Dr NTR UHS NEET PG 2026 Management Quota: Application Dates, Fees & Eligibility

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, has released the prospectus for Management Quota admissions into PG Medical Degree and Diploma courses in private un-aided medical colleges for 2026–27. Online applications open on 19 October 2026 without a late fee, and close on 23 October at 10 PM. A late-fee window (₹10,000) is available on 24 October only. This is the first step in a four-phase counselling process (Phase I, II, III/Mop-Up, and Stray) that will determine seat allotments across three quota categories: S1A/S1B (general merit), S2 (NRI), and S3 (Institutional). Every candidate must apply online; no offline applications are accepted.

What is Management Quota and Who Can Apply

Management Quota seats are reserved for private un-aided medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh and are filled through merit-based counselling conducted by Dr. NTR University. These seats are divided into three sub-categories: S1A/S1B (25% of total intake), S2 NRI (15%), and S3 Institutional (10%). Unlike Competent Authority (government) seats, Management Quota seats are offered by private colleges and are open to candidates who meet NEET PG 2026 eligibility and score requirements.

To be eligible, you must have completed your MBBS degree (recognized by MCC), finished internship by 30 September 2026, and scored at least the minimum NEET PG cutoff for your category. Foreign medical graduates must have passed the FMGE (Screening Test) and hold permanent registration with a State Medical Council. All candidates must be registered with a State Medical Council in India.

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff Scores by Category

Your NEET PG score determines eligibility. The University has set minimum cutoff scores (out of 720) for each category. These are the absolute minimum; scoring above the cutoff does not guarantee a seat—merit ranking and your choice of college/specialty also matter. Note that lower cutoffs for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD are for eligibility only; there are no reserved seats for these categories in Management Quota.

Important Dates: Application Window and Late Fee

The online application portal opens on 19 October 2026 at 4:00 PM and closes on 23 October 2026 at 10:00 PM. During this period, you can submit your application without paying a late fee. If you miss this window, a second opportunity exists on 24 October 2026 only, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but you must pay an additional late fee of ₹10,000.

After 24 October, the application portal closes completely. No new applications are accepted after this date, and you cannot apply again until Phase III (Mop-Up) counselling, which will have its own separate notification. All dates are tentative and subject to change by the University without notice.

• Application without late fee: 19 October 2026, 4:00 PM to 23 October 2026, 10:00 PM
• Application with late fee (₹10,000): 24 October 2026, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Portal closes after 24 October; no further applications accepted until Phase III

Registration and Processing Fees

When you submit your online application, you must pay a registration and processing fee. The amount depends on where you completed your MBBS and whether you apply during the regular window or with a late fee. Additionally, if you completed MBBS outside India, you must pay an equivalency verification fee. All fees are non-refundable and will not be adjusted to any future date or round of counselling.

Pay attention to your location category: 'within A.P.' means you completed MBBS in Andhra Pradesh; 'outside A.P.' means another Indian state; 'outside country' means a foreign medical school. Choose the correct category or your fee calculation will be wrong.

Late Fee Structure (24 October Only)

If you apply on 24 October with the late fee, your total cost increases significantly. The late fee is ₹20,000 on top of your base registration fee. This applies to all candidates regardless of MBBS location.

Complete List of Documents Required

You must upload scanned copies of all required documents during online application. The portal will not accept incomplete applications, and no offline submissions are allowed. Every document must be in PDF format (except photo and signature, which are JPG/JPEG) and not exceed the file size limit (usually 500 KB per document, 1000 KB for NRI documents). Ensure your NEET PG score card is NOT password-protected, or it will be rejected.

Mandatory documents for all candidates include your NEET PG score card (without password protection), original or provisional MBBS degree certificate, MBBS study certificate, internship completion certificate, Aadhar card, passport-size photo, and specimen signature. If you completed MBBS outside India, you must also upload your FMGE result and permanent medical council registration. If you migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh, upload your digitally signed local status certificate from the MRO.

• NEET PG 2026 score card (without password protection) — mandatory
• Original or provisional MBBS degree certificate — mandatory
• MBBS study certificate — mandatory
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship certificate — mandatory
• Aadhar card — mandatory
• Candidate's latest passport-size photo (JPG/JPEG, 100 KB) — mandatory
• Specimen signature (JPG/JPEG, 100 KB) — mandatory
• MBBS transfer/migration certificate (if available)
• Local status certificate (if migrated from Telangana to A.P.)
• PIO/OCI certificate (if applicable)
• Other PG degree certificate (if applicable)
• Temporary or permanent medical council registration — mandatory
• Permanent medical council registration (mandatory for foreign graduates)
• Latest permanent caste certificate (if applicable)
• Minority certificate (if applicable)
• FMGE screening test result (if applicable for foreign graduates)
• 6th to Inter/10+2 study certificates (only for candidates who completed MBBS from Govt. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada)

Special Documents for NRI Quota (S2) Applicants

If you are applying under the NRI Quota (S2), you must submit additional documents proving your NRI status or your relationship to an NRI financial supporter. These documents must be uploaded as a single combined PDF file (up to 1000 KB). The University will verify the authenticity of all NRI documents, and any false or misleading information detected at any stage—even after admission—will result in immediate cancellation of your admission and possible criminal proceedings.

