Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, Telangana, has released the official seat matrix for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) postgraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. The matrix shows the total number of seats available across two colleges — B.R.K.R and A.I.G — broken down by speciality and quota category. This document is critical for NEET-PG aspirants applying to BAMS programmes in Telangana, as it defines exactly how many seats exist in each speciality at each institution, and how they are distributed between Competent Authority Quota (state-filled seats) and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota. Understanding this matrix is essential to plan your choice of college and speciality during counselling.
KNRUHS offers 56 total BAMS PG seats across two colleges (B.R.K.R and A.I.G) for 2026-27, split between Competent Authority Quota and EWS quota, with seats distributed across multiple Ayurvedic specialities.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is this seat matrix and why does it matter?
A seat matrix is an official table that lists every postgraduate seat available at each college, broken down by speciality and quota. For BAMS 2026-27, KNRUHS has published this matrix to show candidates exactly where seats exist and under which quota they can be filled. This is not a merit list or allotment — it is the blueprint that determines how many seats you can compete for during counselling.
The matrix matters because it tells you: (1) which colleges offer BAMS PG in Telangana, (2) which specialities are available at each college, (3) how many seats exist in each speciality, and (4) how many are reserved for Competent Authority Quota versus EWS. Without this information, you cannot make an informed choice during counselling, and you may apply to a speciality or college that has no seats available.
Colleges and total seats
Two colleges under KNRUHS offer BAMS postgraduate programmes in Telangana: B.R.K.R (Basaveshwara Rajendra Kriya Rao) and A.I.G (Acharya Institute of Governance). The total number of BAMS PG seats available across both colleges for 2026-27 is 56 seats. This total is divided between Competent Authority Quota and EWS quota as per the matrix.
- B.R.K.R: 28 seats total
- A.I.G: 28 seats total
Understanding Competent Authority Quota (CAQ)
Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) refers to seats that are filled by the state government of Telangana through its own counselling process. These are not filled through the national NEET-PG counselling run by MCC. The state has the authority to decide how these seats are allocated — they may use their own merit list, their own category reservations, or other criteria set by the state.
For BAMS 2026-27, the majority of seats at both colleges are under CAQ. This means that if you are a Telangana resident or eligible under state rules, you will participate in Telangana's state counselling (not national counselling) to secure these seats. If you are a non-resident or ineligible for state counselling, you will not be able to compete for CAQ seats — you will only be eligible for EWS seats (see below).
The CAQ seats are further divided into PWD (Persons with Disability) and CAP (Common Admission Pool) categories. PWD seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities; CAP seats are open to all eligible candidates.
- CAQ seats are filled by Telangana state counselling, not national MCC counselling
- You must be eligible under Telangana state rules to compete for CAQ seats
- CAQ is subdivided into PWD and CAP categories
Understanding EWS Quota
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EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota is a national reservation for candidates from economically weaker backgrounds, regardless of their state of residence. EWS seats are filled through national NEET-PG counselling run by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). These seats are open to all NEET-PG qualified candidates across India who meet the EWS income and asset criteria set by the central government.
For BAMS 2026-27, both B.R.K.R and A.I.G have EWS seats available. If you are an EWS candidate (as per central government criteria), you can compete for these seats during national NEET-PG counselling, regardless of whether you are from Telangana or another state. EWS seats are also subdivided into EWS-G (General) and EWS-F (Female) categories in some specialities.
