Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has opened the Special Stray Vacancy phase of web-based counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions under Management Quota (B & C/NRI categories) for the 2026–27 academic year. This is the final opportunity for eligible candidates whose names appear in the final merit list to secure a seat in private medical and dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS, as well as Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences. The web-option exercise window is extremely tight — just 32 hours — and candidates must act immediately. Missing this deadline means losing eligibility for all future counselling phases.
Eligible candidates must exercise web options between 3:00 PM on 11 November and 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026 through https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in/, and then report to their allotted college by 16 November 2026 or face a ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Special Stray Vacancy Phase?
The Special Stray Vacancy phase is the final round of counselling for Management Quota MBBS/BDS seats in Telangana. It is designed to fill any remaining vacant seats after all previous counselling phases (regular, mop-up, and stray vacancy rounds) have concluded. This phase is open only to candidates who appear in the final merit list released by KNRUHS on 11 November 2026.
This is a last-chance opportunity. If you do not exercise web options in this phase, you cannot participate in any further counselling rounds under KNRUHS Management Quota. The university has explicitly stated that candidates who skip the first phase of counselling are permanently ineligible for subsequent phases — this rule is designed to prevent 'seat blocking' (where candidates hold seats without joining, preventing others from getting them).
Who is Eligible to Exercise Web Options?
To be eligible for this phase, you must meet ALL of the following conditions. If you fail even one, you cannot participate:
You must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and appear in the final merit list for Management Quota Special Stray Vacancy phase published on the KNRUHS website on 11 November 2026. You must have exercised web options in the first phase of counselling — if you did not, you are permanently barred from this and all future phases. You must NOT have been allotted a seat in any previous phase of KNRUHS counselling (regular, mop-up, or stray vacancy). You must NOT have been allotted a seat under MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling up to the fourth phase, as notified on the MCC website. You must NOT have been admitted in any other state as per data uploaded in the MCC portal. You must NOT have already joined and be continuing a course at any MBBS/BDS college under Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota.
- Qualified NEET UG 2026 and appear in the final merit list for Management Quota Special Stray Vacancy phase (published 11 November 2026)
- Exercised web options in the first phase of counselling (mandatory — no exceptions)
- NOT allotted a seat in any previous KNRUHS counselling phase
- NOT allotted a seat under MCC counselling up to the fourth phase
- NOT admitted in any other state as per MCC portal data
- NOT already joined and continuing an MBBS/BDS course elsewhere
Important Eligibility Trap: Newly Registered Candidates
If you registered for the first time specifically for the Special Stray Vacancy phase (i.e., you did not register in earlier phases), you are eligible ONLY for C-Category/NRI Category seats. You cannot apply for B-Category seats. This is a strict rule — the university reserves B-Category seats for candidates who registered earlier and exercised options in the first phase.
This means if you are a newly registered candidate, your web-option form will only show C-Category and NRI seats available. Do not be confused if B-Category colleges appear on the portal but are greyed out or unavailable for you — this is by design.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The timeline for this phase is extremely compressed. Mark these dates clearly:
Merit list publication: 11 November 2026 (on KNRUHS website). Web-option exercise window: 3:00 PM on 11 November 2026 to 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026 (32 hours only). Allotment result: Expected after 12 November 2026 (exact date not specified in the notice; check the portal regularly). Last date for joining and completing admission: 16 November 2026 (as per MCC schedule). After 16 November, the admission window closes nationally, and you will lose your seat if you have not reported to the college.
- Merit list published: 11 November 2026
- Web-option exercise: 3:00 PM on 11 Nov to 11:00 AM on 12 Nov 2026
- Allotment result: After 12 November 2026 (check portal daily)
- Last joining date: 16 November 2026
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How to Exercise Web Options: Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps carefully to avoid rejection or technical errors:
Step 1: Log in to the portal https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in/ using your registration credentials (username and password). Step 2: Review the list of vacant seats displayed on the portal. You can also check the full list of vacant seats on the KNRUHS website at http://knruhs.telangana.gov.in. Step 3: Read the Prospectus and Government Orders on admission regulations for Management Quota (B & C/NRI categories) on the KNRUHS website before selecting your options. This is critical — many rejections happen because candidates do not understand the rules for their category. Step 4: Select your colleges and categories in order of preference. You can choose multiple colleges and multiple categories (B and/or C/NRI) depending on your eligibility. The allotment will be made strictly according to your order of preference. Step 5: When you submit your options, a one-time password (OTP) consisting of a SIX-letter code (A–Z capital letters only) will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter this code to confirm your options. Step 6: Take a printout of your saved options immediately. This is your proof of submission. Step 7: Pay the University fee online (see fee table below) using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking through the payment gateway. Step 8: After successful payment, download your allotment order from the portal. Step 9: Check your allotment status by logging into the portal or by SMS on your registered mobile number.
