NEET PG Counselling 2026: NTRUHS invites applications for management quota seats, Rs 3 lakh security deposit, Check fee structure

Vijayawada: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has invited online applications for admission to Post Graduate Medical Degree and Diploma courses under the Management Quota for the 2026-27 academic session.

Eligible NEET PG 2026 candidates can submit their applications without a late fee from 4:00 PM on October 19 to 10:00 PM on October 23, 2026.

In a strict move to prevent seat blocking and ensure the effective utilisation of seats, the university has mandated a hefty refundable security deposit of Rs 3,00,000 for candidates intending to participate in the Phase-III (Mop-Up) and subsequent Stray rounds of counselling.

1. Eligibility:

• The candidates who fulfil the following criteria and fulfil the Regulations as per NMC are eligible for admission into Post Graduate Medical Degree/Diploma courses.

• Any candidate who has obtained his / her undergraduate medical / qualification from medical Colleges outside India should have qualified in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE - Screening Test) which is conducted by National Board of Examinations (Document mandatorily to be produced). Further, they should have been registered with MCI and AP State Medical Council and should have completed their internship on or before 30-09-2026 for MD/MS.

• The candidates should secure the following cut-off scores in NEET PG-2026 conducted by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi as per section (10) of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

• Candidates should have completed internship latest by 30-09-2026.

2. Local Area:

1. The entire state of Andhra Pradesh shall be treated as two local areas for the purpose of admissions into Post Graduate Courses in Medical Colleges” i.e., Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara University (including SVIMS) areas for filling up the 85% of Sub category-1 (S-1) seats in private un-aided Non-minority Medical Colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

2. For the candidates who have completed MBBS from Govt. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

The Local area of the candidate shall be decided by considering the maximum study period of 4 years out of 7 years of study from 6th class to Intermediate/10+2 in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

3. Applications through Online:

The On-line Application form (Single Application Form) for determining Merit Position in respective categories - Category – B (S1) & Category-C- NRI (S2)/ Institutional Quota(S3) will be available on the website:

from 04.00 PM on 19-10-2026 to 10.00 PM on 23-10-2026 (Without a Late fee)

from 09.00 AM on 24-10-2026 to 10.00 PM on 24-10-2026 (With a Late fee)

• The candidate should fill the online application form available on the Website with the required data from a desktop/laptop only with internet connection.

• Candidates are advised to carefully go through the prospectus in detail and, upon confirming their eligibility, proceed to fill in the correct MQ Online Application Form. All required certificates should be kept readily available to ensure accurate and complete submission of information. It may be noted that no request for refund or transfer of fee will be considered in cases where an incorrect application is submitted.

• No new applications shall be entertained beyond the notified cut-off date, and candidates will not be permitted to apply until the completion of Phase-III (Mop-Up) Counselling.

• Candidates opting for S2(NRI Quota) and S3(Institutional Quota) are advised to do so at initial stage of submitting online application. Once the Phase-wise merit list is published and the counselling process for that Phase has commenced, no changes related to S2 or S3 category preferences will be permitted. Any request for such modifications will only be considered prior to the commencement of subsequent Phases of counselling.

Procedure of filling online application and Procedure for online payment:

1.Keep all the following ready:

(a) Latest passport size photo

(b) Admit Card and Score Card NEET PG–2026 – Without password protected.

(c) Original Degree/Provisional Certificate of MBBS

(d) 6th to Inter/10+2 study certificates for the candidates who have completed MBBS from Govt. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

(e) Aadhar Card

(f) Study Certificate(s) of MBBS

(g) Latest Social Status certificate in case of OBC/BC/SC/ST candidates

(h) Muslim Minority Certificate if applicable.

(i) Internship completion certificate

(j) Valid Medical Council Registration Certificate.

(k) Permanent Medical Registration Certificate is mandatory if the candidate has obtained Degree Certificate from outside the country.

2. Candidates claiming NRI Quota Should submit the following documents:

a) Passport of the candidate issued by the Country concerned

b) NRI status certificate of the financial supporter issued by Embassy of respective country under their seal. (Upload if readily available, otherwise upload an affidavit signed by parent and candidate that the same shall be submitted at the college after joining)

i) OCI/ PIO Card of the respective candidate. (registered after 4-3-2021)

ii) Children / Blood relative of NRI :-

a) Declaration of the Blood Relative (MANDATORY) signed by both the candidate and NRI (Refer Annexure-I)

b) Family Tree Certificate showing the relationship between candidate and NRI, issued by the Competent Authority of Revenue Department.

c) Latest 6 months Statement of NRE Bank Account of the NRI Financial Supporter

d) Copy of Passport of NRI Financer

For NRI Lapsed Category

Notarized Affidavit of Parent/Spouse Financial Status duly signed by the Parent/Spouse and Candidate (Refer Annexure-II)

(n) For claiming Institutional Quota-S3 (Annexure-III)

a) The candidates who have completed MBBS in that particular Institution.

