If you appeared for NEET UG 2026 and hope to study MBBS or BDS in Telangana, there's a key update from the state's medical admissions authority. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), which conducts admissions for the state, has released the list of candidates who qualify for Telangana's state quota counselling for the 2026-27 academic year. This list is the gateway to the state's 85 percent quota seats across its medical and dental colleges, so being on it — and acting on it correctly — matters a great deal. A separate schedule with registration and choice-filling dates is expected shortly.
Telangana NEET UG aspirants should download the KNRUHS qualified candidates list now, verify their name and roll number, and keep counselling documents ready since registration for the state quota round is expected to open soon.
What KNRUHS has released and why it matters
KNRUHS, headquartered in Warangal, is the body responsible for MBBS and BDS admissions across Telangana's affiliated medical and dental colleges. On August 1, 2026, it published the list of NEET UG 2026 candidates who are eligible to take part in the state's counselling process for the 2026-27 academic year.
This list is not a final seat allotment — it simply confirms who is eligible to register for and participate in the upcoming counselling rounds. State quota accounts for 85 percent of MBBS seats across Telangana, with the remaining seats going through the central All India Quota process run separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). For most Telangana-domiciled aspirants, this state list is the more relevant door to walk through.
Who qualifies for Telangana's state quota
Clearing NEET UG 2026 alone is not sufficient to be eligible for Telangana's state counselling. KNRUHS applies a domicile-linked eligibility rule that aspirants and parents should understand before assuming a state quota seat is guaranteed.
- The candidate must have studied in Telangana continuously from Class 6 through Class 12.
- Where this study requirement is not met, a valid Telangana domicile certificate is accepted instead.
- The candidate's name must actually appear in the KNRUHS qualified candidates list — simply having a NEET UG rank is not enough on its own.
How to check your name on the list
The qualified candidates list is published as a downloadable PDF on the KNRUHS website, and candidates need to search it using their NEET roll number rather than by name, which can be harder to locate in a long document.
- Go to knruhs.telangana.gov.in and open the 'All Notifications' section on the homepage.
- Look for the link labelled 'MBBS BDS Admissions AY 2026-27 List of Qualified Candidates'.
- Download the PDF and use your NEET roll number to locate your entry.
- Save a copy — you will need to refer back to it and possibly print it during document verification.
What comes next: registration and documents
KNRUHS will announce a separate schedule for counselling registration, choice-filling and the seat matrix. Based on how the process worked in the previous cycle, candidates should expect an online registration window that requires a fee, followed by document upload and eventually seat allotment. The 2026 registration fee has not yet been announced; in 2025 it was Rs 3,500 for open category and backward class candidates and Rs 2,900 for SC and ST candidates, so this year's fee is likely to be in a similar range but should be confirmed only from the official notice.
Keeping documents scanned and ready in advance will save time once the registration window opens, since counselling timelines are often tight and slots can close quickly for choice-filling.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Study certificates for Class 6 to Class 12, or a valid Telangana domicile certificate
- Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
Fee structure to keep in mind
Tuition fees for Telangana's state quota seats vary sharply depending on whether the seat is in a government college or a private college, and this difference should factor into how a candidate ranks their college choices during counselling.
The figures below reflect the last publicly available fee structure for state quota admissions and may be revised in the fresh counselling notice.
| Seat Type | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Government College (State Quota) | Rs 10,000 |
| Private College — Category A (State Quota) | Rs 60,000 |
Why this scale matters for aspirants
KNRUHS oversees admissions to 42 affiliated colleges in Telangana, spanning government and private institutions offering MBBS and BDS. Because 85 percent of seats are reserved for the state quota, this qualified candidates list effectively determines the counselling pool for the vast majority of Telangana's medical and dental seats. Missing this stage, or filing incomplete documents later, can cost a candidate a seat they would otherwise have been eligible for.
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Does appearing on the KNRUHS qualified list mean I have a seat?
No. It only confirms you are eligible to register for and participate in Telangana's state counselling rounds. Actual seat allotment happens later, based on your NEET rank, category, and choices filled during counselling.
I studied outside Telangana but my family is domiciled there. Am I eligible?
Yes, if you don't meet the Class 6 to Class 12 study requirement in Telangana, a valid Telangana domicile certificate can be used instead to establish eligibility for the state quota.
Where do I find the qualified candidates list?
It is published on the official KNRUHS website, knruhs.telangana.gov.in, under the 'All Notifications' section, listed as the MBBS BDS Admissions AY 2026-27 qualified candidates PDF.
How much will Telangana counselling registration cost this year?
The exact 2026 fee hasn't been announced yet. In the previous cycle it was Rs 3,500 for OC and BC candidates and Rs 2,900 for SC and ST candidates; KNRUHS will confirm the current fee in its counselling notice.
What is the difference between state quota and All India Quota seats in Telangana?
State quota, covering 85 percent of MBBS seats in Telangana, is filled through KNRUHS counselling based on domicile eligibility. The remaining 15 percent All India Quota seats are counselled separately by the MCC and are open to candidates from any state.
What documents should I prepare before registration opens?
Keep your NEET UG scorecard and admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, study or domicile certificate, caste and non-creamy layer certificates (if applicable), Aadhaar card, and recent photographs scanned and ready.
How do private college fees compare to government college fees in Telangana?
Based on the last announced structure, government college state quota seats cost around Rs 10,000 a year in tuition, while Category A private college seats cost around Rs 60,000 a year — a significant gap worth factoring into your choice-filling strategy.
Telangana aspirants should treat this qualified list as step one, not the finish line — download it, confirm your details, and start assembling documents right away. Watch the KNRUHS notifications page closely over the coming days for the formal registration and choice-filling schedule.
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