Telangana KNRUHS Management Quota MBBS/BDS: NRI Stray Round Registration Open

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has reopened online registration for MBBS and BDS admissions under Management Quota for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a special stray round specifically to fill vacant Category-C (NRI) seats in private medical and dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS and Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences. The registration window is very short: from 2:00 PM on 7 November 2026 to 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. Three distinct groups of candidates are eligible to apply, each with different requirements and processes. This is a one-time measure ordered by the Government of Telangana, so missing the deadline means losing the opportunity.

What is this stray round and why does it matter?

A stray round is a final opportunity to fill seats that remain vacant after all earlier counselling rounds. In this case, KNRUHS is reopening registration specifically to fill empty Category-C (NRI — Non-Resident Indian) seats in private MBBS and BDS colleges. This is not a regular counselling round; it is a one-time special measure ordered by the Telangana government on 6 November 2026.

If you are eligible and interested in a private medical or dental college seat in Telangana under the NRI category, this is your last chance for the 2026-27 academic year. The window is only 48 hours, so delays can be fatal.

Who can apply? Three eligible groups

The notification identifies three distinct groups of candidates. Each has different eligibility rules and submission processes. Read your group carefully to understand what you must do.

**Group 1: Candidates who registered under Category-B only.** If you already submitted an online application under Category-B (Management Quota) but did not submit under Category-C (NRI), you can now add NRI documents. You do NOT need to pay the registration fee again. You must email your NRI-related supporting documents and a copy of your Category-B application form to knrugadmission@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026.

**Group 2: Candidates who have not registered at all.** If you have qualified in NEET UG 2026, scored above the cutoff marks, and have never registered for Management Quota admission, you can now apply. You must pay a registration fee of ₹12,000 and submit your online application during the registration window. Important: you can apply ONLY for Category-C (NRI) seats, not any other category.

**Group 3: Candidates who approached the High Court.** If you have already filed a case in the Telangana High Court seeking inclusion under the NRI Category and submitted the court's orders to KNRUHS earlier, you can now submit your NRI-related supporting documents by email to knrugadmission@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026.

• Group 1: Already registered under Category-B → email NRI documents only, no fee
• Group 2: Never registered → pay ₹12,000 fee, apply online for Category-C only
• Group 3: High Court case filed → email NRI documents only, no fee

Critical dates and deadlines

The registration window is extremely narrow. There is no extension, no grace period, and no exceptions mentioned in the notification.

Registration opens: 2:00 PM on 7 November 2026. Registration closes: 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. All online applications and certificate uploads must be completed within this window. For Groups 1 and 3 (email submissions), emails must be received by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. Emails received after 5:00 PM will not be considered under any circumstances.

• Registration window: 2:00 PM on 7 Nov 2026 to 5:00 PM on 9 Nov 2026
• Online portal: https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in
• Email submissions (Groups 1 & 3): knrugadmission@gmail.com, deadline 5:00 PM on 9 Nov 2026
• No extensions or late submissions accepted

Registration fee for new applicants (Group 2 only)

If you are applying for the first time (Group 2), you must pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹12,000 (Rupees Twelve Thousand only). This fee is payable during the online registration process on the portal https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in.

Candidates in Groups 1 and 3 do NOT pay this fee again because they have already registered or are updating existing applications.

• Group 2 (new applicants): ₹12,000 registration fee (payable online)
• Groups 1 & 3: No fee required

How to apply: Step-by-step process

**For Group 2 (new applicants):** Visit the portal https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in between 2:00 PM on 7 November and 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. Complete the online registration form, upload all required certificates (see next section), and pay the ₹12,000 registration fee. You will be eligible to apply only for Category-C (NRI) seats. Ensure all documents are uploaded before 5:00 PM on 9 November.

**For Group 1 (already registered under Category-B):** Do NOT register again on the portal. Instead, prepare your NRI-related supporting documents and a copy of your KNRUHS Management Quota Category-B application form. Email these documents to knrugadmission@gmail.com with a clear subject line (e.g., 'NRI Category Application – [Your Name] – [NEET Roll Number]'). Send the email by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026.

**For Group 3 (High Court case filed):** Do NOT register again on the portal. Prepare your NRI-related supporting documents and email them to knrugadmission@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. Include a reference to your High Court case number or order date in the email subject line.

• Group 2: Register online at https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in, upload certificates, pay ₹12,000
• Group 1: Email NRI documents + Category-B application copy to knrugadmission@gmail.com
• Group 3: Email NRI documents to knrugadmission@gmail.com with High Court case reference
• All submissions must be completed by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026

Required documents and certificates

The notification does not provide a detailed list of required certificates in this document. It states: 'For other details regarding eligibility criteria, required certificates and admission procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the earlier notification and prospectus available on the University website.' This means you must download the earlier Management Quota notification and prospectus from the KNRUHS website (https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) to see the full list of required documents.

However, the notification does emphasize that NRI-related supporting documents are required. For NRI category, this typically includes proof of NRI status (such as passport, visa, or NRI certificate from the bank), but the exact list must be confirmed from the prospectus. Do not guess—download the prospectus and check the exact document requirements before submitting.

For Group 1 candidates, you must also include a copy of your KNRUHS Management Quota Category-B application form along with the NRI documents.

