose your category or quota—these are fixed based on your application and verification.
What to do if your name is NOT on the merit list
If you applied but your name does not appear on this merit list, it means you are not eligible for management quota dental PG admission in this round. Possible reasons:
- Your application was incomplete or not submitted properly.
- Your uploaded documents failed verification (e.g., invalid certificate, wrong document type, illegible scan).
- You do not meet the basic eligibility criteria (e.g., BDS degree not recognized, NEET-PG score not valid).
- There was a technical error in the system.
**What to do**: (1) Check your email for any rejection notification from the university. (2) Log in to your application portal and check the status of your application. (3) If you believe there is an error, contact the university support team immediately (see contact details above). (4) Do not wait—contact them before the grievance deadline (28 September 2026 at 1 PM) so they can investigate and potentially add you to the merit list if there was an error.
If your name is not added to the merit list by the deadline, you will not be eligible for counselling in this round. You may be eligible in subsequent rounds or under other quotas, depending on university policy.
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How do I find my name on the merit list?
Search the merit list table for your registration ID (starting with PG26MQ) or your NEET roll number. Once you find your row, verify that your name, gender, and category match your application. Check the Remarks column for any notes about your eligibility or missing documents. If you cannot find your name, you are not on the provisional merit list and should contact the university support team immediately.
What does 'provisional' mean? Can the merit list change?
Yes, the merit list can change. 'Provisional' means it is not final. The university has verified your uploaded certificates, but further verification may happen later. If any discrepancy or ineligibility is found during subsequent checks, your name may be removed and the merit list revised. This is why you must verify all your details now and file any corrections immediately.
What should I do if I find an error in my details on the merit list?
File a grievance immediately. Log in to your application portal, raise a ticket with supporting documents (as a single PDF), and submit by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Do NOT email, call, or visit the office—only tickets raised through the application login will be considered. Grievances submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
What does 'YES' or 'NO' in the S1A, S1B, S2, S3 columns mean?
'YES' means your documents for that set were uploaded and verified as acceptable. 'NO' means they are missing or were rejected. S1A = basic eligibility documents (MBBS degree, NEET admit card, result). S1B = identity and category documents (Aadhaar, caste certificate). S2 = quota-specific documents (local area certificate, NRI proof, family certificate). S3 = additional documents (affidavits, notarized documents). If any shows 'NO', check the Remarks column for what is missing and upload it immediately.
What does the Remarks column mean? Why do some candidates have notes there?
The Remarks column flags specific issues that may affect your eligibility. Common remarks include missing documents (e.g., 'Affidavit not uploaded'), document problems (e.g., 'Affidavit not signed by the Parent'), or specific requirements (e.g., 'Upload 6 months bank statement of salary credit'). If you have a remark, read it carefully—it tells you exactly what you need to fix. File a grievance with the corrected document by the deadline.
I am marked as 'Others' in the Local Area column. What does this mean?
'Others' means you are from outside Andhra Pradesh. You are not eligible for local area reserved seats. You can only compete for general/open seats. If you believe you should be marked as 'Andhra Pradesh', file a grievance with proof of your local area status (e.g., domicile certificate) by 28 September 2026 at 1 PM.
What is NRI lapsed status? Why do some candidates show 'Yes' and others 'No'?
NRI lapsed status applies to candidates who are Indian citizens but have lived abroad or held NRI status in the past. If marked 'Yes', you may be eligible for NRI lapsed seats if you have uploaded valid proof (passport, visa, employment authorization, or 6 months of bank statements showing salary credit). If marked 'No', you are not eligible for NRI seats. If you have a remark in the NRI Lapsed Remarks column, it explains why you are not eligible—read it and file a grievance if you can provide the missing document.
What happens if I do not file a grievance by the deadline?
If you do not file a grievance by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026, any errors or missing documents in your application will not be corrected. Your merit list position will be final, and if there are discrepancies, you may be removed from the list during subsequent verification. You will lose your eligibility for this round. File a grievance immediately if you find any error.
Can I email or call the university to file a grievance or ask about my eligibility?
No. The university will only accept grievances raised through the application portal by raising a ticket. Emails, phone calls, and in-person visits will NOT be considered. You must log in to your application portal, raise a ticket with supporting documents, and submit by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026. This is the only way your grievance will be reviewed.
What is the next step after the merit list? When will counselling happen?
After the grievance deadline (28 September 2026 at 1 PM), the university will review all grievances and release a final/revised merit list. The exact date for this is not mentioned in this notice, so watch the university website and your email for updates. Once the final merit list is released, counselling will begin. You will be notified of the counselling schedule separately. Candidates on the final merit list will fill choices and be allotted seats based on their rank, category, and quota eligibility.
I have a family relation quota claim. What documents do I need?
You must upload a valid family certificate showing first-degree relation to a staff member or family relation as per the college's policy. First-degree relations include parents, siblings, and first-degree cousins (your parent's siblings' children). The Remarks column may note 'Blood relation of FIRST DEGREE Paternal or Maternal cousins is only valid'—this means only these relations qualify. Aunts, uncles, second cousins, and in-laws do not qualify. If your family certificate is marked 'NO' or has a remark, file a grievance with a corrected certificate by 28 September 2026 at 1 PM.
I am on the merit list but have a remark about missing NRI documents. What should I do?
If your remark mentions NRI documents (e.g., 'F1 visa not valid without Bank Statement' or 'Upload 6 months bank statement of salary credit'), you must upload the missing document immediately. For NRI status, you need: (1) a valid passport and visa (F1, H1B, etc.), OR (2) an Employment Authorization Card (EAD), OR (3) 6 months of bank statements showing salary credits from your employer. Scan the document(s) into a single PDF and file a grievance by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Without these documents, you will not be eligible for NRI seats.
Your next action is critical: (1) Find your name on the merit list using your registration ID or NEET roll number. (2) Verify all details (name, category, local area status, documents). (3) Read the Remarks column carefully for any issues. (4) If you find any error or missing document, log in to your application portal, raise a ticket with corrected documents as a single PDF, and submit by 1:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Do not email or call—only portal tickets will be accepted. (5) Save your ticket number. (6) Watch for the final merit list and counselling schedule updates on the university website. Do not delay—the grievance deadline is strict and non-negotiable.
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