If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in Telangana, the clock has started ticking. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has opened online registration for the state's Competent Authority Quota — the pool of seats it manages directly across government and private colleges — and the window closes soon. Missing this step means missing this year's chance at a state quota seat in Telangana, with no announced provision to reopen it. This piece breaks down the dates, eligibility marks, fees and documents you'll need to get through registration cleanly.
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates wanting a Telangana state quota MBBS/BDS seat must complete online registration at tsmedadm.tsche.in between August 5 (6 AM) and August 12 (6 PM), 2026 — there is no confirmed reopening after this.
What exactly has opened, and why it matters
KNRUHS is the body responsible for admissions to MBBS and BDS seats under the Competent Authority Quota in Telangana for the 2026-27 academic year. This quota covers government medical and dental colleges, private un-aided colleges (both minority and non-minority), and the Army College of Dental Sciences in Secunderabad.
Registration is entirely online, done in two connected stages: first you register with your basic and academic details, then you upload scanned certificates separately. Skipping either stage locks your application, so completing both in one sitting is the safer approach if your documents are ready.
Key dates to mark right now
The registration window is short — just one week — so aspirants should not leave this for the last day given possible portal load or document issues.
- Registration opens: August 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
- Registration closes: August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Portal: tsmedadm.tsche.in
Minimum NEET UG 2026 marks needed to register
Not every NEET-qualified candidate can register for Telangana counselling — there's a separate, category-wise minimum marks bar set for this specific registration, in addition to the national NEET qualifying cutoff. Check where you stand before assuming you're eligible.
| Category | Minimum NEET UG 2026 Marks | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General, UR and EWS | 213 | 50th |
| PWD (General) | 194 | 45th |
| SC, ST, BC and Reserved PWD | 177 | 40th |
Registration fee and payment
The processing fee is non-refundable, so pay carefully and only after your details are correctly filled. It can be paid online through net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI.
- OC and BC candidates: Rs 4,000
- SC and ST candidates: Rs 3,200
Documents to keep ready before you start
Uploading unclear or incomplete scanned documents is one of the most common reasons applications get flagged or rejected during verification. Scan everything in advance, in the format the portal specifies, rather than scrambling mid-registration.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- SSC (Class 10) marks memo
- Intermediate (Class 12) marks memo
- Study certificates from Class 4 through Intermediate
- Transfer certificate from the last institution attended
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
What comes after registration
Registration is only the first step. Once the window closes, expect a provisional state merit list to be published on the counselling portal, followed by seat matrix details and choice-filling dates on the KNRUHS website. Aspirants should track both tsmedadm.tsche.in and knruhs.telangana.gov.in for these updates rather than relying on a single source, since schedules can shift.
It's worth remembering this quota runs alongside the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). If you're eligible and interested in both, keep track of overlapping deadlines so a state-level registration deadline doesn't slip your mind while you're focused on AIQ formalities, or vice versa.
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Who can register for this Telangana counselling round?
Only candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the category-wise minimum marks set by KNRUHS for this registration can apply.
What is the last date and time to register?
Registration closes on August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at tsmedadm.tsche.in.
Is the registration fee refundable if I don't get a seat?
No. The processing fee is stated as non-refundable, so pay it only when you're sure you want to proceed with counselling.
Which colleges are covered under this quota?
Government medical and dental colleges in Telangana, private un-aided non-minority and minority colleges, and the Army College of Dental Sciences in Secunderabad.
What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
You would be locked out of the state quota admission process for this cycle, as no reopening of the window has been announced by KNRUHS.
Do I need to complete both registration and document upload separately?
Yes. The portal treats basic registration and certificate upload as separate stages, and skipping one will lock your application, so complete both before the deadline.
Where will I find the merit list and choice-filling schedule?
Watch tsmedadm.tsche.in for the provisional state merit list, and knruhs.telangana.gov.in for seat matrix and choice-filling dates once released.
For eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates aiming for a Telangana MBBS or BDS seat, the immediate priority is simple: register before August 12, 6 PM, with all documents scanned and ready. Keep checking both official portals for the merit list and choice-filling schedule that follow, since those stages will decide your actual seat allotment.
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