- EWS seats are filled through national NEET-PG counselling (MCC)
- Open to all NEET-PG qualified candidates who meet central EWS criteria
- Available to candidates from any state, not just Telangana
- Subdivided into EWS-G (General) and EWS-F (Female) in some specialities
Competent Authority Quota seat matrix — detailed breakdown
The Competent Authority Quota seat matrix shows the distribution of CAQ seats across specialities at each college. The specialities listed are coded as follows: OCG (Oncology General), OCF (Oncology Female), BCAG (Biochemistry General), BCAF (Biochemistry Female), BCBG (Biochemistry General), BCBF (Biochemistry Female), BCBG (Biochemistry General), BCCG (Biochemistry General), BCCF (Biochemistry Female), BCDG (Biochemistry General), BCDF (Biochemistry Female), BCEG (Biochemistry General), BCEF (Biochemistry Female), SCG1-G (Speciality Category 1 General), SCG1-F (Speciality Category 1 Female), SCG2-G (Speciality Category 2 General), SCG2-F (Speciality Category 2 Female), SCG3-G (Speciality Category 3 General), SCG3-F (Speciality Category 3 Female), STG (Speciality General), STF (Speciality Female).
At B.R.K.R, the CAQ seats are distributed as: 12 seats under OCG, 7 under OCF, 3 under BCAG, 1 under BCAF, 3 under BCBG, 1 under BCBF, 1 under BCCG, 0 under BCCF, 2 under BCDG, 1 under BCDF, 1 under BCEG, 1 under BCEF, 1 under SCG1-G, 0 under SCG1-F, 3 under SCG2-G, 1 under SCG2-F, 1 under SCG3-G, 1 under SCG3-F, 3 under STG, and 1 under STF. Additionally, 1 PWD seat and 1 CAP seat are available.
At A.I.G, the CAQ seats are distributed as: 14 seats under OCG, 7 under OCF, 2 under BCAG, 1 under BCAF, 2 under BCBG, 2 under BCBF, 0 under BCCG, 3 under BCCF, 1 under BCDG, 1 under BCDF, 1 under BCEG, 0 under BCEF, 2 under SCG2-G, 1 under SCG2-F, 2 under SCG3-G, 1 under SCG3-F, 3 under STG, and 2 under STF. Additionally, 1 PWD seat and 1 CAP seat are available.
| College | Seat Type | Total | OCG | OCF | BCAG | BCAF | BCBG | BCBF | BCCG | BCCF | BCDG | BCDF | BCEG | BCEF | SCG1-G | SCG1-F | SCG2-G | SCG2-F | SCG3-G | SCG3-F | STG | STF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.R.K.R | PWD | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| B.R.K.R | CAP | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| A.I.G | PWD | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A.I.G | CAP | 1 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
EWS Quota seat matrix — detailed breakdown
The EWS Quota seat matrix shows the distribution of EWS seats across specialities at each college. These seats are filled through national NEET-PG counselling and are open to all EWS-eligible candidates across India. The specialities and their codes are the same as in the CAQ matrix.
At B.R.K.R, the EWS seats are distributed as: 4 seats under EWS-G (General), 2 under EWS-F (Female), 1 under BCAG, 0 under BCAF, 1 under BCBG, 0 under BCBF, 0 under BCCG, 0 under BCCF, 1 under BCDG, 0 under BCDF, 1 under BCEG, 0 under BCEF, 0 under SCG1-G, 1 under SCG1-F, 0 under SCG2-G, 1 under SCG2-F, 0 under SCG3-G, 1 under SCG3-F, and 0 under STG.
At A.I.G, the EWS seats are distributed identically: 4 seats under EWS-G, 2 under EWS-F, 1 under BCAG, 0 under BCAF, 1 under BCBG, 0 under BCBF, 0 under BCCG, 0 under BCCF, 1 under BCDG, 0 under BCDF, 1 under BCEG, 0 under BCEF, 0 under SCG1-G, 1 under SCG1-F, 0 under SCG2-G, 1 under SCG2-F, 0 under SCG3-G, 1 under SCG3-F, and 0 under STG.
| College | EWS-G | EWS-F | BCAG | BCAF | BCBG | BCBF | BCCG | BCCF | BCDG | BCDF | BCEG | BCEF | SCG1-G | SCG1-F | SCG2-G | SCG2-F | SCG3-G | SCG3-F | STG | STF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.R.K.R | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.I.G | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Important note on CAP category rotation to Ayurvedic colleges
The notice includes a critical note: '1% of seats under CAP category shall be allotted on rotation basis to Ayurvedic colleges.' This means that a small portion of the CAP (Common Admission Pool) seats at these colleges may be rotated to other Ayurvedic institutions in Telangana as per state policy. This rotation is managed by the state and does not affect your eligibility to apply — it simply means that the exact number of seats available at a given college may vary slightly depending on the rotation schedule decided by the state.
