Telangana BDS Special Stray Vacancy Counselling: Web Options 11–12 Nov 2026

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has opened the Special Stray Vacancy phase of web-based counselling for BDS admissions under Competent Authority Quota for the 2026–27 academic year. This is the final opportunity to secure a BDS seat in private dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS if you are on the final merit list and have not yet been allotted a seat. Eligible candidates can exercise web options (rank their college preferences) from 12:30 PM on 11 November 2026 to 8:00 AM on 12 November 2026 through the official portal. This is a critical phase: if you are allotted a seat and do not join, you will face a ₹20 lakh penalty and a 3-year ban from KNRUHS BDS admissions.

What is this Special Stray Vacancy phase?

The Special Stray Vacancy phase is the final round of counselling for BDS admissions under Competent Authority Quota (CQ) in Telangana. Competent Authority Quota seats are those filled by the state government through its own counselling process, separate from the national-level MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) process. This phase fills any remaining vacant seats after all previous counselling rounds (first phase, mop-up, and earlier stray vacancy phases) have concluded.

This is your last chance to secure a BDS seat in a private dental college affiliated to KNRUHS if you qualified in NEET UG 2026 and are on the final merit list for Competent Authority Quota. Once this phase closes, no further counselling rounds will be held for BDS admissions in Telangana for the 2026–27 academic year.

Who is eligible to exercise web options in this phase?

To be eligible, you must meet ALL of the following conditions:

First, your name must appear on the final merit list for Competent Authority Quota on the KNRUHS website. Second, you must NOT have been allotted a seat in any previous phase of Competent Authority Quota counselling. Third, you must have exercised web options (submitted your college preferences) in the first phase of counselling — if you did not participate in the first phase, you cannot participate now. Fourth, you must not currently be studying in a BDS course under Management Quota or an MBBS course (under either Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota) from a previous phase of counselling.

• Your name is on the final Competent Authority Quota merit list (check KNRUHS website)
• You were NOT allotted a seat in previous CQ counselling phases
• You DID exercise web options in the first phase of counselling
• You are NOT currently enrolled in any BDS course under Management Quota
• You are NOT currently enrolled in any MBBS course (CQ or Management Quota)
• You were NOT admitted through MCC counselling (up to Stray Vacancy phase)
• You were NOT admitted in any other state (as per MCC portal data)
• You have NOT discontinued a course after joining in a previous phase

Important dates and timeline

The web-option exercise window is extremely short — only 19.5 hours. You must submit your college preferences within this window; late submissions will not be accepted. After the deadline, the university will process all submitted options and generate allotments based on your preferences and merit rank.

How to exercise web options: step-by-step process

You will exercise web options (rank your preferred colleges) through the official portal. This is an online process that you must complete from a computer with an internet connection; mobile phones are not recommended due to the complexity of the interface.

Here is the exact process:

1. Go to https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/ and log in using your credentials (typically your NEET roll number and password).

2. You will see a list of all available BDS seats in private dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS. Review the colleges, their locations, and the number of vacant seats.

3. Rank the colleges in order of your preference. You can rank as many or as few colleges as you wish. The system will allot you a seat in the highest-ranked college where you have a merit-based claim (based on your rank and the college's cutoff).

4. After finalizing your preferences, submit them. You will receive a one-time password (OTP) — a 6-letter code in English capital letters (A–Z) — sent to your registered mobile number. This password confirms your submission.

5. Take a printout of your saved options for your records.

6. Do NOT close your browser or refresh the page until you see a confirmation message.

• Visit https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/ from a computer with internet
• Log in with your NEET credentials
• Review all available BDS colleges and seats
• Rank colleges in order of preference
• Submit your preferences
• Receive and note the 6-letter OTP sent to your mobile
• Print your saved options
• Keep the printout and OTP safe for future reference

Fees you must pay

If you are allotted a seat, you will need to pay two separate fees: a university fee and a tuition fee.

**University Fee:** You must pay ₹12,000 to KNRUHS through online payment (debit card, credit card, or internet banking). This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. After successful payment, you will be able to download your allotment order from the portal.

**Tuition Fee:** You must pay the tuition fee directly to your allotted private dental college. The amount varies by college and is set by the Telangana government under G.O.Ms.No. 98, HM&FW(C1) Department, dated 07.08.2026. Contact your allotted college for the exact amount.

