Dr NTR UHS MDS Phase-II Counselling 2026-27: Web Options, Dates & Fees

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh has opened Phase-II web options for postgraduate dental (MDS) admissions under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the second round of counselling after Phase-I; candidates who were allotted and reported to Phase-I seats, those who were not allotted in Phase-I, and those allotted but did not report are now eligible to exercise fresh choices. The web options window runs from 1:00 PM on 21 September 2026 to 1:00 PM on 23 September 2026. Candidates must pay a university fee of ₹25,600 to download their allotment order, and if allotted a private college seat, they will also owe tuition fees ranging from ₹3.53 lakh to ₹3.92 lakh depending on the course type.

What is Phase-II Counselling and Why It Matters

Phase-II counselling is the second round of seat allocation after Phase-I. It exists to fill seats that became vacant when Phase-I allottees either did not report to their allotted college or chose to upgrade to a different seat. It also gives a second chance to candidates who were not allotted any seat in Phase-I.

This round is significant because it includes 'virtual vacancies'—seats that will be freed up when Phase-I joined candidates slide to other colleges or specialties during Phase-II itself. These virtual vacancies are added and allotted simultaneously during Phase-II, so the actual number of available seats may be higher than what appears in the initial vacancy list.

If you are allotted a seat in Phase-II and report to it, you can later upgrade to Phase-III (Mop Up) if a better seat becomes available. However, if you are allotted in Phase-III, you cannot participate in any further state counselling rounds, including Management Quota counselling.

Important Dates: When to Exercise Web Options

The notification was issued on 19 September 2026. Web options can be exercised from 1:00 PM on 21 September 2026 until 1:00 PM on 23 September 2026—a window of exactly 48 hours. This is a strict deadline; no extensions are granted.

You must log in to the university portal (https://drntr.uhsap.in) to enter your choices. The university has provided a recorded video tutorial on the procedure, which you should watch before you begin. A user manual is also available on the website.

After you submit your web options, the university will process them and release an allotment order. You will need to log in again, pay the university fee of ₹25,600, and download your allotment order. Only after downloading can you know which seat (if any) has been allotted to you.

• Notification issued: 19 September 2026
• Web options window: 1:00 PM on 21 September to 1:00 PM on 23 September 2026
• Portal: https://drntr.uhsap.in
• Tutorial video: https://uat-apuhsugadmissions.aptonline.in:8443/PGMDS/videos/weboptions.webm
• User manual: available on university website (login required)

Who is Eligible to Exercise Phase-II Web Options

Four categories of candidates are eligible for Phase-II:

First, all candidates who were allotted a seat in Phase-I and reported (joined) at their allotted college. These candidates can now upgrade to a better seat if available.

Second, all candidates who were not allotted any seat in Phase-I. This is their first opportunity to get a seat.

Third, all candidates who were allotted a seat in Phase-I but did not report or join at the allotted college. However, there is a critical trap here: if you were allotted a seat in Phase-I and did not join it, that particular seat will NOT be available for you to choose again in Phase-II. You can only choose from other available seats.

Fourth, candidates who have been debarred (listed on the university website) are NOT eligible. This includes anyone who discontinued their course from the 2023-24 academic year onwards, regardless of when they were admitted.

• Allotted and reported in Phase-I ✓ eligible
• Not allotted in Phase-I ✓ eligible
• Allotted but not reported in Phase-I ✓ eligible (but cannot re-choose that Phase-I seat)
• Debarred candidates ✗ not eligible
• Candidates who discontinued course from 2023-24 onwards ✗ not eligible

How to Exercise Web Options: Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Log in to the university portal at https://drntr.uhsap.in using your credentials (registration number and password). You must have an active login to proceed.

Step 2: Watch the recorded video tutorial on the procedure for exercising web options. This is strongly recommended to avoid mistakes. The video link is provided in the notification.

Step 3: Read the user manual displayed on the university website. This explains the seat matrix, course codes, college codes, and how to rank your choices.

Step 4: Review the vacancy list (seats available after Phase-I) and the list of eligible candidates. Both are displayed on the university website.

Step 5: Select your choices. There is no limit on the number of choices you can make. You can select any number of specialties and colleges, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each. For example, if you are an OC candidate, you can choose OC seats; if you are SC, you can choose SC seats or OC seats (if eligible).

Step 6: Rank your choices in order of preference. The allotment algorithm will match you to the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available.

Step 7: Print and save your submitted choices for your records. Do not rely on memory.

Step 8: After allotment, log in again to download your allotment order. You will need to pay the university fee of ₹25,600 online (debit card, credit card, or internet banking) to download it. If you already paid this fee in Phase-I, you do not need to pay again.

Step 9: Report to the allotted college on or before the date specified in your allotment letter. Bring all original certificates, pay the tuition fee, and complete the admission process. If you do not report by the deadline, your admission will be cancelled automatically.

• Log in to https://drntr.uhsap.in
• Watch the tutorial video
• Read the user manual
• Review vacancy and eligibility lists
• Select unlimited choices (no limit)
• Rank choices by preference
• Print and save your choices
• Pay ₹25,600 university fee to download allotment order
• Report to allotted college by deadline with original certificates

Fees: University Fee and Tuition Fee Explained

There are two separate fees you must understand: the university fee and the tuition fee.

