Telangana MDS 2026-27 CQ Counselling: Reporting Deadline Extended to 28 Sept

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has extended the reporting deadline for MDS candidates who received seats in the First Phase of Competent Authority Quota (CQ) counselling for the 2026-27 academic year. The original deadline was 4:00 PM on 25 September 2026, but has now been pushed to 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026. This extension gives allotted candidates three extra days to report to their assigned dental college, complete admission formalities, and pay fees. If you have been allotted an MDS seat under CQ and have not yet reported, this notice directly affects you — missing the new deadline will result in loss of your seat.

What is this notice about?

This is an official extension of the reporting deadline issued by KNRUHS, the regulatory authority for postgraduate health sciences admissions in Telangana. On 22 September 2026, the university released an allotment list for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) seats under the Competent Authority Quota — a reserved pool of seats that the state government fills through its own counselling process, separate from the national NEET-PG counselling.

Originally, candidates who received these seats were required to report to their allotted college by 4:00 PM on 25 September 2026. The university has now extended this deadline to 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026, giving candidates an additional 3 days to complete the reporting and admission process. This extension applies only to the First Phase of CQ counselling and only to candidates who have not yet reported.

Who does this extension apply to?

This notice applies to any candidate who meets ALL of the following conditions:

You must have received an allotment letter in the First Phase of MDS Competent Authority Quota counselling, issued by KNRUHS on 22 September 2026. You must not have reported to your allotted college yet. You must be seeking admission to an MDS course (postgraduate dental programme) at a dental college in Telangana under the CQ quota.

• Received an allotment in First Phase MDS CQ counselling (allotment list dated 22.09.2026)
• Have not yet reported to your allotted college
• Are applying for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) under Competent Authority Quota
• Are seeking admission at a dental college in Telangana

What is Competent Authority Quota (CQ)?

Competent Authority Quota is a pool of postgraduate seats that the state government (in this case, Telangana) reserves and fills through its own counselling process. These seats are separate from the national NEET-PG counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The state conducts its own merit-based counselling for CQ seats, and candidates who qualify are allotted seats based on their NEET-PG score and choice of college and speciality.

CQ seats are typically filled after the national counselling rounds, and the state has its own schedule and rules. If you were allotted a seat under CQ, it means you were selected by the state counselling authority and your name appeared on the allotment list issued on 22 September 2026.

Important dates: What you must know

The key dates for this extension are:

The original reporting deadline was 4:00 PM on 25 September 2026. This has been extended to 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Colleges must freeze (lock) all admission data in the university portal by 2:30 PM on 28 September 2026. Any candidate who does not report by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026 will lose their allotted seat.

• Allotment list issued: 22 September 2026
• Original reporting deadline: 4:00 PM on 25 September 2026
• Extended reporting deadline: 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026
• College data freeze deadline: 2:30 PM on 28 September 2026
• Consequence of missing deadline: Loss of allotted seat

What you must do to report and secure your seat

If you have been allotted an MDS seat under CQ, you must take the following steps before 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026:

First, contact your allotted college immediately to confirm the exact location and time for reporting. Do not assume the college is open at any time — call ahead. Second, gather all required admission documents (see the section below for the full list). Third, arrange payment of the prescribed admission fee — the notice does not specify the amount, so contact your college for the exact fee. Fourth, travel to your allotted college and report in person to the admission office. Fifth, complete all admission formalities, including document verification, fee payment, and signing of admission forms. Sixth, ensure the college updates your admission status in the university portal immediately after you report.

• Contact your allotted college to confirm reporting location and time
• Gather all required admission documents
• Arrange payment of the prescribed admission fee (contact college for amount)
• Report in person to your allotted college
• Complete all admission formalities (document verification, fee payment, forms)
• Ensure the college updates your status in the university portal
• Obtain a receipt or confirmation of admission from the college

What documents and requirements you must fulfill

The notice states that you must report 'subject to fulfilment of all the admission requirements and payment of the prescribed fee.' However, the notice does not list the specific documents required. This is a critical gap — you must contact your allotted college immediately to obtain the complete list of documents you need to bring.

Typically, MDS admission requires: your NEET-PG admit card and score card, your MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets, your MBBS provisional or final certificate, your caste/category certificate (if applicable), your domicile certificate, your identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or PAN), your address proof, and a recent passport-sized photograph. However, do not rely on this list — contact your college directly to confirm what they require, as requirements may vary by institution and state.

