Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada — the body that runs MBBS and BDS admissions in Andhra Pradesh — has published the final priority-wise list of eligible and not-eligible candidates under the CAP category for admissions into MBBS & BDS courses 2026-27. This list has been issued 'after examination of grievances', meaning candidates who were earlier found ineligible had a chance to submit clarifications or documents, and this list reflects the outcome of that review. CAP stands for the quota reserved for wards (children) of Defence Forces personnel and Ex-servicemen, administered through the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The list covers hundreds of candidates, each marked either 'Eligible' with a priority number, or 'Not Eligible' with a specific reason. If you or your child applied under this quota, this is the list to check right now.
This is the FINAL eligibility list for the CAP (Defence/Ex-servicemen wards) quota after grievance review — if you are marked 'Eligible' you get a priority number for seat allotment; if 'Not Eligible', the remarks column tells you exactly why, and common traps include wards of para-military forces and wards of Ex-servicemen domiciled in other states.
What is the CAP category, and why does this list matter?
CAP is a special reservation category for MBBS and BDS seats in Andhra Pradesh, meant for wards (sons/daughters) of Defence Forces personnel — that is, serving or retired members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh, separately from the regular state and all-India NEET counselling quotas.
Candidates who applied for a CAP-quota seat go through a verification process. This particular list is the FINAL outcome for 2026-27 — it comes after candidates who were initially marked 'Not Eligible' were given a chance to raise objections (grievances), and the university/department has now reviewed those objections and issued its final decision.
In short: if your name is on this list, this is where you stand for the CAP quota in MBBS/BDS admissions 2026-27. There is no indication in this notice of a further grievance window after this.
How to check your record in the list
The list is organised in a table with the following columns for each candidate: Registration ID, NEET Roll Number, NEET Rank, NEET Score, Name of the Candidate, Gender, Category (your social category such as OC/BC/SC/ST — this is separate from the CAP quota itself), Area, Eligible/Not Eligible status, Remarks, and Priority.
To find your record, search the list by your Registration ID (format: UG26CQ...) or by your full name exactly as entered during application, and cross-check your NEET Roll Number and Rank to confirm it is really your entry.
- Registration ID — your unique CAP-quota application number for 2026-27
- NEET Roll No & Rank/Score — taken from your NEET-UG result
- Category — your social/reservation category (OC, BC-A/B/C/D/E, SC, ST, etc.)
- Area — the regional/zone code linked to your record (for example AU, SVU, APNL)
- Eligible/Not Eligible — the final verdict on your CAP quota claim
- Remarks — the reason behind that verdict (e.g. 'Verified & Approved' or a specific rejection reason)
- Priority — for eligible candidates only, the priority band (I to VIII) used in seat allotment
If you are marked 'Eligible' — what the Priority number means
Eligible candidates in the list are grouped into priority bands numbered I through VIII. This priority number, not just your NEET rank, decides the sequence in which candidates are considered for CAP quota seats — candidates in a lower-numbered priority band are placed ahead of those in a higher-numbered band, and within the same band, candidates are then ordered by their NEET rank.
This is why you will notice candidates with weaker NEET ranks sitting in Priority I or II while candidates with much better ranks appear in Priority IV or VI — the priority band reflects a classification set by the Department of Sainik Welfare (relating to the nature of the parent's service) and takes precedence over rank in this quota's allotment logic. The exact criteria for each priority band are not detailed in this notice, so if you need clarification on why you were placed in a particular band, you should approach the Department of Sainik Welfare or NTRUHS directly.
If your entry says 'Eligible' with 'Verified & Approved' in the remarks column and a priority number, you are cleared to be considered for CAP-quota MBBS/BDS seats in that priority order.
If you are marked 'Not Eligible' — read the reason carefully
A large number of candidates in this list have been marked 'Not Eligible', each with a specific remark. Two reasons account for almost all rejections, and both are worth understanding clearly because they are easy traps for genuine applicants who assume any 'ex-serviceman parent' automatically qualifies.
- Para-military service does not count: Wards of personnel from the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, GREF and similar forces have been marked 'Not Eligible' with remarks such as 'Para Military Forces are not eligible for CAP category', 'CRPF NOT ELIGIBLE', 'BSF NOT ELIGIBLE' etc. The CAP quota is meant strictly for Defence Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) personnel and Ex-servicemen — para-military forces are treated as a different category and do not qualify.
- Domicile outside Andhra Pradesh disqualifies you: Several candidates were rejected with remarks like 'OTHER STATE EX-SERVICEMEN', 'OTHER STATE SERVING PERSONNEL' or 'BELONGING TO OTHER STATE'. As per G.O. Ms No. 59, dated 16 May 2018 of the Home (Services-IV) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, wards of Ex-servicemen belonging to another state are NOT eligible under the CAP category in Andhra Pradesh — even if the parent served in the Defence Forces.
