On 24 September 2026, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), the state counselling authority for Telangana, issued a notice confirming the admission of one candidate to an MBBS seat at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences under a High Court order. As a result, one Cat-C/NRI (Non-Resident Indian) management quota seat has been removed from the available vacancies for the Second Phase of counselling. This affects the seat matrix that candidates will see when Second Phase counselling begins — the total number of seats available in that category at that college is now lower. If you are waiting for Second Phase counselling or planning to participate, you need to know which seats are no longer available.
One MBBS seat (Cat-C/NRI) at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya, has been removed from Second Phase counselling vacancies following a High Court order admitting a specific candidate.
What Happened: The High Court Order and Seat Removal
On 24 September 2026, the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana issued an order in Writ Petition No. 32097 of 2026 directing KNRUHS to admit a candidate named Sri. Ala Praveen Prakash to an MBBS seat at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences. This candidate had been allotted a seat during the First Phase of Counselling but was unable to report and join at that time. The High Court intervened and ordered his admission.
In compliance with this court order, KNRUHS has now formally admitted this candidate to the MBBS seat under the Cat-C/NRI (Non-Resident Indian) category at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences for the academic year 2026-27. Because this seat is now occupied, it must be removed from the list of vacant seats available for the Second Phase of Counselling.
Who Is Affected: Candidates Waiting for Second Phase Counselling
If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate waiting to participate in the Second Phase of counselling, this notice directly affects you. The seat matrix (the list of available seats at each college and in each category) that will be published for Second Phase will show one fewer seat in the Cat-C/NRI category at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya.
This means if you were hoping to secure an MBBS seat in the NRI category at this particular college during Second Phase, you now have one fewer option. The total number of available seats in Telangana for Second Phase remains the same overall, but the distribution across colleges and categories has shifted slightly.
The Candidate and Seat Details
The candidate admitted under this High Court order is Sri. Ala Praveen Prakash, with NEET Roll No. 1201101089 and NEET Rank 1160218. He has been allotted an MBBS seat in the Cat-C/NRI (Non-Resident Indian) category at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya, for the academic year 2026-27.
The seat was originally allotted to him during the First Phase of Counselling, but he was unable to report and join at that time. The High Court's intervention ensured that despite this delay, he was permitted to join the seat. This is why the seat is now being formally removed from the Second Phase vacancy list — it is no longer vacant.
What Is Cat-C/NRI Category?
Cat-C/NRI stands for Non-Resident Indian category seats in the management quota. These are seats reserved for candidates who are Indian citizens but are classified as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for admission purposes. NRI seats typically have different eligibility criteria and fee structures compared to general management quota seats.
In Telangana's MBBS counselling, management quota seats are divided into different categories, and Cat-C/NRI is one such category. The removal of one seat in this category means there is now one fewer NRI management quota seat available at CMR Institute for Second Phase counselling.
CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya
CMR Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Kandlakoya and is one of the private medical colleges in Telangana that participates in NEET UG counselling. The college offers MBBS seats under both general and management quotas. This notice specifically concerns the management quota seats at this college.
If you are interested in applying to CMR Institute during Second Phase counselling, ensure you check the updated seat matrix carefully. The number of available seats in each category may have changed from what was originally notified.
Impact on Second Phase Counselling Seat Matrix
The seat matrix is the official list of all available MBBS and BDS seats at each college, broken down by category (general, OBC, SC, ST, management quota, etc.). When Second Phase counselling is announced, KNRUHS will publish an updated seat matrix that reflects all changes made after First Phase, including this seat removal.
When you log into the counselling portal for Second Phase, the seat matrix will show one fewer seat in the Cat-C/NRI category at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences. This is important because your choice of colleges and categories during Second Phase will be based on this updated matrix. If you were planning to apply for an NRI seat at this college, you should be aware that the number of such seats has decreased by one.
