If you are a NEET UG 2026 qualifier from Telangana hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in a state college, the counselling clock has started ticking. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), which runs medical admissions for the state, has opened online registration from August 5, 2026 for the 85% quota seats reserved for local candidates. This follows the release of the state merit list on August 1 and the formal counselling notification on August 4. With 38,021 Telangana candidates having qualified NEET UG 2026, this is one of the first states to begin its counselling cycle, and being ready early can genuinely work in your favour.
Telangana NEET UG qualifiers should register on knruhs.telangana.gov.in from August 5, 2026, keep documents and fee payment ready immediately, and then watch the portal daily for round-wise seat allotment dates.
What KNRUHS has announced
KNRUHS is the counselling authority for MBBS and BDS admissions into Telangana's medical and dental colleges under the 85% Competent Authority Quota — the share of seats reserved for candidates with local (domicile) status in the state, as opposed to the 15% All India Quota seats handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
The university released its qualified candidates list on August 1, 2026, confirming that 38,021 NEET UG 2026 aspirants from Telangana are eligible to take part in this counselling. The formal counselling notification followed on August 4, and online registration opened the next day, August 5, on the official portal knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
The notification does not specify an end date for registration in the summary available; candidates must check the portal directly for the exact last date and the schedule for subsequent rounds, choice filling and seat allotment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Merit list release | August 1, 2026 |
| Counselling notification | August 4, 2026 |
| Online registration begins | August 5, 2026 |
Who can register
Eligibility is straightforward but has to be met exactly as stated in the KNRUHS prospectus: you must have qualified NEET UG 2026, appear in the KNRUHS qualified candidates list, and satisfy Telangana's local-status requirement. You must also have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and meet the age and nationality conditions laid out in the official prospectus.
Local status is the part most families get wrong or leave to the last minute — it usually depends on where you studied for a defined number of years, not just where you were born or where your parents live. If you are unsure of your local-status category, resolve it before counselling begins rather than during document verification.
Registration fee and payment
KNRUHS charges a non-refundable registration fee for counselling, and the exact amount — which typically varies by category (general, SC/ST/BC, etc.) — is specified in the official notification rather than in the general public summary. Payment must be made online, through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Keep your payment receipt and transaction ID safe; you may need to produce it later if there is any dispute about your registration status.
Step-by-step registration process
The process is entirely online. Here is the sequence candidates need to follow on the KNRUHS portal:
- Visit knruhs.telangana.gov.in and find the New Registration link for NEET UG 2026 counselling
- Enter your NEET 2026 roll number and application number
- Fill in personal, academic and category details accurately
- Upload scanned copies of all mandatory documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation slip for your records
Documents to keep ready
Document mismatches or missing uploads are among the most common reasons applications get rejected or flagged during verification. Gather these well before the registration window closes:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Transfer certificate from the last institution attended
- Study certificates from Class 4 to Class 12 (needed to establish local status)
- Bonafide and residence certificates
- Caste and income certificates for reserved-category candidates
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photographs
What this means for your counselling strategy
Telangana moving early in the counselling calendar has practical implications. It gives state-quota aspirants extra runway to research colleges, compare last year's closing ranks, and think through their choice-filling order before the pressure of overlapping deadlines from other states or the MCC All India Quota round sets in.
It also means you should not wait for reminders — track the KNRUHS portal daily once registration opens, since the last date for registration and the choice-filling/seat-allotment schedule for Round 1 will be announced through the same channel, often with short notice.
Remember that this schedule covers only the 85% state quota. If you are also eligible for and interested in the 15% All India Quota seats, that process runs separately through MCC and has its own dates — don't confuse the two timelines.
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Who is eligible for Telangana NEET UG 2026 counselling?
You must have qualified NEET UG 2026, appear in the KNRUHS qualified candidates list, hold local status in Telangana, and meet the academic and age criteria in the official prospectus.
When does registration start and end?
Registration began on August 5, 2026. The exact last date is given in the official KNRUHS notification, so check knruhs.telangana.gov.in directly for it.
Does this cover All India Quota seats too?
No. This schedule is for the 85% Competent Authority (state) Quota seats. The 15% All India Quota is handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) with its own dates.
What if I don't have my local-status certificates ready?
You should not wait until document verification to sort this out. Local status typically depends on years of study within the state; gather your study certificates from Class 4 to Class 12 now.
How is the registration fee paid?
Payment is online only, via net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee is non-refundable and varies by category, as specified in the KNRUHS notification.
How many candidates qualified from Telangana this year?
According to the qualified candidates list released on August 1, 2026, a total of 38,021 candidates from Telangana qualified NEET UG 2026.
What happens after registration?
After registration, KNRUHS will announce document verification, choice-filling and seat-allotment dates for Round 1 through the same portal — candidates need to keep checking it regularly.
If you're a Telangana NEET UG 2026 qualifier, don't delay registration — get your documents scanned, fee payment method ready, and roll number/application number handy before logging in. Keep checking knruhs.telangana.gov.in for the registration closing date and the Round 1 seat-allotment schedule, since these tend to be announced with limited lead time.
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