Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana has released the official seat matrix for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2026-27. The Competent Authority Quota is the set of seats that Telangana fills through its own state-level counselling process — separate from the national NEET counselling. This seat matrix shows exactly how many seats are available in each of the 12 participating BDS colleges, broken down by caste category (OC, SC, ST, BC), gender (General/Female), and special quotas (PWD, CAP, PMC, ANGLO). This is the first phase of counselling, and knowing the seat availability in your category and preferred colleges is essential before you register for counselling.
The Competent Authority Quota offers 177 total BDS seats across 12 Telangana colleges in the first phase, distributed by caste category, gender, and special quotas — check the matrix to see how many seats exist in your category at each college.
What is the Competent Authority Quota and why does it matter?
The Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) is a pool of BDS seats that the Telangana government fills through its own counselling process, separate from the national NEET counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). If you are a Telangana domicile (resident) and have qualified NEET UG 2026, you are eligible to participate in this state-level counselling.
This quota is important because it gives you a second chance to secure a BDS seat in Telangana if you do not get one in the national counselling, or if you prefer to apply through the state process. The seats, colleges, and category-wise availability are fixed in advance — this matrix shows you exactly what is on offer.
Which colleges are included in this seat matrix?
The seat matrix covers 12 BDS colleges across Telangana. These are: Government Dental College Hyderabad (GDCH), A.C. Dental School (ACDS), B.L. Jain Institute of Dental Sciences (BLJI), Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), Meenakshi Dental College & Hospital (MDCK), M.G. Narsimhan Dental College (MGND), Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences (MIDS), Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences (MNRD), Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences (PANH), Sri Sai Dental College (SSDC), Sri Venkateshwara Dental College (SVSD), and Tejasvi Institute of Dental Sciences (TIDS).
Each college has a fixed number of total seats in this phase. The seats are then divided among different categories and quotas as shown in the matrix. When you register for counselling, you will be able to choose your preferred colleges and courses based on your rank and category.
- GDCH — Government Dental College Hyderabad
- ACDS — A.C. Dental School
- BLJI — B.L. Jain Institute of Dental Sciences
- KIDS — Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
- MDCK — Meenakshi Dental College & Hospital
- MGND — M.G. Narsimhan Dental College
- MIDS — Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences
- MNRD — Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences
- PANH — Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences
- SSDC — Sri Sai Dental College
- SVSD — Sri Venkateshwara Dental College
- TIDS — Tejasvi Institute of Dental Sciences
Understanding the seat matrix: categories and quotas explained
The seat matrix divides all available seats into several categories. The main categories are: OC (Open/General), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and BC (Backward Caste). Within BC, there are five sub-groups: BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E. Each main category is further split into General (G) and Female (F) seats — meaning some seats are reserved for women candidates.
In addition to caste-based categories, there are special quotas: PWD (Persons with Disability), CAP (Competent Authority Pool — additional seats), PMC (Private Medical College quota), and ANGLO (Anglo-Indian quota). These are separate from the main categories and have their own seat counts.
For example, if you are an SC candidate (female), you would look for the 'SC G F' column in your preferred college's row. If you are a BC-A candidate (general/male), you would look for 'BC A G'. This tells you exactly how many seats are available for your specific category at that college.
- OC = Open/General category
- SC = Scheduled Caste
- ST = Scheduled Tribe
- BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E = Backward Caste sub-groups
- G = General (male) seats
- F = Female seats
- PWD = Persons with Disability
- CAP = Competent Authority Pool (additional seats)
- PMC = Private Medical College quota
- ANGLO = Anglo-Indian quota
Total seats available in this phase
Across all 12 colleges in the first phase of Competent Authority Quota counselling, a total of 177 BDS seats are available. This includes all categories, genders, and special quotas combined. The distribution is not equal across colleges — some colleges have 14 or 15 total seats, while others may have fewer. The exact breakdown for each college is shown in the seat matrix.
It is important to note that this is the first phase only. Additional phases of counselling may be conducted later if seats remain unfilled or if candidates decline their allotments. The number of seats available in later phases may differ from this matrix.
How to read the seat matrix for your category
To find seats available for you, first identify your caste category and gender. For example, if you are an OC (Open) female candidate, look for the 'OC F' column. If you are SC General (male), look for 'SC G'. If you belong to a BC sub-group, identify which one (A, B, C, D, or E) and then look for the corresponding column (e.g., 'BC B G' for BC-B male).
Once you have identified your category column, go down the rows for each college and note the number in that column. That number is how many seats are available for your category at that college. For instance, if GDCH shows '1' under 'OC F', there is 1 seat for OC female candidates at GDCH. If a cell is blank or shows '0', there are no seats for your category at that college.
Use this information to make a shortlist of colleges where seats are available in your category. This will help you prioritize your choices during counselling registration.
