If you're on the Telangana NEET UG 2026 merit list, the clock has started on one of the most important steps of your admission journey. Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has switched on the Phase 1 web options facility on its portal tsmedadm.tsche.in, letting eligible candidates rank their preferred MBBS and BDS colleges under the state's competent authority quota. The window is short — just four days — and missing the deadline or skipping the mandatory choice-locking step can cost you a seat in later rounds. This piece breaks down the dates, the process and what to keep ready before you sit down to fill your options.
Telangana NEET UG merit-listed candidates must fill and lock their Phase 1 web options between August 29 and September 1, 2026 on tsmedadm.tsche.in, since failing to lock choices blocks participation in subsequent counselling rounds.
What has actually opened, and for whom
KNRUHS is the body that conducts NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in Telangana under the competent authority quota, covering both government and private medical and dental colleges in the state. Candidates who feature in the final Telangana NEET UG 2026 merit list are eligible to log in and submit their college and course preferences for this first round.
This is a preference-submission window, not a result announcement. You are choosing an ordered list of college-course combinations you'd accept; the actual seat allotment is computed and released only after the window closes and choices are locked.
Key dates for Phase 1
The entire process, from opening the portal to submitting choices, is compressed into a few days. Use the schedule below to plan when you'll actually sit down and complete the exercise — don't leave it for the last hour.
| Event | Date/Status |
|---|---|
| Web options window opens | August 29, 2026, 6:00 AM |
| Last date/time to submit web options | September 1, 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Seat matrix PDF | Already available on the official portal |
| Phase 1 seat allotment result | To be announced after choice locking closes |
How to fill and lock your options
The process is straightforward but needs your NEET credentials handy. Log in using your NEET roll number, registration number, rank and the password issued for the counselling portal.
Before ranking colleges, download and study the seat matrix — the category-wise and college-wise list of available MBBS/BDS seats — which KNRUHS has published separately on its official university website. This tells you exactly which colleges have seats in your category (general, reservation category, or minority/management quota where applicable) so you don't waste ranks on colleges with zero seats for you.
- Visit tsmedadm.tsche.in and open the notification for the 2026 seat matrix to check college-wise, category-wise availability.
- Log in to the Web Options Entry section using roll number, rank, registration number and password.
- Arrange your preferred colleges and courses (MBBS/BDS) in strict order of priority — highest preference first.
- Review the full list carefully before submitting, then lock the choices within the window.
Why locking your choices is non-negotiable
KNRUHS has been explicit that candidates who do not lock their Phase 1 choices will not be permitted to exercise web options in later rounds — the system effectively blocks their future participation because the seat is treated as unavailable to them once locking closes. This is a common feature across many state counselling systems, but it trips up aspirants every year who assume they can revisit or skip a round without consequence.
In practical terms: even if you're unsure of your final choice, it is safer to submit and lock a reasoned preference list than to leave the window unattended. You can still be moved up or reassigned in later rounds if better options open up, but only if you participated correctly in Phase 1.
Documents to keep ready now
Even though document verification typically happens after seat allotment, it's wise to have physical copies organised before the result is out, so reporting to the allotted college doesn't get delayed.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (Intermediate) marksheets and marks memos
- Study certificates from Class 6 through Intermediate
- Transfer Certificate (TC) and Domicile Certificate
- Caste/EWS/Minority certificate, where applicable
- A government-issued photo ID proof
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Who can fill Telangana NEET UG 2026 Phase 1 web options?
Only candidates whose names appear in the final Telangana NEET UG 2026 merit list, as declared by KNRUHS, are eligible to log in and submit preferences.
What is the deadline to submit and lock web options?
The window is open from August 29, 2026, 6:00 AM to September 1, 2026, 12:00 noon. Choices must be locked within this period.
What happens if I don't lock my choices in Phase 1?
According to KNRUHS's own announcement, candidates who fail to lock their Phase 1 choices will not be able to participate in web options for subsequent rounds, since their seat participation gets blocked.
Where can I check which colleges have seats available?
KNRUHS has published a category-wise and college-wise seat matrix PDF on its official website, alongside the web options portal. Check this before ranking colleges so you don't list options with no seats in your category.
What login details do I need for the web options portal?
You'll need your NEET roll number, registration number, rank, and the password provided for the Telangana counselling portal.
When will the Phase 1 seat allotment result be announced?
KNRUHS has indicated the result will be released after the choice-locking window closes; an exact date has not yet been announced, so candidates should watch the official portal for updates.
What documents should I prepare while waiting for the allotment result?
Keep your NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, study certificates, transfer certificate, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable) and a valid photo ID ready, since these are needed at the time of reporting to your allotted college.
If you're eligible for Telangana's Phase 1 counselling, don't wait till the last day — download the seat matrix, decide your priority order calmly, and lock your choices well before the September 1 noon deadline. Keep checking tsmedadm.tsche.in and the KNRUHS website for the Phase 1 allotment result and the schedule for subsequent rounds.
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