The university fee is ₹25,600. This is a one-time fee payable to Dr. NTR UHS for downloading your allotment order. It must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. If you already paid this fee in Phase-I, you do not need to pay it again in Phase-II.

The tuition fee is the cost of the course itself and varies by course type and college. For private un-aided dental colleges offering Competent Authority Quota seats in 2026-27, the tuition fees are: Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹3,92,783; Para-Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹3,53,504. These fees are set by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (G.O.Rt.No.786, dated 29-08-2026) and are subject to the outcome of pending court cases (W.P.Nos.32975, 33162 & 35090 of 2022), which means they could change if the court orders a different fee structure.

Government college seats do not carry a tuition fee; only private college seats do. If you are allotted a government college seat, you pay only the university fee.

• University fee: ₹25,600 (one-time, non-refundable, online payment only)
• Already paid in Phase-I? No need to pay again
• Clinical Degree/Diploma (private): ₹3,92,783
• Para-Clinical Degree/Diploma (private): ₹3,53,504
• Government college seats: no tuition fee
• Fees subject to pending court cases—may change

Critical Trap: The Phase-I Seat Rule

This is the most important rule to understand, and it catches many candidates off guard. If you were allotted a seat in Phase-I but did not report (join) at that college, you CANNOT choose that same seat again in Phase-II. That seat is permanently unavailable to you.

Example: You were allotted MDS Conservative Dentistry at College A in Phase-I but did not report. In Phase-II, you cannot choose MDS Conservative Dentistry at College A again. You can only choose other available seats at other colleges or other specialties.

However, if you were allotted a seat in Phase-I and DID report (join), then that seat becomes your 'default last option' in Phase-II. This means if you do not get allotted any of your Phase-II choices, you will remain in your Phase-I seat. You cannot lose it unless you explicitly choose to exit (if a free exit window is announced).

This rule exists to prevent candidates from blocking seats by not reporting and then trying to get the same seat again in a later round.

• ⚠️ Phase-I allotted but NOT reported = that seat is BLOCKED for you in Phase-II
• ⚠️ You cannot re-choose a Phase-I seat you did not join
• ✓ Phase-I allotted and reported = that seat is your default last option in Phase-II
• ✓ If you don't get any Phase-II choice, you stay in your Phase-I seat

The Meritorious Reserved Candidate (MRC) Concept

The notification explains a concept called 'Meritorious Reserved Candidate' (MRC), which affects how seats are filled. Understanding this helps you predict which seats might become available.

Here is how it works: Suppose a reserved category candidate (e.g., SC) is allotted an Open Category seat in Phase-I because they have a high enough merit rank. That candidate is now called an MRC. If that candidate later slides to a reserved category seat (e.g., SC seat) in the same or another college during Phase-II, the Open Category seat they vacated is filled by the next Open Category candidate by merit, not by another reserved candidate.

This MRC concept is applied to all BC, SC, and ST categories to maintain a 50:50 ratio of Open seats to Reserved seats across the state. The effect is that some seats you see as 'vacant' in Phase-II may actually be filled by MRC candidates, so the actual number of available seats can fluctuate.

The key takeaway: do not assume that every vacant seat shown in the list will be available when you exercise your options. Some may be filled by MRC candidates during the Phase-II processing itself.

• MRC = a reserved category candidate allotted an Open seat in Phase-I
• If MRC slides to a reserved seat in Phase-II, the Open seat is filled by next Open candidate
• This maintains 50:50 Open:Reserved ratio
• Virtual vacancies (from MRC slides) are added during Phase-II processing
• Actual available seats may differ from initial vacancy list

What Happens After You Are Allotted: Reporting and Admission

Once you are allotted a seat in Phase-II, you must report to the allotted college on or before the date specified in your allotment letter. Reporting means physically going to the college and completing the admission formalities.

At the time of reporting, you must bring all original certificates (MBBS degree, NEET-MDS scorecard, category certificate if applicable, PwBD certificate if applicable, etc.). The college will verify these originals against the copies you submitted during counselling. If there is any discrepancy, your provisional allotment will be cancelled and action will be initiated against you.

You must also pay the tuition fee (if it is a private college) and furnish any bonds required by the college. Only after completing these steps is your admission final.

If you do not report by the deadline or do not complete the admission process, your admission will be cancelled automatically. You will lose the seat and cannot participate in further counselling rounds.

If you slide to another college during a later phase of counselling, the tuition fee you paid will be transferred to the new college by the original college. You do not need to pay it twice.

• Report to allotted college by deadline in allotment letter
• Bring all original certificates for verification
• Pay tuition fee (private colleges only)
• Furnish required bonds
• Failure to report = automatic cancellation
• If you slide to another college, fee is transferred automatically

Debarred Candidates and Discontinuation Rule

Candidates who have discontinued their postgraduate course from the 2023-24 academic year onwards are debarred from this counselling. A list of debarred candidates is displayed on the university website. If your name is on this list, you are not eligible to participate in Phase-II or any subsequent round.