- Log in to https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in/ with your registration credentials
- Review vacant seats on the portal and on http://knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Read the Prospectus and Government Orders on KNRUHS website
- Select colleges and categories in order of preference
- Receive and enter the 6-letter OTP sent to your mobile
- Print your saved options immediately
- Pay the University fee online (Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking)
- Download your allotment order after payment
- Check allotment status on the portal or via SMS
University Fee and Tuition Fee
You must pay the University fee immediately after exercising web options and before downloading your allotment order. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The amount depends on your category and course:
After paying the University fee, you will also be liable for tuition fees at the college where you are allotted. Tuition fees are set by the Government of Telangana (as per G.O.Ms.No. 98, HM&FW(C1) Dept., dated 07.08.2026) and vary by college. For Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences specifically, the tuition fees are fixed as shown in the table below. You must pay the tuition fee at the college during the joining process, not online.
| Category | MBBS University Fee | BDS University Fee |
|---|---|---|
| B Category | ₹1,00,000 | ₹40,000 |
| C Category / NRI | ₹2,00,000 | ₹80,000 |
Tuition Fees at Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences
If you are allotted a seat at Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, the tuition fees are fixed as follows and must be paid at the college during joining:
For B Category: ₹16,50,000 per annum. For C Category / NRI: ₹24,75,000 per annum. These fees are in addition to the University fee you pay online. For other private colleges affiliated to KNRUHS, tuition fees are set by the Government of Telangana and will be communicated by the college at the time of joining.
- B Category: ₹16,50,000 per annum
- C Category / NRI: ₹24,75,000 per annum
Category-Specific Rules and Reservations
Different categories have different rules. Understand which applies to you:
B Category: In Management Quota B Category, 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates of Telangana, and 15% are open to candidates from all over India. The 15% unreserved (all-India) seats are allotted first, followed by the 85% reserved for Telangana locals. If you are from outside Telangana, you can only compete for the 15% unreserved seats. C Category / NRI: These seats are open to all candidates, including NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). If you are allotted an NRI seat, you must produce an original sponsorship letter from your NRI relative, along with a copy of their passport, residence proof, bank statement, or passbook at the college during joining. Private Minority Medical Colleges: Management Quota seats in private minority medical colleges are reserved for Muslim Minority candidates only. If Muslim Minority candidates are not available, up to 30% of these seats may be filled with non-minority students during the final phase of counselling. Army College of Dental Sciences: Management Quota seats here are reserved for wards (children) of Army personnel as per AWES (Army Welfare Education Society) regulations. If you are not a ward of Army personnel, you cannot apply for seats at this college.
- B Category: 85% for Telangana locals, 15% for all-India candidates
- C Category / NRI: Open to all; NRI candidates must produce sponsorship letter and financial proof
- Private Minority Medical Colleges: Reserved for Muslim Minority candidates; up to 30% may go to non-minority students if needed
- Army College of Dental Sciences: Reserved for wards of Army personnel only
Critical Penalties for Non-Joining and Withdrawal
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The university has imposed severe penalties to prevent seat blocking. Understand these fully before exercising web options:
If you are allotted a seat and do NOT join the course: A penalty of ₹20 lakhs will be imposed. You will be debarred from all KNRUHS admissions for 3 years. Legal action may be initiated by the university. If you are allotted a seat and join but later withdraw or discontinue the course after the Mop Up / Stray Vacancy / Special Stray Vacancy phase: A discontinuation penalty of ₹20 lakhs must be paid to retrieve your original certificates. You will be debarred from all KNRUHS admissions for 3 years. If you do not complete the admission process (submit original certificates, pay tuition fee, and report to the college) by the joining deadline (16 November 2026): Your admission will be automatically cancelled. A penalty of ₹20 lakhs will be imposed. You will be debarred from KNRUHS admissions for 3 years. The university will inform the NMC (National Medical Commission) and DCI (Dental Council of India) for further action, including cancellation of your seat if you have been admitted elsewhere.
These penalties are real and enforceable. Do not exercise web options unless you are absolutely certain you will join the course and complete your admission by 16 November 2026.