For actual NRI candidates or foreign students: upload your passport issued by your country and an NRI status certificate from your country's embassy (or an affidavit if the certificate is not readily available). For OCI/PIO cardholders registered after 4 March 2021: upload your OCI/PIO card. For children or blood relatives of NRI: upload a declaration signed by both you and the NRI (Annexure-I), a family tree certificate from the Competent Authority of the Revenue Department showing your relationship, the latest 6 months of NRE bank statements of the NRI financial supporter, and a copy of the NRI's passport.

• Actual NRI candidate: passport + NRI status certificate from embassy (or affidavit)
• Foreign student: passport + NRI status certificate from embassy (or affidavit)
• OCI/PIO cardholder (registered after 4-3-2021): OCI/PIO card
• Child/blood relative of NRI: Declaration (Annexure-I, signed by both candidate and NRI) + Family Tree Certificate from Revenue Authority + 6 months NRE bank statements + NRI's passport copy

Special Documents for Institutional Quota (S3) Applicants

If you are applying under Institutional Quota (S3), you must be sponsored by the college where you studied MBBS, or you must be an employee (or child of an employee) of that college with at least 6 months of service. Your college will issue a sponsorship letter (Annexure-III). If you are an employee or the child of an employee, you must also upload your appointment order and the last 6 months of payslips endorsed by the Principal. If you are the child of an employee, you must also upload proof of relationship (SSC or birth certificate).

Important: If you are a bona fide student of the college and claim you were denied a sponsorship letter, the Institution/Principal is solely responsible for resolving any complaints or court cases. The University will not intervene. Ensure your college issues the sponsorship letter before the application deadline.

• Criterion 1 (MBBS alumnus): Sponsorship letter (Annexure-III) from the college
• Criterion 2 (Employee): Sponsorship letter (Annexure-III) + Appointment order + Last 6 months payslips endorsed by Principal
• Criterion 3 (Child of employee): Sponsorship letter (Annexure-III) + Appointment order + Proof of relationship (SSC/birth certificate) + Last 6 months payslips endorsed by Principal

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Process

Visit the official website https://drntr.uhsap.in and download the prospectus before you begin. Read it carefully to confirm your eligibility. Gather all required documents and ensure they are scanned in the correct format (PDF for most, JPG/JPEG for photo and signature). Use a desktop or laptop with a stable internet connection—do not apply from a mobile phone.

Log in to the online application portal during the open window. Fill in all required fields accurately: your name, NEET PG roll number, rank, date of birth, contact details, and course preferences. Upload each document in the correct field. Double-check all information before submitting—you cannot edit the application after submission. Pay the registration fee using your debit card, credit card, or net banking. Once payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation. Take a printout of your application form for your records.

• Download and read the prospectus from https://drntr.uhsap.in
• Gather and scan all required documents in correct format
• Use desktop/laptop with internet connection
• Log in to the online portal during the application window
• Fill in all fields accurately (name, NEET roll number, rank, contact details, course preferences)
• Upload each document in the correct field
• Review all information carefully before submission
• Submit the application
• Pay the registration fee (debit card, credit card, or net banking)
• Print confirmation for your records
• Do NOT submit multiple applications—only one application per candidate is allowed

Quota Categories Explained: S1A, S1B, S2, and S3

Management Quota seats are divided into three main categories. S1A (15% of 25% = 3.75% of total intake) is open to candidates from anywhere in India and is filled by merit. S1B (85% of 25% = 21.25% of total intake) is reserved exclusively for local candidates from Andhra Pradesh (those from Andhra University or Sri Venkateswara University areas). Any unfilled S1B seats may be opened to all-India candidates only in Phase III (Mop-Up) counselling, after all eligible local candidates have been considered.

S2 (NRI Quota, 15% of total intake) is for foreign students, actual NRI candidates, OCI/PIO cardholders, and children or blood relatives of NRI. S3 (Institutional Quota, 10% of total intake) is for MBBS alumni of the college, employees of the college with at least 6 months service, or children of such employees. All seats are filled by merit based on NEET PG 2026 rank, subject to eligibility and availability.