Committee for Admission resolved that, Bona fide students under this criterion shall apply online to the University by uploading their Sponsorship letter (Annexure – III) issued by the respective Institution. In case any eligible meritorious student of the institution claims that the candidate was denied sponsorship letter, the Institution/Principal shall be whole and sole responsible for such complaints/court cases and for resolving the complaint/court cases

b) Employee of that particular Institution having a minimum of Six (6) months experience in that particular Institution and presently working as on the date of application in the same Institution.

1. Upload Annexure-III (Sponsorship Letter)

2. Upload Appointment Order

3. Upload last 06-months payslips endorsed by the Principal.

c) Son or Daughter of the employee working in that institution having a minimum of Six (6) months experience in that particular Institution and presently working as on the date of application in the same Institution.

1. Upload Annexure-III (Sponsorship Letter)

2. Upload Appointment Order

3. Upload proof of relationship with the candidate (SSC/Birth Certificate etc.)

4. Upload last 06-months payslips endorsed by the Principal.

3. The fee can be paid through Debit card /Credit card or Net Banking.

The fee paid by the applicants is not refundable and will not be adjusted to a future date under any circumstances.

2. THE REGISTRATION & PROCESSING FEE (WITHOUT LATE FEE):

REGISTRATION & PROCESSING FEE (WITHOUT A LATE FEE):

From 04.00 PM on 19-10-2026 to 10.00 PM on 23-10-2026

REGISTRATION & PROCESSING FEE (WITH A LATE FEE):

From 09.00 AM on 24-10-2026 to 10.00 PM on 24-10-2026

NOTE: APPLICATION AND PROCESSING FEE INCLUDING LATE FEE ONCE PAID WILL NOT BE REFUNDED OR ADJUSTED TO FUTURE DATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. HENCE, CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO GO THROUGH PROSPECTUS / REGULATIONS BEFORE APPLYING FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITY QUOTA SEATS.

♦ The fee can be paid through Debit card / Credit card or Net Banking

MERIT LISTS:

♦ The Merit Position of the candidates those who have applied through online in response to the notification issued by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences for Management Quota Seats shall be determined by NEET PG–2026 Rank and as per their eligibility criteria, applicable regulations, guidelines.

♦ The University will release final merit position of eligible candidates for exercising web options after verification of uploaded scanned certificates by Dr. NTR UHS, Vijayawada.

FEE STRUCTURE:

University Fee:

All the selected candidates shall pay the Non – Refundable University Fee of Rs.54,600/-for Medical courses.

TUITION FEE: The Following is the Tuition fee structure for the academic year 2026-27 to be payable for the Management quota seats in Private Un-aided Medical Colleges as per G.O.Rt.No.786, HM & FW (C1) Dept., dt.29-08-2026 of Government of Andhra Pradesh, and subject to the outcome of W.P.Nos.32975, 33162 & 35090 of 2022.

Competent Authority (Self-financing) seats and Competent Authority (NRI Category) seats in new five (5) Government Medical Colleges permitted from the academic Year 2023-24 onwards

• Competent Authority (Self-financing): 35% of the seats shall be Competent Authority (self-financing) category and the same shall be filled with local candidates of two local areas of Andhra Pradesh.

• Competent Authority (NRI Category): 15% of the seats shall be Competent Authority (NRI Category).

Tuition Fee:

Fee structure notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in respect of the permitted Government Medical Colleges from the academic year 2023-24 onwards, vide G.O.Ms.No.163 & 164, HM & FW (C1) Dept., dated.05.12.2025 subject to the outcome of the Writ Petitions, Pending if any.

ADMISSION RULES:

The last date of joining of selected candidates will be communicated to them in the letter of selection.

• All the candidates joining the Post Graduate degree/diploma courses should execute bond on a stamped paper of Rs. 100/- value as prescribed in Annexure-IV to the effect that he/she will complete the prescribed period of training or in default to pay Rs.3,00,000/- to the University and shall refund the amount received as stipend up to that date to the Government as notified by the University from time to time.