Seat matrix table: all colleges and categories
Below is the complete seat matrix for the first phase of BDS Competent Authority Quota counselling. Each row represents a college, and each column represents a category or quota. The numbers in each cell show how many seats are available for that specific category at that college.
| S.No | College | Special Category | OC G | OC F | SC G | SC G1 F | SC G2 G | SC G2 F | SC G3 G | SC G3 F | ST G | ST F | BC A G | BC A F | BC B G | BC B F | BC C G | BC C F | BC D G | BC D F | BC E G | BC E F | PWD | CAP | PMC | ANGLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GDCH | Total | 21 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Special quotas: PWD, CAP, PMC, and ANGLO explained
In addition to caste-based categories, the seat matrix includes four special quotas. PWD (Persons with Disability) seats are reserved for candidates with a recognized disability. Each college has 1 PWD seat in this phase. To claim a PWD seat, you must have a valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority.
CAP (Competent Authority Pool) seats are additional seats that the state government can allocate. Most colleges have 1 CAP seat. PMC (Private Medical College quota) seats are for private colleges and are limited — not all colleges have PMC seats. ANGLO (Anglo-Indian quota) seats are for Anglo-Indian candidates as per the Constitution. Only a few colleges have ANGLO seats (GDCH and KIDS have 1 each).
If you belong to any of these special categories, check the matrix to see which colleges have seats available for you. These seats are separate from the main caste-based categories, so even if a college has no seats in your caste category, it may have a PWD or CAP seat available.
- PWD = Persons with Disability (requires valid disability certificate)
- CAP = Competent Authority Pool (additional state-allocated seats)
- PMC = Private Medical College quota
- ANGLO = Anglo-Indian quota (for Anglo-Indian candidates)
SC sub-groups: SC G1, SC G2, and SC G3
Within the SC (Scheduled Caste) category, the matrix shows three sub-groups: SC G1, SC G2, and SC G3. These sub-groups are based on the specific SC community to which a candidate belongs. Each sub-group has its own set of seats, divided into General (G) and Female (F).
When you register for counselling, you will need to specify which SC sub-group you belong to based on your caste certificate. The counselling system will then show you only the seats available for your specific sub-group. It is important to have your caste certificate ready and to know your exact SC sub-group classification before counselling begins.
- SC G1 = SC sub-group 1 (General and Female seats)
- SC G2 = SC sub-group 2 (General and Female seats)
- SC G3 = SC sub-group 3 (General and Female seats)
BC sub-groups: BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E
The BC (Backward Caste) category is divided into five sub-groups: BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E. Each sub-group represents different backward castes recognized by the Telangana government. Each sub-group has its own seats, split between General (G) and Female (F).
Your BC sub-group is determined by your caste and is shown on your caste certificate. During counselling, you will select your BC sub-group, and the system will display only the seats available for that sub-group. For example, if you are a BC-C candidate (female), you will see only the 'BC C F' seats across all colleges. Make sure you know your exact BC sub-group before counselling registration.
- BC-A = Backward Caste sub-group A
- BC-B = Backward Caste sub-group B
- BC-C = Backward Caste sub-group C
- BC-D = Backward Caste sub-group D
- BC-E = Backward Caste sub-group E
Colleges with the most seats in your category: a quick guide
If you are an OC (Open) candidate, colleges like GDCH, BLJI, KIDS, MDCK, MIDS, MNRD, PANH, SSDC, SVSD, and TIDS all have multiple OC seats available. GDCH (Government Dental College Hyderabad) has the highest number of OC seats (21 General + 12 Female = 33 total).
If you are an SC candidate, most colleges have at least 1-3 SC seats. GDCH, BLJI, KIDS, MDCK, MIDS, MNRD, PANH, SSDC, SVSD, and TIDS all have SC seats. If you are an ST candidate, seats are more limited — GDCH, BLJI, KIDS, MDCK, MGND, MIDS, MNRD, PANH, SSDC, and TIDS have ST seats.
If you are a BC candidate, all 12 colleges have BC seats across the five sub-groups. The distribution varies by college and sub-group. Use the matrix to identify which colleges have the most seats in your specific BC sub-group. This will help you prioritize your college choices during counselling.
What to do before counselling registration
Before you register for Competent Authority Quota counselling, take the following steps: (1) Identify your exact caste category and sub-group (OC, SC G1/G2/G3, ST, BC-A/B/C/D/E) from your caste certificate. (2) Determine your gender (General or Female). (3) Check if you have any disability and possess a valid disability certificate (for PWD seats). (4) Download and print this seat matrix or save it on your phone for easy reference during counselling.
(5) Go through the matrix and identify all colleges where seats are available in your category. (6) Make a list of your preferred colleges in order of preference. (7) Note the total number of seats available in your category across all colleges — this gives you an idea of your chances. (8) Keep all your original documents (NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th certificates, caste certificate, disability certificate if applicable, domicile certificate) ready for verification during counselling.
