Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released the provisional final merit list of 364 in-service candidates for admission to postgraduate medical degree and diploma courses under the Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) for the 2026-27 academic session. This list has been prepared after verification of scanned uploaded certificates and examination of grievances filed by candidates. The merit list ranks candidates by NEET-PG score and includes their category, area of eligibility (SVU, AU, or APNL), and minority status. If your name appears on this list, you are eligible to participate in the Competent Authority Quota counselling process. Important: the university has noted that this merit list may be revised if discrepancies or ineligibility are identified during subsequent verification.
Your position on this provisional final merit list determines your counselling order for Competent Authority Quota seats in Andhra Pradesh postgraduate medical programmes — check your NEET roll number and rank immediately.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) and who is this list for?
The Competent Authority Quota is a set of postgraduate medical seats that the Andhra Pradesh government fills through its own counselling process, separate from the national NEET-PG counselling run by MCC. These seats are reserved for in-service candidates — doctors who are already employed in government or recognised medical institutions in Andhra Pradesh and meet specific eligibility criteria.
This provisional final merit list contains 364 in-service candidates ranked by their NEET-PG 2026 score. The list is 'provisional' because NTRUHS reserves the right to revise it if any candidate is found to be ineligible or if discrepancies are discovered during further verification. Your appearance on this list means you have passed the initial certificate verification and grievance examination stages.
How is the merit list ranked and what information does it show?
Candidates are ranked in descending order of their NEET-PG 2026 score. The highest-scoring candidate (rank 1) is Anugu Tejasree with a NEET score of 494 and NEET rank 13,561. The list extends to rank 364 (Nanduri Vasundhara, NEET score 226, NEET rank 159,941).
For each candidate, the list displays: NEET roll number, NEET rank, NEET score, full name, gender, caste/category (OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC G-II, SC G-III, ST), area of eligibility (SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area, AU = Andhra University area, APNL = APNL area), Muslim Minority status (Yes/No), and PwBD (Person with Disability) status (Yes/No). This information is critical for determining which seats you are eligible for during counselling.
Understanding category codes and area eligibility
Category codes on this list represent Andhra Pradesh's reserved categories. OC = Open Category (unreserved). BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E = Backward Classes (five sub-groups). SC G-II and SC G-III = Scheduled Caste (two groups). ST = Scheduled Tribe. Your category determines which seats you can compete for during counselling — you can apply for seats reserved for your category or for the Open Category, but not for other reserved categories.
Area eligibility (SVU, AU, APNL) indicates the geographic region within Andhra Pradesh from which you are eligible. SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area (typically Chittoor, Kadapa districts). AU = Andhra University area (typically Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari districts). APNL = APNL area (typically Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore districts). During counselling, you will be offered seats from colleges in your eligible area first, though some seats may be available across areas depending on the counselling rules.
- OC = Open Category (no reservation)
- BC-A to BC-E = Backward Classes (five sub-divisions)
- SC G-II, SC G-III = Scheduled Caste (two groups)
- ST = Scheduled Tribe
- SVU = Sri Venkateswara University area
- AU = Andhra University area
- APNL = APNL area
Muslim Minority and PwBD status — what do these mean?
Muslim Minority status (Yes/No) indicates whether you belong to a religious minority (Muslim) as per Andhra Pradesh's minority quota rules. If marked 'Yes', you may be eligible for additional minority-reserved seats during counselling, depending on the seat matrix and state policy. This is separate from your caste category.
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PwBD (Person with Disability) status (Yes/No) indicates whether you have registered as a person with disability. All candidates on this list show 'No' for PwBD, meaning none of the 364 in-service candidates have claimed disability status. If you have a disability and did not register it during NEET-PG application, you should contact NTRUHS immediately to understand if you can claim it now.
- Muslim Minority = Yes: eligible for minority-reserved seats (if applicable)
- Muslim Minority = No: not eligible for minority quota
- PwBD = Yes: eligible for disability-reserved seats
- PwBD = No: not eligible for disability quota
What does 'provisional' mean and why might the list change?
This merit list is labelled 'provisional' because NTRUHS has not yet completed all verification checks. The university has already verified scanned uploaded certificates and examined grievances (complaints) filed by candidates. However, further verification may reveal that a candidate does not meet eligibility criteria — for example, if their MBBS degree is not recognised, if they do not have the required years of in-service experience, or if their documents are forged or incomplete.
If discrepancies or ineligibility are found, NTRUHS will revise the merit list and remove or rerank affected candidates. This means your current position on the list is not final. You should keep all your original documents (MBBS degree, in-service certificate, NEET admit card, etc.) ready for submission during counselling. Do not assume your seat is guaranteed until you have been allotted a seat and have reported to the college.