• Full list of required certificates: see earlier KNRUHS notification and prospectus on https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in
• NRI-related supporting documents are mandatory (exact list in prospectus)
• Group 1: Also include copy of Category-B application form
• Upload all certificates before 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026 (Group 2) or email by same deadline (Groups 1 & 3)

What 'Category-C (NRI)' means and who qualifies

Category-C refers to the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) category under Management Quota. This is a separate quota reserved for Indian citizens who are residing abroad or have NRI status. The exact eligibility criteria for NRI status are not detailed in this notification; you must refer to the earlier prospectus and notification.

In this stray round, only Category-C (NRI) seats are being filled. If you are an Indian citizen living in India, you would not qualify for Category-C. However, if you are an NRI or have NRI status, this is your opportunity. Confirm your eligibility by reading the prospectus carefully.

• Category-C = NRI (Non-Resident Indian) seats under Management Quota
• Eligibility criteria for NRI status: see earlier KNRUHS prospectus
• This stray round fills ONLY Category-C seats, not other categories

Important traps and common mistakes to avoid

**Trap 1: Missing the 5:00 PM deadline.** The notification explicitly states: 'Emails received after 05.00 PM on 09.11.2026 shall not be considered under any circumstances.' This applies to Groups 1 and 3. For Group 2, the online portal closes at 5:00 PM on 9 November. There is no grace period, no extension, and no exceptions. If you submit at 5:01 PM, your application will be rejected.

**Trap 2: Paying the fee twice (Group 1 only).** If you are in Group 1 and have already registered under Category-B, you must NOT pay the ₹12,000 fee again. The notification clearly states: 'Such candidates need not pay the registration fee again.' If you accidentally pay, you may not get a refund.

**Trap 3: Applying for the wrong category (Group 2 only).** If you are a new applicant (Group 2), you can apply ONLY for Category-C (NRI) seats. You cannot apply for Category-A or Category-B. If you try to apply for other categories, your application may be rejected.

**Trap 4: Not including the Category-B form (Group 1 only).** Group 1 candidates must email 'NRI-related supporting documents, along with a copy of their KNRUHS Management Quota Category-B application form.' If you forget to include the Category-B form copy, your email may be incomplete and rejected.

**Trap 5: Submitting incomplete documents.** The notification says 'Candidates are advised to complete the online registration and upload the required certificates within the stipulated time.' If you register but do not upload all required certificates, your application will be incomplete. Check the prospectus for the full list and upload everything before 5:00 PM on 9 November.

**Trap 6: Registering again if you are in Group 1 or 3.** The note at the end states: 'Candidates who have already submitted their applications under Management Quota need not register again but only submit the NRI related supporting documents through email.' If you are in Group 1 or 3 and you register again on the portal, you may create duplicate applications or confusion. Email only.

• ⚠️ 5:00 PM on 9 Nov is a hard deadline—no extensions, no exceptions
• ⚠️ Group 1: Do NOT pay the fee again
• ⚠️ Group 2: Can apply ONLY for Category-C (NRI) seats
• ⚠️ Group 1: Must include copy of Category-B application form in email
• ⚠️ Upload ALL required certificates before deadline
• ⚠️ Groups 1 & 3: Email only, do NOT register again on portal

Colleges covered under this stray round

This stray round applies to private MBBS and BDS colleges affiliated to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, and Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences (affiliated to Anurag University). The exact list of colleges and the number of vacant NRI seats at each college is not provided in this notification.

To see which colleges are participating and how many NRI seats are available at each, refer to the earlier Management Quota notification and prospectus on the KNRUHS website. You will need this information to make an informed choice during the application process.

• Private MBBS and BDS colleges affiliated to KNRUHS, Warangal
• Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences (affiliated to Anurag University)
• Exact list of colleges and vacant seats: see earlier prospectus on KNRUHS website

What happens after you submit your application?

The notification does not provide details about the next steps after registration closes on 9 November 2026. It does not mention when merit lists will be released, when allotment will happen, or when candidates must join. For this information, you must refer to the earlier Management Quota notification and prospectus, or check the KNRUHS website regularly after 9 November.

The notification advises: 'For other details regarding eligibility criteria, required certificates and admission procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the earlier notification and prospectus available on the University website.' This includes the post-registration process.

• Merit list release date: see earlier notification and prospectus
• Allotment process and dates: see earlier notification and prospectus
• Joining deadline and process: see earlier notification and prospectus
• Check KNRUHS website regularly for updates after 9 November 2026

Where to find more information

This notification is a brief reopening notice and does not contain all the details you need. The full eligibility criteria, required certificates, college list, seat matrix, and admission procedures are in the earlier Management Quota notification and prospectus.

**KNRUHS website:** https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in — download the earlier Management Quota notification and prospectus for 2026-27.

**Online registration portal:** https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in — use this to register if you are a new applicant (Group 2).

**Email for queries:** knrugadmission@gmail.com — use this to submit NRI documents if you are in Group 1 or 3, or to ask questions (though response time may be limited given the short deadline).

• KNRUHS website: https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in
• Registration portal: https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in
• Email: knrugadmission@gmail.com
• Download earlier prospectus for full eligibility and document requirements

Frequently asked questions

If you are eligible, act now. Registration is open from 2:00 PM on 7 November to 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026 only. Group 2 (new applicants) must register online at https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in and pay ₹12,000. Groups 1 and 3 must email documents to knrugadmission@gmail.com. Download the earlier Management Quota prospectus from https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in to confirm all required documents and eligibility criteria. Do not miss the 5:00 PM deadline on 9 November—there are no extensions.