• As per G.O.Ms.No.67, HM&FW (C1) Department dated 21-04-2017 candidates have to pay the discontinuation penalty of Rs. 3,00,000/- and they will be debarred for three years for admission into Post Graduate Medical Degree/Diploma courses at the colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh for admission into PG Medical courses subject to receipt of orders from the Government if any and as notified by the University from time to time.

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

To prevent seat blocking and ensure that valuable seats are effectively utilized from the Phase-III (Mop Up) Round, the Competent Authority has decided to collect a refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs only) through online payment. This applies to candidates who are in the Merit List under the Management Quota and intend to participate in the Phase-III (Mop Up)/Stray round of counselling, subject to the following conditions:

i. Candidates who are allotted a seat in Phase-III (Mop-Up) Round or any subsequent Stray Vacancy Round, but fail to join the allotted seat within the stipulated time, shall forfeit the Refundable Security Deposit and shall be ineligible to participate in any further rounds of A.P. State Counselling for admission to PG (Medical) Courses under both Competent Authority Quota and Management Quota for the academic year 2026–27. Further, candidates who fail to join the seat allotted in the Stray Vacancy Round shall, in addition to forfeiture of the Security Deposit, be debarred from participating in A.P. State Counselling for the subsequent one year, subject to the applicable counselling regulations.

ii. If the candidate joins the allotted seat, the Security Deposit amount will be refunded to the candidate after closure of admissions.

iii. If the candidate is not allotted seat, the Security Deposit amount will be refunded to the candidate after closure of admissions.

iv. Also, the Security Deposit will be forfeited if the admission gets cancelled due to any reason. e.g. in case the candidate gives wrong information at the time of registration on the basis of which a seat may be allotted and later cancelled by the Admission Authorities at the time of reporting or fails to produce the required documents at the time of admission (within stipulated time)

ATTENDANCE: Candidates selected for the various courses shall be the whole-time students. Service candidates will have to apply for leave to prosecute their studies and are required to produce the leave sanction order not later than three months after reporting at the allotted college. The candidate is required to put in a minimum of 80% attendance for being eligible to appear for the University examination.

For Three-Year Course: Total days in a three-year course will be 1095 days. So the total working days will be 939 days after deducting weekly offs (52 x 3 years = 156 days). A student will require 80 per cent attendance of working days (i.e. 751 days of 939 days) for appearing in the examination. However, period of training will be extended by the same number of days for which maternity/paternity leave and total excess casual leave have been availed in three years.

For Two-Year Course: Total days in a two-year course will be 730 days. So the total working days will be 626 days after deducting weekly offs (52 x 2 years = 104 days). A student will require 80 per cent attendance of working days (i.e. 501 days of 730 days) for appearing in the examination. However, period of training will be extended by the same number of days for which maternity/paternity leave and total excess casual leave have been availed in three years.

LEAVE:

a) Every Post graduate student will be given minimum 20 days of paid leave (Casual leave) per year.

b) Subject to exigencies of work Post graduate student will be allowed one weekly holiday.

c) Female Post graduate students shall be allowed maternity leave as per existing Government rules and regulations.

d) Male Post graduate students shall be allowed paternity leave as per existing Government rules and regulations.

e) In addition to 20 days paid leave, the candidate will be allowed academic paid leave of 5 days per year.

If candidate avails leave in excess of permitted number of days, his/her term of course shall be extended by the same number of days to complete the training period. However, one shall be able to appear in the examination if one has 80% (eighty percent) of the attendance.

BREAK OF STUDY AND RE-ADMISSION: If a student is absent continuously for a period of 91 days or more and seeks permission to attend the course, his / her application in prescribed format vide Annexures V & VI by paying requisite fee in favour of Registrar, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences payable at Vijayawada shall be forwarded to the Registrar, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences with the recommendation of the Dean/Principal. The candidates are advised to refer the regulations before submitting the application and paying the fee. If they fulfill the conditions, they may submit applications through the Dean/Principal of the College by paying the fee. A maximum of two spells of break of study is allowed during the entire period of course including the spells of break of study sanctioned by the Principal of the college. As per NMC Regulations a candidate has to complete the course including passing the final University examination i.e., 3 years for Degree and 2 years for Diploma from the date of admission to course. Re-admission is not permitted if the candidate cannot complete the course within twice the duration of the course.

PRIVATE PRACTICE: No Post Graduate is allowed to do any private practice or consultation and should not accept any part time employment in any State or Central or Quasi Government or Private organizations during the period of Post Graduation study. The Principal has to take appropriate action after giving opportunity for explanation, if any student violates this rule.