**Important:** If your online payment fails but a subsequent payment goes through (resulting in a double payment), you must email knruhs.doublepayments@gmail.com with proof. The university will verify and refund the duplicate amount to your bank account after admissions close. Do not assume the payment failed if you do not see an immediate confirmation — check your bank statement.

• University fee: ₹12,000 (non-refundable, paid online)
• Tuition fee: varies by college (paid directly to the college)
• Payment methods: debit card, credit card, or internet banking
• Double-payment refunds: email knruhs.doublepayments@gmail.com

Critical trap: the ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment

This is the most important rule to understand. If you are allotted a seat in this phase and do NOT join the course, you will face severe consequences:

**Penalty amount:** ₹20 lakhs (₹2,000,000). This is a financial penalty you must pay to get your original certificates back.

**Debarment:** You will be barred from applying for BDS admission under KNRUHS for 3 years. This means you cannot participate in any KNRUHS BDS counselling for the next three academic years.

**Why this rule exists:** The university imposes this penalty to prevent 'seat blocking' — when a candidate accepts a seat but does not join, wasting a valuable spot that could have gone to another eligible student.

**The same penalty applies if you join but discontinue the course after this phase.** If you are admitted and later decide to drop out, you must pay ₹20 lakhs and will be debarred for 3 years.

**What this means for you:** Only exercise web options for colleges you are genuinely willing to join. Do not rank a college just to 'keep options open' if you are not serious about studying there. Once you are allotted a seat, you are committed.

• ⚠️ If allotted but do not join: ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment from KNRUHS BDS
• ⚠️ If you join but discontinue: ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment
• ⚠️ Penalty applies even if you have a valid reason (financial, medical, etc.)
• ⚠️ Debarment means you cannot apply to KNRUHS BDS for 3 years

What happens after allotment: joining process and deadlines

After the web-option exercise closes, the university will process all submissions and generate allotments. You will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number informing you whether you have been allotted a seat and, if so, which college.

**Step 1: Download your allotment order.** Log in to https://tsmedadm.tsche.in/ to check your allotment status. If allotted, download your allotment order after paying the ₹12,000 university fee online. The allotment order will specify the college, course, and the last date for joining.

**Step 2: Report to the college.** You must report to the Principal of your allotted dental college on or before the joining date specified in your allotment order. Bring all original certificates (10th, 12th, NEET admit card, NEET result, caste certificate if applicable, and any other documents required by the college).

**Step 3: Complete admission formalities.** At the college, you must submit all original certificates, sign any required bonds, and pay the tuition fee to complete the admission process. If you do not complete these steps by the joining deadline, your admission will be automatically cancelled, and the ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment will apply.

**Important:** The university will verify your original certificates at the college. If there is any discrepancy (e.g., a certificate is forged, your name is spelled differently, or a document is missing), your allotment will be cancelled and action will be taken against you and your parents as per university regulations.

• ✅ Pay ₹12,000 university fee online immediately after allotment
• ✅ Download allotment order from https://tsmedadm.tsche.in/
• ✅ Note the joining deadline from your allotment order
• ✅ Report to the college Principal before the deadline
• ✅ Bring all original certificates and documents
• ✅ Submit certificates and pay tuition fee to complete admission
• ⚠️ Missing the joining deadline = automatic cancellation + ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment

Restrictions after this phase

Once you are allotted a BDS seat in this Special Stray Vacancy phase, you are locked into that choice. The university has imposed strict restrictions to prevent candidates from gaming the system:

**You cannot withdraw or discontinue after this phase.** If you join the course and later want to drop out, you must pay ₹20 lakhs and will be debarred for 3 years.

**You cannot apply for MBBS or BDS under Management Quota in the Special Stray Vacancy phase.** If you are allotted a BDS seat under Competent Authority Quota in this phase, you are not eligible to exercise web options for MBBS or BDS seats under Management Quota in the Management Quota stray vacancy phase.

**This is your final opportunity.** After this phase closes, no further counselling rounds will be held for BDS admissions in Telangana for 2026–27. If you do not secure a seat now, you will have to wait for the next academic year.