- Provisional = not yet final; subject to revision
- Further verification may remove or rerank candidates
- Ineligibility can be discovered at any stage
- Keep all original documents ready for counselling
Eligibility criteria for in-service candidates under CAQ
To be eligible for Competent Authority Quota admission, you must be an in-service candidate — a doctor employed in a government medical college, government hospital, or recognised private medical institution in Andhra Pradesh. You must hold a valid MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission). You must have appeared for and qualified in NEET-PG 2026. Your NEET-PG score and rank determine your position on the merit list.
In-service status is verified through your employer's certificate, which must confirm your current employment, designation, and length of service. The exact duration of in-service experience required may vary by state policy — typically it is 1 year or more, but you should verify this with NTRUHS. If you are no longer employed or if your employment certificate is not recognised, you may be declared ineligible during verification.
- Must be employed in a government or recognised medical institution in Andhra Pradesh
- Must hold a valid MBBS degree (NMC-recognised)
- Must have qualified in NEET-PG 2026
- Must provide valid in-service/employment certificate
- Typically requires 1 year or more of in-service experience (verify with NTRUHS)
How to verify your name and details on the merit list
Search the merit list for your NEET roll number (a 11-digit number starting with 2666). The list is arranged by serial number (Sl.No) from 1 to 364, but you can also search by your NEET roll number. Once you find your entry, verify that your name, NEET rank, NEET score, gender, category, area, and minority/disability status are all correct.
If you find an error — for example, your name is misspelled, your category is wrong, or your area is incorrect — you must file a grievance with NTRUHS immediately. The notice states that grievances have already been examined, but if you discover a new error, contact the university's PG admission cell. Errors in category or area can significantly affect which seats you are offered, so do not ignore them.
- Search by your NEET roll number (11 digits, starting with 2666)
- Verify name, rank, score, category, and area
- Check gender, minority status, and disability status
- Report any errors to NTRUHS immediately
- Errors in category or area can affect seat allotment
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What happens next — counselling and seat allotment
After the merit list is finalised, NTRUHS will conduct counselling for Competent Authority Quota seats. Counselling typically involves: (1) registration and choice filling (you select colleges and specialities in order of preference), (2) seat allotment based on merit, category, area, and availability, and (3) reporting to the allotted college. The exact dates and process will be announced by NTRUHS in a separate notification.
Your position on the merit list determines the order in which you are called for counselling. Higher-ranked candidates (higher NEET scores) are called first. During choice filling, you will be offered seats in order of your preferences, subject to availability and your category/area eligibility. Once a seat is allotted to you, you must report to the college within the specified time, or your seat may be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.
- Merit list is provisional; final list will be announced after verification
- Counselling will be conducted by NTRUHS (dates to be announced)
- Counselling includes registration, choice filling, and seat allotment
- Higher NEET scores are called first
- You must report to the allotted college within the deadline
Important documents to keep ready for counselling
Prepare and keep the following documents in original and photocopy form: (1) MBBS degree certificate (or provisional certificate if degree is not yet awarded), (2) NEET-PG 2026 admit card and score card, (3) in-service/employment certificate from your current employer (issued within the last 6 months, typically), (4) caste/category certificate (if applicable), (5) minority certificate (if applicable), (6) disability certificate (if applicable), (7) identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID), (8) address proof, and (9) any other document specified by NTRUHS in the counselling notification.
Do not delay in obtaining these documents. If your MBBS degree is not yet awarded, obtain a provisional certificate from your university immediately. If your in-service certificate is old, request a fresh one from your employer. Missing or incorrect documents are a common reason for rejection during counselling and can result in loss of your seat.
- MBBS degree certificate (or provisional certificate)
- NEET-PG 2026 admit card and score card
- In-service/employment certificate (recent, within 6 months)
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- Minority certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID)
- Address proof
- Any other document specified by NTRUHS
Common mistakes that lead to rejection during counselling
⚠️ **Ineligible category certificate**: If your caste certificate does not match the category on your NEET-PG application, you will be rejected. Ensure your category certificate is issued by the competent authority and matches your NEET application exactly.
⚠️ **Expired or invalid in-service certificate**: Your employment certificate must be recent (typically issued within 6 months) and must clearly state your current designation, employer, and length of service. An old or vague certificate will be rejected.
⚠️ **MBBS degree not recognised**: If your MBBS degree is from an institution not recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), you will be declared ineligible. Verify your college's recognition status before counselling.
⚠️ **Missing or incomplete documents**: Arriving at counselling without all required documents will result in rejection. Bring originals and photocopies of everything.
⚠️ **Name mismatch**: If your name on your NEET admit card, MBBS degree, and category certificate do not match exactly, you will face rejection. Correct any spelling errors now.
- Category certificate must match NEET application exactly
- In-service certificate must be recent and clearly state employment details
- MBBS degree must be from an NMC-recognised institution
- All required documents must be brought in original and photocopy
- Name must match across all documents (NEET admit card, degree, certificates)
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I am on the merit list. Does this mean I will definitely get a seat?