- Non-joining after allotment: ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment + legal action
- Withdrawal after joining (post-Mop Up phase): ₹20 lakh discontinuation penalty + 3-year debarment
- Failure to complete admission by 16 Nov 2026: Automatic cancellation + ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment + NMC/DCI notification
What Happens After You Are Allotted a Seat
Once you are allotted a seat, you must follow this process strictly to complete your admission:
You will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number informing you of your allotment (if allotted). Log into the portal https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in/ to check your allotment status and download your allotment order. The allotment order will specify the college, course, category, and the last date for joining. Report to the Principal of your allotted college on or before the joining date specified in the allotment order (but no later than 16 November 2026). Bring all original certificates (10th, 12th, NEET admit card, NEET result, caste certificate if applicable, domicile certificate if applicable, medical fitness certificate, etc.). Submit any bonds required by the college (e.g., for scholarship or service obligations). Pay the tuition fee / college fee at the college. The college will conduct final verification of your original certificates. If any discrepancy is found, your provisional allotment will be cancelled and action may be initiated as per university regulations. If you are allotted an NRI seat, produce the original sponsorship letter from your NRI relative along with copies of their passport, residence proof, bank statement, or passbook. Original certificates submitted at admission will NOT be returned to you unless you later discontinue the course (in which case you must pay the ₹20 lakh discontinuation penalty to retrieve them).
- Receive SMS confirmation of allotment on registered mobile
- Log in to portal and download allotment order
- Report to college Principal by joining date (no later than 16 Nov 2026)
- Bring all original certificates and required bonds
- Pay tuition fee at the college
- Undergo final certificate verification at the college
- For NRI seats: Produce sponsorship letter and financial proof of sponsor
Documents You Must Have Ready
Before exercising web options, ensure you have all original documents ready. You will need these at the college during joining. Missing or incorrect documents can result in cancellation of your admission:
NEET UG 2026 admit card and result printout. 10th standard certificate (or equivalent). 12th standard certificate (or equivalent). Caste certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC). Domicile certificate (if claiming Telangana local status for B Category). Medical fitness certificate (as per college requirements). Passport (if applying for NRI category). Residence proof of NRI sponsor (if NRI category). Bank statement or passbook of NRI sponsor (if NRI category). Sponsorship letter from NRI relative (if NRI category). Any bonds or undertakings required by the college. Aadhar card or other government-issued ID. Passport-size photographs (as per college requirement).
The university will conduct final verification of all original certificates at the college. If any discrepancy is found — such as a certificate being issued before a required date, a certificate type not being accepted, or information not matching your NEET registration — your allotment will be cancelled and action may be initiated as per university regulations.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and result
- 10th and 12th standard certificates
- Caste certificate (if SC/ST/OBC)
- Domicile certificate (if claiming Telangana local status)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport (if NRI category)
- NRI sponsor's residence proof, bank statement/passbook, and sponsorship letter (if NRI)
- College-specific bonds or undertakings
- Aadhar card or government-issued ID
- Passport-size photographs
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Avoid these errors, which commonly result in rejection or cancellation:
Not exercising web options in the first phase of counselling: You are permanently ineligible for this and all future phases. There is no exception. Exercising web options but not paying the University fee: Your allotment order will not be generated, and you cannot join. Not reporting to the college by 16 November 2026: Your admission is automatically cancelled, and you face a ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment. Submitting incorrect or incomplete documents: If your caste certificate, domicile certificate, or any other document does not match your NEET registration or is missing required information, your allotment will be cancelled. Claiming NRI category without proper sponsorship documentation: If you cannot produce the original sponsorship letter and financial proof of your NRI sponsor, your admission will be cancelled. Claiming B Category local status without a valid domicile certificate: If you are not a Telangana local and try to claim a B Category seat, your allotment will be cancelled. Registering for the first time in this phase and trying to apply for B Category: Newly registered candidates are eligible ONLY for C/NRI seats. Any attempt to claim a B Category seat will result in rejection. Withdrawing or discontinuing after joining: You will face a ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment. Do not join unless you are certain you will complete the course.
- Skipping first-phase web-option exercise = permanent ineligibility
- Not paying University fee = no allotment order
- Missing 16 Nov 2026 joining deadline = automatic cancellation + ₹20 lakh penalty
- Incorrect or incomplete documents = allotment cancellation
- NRI category without sponsorship proof = admission cancellation
- Claiming B Category without valid domicile = allotment cancellation
- Newly registered candidates claiming B Category = rejection
- Withdrawal after joining = ₹20 lakh penalty + 3-year debarment
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I did not exercise web options in the first phase of counselling. Can I still apply in this Special Stray Vacancy phase?