- Incomplete documentation combined with other-state domicile: At least one entry was rejected for 'Requisite document not submitted. Belonging to other state' — meaning the candidate both failed to submit the required proof and was found to be domiciled elsewhere.
| Rejection remark seen in the list | What it means |
|---|---|
| Para Military Forces are not eligible for CAP category / CRPF / BSF / CISF / ITBP / GREF | Wards of Central para-military force personnel do not qualify for CAP — only Army/Navy/Air Force (Defence Forces) wards are eligible. |
| Other State Ex-Servicemen / Other State Serving Personnel / Belonging to Other State | Per G.O. Ms No. 59 dated 16-05-2018 (Home Services-IV Dept, Govt of AP), wards of Ex-servicemen domiciled in another state cannot claim AP's CAP quota. |
| Requisite documents not submitted. Belonging to other state | The candidate did not submit the proof required, and separately, was also found to belong to another state — both grounds led to rejection. |
About the 'Area' column
Each candidate's record also carries an Area code — AU, SVU or APNL in this list. In Andhra Pradesh's medical counselling system, these codes commonly denote the regional/zone classification (such as Andhra University zone, Sri Venkateswara University zone, or a non-local classification) used for the state's local-area seat distribution. If you are unsure what your specific Area code implies for your seat options, confirm with NTRUHS or the Department of Sainik Welfare rather than assuming.
What to do next
This notice does not mention any further grievance or appeal window — it is described as the list issued 'after examination of grievances', suggesting it is the final word at this stage of CAP quota verification. Eligible candidates should keep their priority number and registration details ready for the next stage of CAP-quota counselling/seat allotment when NTRUHS announces it. Candidates marked 'Not Eligible' who believe there is an error (for example, if your parent actually served in the Defence Forces and not a para-military force, or if your domicile documents were not correctly considered) should contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh, or NTRUHS directly with your Registration ID to seek clarification, since no further step is indicated in this document.
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What exactly is the CAP category in this list?
CAP is the reservation category for wards (children) of Defence Forces personnel — Army, Navy, Air Force — serving or retired (Ex-servicemen), administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for MBBS/BDS admissions.
How do I find out if I am on this list?
Search the list by your Registration ID (format UG26CQ...) or your full name, and cross-check your NEET Roll Number and Rank to confirm the record is yours.
My father served in the CRPF/BSF — why was I marked 'Not Eligible'?
The CAP quota is reserved only for Defence Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) personnel and their Ex-servicemen. Para-military forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and GREF are treated as a separate category and are not eligible under CAP, as shown in the remarks against several candidates in this list.
My father is an Ex-serviceman but we are domiciled in another state. Can I still claim AP's CAP quota?
No. As per G.O. Ms No. 59, dated 16 May 2018 of the Home (Services-IV) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, wards of Ex-servicemen belonging to another state are not eligible under the CAP category in Andhra Pradesh.
What does the Priority number (I to VIII) next to my name mean?
It is the band that decides the order in which eligible CAP-quota candidates are considered for seats — a lower priority number is placed ahead in the allotment sequence, and within the same band candidates are ordered by NEET rank. The exact criteria behind each band are not spelled out in this notice.
I am marked 'Not Eligible' — can I appeal again?
This list is issued after the department already examined earlier grievances, and the notice does not mention any further appeal window. If you believe there is a genuine error, contact the Department of Sainik Welfare or NTRUHS directly with your Registration ID.
If I am 'Eligible', am I guaranteed an MBBS/BDS seat?
Being marked 'Eligible' with a priority number means you are cleared to be considered for a CAP-quota seat in that priority order; it does not by itself guarantee a seat, which will depend on seat availability during the counselling/allotment process.
What do the 'Area' codes AU, SVU and APNL mean?
These are regional/zone classification codes used in Andhra Pradesh's medical counselling system (relating to zones like Andhra University, Sri Venkateswara University, or a non-local classification). For your specific implication, confirm with NTRUHS or the Sainik Welfare Department.
If you applied under the CAP quota for NTRUHS MBBS/BDS admissions 2026-27, find your Registration ID in this list right away and note your Eligible/Not Eligible status, remarks, and priority number. Eligible candidates should hold on to these details for the next counselling step; those marked Not Eligible should read the exact remark against their name and, if they believe it is incorrect, reach out to the Department of Sainik Welfare or NTRUHS directly with their Registration ID.
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