Important: This is the first phase only
This seat matrix is for the first phase of Competent Authority Quota counselling. If seats remain unfilled after the first phase, or if candidates decline their allotments, additional phases of counselling may be conducted. The seat availability in later phases may be different from this matrix.
Do not assume that if a college has no seats in your category in the first phase, you will not get a seat there in later phases. Seats may become available in subsequent phases. However, it is always better to secure a seat in the first phase itself if possible, as later phases are not guaranteed.
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What is the Competent Authority Quota and how is it different from national NEET counselling?
The Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) is a pool of BDS seats that Telangana fills through its own state-level counselling process, separate from the national NEET counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). If you are a Telangana domicile and have qualified NEET UG 2026, you can participate in this state counselling. It gives you a second opportunity to secure a BDS seat in Telangana if you do not get one in the national counselling or if you prefer the state process.
How many total BDS seats are available in the Competent Authority Quota first phase?
A total of 177 BDS seats are available across all 12 colleges in the first phase of Competent Authority Quota counselling. This includes all categories (OC, SC, ST, BC), genders (General and Female), and special quotas (PWD, CAP, PMC, ANGLO) combined.
How do I find seats available for my category in the matrix?
First, identify your caste category and gender from your caste certificate (e.g., OC Female, SC G1 General, BC-C Female). Then, locate the corresponding column in the seat matrix. Go down the rows for each college and note the number in that column — that is how many seats are available for your category at that college. If a cell is blank or shows 0, there are no seats for your category at that college.
What do SC G1, SC G2, and SC G3 mean?
SC G1, SC G2, and SC G3 are three sub-groups within the SC (Scheduled Caste) category. Each sub-group represents different SC communities recognized by Telangana. Your specific SC sub-group is determined by your caste and is shown on your caste certificate. During counselling, you will select your sub-group, and the system will show only seats available for that sub-group.
What are BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E?
These are five sub-groups within the BC (Backward Caste) category, each representing different backward castes recognized by Telangana. Your BC sub-group is determined by your caste and shown on your caste certificate. During counselling, you will select your specific BC sub-group, and only seats for that sub-group will be displayed to you.
What are PWD, CAP, PMC, and ANGLO seats?
PWD seats are reserved for Persons with Disability (requires a valid disability certificate). CAP (Competent Authority Pool) seats are additional state-allocated seats. PMC (Private Medical College quota) seats are for private colleges. ANGLO seats are for Anglo-Indian candidates. These are separate from caste-based categories — if a college has no seats in your caste category, it may still have a PWD or CAP seat available.
Which college has the most BDS seats in the first phase?
GDCH (Government Dental College Hyderabad) has the highest total seats with 21 OC General + 12 OC Female + additional SC, ST, and BC seats. Most other colleges have 14-15 total seats. The exact distribution varies by college and category.
What should I do if my category has no seats at my preferred college?
Check the matrix for other colleges where seats are available in your category. Make a list of all colleges with available seats and prioritize them during counselling registration. Remember, this is the first phase only — if seats remain unfilled, additional phases may be conducted with different seat availability.
Is this seat matrix final, or can it change?
This seat matrix is for the first phase of counselling. If seats remain unfilled after the first phase or if candidates decline allotments, additional phases may be conducted with potentially different seat availability. However, the seats shown in this matrix are confirmed for the first phase.
What documents do I need to have ready before counselling registration?
Keep the following documents ready: NEET UG 2026 scorecard, 10th and 12th standard certificates, caste certificate (showing your exact category and sub-group), domicile certificate proving Telangana residency, and a disability certificate if you are claiming a PWD seat. Have both original and photocopies available for verification.
Can I apply for seats in multiple categories or sub-groups?
No. During counselling registration, you will select one category (OC, SC, ST, or BC) and, if applicable, one sub-group (e.g., SC G1 or BC-C). The system will then display only seats available for that specific category/sub-group. You cannot apply for multiple categories in the same phase.
What is the difference between General (G) and Female (F) seats?
General (G) seats are open to all candidates of that category, regardless of gender. Female (F) seats are reserved exclusively for female candidates of that category. If you are a female candidate, you can choose to apply for either a General seat or a Female seat, but Female seats give you a better chance as they have less competition.
This seat matrix is your roadmap for Competent Authority Quota counselling. Download it, study it carefully, and identify all colleges where seats are available in your category. Before counselling registration opens, ensure you have your caste certificate, domicile certificate, NEET scorecard, and all other required documents ready. Know your exact category and sub-group, and make a prioritized list of colleges. Watch for the official counselling registration date announcement from KNRUHS — when it opens, register promptly and select your colleges in order of preference. Good luck with your BDS admission!
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