If you registered for Telangana's state MBBS/BDS counselling under the Competent Authority Quota, your provisional Round 1 merit list is now live. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) put out this list on August 25, 2026, and it matters a great deal — this rank, not just your NEET score, decides which government or private medical and dental colleges you can realistically hope for once web options open. Crucially, the university has given candidates only until August 26, 2026 to flag any mistake in their entry. Miss that one-day window, and whatever rank, category or local-area tag is printed against your name effectively becomes final for this round.
Check your Telangana provisional merit list entry immediately and file an objection by August 26, 2026 — after that, errors in your rank, category, or local-area status will carry into seat allotment.
What the provisional list actually shows
The list, hosted on knruhs.telangana.gov.in, is generated only for candidates who completed both registration and document upload for the 2026-27 admission cycle. For each such candidate it displays the NEET roll number, the state merit rank (which is what actually governs seat allotment within Telangana), the All India Rank from NEET UG 2026, the raw NEET score, the category under which the candidate is being considered, and local-area status (a factor that affects eligibility for certain local/non-local seat quotas in the state).
Because this rank is state-specific and combines your NEET performance with category and residency details, two candidates with identical NEET scores could end up with different Telangana merit ranks if their category or local status differs.
Separate lists for reserved and special categories
KNRUHS has also issued distinct provisional lists for candidates in special categories, each cleared through verification by the relevant department. These cover NCC (National Cadet Corps) candidates, CAP (Children of Armed Personnel) candidates, PMC candidates verified by the PwD (Persons with Disability) medical board, SCCL (Singareni Collieries) candidates — applicable only for MBBS — and Anglo-Indian candidates, applicable only for BDS.
If you applied under any of these categories, do not assume your name will appear only on the general list. Check the specific special-category list relevant to you as well, since verification outcomes there can differ from what appears on the main list.
Key dates for Round 1
The counselling timeline so far is tight, and more dates are still pending. Here is what is confirmed and what remains to be announced.
| Event | Date/Status |
|---|---|
| Provisional merit list released | August 25, 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | August 26, 2026 |
| Final merit list | To be announced |
| Round 1 web options / choice filling | To be announced |
How to check your entry and raise an objection
The process is entirely online and needs to be completed quickly given the short window.
- Visit knruhs.telangana.gov.in and open the notifications tab on the homepage.
- Locate and open the MBBS/BDS provisional merit list 2026-27 link, then download the PDF.
- Search for your entry using your NEET roll number and note your state merit rank, category, and local status.
- If something looks wrong, log into your KNRUHS candidate account and go to the grievance section on the dashboard.
- Select the specific field that is incorrect, attach supporting documents proving the correct information, and submit.
- Download and save the grievance acknowledgement receipt — you may need it later if the correction is not reflected.
Why this one day matters more than it seems
It's tempting to skip this check if your rank looks roughly right, but small errors compound during seat allotment. A wrong category tag can shift you out of a reserved-category seat you were entitled to. An incorrect local-area status can move you between local and non-local quota pools, which have separate cutoffs. Even a mismatched score field, though rare, can alter your position relative to other candidates.
KNRUHS has been explicit that complaints filed after August 26, 2026 will not be entertained, and that the final merit list will be prepared only after valid objections are reviewed. In other words, this is not a formality — it is the last checkpoint before your rank is locked in ahead of choice filling.
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Who is covered by this Telangana NEET UG 2026 merit list?
It covers candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission under the Competent Authority Quota in Telangana for 2026-27, who completed registration and document upload with KNRUHS.
What is the deadline to raise an objection?
August 26, 2026. KNRUHS has stated that objections submitted after this date will not be considered.
What details should I verify on my entry?
Check your NEET roll number, state merit rank, All India Rank, NEET UG 2026 score, category, and local-area status. Any discrepancy in these should be flagged immediately.
How do I actually submit an objection?
Log into your KNRUHS candidate account, open the grievance section, select the incorrect field, upload supporting proof documents, and submit. Save the acknowledgement receipt that is generated.
I applied under NCC/CAP/SCCL/Anglo-Indian/PwD categories. Where do I check my rank?
KNRUHS has released separate provisional lists for these special categories after departmental verification. Check the relevant special-category list in addition to, or instead of, the general list.
When will Round 1 choice filling (web options) begin?
KNRUHS has not yet announced the schedule for Round 1 web options. This is expected to follow the release of the final merit list.
What happens after the objection window closes?
KNRUHS will review the valid objections received and then publish the final merit list, which will be used for seat allotment in Round 1.
Telangana aspirants should treat August 26, 2026 as a hard deadline, not a suggestion — download your entry today, cross-check every field against your original documents, and file a grievance immediately if anything looks off. MedAdmit will update this space once KNRUHS announces the final merit list and the Round 1 web options schedule.
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