• NEET-PG admit card and score card
• MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
• MBBS provisional or final certificate
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or PAN)
• Address proof
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Prescribed admission fee (amount to be confirmed with college)

What happens if you do not report by the deadline?

The notice is explicit: 'Failure to report to the allotted college and complete the admission formalities within the extended time prescribed above may result in loss of the allotted seat, as per the applicable counselling rules and instructions.' This means if you do not report by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026, your seat will be cancelled and you will not be admitted to the MDS programme.

Once your seat is lost, you cannot recover it in this phase. You may be eligible for subsequent counselling rounds (if any), but there is no guarantee. The safest course is to report on time, even if you are still gathering documents — most colleges will allow you to submit missing documents later, but they will not hold your seat if you do not report by the deadline.

• Missing the 2:00 PM deadline on 28 September 2026 will result in automatic loss of your seat
• Your seat cannot be recovered once cancelled
• You may be eligible for subsequent counselling rounds, but this is not guaranteed
• Report on time even if you are still gathering documents — colleges typically allow document submission after reporting

What colleges must do (and why it matters to you)

The notice instructs all dental college principals to: permit candidates to report and complete admission within the extended deadline, update all candidate details (both reported and not-reported) in the university portal, and freeze all admission data in the portal by 2:30 PM on 28 September 2026. These instructions ensure that the university has accurate, real-time information about who has reported and who has not.

Why does this matter to you? Because the university uses this data to determine which seats are still vacant and available for subsequent counselling rounds. If a college fails to update your status correctly, you may be incorrectly marked as 'not reported' even if you did report, which could cause problems later. Always obtain a written confirmation or receipt from the college when you report, and follow up with the college to ensure your status is correctly updated in the portal.

• Colleges must permit reporting until 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026
• Colleges must update all candidate details in the university portal
• Colleges must freeze admission data by 2:30 PM on 28 September 2026
• Obtain a written confirmation of your reporting from the college
• Follow up to ensure your status is correctly updated in the portal

Common mistakes that could cost you your seat

Mistake 1: Assuming the college is open on 28 September. Do not assume — call the college on 27 September to confirm their reporting schedule. Some colleges may close early or have limited staff on the last day. Mistake 2: Arriving after 2:00 PM. The deadline is strict: 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026. If you arrive at 2:01 PM, you will be turned away. Plan to arrive well before the deadline.

Mistake 3: Not bringing all required documents. If you arrive without a required document, the college may refuse to admit you. Contact the college now to get the complete list. Mistake 4: Not paying the fee. The notice explicitly states that admission is 'subject to payment of the prescribed fee.' If you do not pay, you will not be admitted. Mistake 5: Not obtaining a receipt or confirmation. Always get written proof that you have reported and completed admission. This protects you if there is a dispute later.

• Do not assume the college is open — call ahead to confirm reporting schedule
• Arrive well before 2:00 PM on 28 September — do not arrive at the last minute
• Bring all required documents — contact the college now to get the complete list
• Pay the prescribed admission fee — admission is conditional on payment
• Obtain a written receipt or confirmation of admission from the college
• Follow up with the college to ensure your status is correctly updated in the portal

What if you cannot report by the deadline?

The notice does not provide any provision for further extension or for reporting after 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026. If you have a genuine emergency (medical, family, or travel-related) that prevents you from reporting by the deadline, you must contact the college and the university immediately — do not wait until the last day. Explain your situation and request an extension in writing. However, there is no guarantee that an extension will be granted, as the notice does not mention any appeal or extension process.

The safest approach is to report on time, no matter what. If you are unable to travel to the college in person, contact the college to ask if they allow a representative to report on your behalf, or if they can accept documents via courier or email. Some colleges may have provisions for this, but you must ask in advance.

• The notice does not provide for further extension beyond 28 September 2026
• If you have a genuine emergency, contact the college and university immediately
• Request an extension in writing, but do not expect it to be granted
• Ask the college if a representative can report on your behalf
• Ask if the college accepts documents via courier or email

Frequently asked questions

If you have been allotted an MDS seat under Competent Authority Quota in First Phase counselling, act immediately: contact your allotted college today to confirm the reporting location, time, and complete list of required documents. Arrange payment of the admission fee and plan to report in person by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026. Do not delay — missing this deadline will result in automatic loss of your seat. Obtain a written confirmation of your admission from the college and follow up to ensure your status is correctly updated in the university portal.