📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS)
State Type
Open State (Cat B & C)
Seat Categories
Cat A (Govt), Cat B (Mgmt), Cat C (NRI)
📌 KNRUHS conducts the State Counselling for 85% seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges (Category A, B, and C).
✅ Eligibility & Seat Categories
Telangana classifies private medical college seats into three distinct categories.
| Seat Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
| Category A (Competent Authority Quota) | Strictly for Telangana/AP local Domicile candidates. |
| Category B (Management Quota) | Open to all India. Non-domicile candidates from any state can apply. |
| Category C (NRI Quota) | Open to NRI/NRI sponsored candidates globally. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (Category A)
Telangana has localized area reservations (OU region / Non-local).
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Open (General) | 45,000 - 55,000 | 560 - 580+ |
| BC-A / BC-B / BC-D | 60,000 - 75,000 | 540 - 560+ |
| BC-C / BC-E | 80,000 - 1,00,000 | 515 - 535+ |
| SC | 1,40,000 - 1,60,000 | 450 - 470+ |
| ST | 1,20,000 - 1,40,000 | 470 - 490+ |
⚠️ Cutoffs differ based on local and non-local status. Management Quota (Cat B) cutoffs drop significantly for private colleges.
📅 Telangana NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Release of Official Notification | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Exercising Web Options (Round 1) | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 TS Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration & Fee Payment
Register on the KNRUHS portal and pay the non-refundable registration/processing fee of ₹5,000. Candidates applying for Cat A and Cat B must submit separate applications if required by the notification.
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2
Document Verification & Merit List
The university verifies uploaded documents online and releases a Provisional Final Merit List. Only candidates in this list can fill choices.
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3
Web Options Entry
Candidates must exercise web options (Choice Filling) selecting their preferred colleges. There is no limit to the number of choices.
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4
Seat Allotment & University Fee
Upon seat allotment, candidates must pay the requisite "University Fee" (via Demand Draft or online) to download the final allotment letter.
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Reporting to the College
Report physically to the allotted medical college, submit original certificates, provide bank guarantee if asked, and pay the respective tuition fee.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Counselling & University Fees
| Fee Type | Amount & Description |
|---|
| Registration / Processing Fee | ₹5,000 / Non-refundable |
| University Fee (Cat B - Mgmt) | ₹40,000 / Non-refundable (Paid before downloading allotment) |
| University Fee (Cat C - NRI) | ₹70,000 / Non-refundable (Paid before downloading allotment) |
2. Government & ESIC Medical Colleges
| College Type | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | ₹37,500 / Year |
| ESIC Medical College | ₹24,000 / Year |
3. Private Non-Minority Medical Colleges
| Seat Category | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|
| A-Category (Govt Quota) | ₹60,000 / Year |
| B-Category (Management Quota) | ₹11,00,000 / Year |
| C-Category (NRI Quota) | Up to Max 2 Times of B-Category |
4. Private Minority Medical Colleges
| Seat Category | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|
| A-Category (Govt Quota - 60%) | ₹60,000 / Year |
| B-Category (Management Quota - 25%) | ₹14,00,000 / Year |
| C-Category (NRI Quota - 15%) | Up to Max 2 Times of B-Category |
📌 Management may ask for a Bank Guarantee for the tuition fee chargeable for every succeeding year.
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Study Certificates (Class 6 to 12)
Telangana Local Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Caste Certificate (BC/SC/ST)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Demand Draft for University Fee
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Telangana (Year-wise Sequence)
| SN | College Name | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad | 1946 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad | 1954 | 200 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal | 1959 | 200 | State Govt. |
| 4 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad | 2008 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 5 | Government Medical College, Nizamabad | 2013 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 6 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Hyderabad | 2016 | 100 | Central Govt. |
| 7 | Government Medical College, Mahabubnagar | 2016 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 8 | Government Medical College, Siddipet | 2018 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 9 | Government Medical College, Nalgonda | 2019 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Suryapet | 2019 | 150 | State Govt. |
📌 Above is a partial historical list as per 2019 structures. Telangana has since added several more Govt Medical Colleges.
| SN | College Name | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Mamata Medical College, Khammam | 1998 | 150 | Private |
| 2 | Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally | 1999 | 200 | Private |
| 3 | SVS Medical College, Mehaboobnagar | 1999 | 100 | Private |
| 4 | Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghanpur, Hyderabad | 2001 | 150 | Private |
| 5 | Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar | 2001 | 200 | Private |
| 6 | MNR Medical College & Hospital, Sangareddy | 2002 | 100 | Private |
| 7 | Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Science, Karimnagar | 2003 | 150 | Private |
| 8 | Bhaskar Medical College, Yenkapally, Hyderabad | 2005 | 150 | Private |
| 9 | Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad | 2012 | 100 | Private |
| 10 | Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad | 2012 | 150 | Private |
| 11 | Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad | 2013 | 150 | Private |
| 12 | Mallareddy Medical College for Womens, Hyderabad | 2013 | 150 | Private |
| 13 | Mahavir Institute Of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad, Telengana | 2016 | 150 | Private |
| 14 | Maheswara Medical College, Chitkul, Patancheru, Medak | 2016 | 150 | Private |
| 15 | RVM Institute of Medical sciences and Research Centre, Medak | 2016 | 150 | Private |
| 16 | Dr. Patnam Mahender Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Chevella | 2019 | 150 | Private |
| 17 | Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Bachupally | 2019 | 150 | Private |
| 18 | Surabhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Siddipet | 2019 | 150 | Private |
| SN | College Name | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad | 1985 | 150 | Minority |
| 2 | Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Peerancheru, Hyderabad | 2005 | 150 | Minority |
| 3 | Dr. VRK Womens Medical College, Aziznagar, Hyderabad | 2010 | 100 | Minority |
| 4 | Ayyan Institute of Medical Sciences, Rangareddy | 2018 | 150 | Minority |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Telangana an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Telangana is an Open State. While Category A (Govt Quota) seats are strictly for local domiciles, candidates from any state across India can apply for Category B (Management Quota) and Category C (NRI Quota) seats in Private Medical Colleges.
What are Category A, B, and C seats in Telangana?
Category A: Competent Authority Quota seats in private colleges with subsidized fees (~₹60,000/yr) reserved for local students.
Category B: Management Quota seats (~₹11L to ₹14L/yr) open to all India students.
Category C: NRI Quota seats.
Who conducts the Telangana MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal.
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