If you took NEET UG 2026 and hope to study MBBS or BDS in Telangana, there's a real update to act on: the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has released the list of qualified candidates eligible for the state's counselling round. This list is the gateway to 85% of MBBS and BDS seats across Telangana's 42 affiliated colleges, so being on it — and having your details correct — matters more than most students realise. Counselling registration hasn't opened yet, but KNRUHS is expected to announce dates soon. This piece walks through eligibility, documents, past fee patterns, and what to do while you wait for the schedule.
Download and verify your name in the KNRUHS qualified candidates list now, and get your domicile and academic documents ready, because Telangana's state counselling registration can open with very short notice.
What KNRUHS Has Actually Released
KNRUHS, the university that administers medical and dental admissions in Telangana, has put out a notification listing every NEET UG 2026 candidate who is eligible to take part in the state's counselling for MBBS and BDS seats for the 2026-27 academic year.
This is not a merit list with Telangana-specific ranks and seat allotments yet — it is simply the pool of candidates cleared to participate. The actual counselling process, with registration, choice-filling and seat allotment, will follow in a separate schedule that KNRUHS has said it will announce shortly.
Who Qualifies for Telangana State Counselling
Simply clearing NEET UG 2026 is not enough for the Telangana state quota — you also need to meet the state's domicile-linked eligibility rule.
KNRUHS applies a straightforward local-candidate test, with a fallback for those who don't meet it directly.
- You must have studied in Telangana continuously from Class 6 to Class 12, OR
- You hold a valid Telangana domicile certificate if the study requirement isn't met
- Your name must appear in the qualified candidates list published by KNRUHS
How to Check Your Name in the List
The qualified list is published as a downloadable PDF on the KNRUHS website, and you'll need your NEET roll number to search it.
- Go to knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Open the 'All Notifications' section on the homepage
- Click the link for 'MBBS BDS Admissions AY 2026-27 List of Qualified Candidates'
- Download the PDF and use Ctrl+F or manual search with your NEET roll number
- Save a copy — you'll need to refer back to it during registration
Fee Reference and Why the State Quota Matters
Telangana's state quota accounts for 85% of MBBS seats in the state, which is why this qualified list functions as the real starting point for most aspirants hoping to study in a Telangana medical or dental college.
Fee levels vary sharply by college category, so it helps to know roughly what you're budgeting for as you plan choice-filling later. The figures below are from the last announced state quota structure.
| Seat Type | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Government College (State Quota) | Rs 10,000 |
| Private College Category A (State Quota) | Rs 60,000 |
Documents and Registration — Get Ready Now
Even though the counselling window hasn't opened, there's no reason to wait to prepare your paperwork. KNRUHS counselling has historically moved fast once it starts, and missing a document at the last minute can cost you a valuable day in choice-filling or verification.
In the 2025 cycle, the non-refundable registration fee was Rs 3,500 for OC/BC candidates and Rs 2,900 for SC/ST candidates. KNRUHS is expected to confirm the 2026 fee in its counselling notice — treat last year's figures as a planning reference, not the final number.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Study certificate covering Class 6 to Class 12, or a valid domicile certificate
- Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is this the final NEET rank list for Telangana counselling?
No. This is the list of candidates who qualify to take part in Telangana's state counselling for MBBS/BDS. Rank-wise seat allotment happens later, during the actual counselling rounds after registration and choice-filling.
My name isn't in the KNRUHS list — what do I do?
Check that you searched using the correct NEET roll number and that you meet Telangana's domicile or study-history rule. If your name is genuinely missing despite meeting eligibility, watch for a correction or grievance window in the official counselling notice, or contact KNRUHS directly.
When will Telangana NEET counselling registration open?
KNRUHS has said a separate schedule with registration and choice-filling dates will follow soon. No exact date had been announced as of the qualified list release, so keep checking the official portal regularly.
Do I need a domicile certificate if I studied outside Telangana?
Yes. If you did not study in Telangana from Class 6 through Class 12, you must hold a valid Telangana domicile certificate to be eligible for the state quota counselling.
How much does the state quota MBBS seat cost in Telangana?
Based on the last announced fee structure, government college state quota seats were around Rs 10,000 a year, while Category A private colleges under state quota were around Rs 60,000 a year. Confirm current figures once KNRUHS releases the 2026-27 fee notification.
What was the registration fee for Telangana NEET counselling last year?
In 2025, it was Rs 3,500 for OC and BC candidates and Rs 2,900 for SC and ST candidates. The 2026 fee will be confirmed in the upcoming counselling notice.
For now, the practical move is simple: confirm your name and details in the KNRUHS qualified list, keep every required document scanned and ready, and check knruhs.telangana.gov.in daily for the counselling schedule. We'll update this coverage as soon as registration dates, the seat matrix, and choice-filling windows are announced.
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