COLLEGE REGULATIONS: Candidates are required to follow the rules and regulations of the college and should also abide by the regulations of the University. Under any circumstances they should not have any correspondence with the higher authorities directly without routing through proper channel.

CLOSURE OF ADMISSIONS:

• The admissions shall be closed as on the date as notified by the University as per MCC/NMC New Delhi norms.

• Any vacancy arising on (or) after the date of closure of admissions shall not be filled. They will not be carried forward to the next year as per the directions of Supreme Court of India.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE COURSE:

The course shall commence as per the schedule notified.

DURATION OF COURSE:

The duration of P.G. Diploma courses is 2 years and P.G. Degree courses is 3 years from the date of commencement of the course. In case of students having a recognized two year Post Graduate Diploma course in a subject selected for PG Degree in the same subject, then the period of training including the period of examination, shall be two years. If the break of study is more than three months the candidate has to apply (vide Annexures-V & VI) to the University through the Principal/Dean of the college. The University can give permission to the candidate to complete the course as per Rules based on evidences produced by the candidate for the break of study.

DISSERTATION:

The Post Graduates who are admitted must register the topic of their dissertation with the University within six months of commencement of the course and approval of the University should be obtained.

The dissertation should be submitted within 2½ years of commencement of the Course. In the case of the candidates who are granted exemption of one year of study period of degree course, the dissertation should be submitted within 1½ years of commencement of the course. If the above schedule is not followed the period of Post Graduation will be extended by six months.

A post-graduate student of a degree course in broad specialty/super specialty will do at least one of the following to make him/her eligible to appear in his/her final examination:

a. Poster presentation at a National/Zonal/State conference of his/her speciality;

b. Podium presentation at a National/Zonal/State conference of his/her speciality;

c. Have one research paper published/accepted for publication in journal of his/her speciality as first author

The UGC Notification, dt.23-07-2018 published in the Gazette of India regarding “Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions, Regulations 2018” are in force from the academic year 2021-22.

Course in Research Methodology

a. All post-graduate students shall complete an online course in Research Methodology.

b. The students shall have to register on the portal of the designated training institutions.

c. The students are expected to complete the course in the first year.

d. The online certificate generated on successful completion of the course and examination thereafter, will be acceptable evidence of having completed this course.

e. The above certification shall be a mandatory requirement to be eligible to appear for the final examination of the respective post-graduate course.

f. This requirement shall be applicable for all post-graduate students.

Course in Ethics

a. All post-graduate students shall complete course in ethics including Good Clinical Practices and Good Laboratory Practices, whichever is relevant to them, to be conducted by institutions/Universities.

b. The students are expected to complete the course in the first year.

c. No post-graduate student shall be permitted to appear in the examination without the above certification.

Course in Cardiac Life Support Skills

a. All post-graduate students shall complete a course in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills to be conducted by the institution.

b. The students are expected to complete the course in the first year.

c. No post-graduate student shall be permitted to appear in the examination without the above certification.

Instructions to Candidates on Counselling Procedure:

There will be four Rounds of counselling i.e., Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 (Mop up) and Stray Round.(SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PER THE GUIDELINES OF DGHS / NMC/MCC NORMS & UHS

Phase-I counselling:

1. Seat Matrix will be displayed in the University Website for information of the students before exercising their Web options.

2. As per the year 2025-26 Notifications for Stray rounds of CQ/MQ counselling, candidates who participated in Stray rounds of CQ/MQ counselling conducted for the year 2025-26 and allotted seats but not reported/joined are debarred for admissions into CQ/MQ counselling for the year 2026-27 (List of debarred candidates displayed on the University website).

3. As per G.O.Ms.No.67. dt.21-04-2017, the candidates who have discontinued the course from the academic year 2021-22 irrespective of their admission batch will be debarred for this academic year i.e., 2026-27 (List of debarred candidates displayed on the University website).

4. Candidates are informed that, there is no limit of choices (number) for exercising web options. Candidates can exercise any number of options for any number of specialties and colleges available.

5. Candidates are instructed to be careful while exercising options on the Web and take the print out of the saved options. Candidates are advised to exercise options in Courses and colleges in which they are genuinely interested. If they are not interested to join any specialty or college then they are advised not exercise options for the same.

6. Candidates allotted a particular specialty in a college during CQ Phase-I will not be considered for the same specialty in the same college under MQ, irrespective of their web options. This rule is implemented to maintain fairness in the admission process and to avoid seat blocking.

