Telangana NEET UG 2026 MBBS Mop-Up Counselling: Competent Authority Quota Vacancies

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana has released the official seat matrix for the mop-up phase of MBBS counselling under Competent Authority Quota for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the final counselling round for MBBS admissions in Telangana, and it lists all remaining vacant seats across government and private medical colleges in the state, broken down by college, course type (general or with postgraduate options), and reserved category. If you did not secure a seat in earlier counselling rounds or wish to upgrade your college or course, this is your last opportunity. The notice was issued on 12 October 2026.

What is Competent Authority Quota and Mop-Up Counselling?

Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) is a set of MBBS seats that the Telangana government fills through its own counselling process, separate from the national NEET UG counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). These seats are reserved for candidates who meet Telangana's residency and other eligibility criteria. The state conducts multiple rounds of counselling to fill these seats: first round, second round, and finally the mop-up phase.

The mop-up phase is the last and final counselling round. It is held after the first and second rounds are complete, and it includes all seats that remain vacant after those rounds. This is your final chance to secure an MBBS seat in Telangana for the 2026-27 academic year. If you did not participate in earlier rounds, or if you participated but were not allotted a seat, or if you wish to upgrade to a better college or course option, you must participate in the mop-up phase.

Which Colleges and Seats Are Available?

The notice lists vacancies across 60+ medical colleges in Telangana, including government medical colleges (GMC), private medical colleges, and deemed universities. Seats are available in both general MBBS courses and MBBS with postgraduate (PHO) options. Some colleges also have seats under the CAP (Competent Authority Placement) category, which is a separate quota.

The colleges listed include well-known institutions such as Osmania Medical College (OMCH), Gandhi Medical College (GAND), Government Medical College Hyderabad (GMCM), Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Malla Reddy Medical College (MEDI), and many others across Telangana. The exact number of vacant seats varies by college, course type, and reserved category. You must check the detailed seat matrix table to find vacancies in your eligible category at your preferred colleges.

• Government medical colleges: OMCH, GAND, GMCM, GMSR, GMNL, GMBK, GMHB, GWNP, GNGK, GSGR, GJTL, GMCL, GJGN, GJBP, GKMR, GKRM, GKHM, GASF, GNRM, GSRC, GVKB, GNRS, GMUL, GNRN, GGWL, GMHR, GMDK, GYDT, GKDL, and others
• Private medical colleges: KKTI, RADL, GVNZ, ESIM, SGMC, SIMS, MAHE, MNRS, RVMC, SURB, TRRM, RAJE, KMNI, BASK, DPMR, MHVR, MEDI, CMRM, NOVA, FCIM, AIMD, and others
• Deemed universities and autonomous institutions: DCMS, SHDN, AYAN, VRKW, and others

Understanding the Seat Matrix: Categories and Abbreviations

The seat matrix table uses abbreviations for different reserved categories. Understanding these is essential to identify which seats you are eligible for. The main categories are: OCG (Open Category General), OCF (Open Category Female), SC1G (Scheduled Caste 1 General), SC1F (Scheduled Caste 1 Female), SC2G (Scheduled Caste 2 General), SC2F (Scheduled Caste 2 Female), SC3G (Scheduled Caste 3 General), SC3F (Scheduled Caste 3 Female), STG (Scheduled Tribe General), STF (Scheduled Tribe Female), and various BC (Backward Caste) subcategories.

The BC categories are further divided into BCAG, BCAF, BCBG, BCBF, BCCG, BCCF, BCDG, BCDF, BCEG, BCEF (representing different backward caste groups A, B, C, D, E with separate male and female quotas). Additionally, there are MING (Minority General), MINF (Minority Female), EWSG (Economically Weaker Section General), and EWSF (Economically Weaker Section Female) categories. Each number in the table represents the number of vacant seats in that category at that college for that course type.

For example, if a college shows '2' under OCG (Open Category General) and '1' under OCF (Open Category Female), it means there are 2 seats available for open category male candidates and 1 seat for open category female candidates at that college. You can only apply for seats in the category you belong to, based on your NEET UG registration and the category certificate you have submitted.

