Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), the body that conducts MBBS/BDS counselling in Andhra Pradesh, has released the seat matrix for MBBS seats in colleges that hold 'minority' institutional status, for the 2026-27 admission year. This is not an announcement of a new rule or a fee change — it is a straightforward numbers document that tells candidates exactly how many minority-quota MBBS seats exist, in which colleges, and how those seats are split between local-region and unreserved categories. Two private colleges appear in this matrix, identified by their college codes NIMR and FIMS. Together they offer 150 MBBS seats under the minority category for this counselling cycle. Any NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to get an MBBS seat through the AP minority quota should study this matrix carefully before choices are locked during counselling.
NTRUHS has confirmed 150 MBBS seats under the minority quota for 2026-27, split between two private colleges — NIMR (100 seats) and FIMS (50 seats) — with each college's seats further divided into a local-region share and an unreserved share.
What exactly has NTRUHS published
The document is titled 'MBBS Minority Colleges Seat Matrix 2026-27' and is issued directly by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. It is a data table, not a policy circular — it does not announce new dates, fees or documents. Its only purpose is to tell candidates how many seats are available in each minority-status MBBS college and how those seats are categorised for counselling allotment.
This matters because minority quota seats are allotted separately from the general state quota in AP counselling, and the numbers in this matrix decide how many candidates from each category can realistically expect a seat in these specific colleges this year.
The seat matrix in full
Here is the complete data exactly as published by NTRUHS. Each row represents one 'reservation seat' group within a college — that is, a specific slice of that college's total seats set aside for a particular local-region or unreserved category.
| College Code | College Type | Local Region | Reservation Seat Category | Total Seats | MINORITY-G Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIMR | Private | AU | AU | 85 | 85 |
| NIMR | Private | AU | UR | 15 | 15 |
| FIMS | Private | SVU | SVU | 43 | 43 |
| FIMS | Private | SVU | UR | 7 | 7 |
College-wise seat totals
Adding up the rows for each college gives the total number of minority-quota MBBS seats a candidate could be allotted at that college this year.
- College code NIMR (in the AU local region): 100 total MBBS seats — 85 seats reserved for the AU local region and 15 seats open as unreserved (UR).
- College code FIMS (in the SVU local region): 50 total MBBS seats — 43 seats reserved for the SVU local region and 7 seats open as unreserved (UR).
- Combined, both minority colleges together offer 150 MBBS seats for the 2026-27 counselling cycle.
What do 'Local Region', 'UR' and 'MINORITY-G' mean
AU and SVU refer to the two university local-area zones used in Andhra Pradesh's medical counselling system — Andhra University (AU) region and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) region. Each college is anchored to one of these regions, and a portion of its seats is reserved for candidates who qualify as 'local' to that region. The remaining seats marked 'UR' (Unreserved) are open to eligible candidates from anywhere in the state, without a local-region restriction.
The column labelled 'MINORITY-G' in the notice shows that, for every category listed, the seats are counted under the general minority-quota head — meaning the entire seat count in each row falls under the minority reservation without a further caste-based sub-split shown in this particular table.
The notice does not spell out the exact eligibility rules for claiming 'local region' status or for qualifying as a minority-quota candidate (such as which minority community, or what certificate is required). Candidates should check NTRUHS's separate minority quota admission notification or counselling information bulletin for those detailed eligibility and document requirements before applying.
Why this seat matrix matters for your counselling choices
Seat matrices like this one directly decide which colleges and how many seats you can realistically target during online choice-filling in NEET UG counselling. Knowing the exact seat count at NIMR and FIMS — and how those seats split between local-region and unreserved categories — helps you set realistic expectations and plan your rank list accordingly, rather than assuming seat numbers or guessing eligibility.
Since these are private colleges with minority status, admission to these minority-quota seats typically follows a separate track within the overall AP MBBS counselling process, alongside the regular state quota and management quota seats at other colleges. Always cross-check this matrix against the official rank list, category eligibility rules, and the counselling schedule published by NTRUHS before finalising your options.
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What is this NTRUHS notice actually about?
It is the official seat matrix for MBBS seats in minority-status private colleges in Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 admission year, showing exactly how many seats exist and how they are split by local region and category.
Which colleges are covered in this matrix?
Two private colleges, identified by the codes NIMR and FIMS, are listed in this minority seat matrix.
How many total MBBS seats are available under the minority quota?
150 seats in total — 100 at the college coded NIMR and 50 at the college coded FIMS.
What does 'AU' and 'SVU' mean in the Local Region column?
These refer to the Andhra University (AU) and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) local-area zones used in AP's medical counselling system. Seats marked with a region are reserved for candidates who are local to that zone.
What does the 'UR' category mean?
UR stands for Unreserved. These seats within each college are open to eligible candidates from any region of Andhra Pradesh, not restricted to the local zone of that particular college.
Does this notice explain who qualifies as a minority-quota candidate?
No. This notice only gives seat numbers. Eligibility rules and required certificates for the minority quota are covered in a separate NTRUHS minority admission notification, which candidates should check separately.
Are these seat numbers final?
The notice presents this matrix for the 2026-27 cycle as published; candidates should always verify against the latest official NTRUHS notice at the time of choice-filling in case of any revision.
Where will these seats be filled — general state counselling or a separate process?
Minority quota seats are usually allotted through a track within NTRUHS's overall MBBS counselling process, separate from state quota and management quota seats. Refer to the official counselling schedule for the exact process.
Keep this seat matrix handy when the AP MBBS counselling schedule and choice-filling window open, and cross-check your local-region and category eligibility against NTRUHS's official minority quota rules before selecting NIMR or FIMS. Watch NTRUHS's counselling portal for the schedule, application steps and document requirements tied to this seat matrix.
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