• S1A: 15% of Management Quota seats, open to all-India candidates, filled by merit
• S1B: 85% of Management Quota seats, reserved for local (Andhra Pradesh) candidates, filled by merit
• S2 (NRI): 15% of total intake, for foreign students, NRI, OCI/PIO, and NRI blood relatives
• S3 (Institutional): 10% of total intake, for college alumni, employees, or children of employees

Tuition Fee Structure for Management Quota Seats

Once you are allotted a seat, you must pay the tuition fee prescribed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The fee varies by course type (clinical, para-clinical, or pre-clinical) and by quota category (S1 vs. S2/S3). Clinical courses are the most expensive; pre-clinical courses are the least. S2 (NRI) and S3 (Institutional) seats have significantly higher fees than S1 seats. Additionally, all selected candidates must pay a non-refundable University fee of ₹54,600 to download their allotment order.

These are annual fees; you must pay them for each year of your course (3 years for MD/MS, 2 years for Diploma). The fees are non-refundable and will not be adjusted if you leave the course early. If you discontinue your course after joining, you must pay a discontinuation penalty of ₹3,00,000 and will be debarred from PG admissions in Andhra Pradesh for three years.

Four-Phase Counselling Process and Your Path to Admission

After the application deadline, the University will release a provisional merit list based on your NEET PG 2026 rank and eligibility. You will then exercise web options (choices of college and specialty) in Phase I counselling. Seats will be allotted based on merit, your choices, and seat availability. If you are allotted a seat in Phase I and join, you can upgrade to a better option in Phase II or Phase III (Mop-Up). If you are not allotted in Phase I, you can participate in Phase II. If you are still not allotted, you can participate in Phase III (Mop-Up), but you must pay a refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000 to prevent seat blocking.

In Phase III (Mop-Up), if NRI (S2) seats remain vacant, they are converted to general (S1) seats and filled by merit. If Institutional (S3) seats remain vacant, they are also converted to S1 seats. A final Stray Round is held for any remaining vacancies. Once you join a seat in any phase, you cannot participate in further rounds. If you are allotted in Phase III (Mop-Up) or Stray Round but do not join, you forfeit your security deposit and are barred from future counselling for one year.

• Phase I: Merit list released; candidates exercise web options; seats allotted by merit and choice
• Phase II: Candidates who joined Phase I can upgrade; candidates not allotted in Phase I can participate
• Phase III (Mop-Up): Refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000 required; unfilled S2 and S3 seats converted to S1; candidates must join or forfeit deposit and face 1-year debarment
• Stray Round: Final vacancies filled; security deposit required; non-joining results in 1-year debarment

Critical Traps and Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected

⚠️ **Password-Protected NEET Score Card**: If your NEET PG score card is password-protected, it will be rejected. Download it again without password protection before uploading. ⚠️ **Incomplete Applications**: The portal will not accept incomplete applications. Every mandatory field must be filled, and every mandatory document must be uploaded. If even one document is missing, your application will be rejected and you will lose your fee. ⚠️ **Wrong Category Selection**: If you select the wrong MBBS location category (within A.P., outside A.P., or outside country), your fee will be calculated incorrectly. You cannot change this after submission, and no refund will be issued.

⚠️ **False Information**: If you submit false information or conceal relevant facts (e.g., claiming NRI status when you are not, or claiming a relationship to an NRI that does not exist), your admission will be cancelled immediately, even after you have joined. Criminal proceedings may be initiated. ⚠️ **Missing NRI Documents**: If you apply for NRI quota but do not upload the Declaration (Annexure-I) signed by both you and the NRI, or the Family Tree Certificate from the Revenue Authority, your NRI application will be rejected. ⚠️ **No Sponsorship Letter for S3**: If you apply for Institutional Quota (S3) but your college does not issue a sponsorship letter, you cannot be allotted. Ensure your college issues this before the deadline. ⚠️ **Internship Not Completed by 30 September 2026**: If you have not completed your internship by this date, you are ineligible, and your application will be rejected during verification.

• NEET score card must NOT be password-protected
• All mandatory documents must be uploaded; incomplete applications are rejected
• Select the correct MBBS location category (within A.P., outside A.P., or outside country)
• Do not submit false information or conceal facts; admission will be cancelled and criminal action may follow
• NRI applicants must upload Declaration (Annexure-I) and Family Tree Certificate
• S3 applicants must have a sponsorship letter from the college
• Internship must be completed by 30 September 2026
• Only one application per candidate; multiple applications will result in rejection
• All fees are non-refundable; no refund or adjustment for incorrect applications
• Do not apply from a mobile phone; use desktop/laptop only

Frequently asked questions

Visit https://drntr.uhsap.in immediately to download the full prospectus and review all regulations. Gather all required documents and ensure they are in the correct format (PDF, JPG/JPEG) and within file size limits. Apply online between 19 and 23 October 2026 (4:00 PM–10:00 PM) without a late fee, or on 24 October (9:00 AM–10:00 PM) with a ₹10,000 late fee. After 24 October, the portal closes and no further applications are accepted. Pay your registration fee immediately after submission and retain your confirmation. Monitor the University website for the provisional merit list and Phase I counselling notification.