Why This Notice Matters: Transparency and Accuracy
KNRUHS publishes notices like this to ensure transparency and accuracy in the counselling process. When seats change hands — whether due to a candidate joining, a court order, or any other reason — the authority must inform all other candidates so they have correct information when making their choices.
This notice is a formal record that the seat is no longer available. It prevents confusion and ensures that no other candidate is allotted the same seat during Second Phase. If you see this college and category in the Second Phase seat matrix, you will know exactly why the number of seats may be different from what was originally announced.
What You Should Do Now
If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate waiting for Second Phase counselling, take note of this change. When the Second Phase seat matrix is released, carefully review the number of seats available at each college and in each category. Do not assume the numbers are the same as they were after First Phase.
If CMR Institute of Medical Sciences was on your list of preferred colleges, check the updated seat matrix to see how many seats are now available in your eligible category. Plan your choices accordingly. Keep an eye on the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) for the Second Phase counselling schedule and updated seat matrix.
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What does this notice mean for my Second Phase counselling?
This notice means that one MBBS seat in the Cat-C/NRI (NRI management quota) category at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences is no longer available for Second Phase counselling. When the Second Phase seat matrix is published, this college will show one fewer seat in that category. If you were planning to apply for an NRI seat at this college, you now have one fewer option.
Why was a seat removed from Second Phase counselling?
A seat was removed because a candidate (Sri. Ala Praveen Prakash) who was allotted this seat during First Phase counselling has now been admitted to it following a High Court order. Since the seat is now occupied, it cannot be offered again in Second Phase. The High Court directed KNRUHS to admit this candidate despite the delay in his reporting.
Which college and category is affected?
The affected college is CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya. The affected category is Cat-C/NRI (Non-Resident Indian management quota). One seat in this category at this college has been removed from Second Phase vacancies.
What is Cat-C/NRI category?
Cat-C/NRI stands for Non-Resident Indian category. These are management quota seats reserved for candidates classified as NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). NRI seats typically have different eligibility criteria and fee structures compared to general management quota seats.
Does this affect the total number of MBBS seats available in Telangana?
No, this does not change the total number of MBBS seats in Telangana. It only changes the distribution of seats across colleges and categories. One seat at CMR Institute in the NRI category is no longer available, but the overall seat count remains the same.
When will the updated seat matrix for Second Phase be released?
The notice does not specify the exact date for Second Phase counselling or the release of the updated seat matrix. You should check the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) regularly for announcements about Second Phase counselling schedule and the updated seat matrix.
Can I still apply to CMR Institute in other categories during Second Phase?
Yes, you can still apply to CMR Institute in other categories (such as general management quota or other reserved categories) if seats are available in those categories. This notice only affects the Cat-C/NRI category. Check the updated seat matrix to see which categories have available seats at this college.
Is this a final decision or can it be changed?
This is based on a High Court order dated 24 September 2026, so it is a final judicial decision. The seat removal is permanent for the 2026-27 academic year. KNRUHS has complied with the court order and formally removed the seat from Second Phase vacancies.
What should I do if I was planning to apply for an NRI seat at CMR Institute?
You should review the updated seat matrix when it is released for Second Phase counselling to see how many NRI seats are still available at CMR Institute. You can then decide whether to include this college in your choices or explore other colleges with available seats in the NRI category.
Where can I find the updated seat matrix for Second Phase?
The updated seat matrix will be published on the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) when Second Phase counselling is announced. You will also be able to view it on the counselling portal when you log in to make your choices for Second Phase.
This notice confirms that one MBBS seat (Cat-C/NRI category) at CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Kandlakoya, has been removed from Second Phase counselling vacancies following a High Court order. When Second Phase counselling begins, the updated seat matrix will reflect this change. Check the KNRUHS website regularly for the Second Phase schedule and updated seat matrix, and review the available seats carefully before making your choices. If you have questions about your eligibility or the counselling process, contact KNRUHS directly.
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