• OCG / OCF: Open Category (General / Female)
• SC1G / SC1F, SC2G / SC2F, SC3G / SC3F: Scheduled Caste subcategories (General / Female)
• STG / STF: Scheduled Tribe (General / Female)
• BCAG / BCAF, BCBG / BCBF, BCCG / BCCF, BCDG / BCDF, BCEG / BCEF: Backward Caste subcategories A–E (General / Female)
• MING / MINF: Minority (General / Female)
• EWSG / EWSF: Economically Weaker Section (General / Female)

How to Read the Seat Matrix Table

The seat matrix is organized in columns: COLL (college code), CRS (course type: MBBS or MBBS PHO), SPCAT (special category, if any), followed by all the category columns listed above. Each row represents one college and course combination. For instance, 'OMCH MBBS' means Osmania Medical College's general MBBS course, while 'GMCM MBBS PHO' means Government Medical College Hyderabad's MBBS course with postgraduate options.

To find seats available for you: (1) Locate your preferred college in the COLL column. (2) Choose the course type you want (MBBS or MBBS PHO). (3) Find the column corresponding to your category (e.g., OCG, SC1F, BCBG). (4) Read the number in that cell—this is the number of vacant seats available for you at that college in that course. If the cell shows '0' or is blank, no seats are available in that category at that college. If it shows '1', '2', or higher, that many seats are vacant and you can apply.

• COLL: College code (e.g., OMCH, GAND, MEDI)
• CRS: Course type (MBBS = general MBBS; MBBS PHO = MBBS with postgraduate options; MBBS CAP = Competent Authority Placement quota)
• SPCAT: Special category (if applicable)
• Category columns: Each shows the number of vacant seats in that category (0 = no vacancy, 1 or more = seats available)

Key Vacancies by College Type

Government medical colleges have a limited number of mop-up vacancies, as most seats are filled in earlier rounds. However, some colleges still have seats available. For example, Osmania Medical College (OMCH) shows 1 seat in OCG and 2 in OCF. Gandhi Medical College (GAND) shows 6 seats in OCG and 4 in OCF. Government Medical College Hyderabad (GMCM) shows 1 seat in OCF for general MBBS and 2 in OCG plus 1 in SC1G for MBBS PHO. These are highly competitive seats and will be filled quickly.

Private medical colleges and deemed universities have significantly more vacancies available across multiple categories. For instance, Malla Reddy Medical College (MEDI) shows 6 seats in OCG and 4 in OCF for general MBBS, plus additional seats in SC1G, SC1F, SC2G, SC2F, SC3G, STG, STF, BCAG, BCBF, BCCG, BCDG, BCEG, and EWSG categories. Similarly, Telangana Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (TRRM) shows substantial vacancies across multiple categories. If you are aiming for a private college, you have more options, but seats will still fill quickly based on merit and category.

Minority colleges and colleges with specific focus (such as DCMS, SHDN, AYAN, VRKW) show vacancies primarily in MING (Minority General) and MINF (Minority Female) categories. If you belong to a minority community and have the relevant certificate, these colleges may be an option. However, these seats are limited and will be filled based on merit within the minority category.

• Government colleges: Limited vacancies, highly competitive, filled quickly
• Private colleges: More vacancies available, multiple categories, still competitive
• Deemed universities: Varying vacancies, check your preferred institution
• Minority colleges: Vacancies in minority categories only

Who Is Eligible for Mop-Up Counselling?

To participate in the mop-up phase of MBBS counselling under Competent Authority Quota in Telangana, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: (1) You must have appeared for and qualified in NEET UG 2026 with a valid score. (2) You must be a resident of Telangana as per the state's residency requirements (typically, you or your parents must have been domiciled in Telangana for a specified period, usually 7 years or more, or you must have studied in Telangana schools). (3) You must have registered for Telangana NEET UG counselling and completed the registration process. (4) You must not have already been allotted a seat in an earlier counselling round that you have accepted and joined.

Additionally, if you belong to a reserved category (SC, ST, BC, EWS, Minority), you must have submitted the relevant category certificate as per Telangana's norms. The certificate must be issued by the competent authority and must clearly state your category and subcategory (for BC, it must specify which BC group: A, B, C, D, or E). Without the correct category certificate, you will not be able to claim the reserved seat, even if you are eligible by birth. If you are applying under the Open Category, no category certificate is required, but you must have a valid NEET UG score.

• Qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid score
• Telangana resident (as per state residency norms)
• Registered for Telangana NEET UG counselling
• Not already allotted and joined a seat in an earlier round
• If reserved category: valid category certificate from competent authority
• If BC category: certificate must specify the BC subcategory (A, B, C, D, or E)

Important Dates and Deadlines

The notice was issued on 12 October 2026 and lists the mop-up phase vacancies. However, the notice does not explicitly state the registration start date, registration end date, choice-filling deadline, or allotment date for the mop-up phase. This information is typically communicated separately by KNRUHS through its official website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) or through the counselling portal. You must check the KNRUHS website and the official counselling portal regularly for the exact dates.

Typically, mop-up counselling follows a compressed timeline compared to earlier rounds. Registration may open within a few days of the vacancy announcement, and the registration window may be only 2–3 days. Choice-filling may be allowed for 1–2 days after registration closes. Allotment is usually declared within 1–2 days of choice-filling. Given that this is the final round, it is critical that you monitor the official channels closely and register as soon as the portal opens. Missing the registration deadline will disqualify you from this round, and you will lose your chance to secure an MBBS seat for 2026-27.

• Notice issued: 12 October 2026
• Mop-up phase registration: Dates to be announced on KNRUHS website
• Choice-filling: Dates to be announced
• Allotment: Dates to be announced
• Joining deadline: Dates to be announced
• Check www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in and the counselling portal daily for updates

How to Apply for Mop-Up Counselling

Once the mop-up phase registration opens, follow these steps: (1) Visit the official KNRUHS counselling portal (the link will be provided on www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in). (2) Log in using your NEET UG registration number and password. (3) Verify that your personal details, NEET UG score, category, and other information are correct. If any information is incorrect, contact the KNRUHS helpline immediately—do not proceed with registration if your details are wrong. (4) Fill in your choice of colleges and courses in order of preference. You can typically choose multiple colleges and course options (MBBS or MBBS PHO) in the order you prefer them. (5) Submit your choices before the deadline. (6) Take a printout or screenshot of your submitted choices for your records.

When filling choices, prioritize carefully. List your most preferred college and course first, then your second preference, and so on. The allotment algorithm will try to match you to the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available. If you are not allotted your first choice, the system will try your second choice, and so on. Therefore, it is wise to include colleges and courses where you are confident of getting a seat, not just your dream colleges. After allotment, you will be required to report to the allotted college, submit original documents, and complete the joining process within the specified deadline. Failure to join within the deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat.

• Visit the KNRUHS counselling portal when registration opens
• Log in with your NEET UG registration number and password
• Verify all your personal and academic details
• Fill in your college and course choices in order of preference
• Submit your choices before the deadline
• Keep a printout or screenshot of your submitted choices
• Wait for allotment result
• Report to the allotted college and complete joining formalities within the deadline

Documents You Will Need

If you are allotted a seat in the mop-up phase, you will be required to report to the college and submit original documents to confirm your admission. The exact list of documents required is typically provided in the allotment letter or on the KNRUHS website. However, based on standard NEET UG counselling procedures in Telangana, you should prepare the following documents in advance: (1) NEET UG admit card and score card. (2) Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates (originals and photocopies). (3) NEET UG registration certificate. (4) Aadhar card or any government-issued ID (original and photocopy). (5) Proof of Telangana residency (such as a Telangana domicile certificate, or proof that you or your parents have been residing in Telangana for the required period). (6) If you belong to a reserved category: original category certificate issued by the competent authority (SC, ST, BC, EWS, or Minority certificate as applicable).

For BC candidates, the category certificate must clearly mention the BC subcategory (A, B, C, D, or E). If your certificate does not specify the subcategory, you must obtain a corrected certificate from the issuing authority before reporting to the college. For EWS candidates, the EWS certificate must be issued after 1 April of the year of admission (i.e., after 1 April 2026 for 2026-27 admissions). For Minority candidates, the minority certificate must be issued by the competent authority and must clearly state your minority community. Without the correct and valid category certificate, you will not be able to claim your reserved seat, and your admission may be cancelled. Additionally, you may be required to submit a medical fitness certificate, a character certificate from your school or college, and passport-size photographs. Check the allotment letter and the college's admission guidelines for the complete list.

