If you registered for Telangana's state-quota medical counselling this year, the wait for the final merit list is over. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has released the final Telangana NEET UG 2026 merit list for MBBS and BDS seats under the Competent Authority Quota, and the first round of web-option entry — where candidates rank their preferred colleges and courses — is now live. This is the step that actually determines which government or private college seat you get, so understanding the timeline and process matters more than the list itself. Missing the window, even by a few hours, can mean losing a shot at a preferred college for this cycle.
Only candidates who appear in the KNRUHS final merit list and registered between August 5–12, 2026 can submit Phase 1 web options on tsmedadm.tsche.in before 12 noon on September 1, 2026 — and this submission, not the merit rank alone, decides your seat allotment.
What exactly has been released
KNRUHS has finalised the merit list for admission to MBBS and BDS seats that fall under the Competent Authority Quota in Telangana for the 2026-27 academic year. This list comes after a provisional list was published on August 19, 2026, followed by a window for candidates to raise objections or corrections. The final list reflects any changes made after that grievance process.
The list itself only tells you where you stand relative to other candidates. It does not allot you a seat. That happens only after you submit your college and course preferences during the web-option entry window, and KNRUHS runs the allotment based on rank, category and the choices you enter.
Phase 1 timeline — the dates that matter
The web-option window is short, so candidates need to plan rather than wait till the last day.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Final merit list released | August 29, 2026 |
| Phase 1 web option entry opens | August 29, 2026, 6:00 AM |
| Last date for web options | September 1, 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Phase 1 seat allotment | To be announced by KNRUHS |
Who can enter Phase 1 web options
Eligibility for this round is limited to two groups of candidates within one: those whose names appear on the KNRUHS final merit list, and who had earlier registered on the KNRUHS portal during the window of August 5 to August 12, 2026. If your name is missing from the final list, you cannot enter options in this phase regardless of your NEET UG rank, and you would need to watch for any later rounds or vacancy-based mop-up phases that KNRUHS may announce.
- Registered on the KNRUHS portal between August 5–12, 2026
- Name appears in the final merit list on knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Valid NEET UG 2026 score/rank and category certificates as applicable
How to submit your web options
The process is entirely online through the tsmedadm.tsche.in portal, separate from the KNRUHS site where the merit list itself is hosted. Candidates should read the official 'Procedure to Exercise Web Options' document on the portal before selecting colleges, since the order in which you rank choices directly affects which seat you may be allotted.
- Go to tsmedadm.tsche.in and log in with your KNRUHS registration credentials.
- Read the official web-options procedure document carefully.
- List MBBS and BDS colleges strictly in your order of preference — most-wanted first.
- Save and submit the choices before 12 noon on September 1, 2026.
- Keep a screenshot or printout of your submitted options as proof.
Why this round carries real weight
Phase 1 is typically when the largest number of government MBBS and BDS seats in Telangana get allotted, since most eligible candidates participate at this stage before any seats fall vacant for later rounds. A candidate who delays entering options, submits an incomplete list, or ranks colleges carelessly risks being allotted a less-preferred seat — or none at all in this round — even with a reasonably strong NEET rank. There is no indication yet of when the seat allotment result itself will be announced; KNRUHS is expected to notify this separately on its portal.
Practical advice: build your college preference list before logging in, not while the countdown is running. Cross-check each college's recognition status, fee structure, and location against your own priorities (state quota fee benefit, hostel availability, distance from home) so the ranking you submit truly reflects what you'd accept.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Where can I check the Telangana NEET UG 2026 final merit list?
The final merit list is available on the official KNRUHS website, knruhs.telangana.gov.in. Web options are entered separately on tsmedadm.tsche.in.
What is the deadline to submit Phase 1 web options?
Web option entry closes at 12 noon on September 1, 2026. It opened at 6 AM on August 29, 2026.
Can I enter web options if I didn't register with KNRUHS earlier?
No. Only candidates who registered on the KNRUHS portal between August 5 and August 12, 2026, and who appear in the final merit list, can participate in this Phase 1 round.
Does appearing in the merit list guarantee a seat?
No. The merit list only shows your rank among applicants for the Competent Authority Quota. A seat is allotted only after you submit web options and KNRUHS runs the allotment based on rank, category, and your preferences.
What happens after I submit my web options?
KNRUHS will process the Phase 1 seat allotment based on submitted preferences and announce results separately on its portal. No date for this has been given yet, so candidates should keep checking the official site.
What should I do if I miss the September 1 deadline?
Missing the window means you forfeit your chance in Phase 1. You would then have to wait for any subsequent round or vacancy-based mop-up counselling that KNRUHS may conduct later in the cycle, which typically has fewer seats and lower chances at top colleges.
Telangana candidates with a seat in the final merit list should log in to tsmedadm.tsche.in well before the September 1 noon deadline, having already prepared a clear, priority-ordered list of MBBS and BDS colleges. Keep checking the KNRUHS portal for the Phase 1 allotment result and the reporting schedule that follows, since that will set your next set of deadlines.
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