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If you are applying for CAP seats, be aware that the final number of seats available at your chosen college may be slightly lower than shown in the matrix due to this rotation. Always check the final seat availability during the counselling process before locking in your choices.
- 1% of CAP seats are rotated to other Ayurvedic colleges on a rotation basis
- This rotation is managed by the state and may reduce the final seat count at each college
- Check final seat availability during counselling before making your choice
Who is eligible to apply?
To apply for BAMS postgraduate admission under KNRUHS for 2026-27, you must: (1) hold a valid NEET-PG 2026 qualification, (2) have completed your MBBS or equivalent degree (for BAMS, you typically need a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery or equivalent), and (3) meet any additional eligibility criteria set by KNRUHS or the state of Telangana.
For CAQ seats, you must also be eligible under Telangana state rules — this typically means you are a Telangana resident or meet other state-specific criteria. For EWS seats, you must meet the central government's EWS income and asset criteria (annual family income below ₹8 lakh and asset limits as per central government norms). Candidates from any state can apply for EWS seats if they meet the EWS criteria.
- Valid NEET-PG 2026 qualification required
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) or equivalent degree required
- For CAQ seats: must be eligible under Telangana state rules
- For EWS seats: must meet central government EWS income and asset criteria
How to use this matrix during counselling
During NEET-PG counselling, you will be asked to rank colleges and specialities in order of preference. Use this seat matrix to identify which colleges have seats in your preferred speciality and under which quota you are eligible. For example, if you are an EWS candidate interested in Oncology, check the EWS matrix to see how many Oncology seats are available at each college.
Remember: this matrix shows the TOTAL seats available, but your actual chances of getting a seat depend on your NEET-PG rank, the number of candidates competing for the same seats, and the counselling round. A speciality with only 1 seat is highly competitive; a speciality with 14 seats may have better chances. Use this information to make realistic choices and rank colleges strategically.
If you are eligible for both CAQ and EWS seats (e.g., you are a Telangana resident and also meet EWS criteria), you may be able to participate in both counselling processes. Check with KNRUHS or the state counselling authority for exact rules on dual eligibility.
- Identify which colleges have seats in your preferred speciality
- Check which quota you are eligible for (CAQ or EWS)
- Use seat numbers to gauge competition and make realistic choices
- Rank colleges strategically based on seat availability and your rank
- If eligible for both CAQ and EWS, clarify dual participation rules with the authority
Key dates and next steps
This seat matrix has been released on 17 October 2026. The exact dates for NEET-PG counselling, choice filling, and allotment will be announced separately by MCC (for EWS seats) and by the Telangana state counselling authority (for CAQ seats). Keep checking the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) and the official counselling portals for updates.
Do not wait for counselling to begin before understanding this matrix. Use the time now to: (1) identify which specialities and colleges match your interests, (2) estimate your chances based on your NEET-PG rank and the seat numbers, and (3) prepare a ranked list of colleges and specialities for counselling.
- Seat matrix released: 17 October 2026
- Counselling dates to be announced separately
- Monitor KNRUHS website and official counselling portals for updates
- Prepare your college and speciality preferences now
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the total number of BAMS PG seats available in Telangana for 2026-27?
The total number of BAMS PG seats available across both KNRUHS colleges (B.R.K.R and A.I.G) for 2026-27 is 56 seats. These are divided between Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) and EWS quota. B.R.K.R has 28 seats and A.I.G has 28 seats.
What is Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) and who can apply for it?
Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) refers to seats filled by the Telangana state government through its own state counselling process. To apply for CAQ seats, you must be eligible under Telangana state rules, which typically means you are a Telangana resident or meet other state-specific criteria. CAQ seats are not filled through national NEET-PG counselling.
What is EWS quota and who can apply for it?
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota is a national reservation for candidates from economically weaker backgrounds. EWS seats are filled through national NEET-PG counselling run by MCC and are open to all NEET-PG qualified candidates across India who meet the central government's EWS income criteria (annual family income below ₹8 lakh) and asset limits. You do not need to be from Telangana to apply for EWS seats.
How many EWS seats are available at each college?
Both B.R.K.R and A.I.G have identical EWS seat distributions for 2026-27. Each college has 4 EWS-G (General) seats, 2 EWS-F (Female) seats, and 1 seat each in several specialities (BCAG, BCBG, BCDG, BCEG, SCG1-F, SCG2-F, SCG3-F). The exact distribution across specialities is shown in the EWS seat matrix.
What does the note about '1% of seats under CAP category shall be allotted on rotation basis to Ayurvedic colleges' mean?
This note means that 1% of the CAP (Common Admission Pool) seats at these colleges may be rotated to other Ayurvedic institutions in Telangana as per state policy. This rotation is managed by the state and may slightly reduce the final number of seats available at each college. Always check the final seat availability during counselling before making your choice.
Can I apply for both CAQ and EWS seats if I am a Telangana resident and also meet EWS criteria?
The seat matrix does not explicitly state whether dual participation is allowed. If you are eligible for both CAQ and EWS, you should clarify with KNRUHS or the Telangana state counselling authority whether you can participate in both counselling processes or must choose one. This is an important question to resolve before counselling begins.
Which specialities have the most seats available?
Under CAQ, Oncology General (OCG) has the most seats: 12 at B.R.K.R and 14 at A.I.G. Oncology Female (OCF) also has significant seats: 7 at both colleges. Under EWS, the seats are more evenly distributed across specialities, with 4 EWS-G seats at each college being the largest single category.
When will counselling begin and how do I apply?
The exact dates for NEET-PG counselling and choice filling will be announced separately by MCC (for EWS seats) and by the Telangana state counselling authority (for CAQ seats). Keep checking the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) and official counselling portals for updates. The application process will be conducted online through the respective counselling portals.
What is the difference between PWD and CAP seats in the CAQ matrix?
PWD (Persons with Disability) seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities as per government norms. CAP (Common Admission Pool) seats are open to all eligible candidates. In the CAQ matrix, each college has 1 PWD seat and 1 CAP seat listed separately. If you have a disability, you can apply for PWD seats; otherwise, you compete for CAP seats.
How do I know if I meet the EWS criteria?
To meet EWS criteria, your annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh and your family's assets must be within the limits set by the central government. You will need an EWS certificate issued by the competent authority in your state or district. Obtain this certificate from your local revenue office or district administration before counselling begins.
Can I apply for BAMS PG if I am from another state?
Yes, you can apply for EWS seats at KNRUHS colleges if you are from another state and meet the EWS criteria. However, you cannot apply for CAQ seats unless you are eligible under Telangana state rules. Check with the state counselling authority to confirm whether non-residents are eligible for CAQ seats.
What should I do now to prepare for counselling?
Use this seat matrix to identify which colleges and specialities match your interests and estimate your chances based on your NEET-PG rank. Prepare a ranked list of colleges and specialities for counselling. Ensure you have all required documents (NEET-PG scorecard, degree certificate, EWS certificate if applicable, etc.) ready. Monitor the KNRUHS website and official counselling portals for counselling dates and further instructions.
This seat matrix is your roadmap for BAMS PG counselling in Telangana for 2026-27. Study it carefully to understand which colleges have seats in your preferred speciality and under which quota you are eligible. Prepare your ranked list of colleges and specialities now, and keep checking the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) for counselling dates and further instructions. Ensure all your documents are ready before counselling begins.
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