No. Being on the provisional final merit list means you have passed initial verification and are eligible to participate in counselling. However, your final seat allotment depends on: (1) the number of CAQ seats available, (2) your category and area eligibility, (3) your preferences during choice filling, and (4) whether seats in your preferred specialities and colleges are available. The merit list is provisional and may be revised if ineligibility is discovered. You are not guaranteed a seat until you have been allotted one and have reported to the college.
What is the difference between the Competent Authority Quota and the national NEET-PG counselling?
The Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) is a separate counselling process run by the Andhra Pradesh state government (through NTRUHS) for in-service candidates only. The national NEET-PG counselling is run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for all eligible candidates across India. CAQ seats are filled first through state counselling, and then remaining seats are filled through national counselling. If you are an in-service candidate in Andhra Pradesh, you are eligible for CAQ counselling. You may also be eligible for national counselling if you meet the criteria, but you cannot hold two seats simultaneously.
My name is not on the merit list. What should I do?
If your name is not on the list, it could be because: (1) you did not apply for CAQ counselling, (2) your application was rejected during verification, (3) you are not an in-service candidate in Andhra Pradesh, or (4) there is an error in the list. Contact NTRUHS's PG admission cell immediately with your NEET roll number and ask why you are not listed. If there is an error, file a grievance. If your application was rejected, ask for the reason and whether you can appeal.
What does 'provisional' mean? Can the merit list change after it is released?
Yes, the merit list is provisional and can change. NTRUHS has already verified certificates and examined grievances, but further verification may reveal that a candidate is ineligible (e.g., forged documents, not actually in-service, MBBS degree not recognised). If ineligibility is found, that candidate will be removed from the list and all candidates below them will move up one rank. This can happen at any time before or even during counselling. Keep your documents safe and be prepared to submit them for verification.
I am in the BC-E category and also marked as Muslim Minority. Which quota will I be considered under during counselling?
You will be considered under your caste category (BC-E) first. If BC-E seats are not available or if you do not get a seat in BC-E, you may be eligible for Muslim Minority-reserved seats, depending on the seat matrix and state policy. The exact rules for how multiple eligibilities are handled will be explained in the counselling notification. Contact NTRUHS to clarify how your dual eligibility will be treated.
What is the difference between SVU, AU, and APNL areas?
SVU (Sri Venkateswara University area), AU (Andhra University area), and APNL (APNL area) are geographic regions within Andhra Pradesh. SVU typically covers Chittoor and Kadapa districts. AU typically covers Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and East Godavari districts. APNL typically covers Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, and Nellore districts. Your area eligibility is based on where you studied your MBBS or where you are currently employed. During counselling, you will be offered seats from colleges in your eligible area first, though some seats may be available across areas.
I have a disability. I am marked as 'No' for PwBD on the merit list. Can I claim disability quota now?
If you have a disability and did not register it during NEET-PG application, you should contact NTRUHS immediately to understand if you can claim it now. Typically, disability status must be registered at the time of NEET-PG application and cannot be added later. However, some states allow late registration with supporting medical certificates. Contact the PG admission cell and ask about the process and deadline for claiming disability status.
When will counselling begin and what is the process?
The exact dates and process for CAQ counselling will be announced by NTRUHS in a separate notification. Typically, counselling involves: (1) registration (you register online or offline), (2) choice filling (you select colleges and specialities in order of preference), (3) seat allotment (the computer allocates seats based on merit, category, area, and availability), and (4) reporting (you report to the allotted college with documents). Watch for the counselling notification on the NTRUHS website and register as soon as the portal opens.
What documents do I need to bring to counselling?
Bring originals and photocopies of: MBBS degree certificate (or provisional certificate), NEET-PG 2026 admit card and score card, in-service/employment certificate, caste/category certificate (if applicable), minority certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID), and address proof. The exact list will be specified in the counselling notification. Do not arrive without all required documents — you will be rejected.
My NEET score is low and I am ranked 364 (last on the list). Will I get a seat?
Your chances depend on the number of CAQ seats available, your category, your area, and your preferences. If there are many seats available in your category and area, you may get a seat. If seats are limited, you may not. During choice filling, select colleges and specialities strategically — apply for seats that are less competitive (e.g., less popular specialities or colleges in less preferred areas) to increase your chances. However, there is no guarantee. If you do not get a seat in CAQ counselling, you may be eligible for national NEET-PG counselling.
If your name appears on this provisional final merit list, verify all your details immediately and report any errors to NTRUHS. Prepare all required documents (MBBS degree, in-service certificate, caste certificate, NEET score card, etc.) and keep them ready. Watch the NTRUHS website for the counselling notification, which will announce registration dates, choice-filling process, and seat allotment schedule. Do not delay — missing a deadline can result in loss of your seat. Contact the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences PG admission cell if you have questions or if your name is missing from the list.
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