No. The university has explicitly stated that candidates who did not exercise web options in the first phase are permanently ineligible for this and all subsequent phases of counselling. This rule is designed to prevent seat blocking. There is no exception or appeal process. If you missed the first phase, you cannot participate in this phase.
I was allotted a seat in a previous phase but did not join. Can I apply now?
No. Candidates who were allotted seats in any previous phase of KNRUHS counselling are not eligible for this Special Stray Vacancy phase. Additionally, if you were allotted a seat and did not join, you may already face a ₹20 lakh penalty and 3-year debarment from KNRUHS admissions.
I am allotted a seat under MCC counselling. Can I also apply for KNRUHS Management Quota seats?
No. If you have been allotted a seat under MCC counselling up to the fourth phase (as notified on the MCC website), you are not eligible to exercise web options for KNRUHS Management Quota seats. Additionally, if you have been admitted in any other state as per MCC portal data, you are ineligible.
I registered for the first time in this Special Stray Vacancy phase. Which category seats can I apply for?
You can apply ONLY for C-Category and NRI-Category seats. You are not eligible for B-Category seats. B-Category seats are reserved for candidates who registered in earlier phases and exercised web options in the first phase. If you try to apply for B-Category seats, your application will be rejected.
What is the deadline for exercising web options, and what happens if I miss it?
The deadline is 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026. The web-option window opens at 3:00 PM on 11 November 2026. If you miss this deadline, you cannot exercise web options, and you are permanently ineligible for all future KNRUHS counselling phases. There is no extension or grace period.
I am allotted a seat but cannot join by 16 November 2026. What happens?
If you do not report to the college and complete the admission process by 16 November 2026, your admission will be automatically cancelled. You will face a penalty of ₹20 lakhs and be debarred from KNRUHS admissions for 3 years. The university will also inform the NMC and DCI for further action. Do not exercise web options unless you are certain you can join by this date.
I am allotted a seat and have joined the course. Can I withdraw later?
You can withdraw, but only before the Mop Up phase ends. After the Mop Up / Stray Vacancy / Special Stray Vacancy phase, withdrawal is not permitted. If you withdraw after these phases, you must pay a discontinuation penalty of ₹20 lakhs to retrieve your original certificates, and you will be debarred from KNRUHS admissions for 3 years. Do not join unless you are certain you will complete the course.
I am applying for an NRI seat. What documents do I need to produce?
You must produce an original sponsorship letter from your NRI relative, along with a copy of their passport, residence proof (e.g., visa, residence permit), bank statement, or passbook. These documents must be submitted at the college during the joining process. If you cannot produce these documents, your admission will be cancelled.
I am from outside Telangana. Can I apply for B-Category seats?
You can apply for the 15% unreserved (all-India) B-Category seats, but not for the 85% reserved seats (which are for Telangana locals only). If you claim to be a Telangana local without a valid domicile certificate, your allotment will be cancelled. If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact the university before exercising web options.
What is the University fee, and when must I pay it?
The University fee depends on your category and course: B Category MBBS = ₹1,00,000; B Category BDS = ₹40,000; C Category / NRI MBBS = ₹2,00,000; C Category / NRI BDS = ₹80,000. You must pay this fee online immediately after exercising web options, using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. After payment, you can download your allotment order.
My original certificates will be retained by the college. How do I get them back?
Original certificates submitted at admission are not returned to you unless you discontinue the course. If you discontinue after the Mop Up / Stray Vacancy / Special Stray Vacancy phase, you must pay a discontinuation penalty of ₹20 lakhs to retrieve your certificates. This is a strict rule designed to prevent seat blocking.
What if I find a discrepancy in my allotment order or have a technical issue?
Contact the university immediately using the provided helpline numbers: For technical help: 9392685856, 7842136688, 9059672216. For web-option technical issues: tsmedadm.tech@gmail.com. For regulations clarification: 7901098840, 9490585796. For other issues: knrugadmission@gmail.com (10 AM to 5 PM only). For payment gateway issues: 9618240276. Do not delay — the web-option window closes at 11 AM on 12 November.
If your name appears in the final merit list published on 11 November 2026, log into https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in/ immediately and exercise your web options between 3:00 PM on 11 November and 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026. Pay the University fee online, download your allotment order, and report to your allotted college by 16 November 2026 with all original documents. Do not delay — this is your final opportunity, and missing any deadline will result in permanent ineligibility and severe financial penalties.
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