• No withdrawal or discontinuation allowed after this phase
• Cannot apply for MBBS/BDS Management Quota stray vacancy if allotted BDS CQ seat
• This is the final counselling phase for BDS in Telangana 2026–27

Documents and certificates you will need

Before you exercise web options, ensure you have all the required documents ready. You will need to submit these at your allotted college during the joining process. The notice does not provide a detailed list, but based on standard NEET UG admission procedures, you will typically need:

**Original certificates:** 10th-grade mark sheet, 12th-grade mark sheet, NEET UG 2026 admit card, NEET UG 2026 result/score card, Aadhaar card, and any other identity proof.

**Category certificate (if applicable):** If you are applying under SC, ST, OBC, or any other reserved category, bring your original caste/category certificate issued by the competent authority. The certificate must be valid and recognized by the Telangana government.

**Other documents:** Domicile certificate (if required), migration certificate (if you studied outside Telangana), and any bonds or undertakings required by the college.

**Important:** The university will verify all original certificates at the college. Any discrepancy will result in cancellation of your allotment. Ensure all documents are genuine and match the information in your NEET application.

• 10th and 12th mark sheets (originals)
• NEET UG 2026 admit card and result/score card
• Aadhaar card or other valid ID
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if required)
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Any bonds or undertakings required by the college

Where to find information and get help

The notice provides multiple contact points for different types of queries. Use the appropriate channel to avoid delays:

**For technical help with the portal:** Call 9392685856, 7842136688, or 9059672216 during business hours.

**For technical issues with web-option exercise:** Email tsmedadm.tech@gmail.com.

**For questions about rules and regulations:** Call 7901098840 or 9490585796.

**For payment gateway issues:** Call 9618240276.

**For any other issues:** Email knrugadmission@gmail.com (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM only).

**To check vacant seats:** Visit http://knruhs.telangana.gov.in.

**To exercise web options:** Visit https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/.

**To check allotment status:** Visit https://tsmedadm.tsche.in/.

• Technical help: 9392685856, 7842136688, 9059672216
• Web-option technical issues: tsmedadm.tech@gmail.com
• Rules & regulations: 7901098840, 9490585796
• Payment issues: 9618240276
• General queries: knrugadmission@gmail.com (10 AM–5 PM)
• Vacant seats list: http://knruhs.telangana.gov.in
• Web-option portal: https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/
• Allotment status: https://tsmedadm.tsche.in/

Common mistakes that get your application rejected

The notice highlights several reasons why candidates become ineligible. Avoid these traps:

**Mistake 1: Not exercising web options in the first phase.** If you did not participate in the first phase of counselling, you cannot participate in this stray vacancy phase, even if you are on the merit list. This is a hard rule with no exceptions.

**Mistake 2: Already being admitted to another course.** If you are currently studying in a BDS course under Management Quota or an MBBS course (under any quota), you are ineligible. The university does not allow dual admissions.

**Mistake 3: Being admitted through MCC counselling.** If you were allotted a seat through the national MCC process (even if you did not join), you are ineligible for this state-level counselling.

**Mistake 4: Being admitted in another state.** If your data shows you were admitted in another state (as per MCC portal records), you are ineligible.

**Mistake 5: Discontinuing a course in a previous phase.** If you joined a course in an earlier phase and then dropped out, you are ineligible for this phase.

**Mistake 6: Submitting false or discrepant certificates.** If your original certificates do not match your NEET application or contain errors, your allotment will be cancelled and action will be taken against you.

• ⚠️ Did not exercise web options in first phase = ineligible
• ⚠️ Currently enrolled in BDS (Management Quota) = ineligible
• ⚠️ Currently enrolled in MBBS (any quota) = ineligible
• ⚠️ Admitted through MCC counselling = ineligible
• ⚠️ Admitted in another state = ineligible
• ⚠️ Discontinued a course previously = ineligible
• ⚠️ Forged or discrepant certificates = allotment cancelled + action against you

Frequently asked questions

If you are on the final Competent Authority Quota merit list and meet all eligibility conditions, log in to https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/ between 12:30 PM on 11 November 2026 and 8:00 AM on 12 November 2026 to exercise web options. Rank your preferred colleges carefully — remember that if you are allotted a seat and do not join, you will face a ₹20 lakh penalty and a 3-year debarment from KNRUHS BDS admissions. After allotment, pay the ₹12,000 university fee immediately, download your allotment order, and report to your college before the joining deadline with all original certificates. For technical help, call 9392685856, 7842136688, or 9059672216.