Telangana BDS Mop-Up Round 2026: Final Chance to Secure a Dental Seat

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has opened the mop-up phase for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) admissions in Telangana for the 2026–27 academic year. This is the third and final counselling round, designed to fill vacant seats across government, private, and Army dental colleges that remain after the first two phases held in September 2026. If you qualified in NEET UG 2026 and missed a seat in earlier rounds, or if you resigned from a previous allotment, this mop-up phase is your last opportunity to secure a BDS seat under the state Competent Authority Quota. Candidates must exercise their web-based college preferences at tsbdsadm.tsche.in before the deadline closes.

What is the Telangana BDS Mop-Up Round and who can apply?

The mop-up phase is the third stage of Telangana's BDS counselling for 2026–27. It covers all leftover vacant seats in dental colleges across the state after the first two allotment rounds concluded in September 2026. This round is open to any NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate whose name appears on the KNRUHS BDS merit list.

You are eligible to participate if you: (1) qualified in NEET UG 2026 and are on the KNRUHS BDS merit list; (2) did not receive an allotment in Phase 1 (September 4–6) or Phase 2 (September 16–18); (3) resigned from a previous BDS allotment within the permitted window; or (4) registered fresh through the reopened application window. This round applies to the Competent Authority Quota, which reserves seats for candidates meeting specific state-level criteria.

How to log in and exercise your BDS college preferences online

To participate in the mop-up round, visit the official portal at tsbdsadm.tsche.in. On the home page, click the Candidate Login link and enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and your registered password. Once logged in, you will see the web-options page displaying all vacant BDS seats available across participating dental colleges.

Review the list of vacant seats carefully. Add dental colleges to your preference list in your order of choice—rank them from most preferred to least preferred. You can rearrange, add, or delete options as many times as you wish before the deadline. Once you are satisfied with your final preference order, save and lock your choices on the portal. The system will then assign seats based on your NEET UG rank, category reservation, and your locked preference order. Download and save your acknowledgement slip for future reference.

• Visit tsbdsadm.tsche.in and click Candidate Login
• Enter NEET UG 2026 roll number and registered password
• View the list of vacant BDS seats across colleges
• Add colleges to your preference list in order of choice
• Rearrange or delete options before the deadline
• Save and lock your final preference list
• Download the acknowledgement slip

What documents and information do you need to have ready?

Before you log in to the portal, gather all the information and documents you will need. Have your NEET UG 2026 roll number and rank, your KNRUHS application and registration number, your date of birth, and your candidate login password ready. You will also need to have prepared a list of your preferred dental colleges ranked in order of choice.

Additionally, keep original certificates and attested copies of all required documents (such as your NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate if applicable, and any other documents specified by KNRUHS) ready for college-level verification after allotment. If you are allotted a seat, you will need to present these documents when you report to your assigned college.

• NEET UG 2026 roll number and rank
• KNRUHS application and registration number
• Date of birth and candidate login password
• Preferred college and course priority list
• Original certificates and attested copies for verification

Timeline: When does the mop-up round happen and what are the key dates?

The mop-up phase notification was issued on October 15, 2026. This is the third and final stage of the 2026–27 BDS counselling schedule. The first phase ran from September 4 to September 6, 2026, and the second phase ran from September 16 to September 18, 2026. The exact deadline for the mop-up web-options window has been notified by KNRUHS, so check the official portal regularly for the precise closing date and time.

After the web-options window closes, KNRUHS will release a provisional allotment list. Candidates who are allotted seats must report at their assigned dental college within the stated reporting window. It is critical to meet this reporting deadline—if you fail to report on time, your allotment will be cancelled automatically, and the seat will return to the vacancy pool.

• Phase 1 web options: September 4–6, 2026
• Phase 2 web options: September 16–18, 2026
• Mop-up phase notification: October 15, 2026
• Mop-up web-options window: Check portal for exact deadline
• Provisional allotment list: Released after web-options close
• College reporting deadline: Check allotment letter for exact date

What happens after you lock your preferences and what are the allotment rules?

Once you lock your preference list on the portal, you cannot change it. The system will then process all locked preferences and generate a provisional allotment list based on your NEET UG rank, your category reservation, and your saved preference order. KNRUHS will release this allotment list after the web-options window closes.

If you are allotted a seat, you must report at the assigned dental college within the reporting window specified in your allotment letter. Bring original certificates and attested copies of all required documents for college-level verification. Failure to report within the deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your allotment, and the seat will be released back into the vacancy pool. After this mop-up round, any remaining vacant seats may move to the management quota pool.

• Allotment is based on NEET UG rank, category, and your locked preference order
• Provisional allotment list released after web-options close
• You must report at your assigned college within the stated deadline
• Bring original and attested copies of all required certificates
• Failure to report on time cancels your allotment automatically
• Remaining vacant seats may move to management quota after mop-up

Why is the mop-up round your last chance and what should you do now?

The mop-up phase is the final opportunity to secure a BDS seat under the state Competent Authority Quota. After this round closes, any seats that remain vacant will likely be transferred to the management quota pool, which typically involves higher fees and different admission criteria. If you have not yet received a BDS allotment and you are eligible, this is your last chance to claim a government or private dental college seat through the state counselling process.

Act immediately: log in to tsbdsadm.tsche.in using your NEET UG 2026 credentials, review the live list of vacant seats, and shortlist colleges based on fees, location, and course quality. Lock your preferences well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server glitches or technical issues. Keep your original certificates and fee drafts ready for college-level reporting. Watch the KNRUHS portal closely for the provisional allotment list and the final college-reporting deadline.

• Log in to tsbdsadm.tsche.in immediately using your NEET UG 2026 details
• Review the live list of vacant seats across participating dental colleges
• Shortlist colleges based on fees, location, and course quality
• Lock your preferences well before the deadline
• Keep original certificates and fee drafts ready for reporting
• Watch the KNRUHS portal for the allotment list and reporting deadline

What if you miss the mop-up deadline or are not allotted a seat?

If you miss the web-options deadline or do not lock your preferences before the window closes, you will not be considered for allotment in this round. Similarly, if you are not allotted a seat in the mop-up phase, your opportunity to secure a BDS seat under the state Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27 will be lost.

After the mop-up round, remaining vacant seats typically move to the management quota, which operates under different rules and usually involves significantly higher fees. Some candidates may also explore private dental college admissions or consider applying in other states. If you have any doubts about your eligibility or the process, contact KNRUHS directly through their official website or helpline before the deadline.

• Missing the deadline means no allotment in this round
• Remaining seats move to management quota (higher fees)
• Consider private dental college admissions as an alternative
• Explore BDS admissions in other states if eligible
• Contact KNRUHS directly if you have eligibility questions

Frequently asked questions

The Telangana BDS mop-up round is your final opportunity to secure a dental college seat under the state counselling process. Log in to tsbdsadm.tsche.in immediately, review vacant seats, lock your preferences before the deadline, and prepare your documents for college reporting. Watch the KNRUHS portal closely for the allotment list and reporting deadline.