Additionally, if you join a seat in Phase-II (or any earlier phase) and later withdraw or discontinue the course, you will face severe penalties. As per G.O.Ms.No.67 dated 21-04-2017, any candidate who withdraws from an allotted seat after joining will be debarred for three years from admission to any postgraduate dental course in Andhra Pradesh colleges, and must also pay a penalty of ₹3,00,000.

This rule applies even if you withdraw during the final phase (Mop Up). Once you join, you are committed. Discontinuation is only permitted after the entire counselling process is closed, as per the schedule notified by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

• ⚠️ Discontinued course from 2023-24 onwards = debarred
• ⚠️ Check debarred list on university website
• ⚠️ Withdraw after joining = 3-year debarment + ₹3,00,000 penalty
• ✓ Discontinuation allowed only after counselling process closes

Phase-III (Mop Up) Counselling: What You Need to Know

Phase-III, also called Mop Up counselling, is the final round. It is held to fill any remaining vacant seats after Phase-II. Eligibility for Phase-III is different from Phase-II, and there is an important new requirement: a refundable security deposit of ₹50,000.

If you wish to participate in Phase-III, you must pay a security deposit of ₹50,000 online. This is in addition to the university fee and tuition fee. The deposit is refundable, but only if you do not get allotted a seat in Phase-III or if you resign from the seat after joining (subject to the free exit window).

Candidates who are allotted a seat in Phase-III cannot participate in any further state counselling rounds, including Management Quota counselling, regardless of whether they report to the allotted college. This is a hard stop. If you are allotted in Phase-III and do not report, you forfeit the ₹50,000 security deposit and cannot participate in any more rounds.

If you are allotted a seat in Phase-III and you are holding a Management Quota seat from Phase-I or Phase-II, you must report to the Phase-III seat. Your previous MQ seat will be automatically vacated and made available for allocation in MQ Phase-III counselling.

Candidates who joined up to Round 3 of the national-level MCC counselling (AIQ) are blocked from participating in Phase-III and Stray counselling of both CQ and MQ. This is to prevent double allotments.

• Phase-III is the final round (Mop Up)
• ⚠️ Security deposit required: ₹50,000 (refundable)
• ⚠️ Allotted in Phase-III = cannot participate in further rounds
• ⚠️ Allotted in Phase-III = cannot participate in Management Quota counselling
• ✓ If you don't report in Phase-III, deposit is forfeited
• ✓ Joined in MCC Round 1–3 = blocked from Phase-III

Free Exit and Sliding Between Seats

If you report to a seat in Phase-I or Phase-II, you can later opt for a 'free exit' as per a schedule that will be notified separately. Free exit means you can resign from your current seat without penalty and participate in the next phase of counselling to try for a better seat.

If you use free exit and are allotted a better seat in a later phase, you can slide to that new seat. When you slide, the tuition fee you paid at your previous college is transferred to the new college automatically. You do not pay twice.

However, if you are allotted a seat in Phase-III (Mop Up), you cannot use free exit. You must join that seat, and if you do not, you forfeit the ₹50,000 security deposit and are barred from further counselling.

If you are allotted a CQ seat in Phase-III and you are holding an MQ seat, you must report to the CQ seat. Your MQ seat will be vacated automatically.

• Free exit available after Phase-I and Phase-II (schedule to be notified)
• Free exit allows you to resign and participate in next phase
• Tuition fee transfers automatically when you slide
• Phase-III: no free exit allowed
• Phase-III non-reporting = ₹50,000 forfeited

Help Desk and Support

If you face technical difficulties while exercising web options, contact the technical support team at 9000780707 or 8008250842, or email ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in.

If you have questions about regulations, eligibility, or the counselling process, contact the regulations team at 8978780501, 7997710168, or 9391805238 (available 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM), or email mdsquery23@gmail.com.

For issues related to the payment gateway, contact 9000780707 or 8008250842.

For general information, notifications, and notices, visit the university website at https://drntr.uhsap.in.

• Technical support: 9000780707, 8008250842 | ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in
• Regulations & eligibility: 8978780501, 7997710168, 9391805238 (10 AM–6 PM) | mdsquery23@gmail.com
• Payment gateway: 9000780707, 8008250842
• Website: https://drntr.uhsap.in

Frequently asked questions

Phase-II web options for MDS Competent Authority Quota seats open on 21 September 2026 at 1:00 PM and close on 23 September 2026 at 1:00 PM. Log in to https://drntr.uhsap.in, watch the tutorial video, review the vacancy and eligibility lists, and submit your choices in order of preference. Remember: there is no limit on the number of choices, but if you were allotted a Phase-I seat and did not report, that seat is blocked for you in Phase-II. After allotment, pay the university fee of ₹25,600 to download your allotment order and report to your allotted college by the deadline with all original certificates. Failure to report will result in automatic cancellation of your admission. For technical support, contact 9000780707 or 8008250842; for regulations queries, contact 8978780501 or email mdsquery23@gmail.com.