• NEET UG admit card and score card (original)
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates (original and photocopy)
• NEET UG registration certificate
• Aadhar card or government-issued ID (original and photocopy)
• Telangana domicile certificate or proof of residency (original and photocopy)
• Category certificate if applicable (SC, ST, BC, EWS, or Minority) — original and photocopy
• For BC: certificate must specify the subcategory (A, B, C, D, or E)
• For EWS: certificate must be issued after 1 April 2026
• Medical fitness certificate (to be obtained from a government hospital)
• Character certificate from school or college
• Passport-size photographs (typically 4–6 copies)

Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected

One of the most common reasons for rejection or cancellation of admission is submitting an invalid or incorrect category certificate. If you are applying under a reserved category, ensure that your certificate is issued by the competent authority (for SC/ST, the District Magistrate or Tahsildar; for BC, the Revenue Department; for EWS, the competent authority as per government norms; for Minority, the competent authority). The certificate must be original, not a photocopy or a scanned version. If you are BC, the certificate must explicitly state your BC subcategory (A, B, C, D, or E). If it only says 'BC' without the subcategory, it will not be accepted, and you will lose your reserved seat. Similarly, if you are EWS, the certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026; certificates issued before this date will not be valid for 2026-27 admissions.

Another critical mistake is missing the registration or joining deadline. The mop-up phase is the final round, and deadlines are strict. If you do not register within the specified window, you cannot participate. If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college and complete joining within the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate. There is no extension or grace period for the mop-up phase. Additionally, ensure that your NEET UG registration details (name, date of birth, category, etc.) match exactly with your documents. Any discrepancy can lead to rejection. If you notice any error in your NEET UG registration, correct it immediately through the official NEET UG portal before participating in counselling.

A third common mistake is not verifying your eligibility before applying. Check that you meet the Telangana residency requirement. If you are not a Telangana resident, you may not be eligible for Competent Authority Quota seats. Similarly, if you have already been allotted and joined a seat in an earlier round, you cannot participate in the mop-up phase. Attempting to register when you are not eligible can result in your registration being cancelled and potential legal consequences. Finally, do not rely on incomplete or unofficial information. Always check the official KNRUHS website and the counselling portal for the latest updates, dates, and procedures. Misinformation from unofficial sources has led many candidates to miss deadlines or submit incorrect documents.

• ⚠️ Invalid or incorrect category certificate (wrong issuing authority, missing subcategory for BC, EWS certificate issued before 1 April 2026)
• ⚠️ Missing registration or joining deadline
• ⚠️ Mismatch between NEET UG registration details and documents
• ⚠️ Not meeting Telangana residency requirement
• ⚠️ Attempting to register when already allotted and joined in an earlier round
• ⚠️ Relying on unofficial or incomplete information

What Happens After Allotment?

Once the allotment result is declared, you will be able to view your allotted college and course on the counselling portal. Download and print your allotment letter immediately. The letter will contain your allotted college name, course (MBBS or MBBS PHO), category, and the date and time by which you must report to the college. You must report to the college in person on or before the specified date and time. Reporting late or not reporting at all will result in forfeiture of your seat.

When you report to the college, you will be required to submit all original documents (as listed above), verify your details, and complete the admission formalities. The college will verify your NEET UG score, category certificate, residency proof, and other documents. If any document is found to be invalid or missing, your admission may be cancelled. After verification, you will be required to pay the admission fee (the amount varies by college and course type) and sign the admission form. You will then be issued an admission receipt and a roll number. After this, you will be required to complete the hostel allotment process (if applicable), attend orientation, and begin your MBBS course as per the college's schedule.

• Download and print your allotment letter
• Report to the allotted college on or before the specified date and time
• Submit all original documents for verification
• Pay the admission fee
• Sign the admission form and receive admission receipt
• Complete hostel allotment (if applicable)
• Attend orientation and begin your course

Frequently asked questions

The mop-up phase is your final opportunity to secure an MBBS seat in Telangana for 2026-27. Check the seat matrix table carefully to identify vacancies in your category at your preferred colleges. Ensure that you have all required documents ready, especially your category certificate (if applicable) with the correct details. Monitor the KNRUHS website (www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in) and the counselling portal daily for the announcement of mop-up phase registration dates, and register immediately when the portal opens. Missing the deadline will disqualify you from this round. If you are allotted a seat, report to the college on or before the specified date with all original documents to complete your admission.