7. The selected candidates can download the provisional allotment order on payment of University Fee of Rs.54,600/- through payment gateway and report to the Principal of the Allotted College on or before the date specified in the allotment letter. University fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.

8. The selected candidates shall produce all the Original certificates, pay the Tuition fee, necessary bonds etc., and complete the process of admission. If the candidate does not fulfil the criteria as per regulations to complete the admission process in the specified dates of admission, their admission will be cancelled automatically.

9. The verification of original certificates will be conducted at the time of admission in the respective College and in case of any discrepancy, the Provisional allotment will be cancelled and action will be initiated. If the candidate slides to other college (i.e., affiliated colleges of Dr. NTR UHS) during subsequent Phases of counselling the tuition fee will be sent to the slided college by the concerned college where the amount is held.

10. If a candidate of Phase-I counselling has not joined/reported in the allotted seat then that particular seat shall not be available for that candidate to exercise web options in Phase-II and all further phases of counselling in order to prevent the blocking of seats.

11. The Joined candidates of Phase-I Counselling are eligible for upgradation up to Phase-III (Mop Up) round only.

12. Candidates who have reported the allotted seat of Phase-I can opt for free exit as per the schedule which will be notified.

Phase-II Counselling:

1. Procedure for exercising web options as explained at Phase-I counselling

2. Eligibility for Exercising web options in Phase-II Counselling The following candidates are eligible:

a) All the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Phase-I and reported.

b) All the candidates who have not been allotted any seat in Phase-I counselling.

c) All candidates who have been allotted a seat in Phase-I but not reported/not joined at the allotted colleges. However, if a candidate has not joined/resigned in Phase-I then that particular seat allotted in Phase-I shall not be available for that candidate to exercise web options in Phase-II counselling.

d) Phase-I joined/reported seat shall be the default last option.

e) The Joined candidates of Phase-I/Phase-II Counselling are eligible for upgradation up to Phase-III (Mop Up) round only.

3. Candidates getting upgraded in Phase II Shall NOT have any claim on Phase I seat.

4. Candidates reported/allotted a particular specialty in a college during CQ Phase-I/Phase-II will not be considered for the same specialty in the same college under MQ, irrespective of their web options. This rule is implemented to maintain fairness in the admission process and to avoid seat blocking.

5. Candidates who have reported the allotted seat of Phase-I and/or Phase-II can opt for free exit as per the schedule which will be notified.

Phase-III/Mop Up Round:

1. Procedure for exercising web options as explained at Phase-I counselling

2. Eligibility for Exercising web options in Phase-III (MoP Up) Counselling

The following candidates are eligible:

a) It is decided to collect a Refundable Security Deposit Amount of ₹.3,00,000/- (Rupees Three lakh only) through online mode from the candidates who wishes to participate in Phase-III (Mop Up) and subsequent Phases of Counselling to avoid seat blocking. Other details will be notified in the Web Option notification of that Phase.

b) All the candidates who have been allotted and reported to the Phase-I/Phase-II seat.

c) All the candidates who have not been allotted any seat in Phase-I/Phase-II counselling.

d) All candidates who have been allotted a seat in Phase-I/Phase-II

• but not reported/not joined at the allotted colleges.

• Joined but resigned from the allotted seat as per University Notifications for free exit.

However, if a candidate has not joined/reported in the allotted seat of Phase-I/Phase-II or resigned from the joined seat of Phase-I/Phase-II, then that particular seat shall not be available for that candidate to exercise web options in Phase-III/Mop Up counselling.

e) Phase-I /II joined/reported seat shall be the default last option.

f) Candidates getting upgraded in Phase-III Shall NOT have any claim on Phase-I/Phase-II seat of CQ & MQ.

g) The Joined candidates who are holding a seat in Phase-I or Phase-II or Phase-III(Mop Up) Counselling are not eligible for Stray or any further rounds.

h) Candidates allotted a seat in Phase III (Mop-Up) cannot participate in subsequent rounds of State Counselling including Management Quota Counselling, regardless of whether they report to the allotted college.

i) All the joined candidates of AIQ Round 3 counselling will be blocked for State Phase-III/Mop UP and Stray counselling of both CQ & MQ even if they have exercised web options.

j) Candidates allotted/upgraded in CQ Phase-III irrespective of their reporting status will be blocked from participating in MQ Phase-III counselling, even though if they have exercised web options.

k) If a candidate is allotted a seat under CQ in Phase-III, they must compulsorily report. The previously held MQ seat (if any) from Phase-I/Phase-II will automatically be vacated, regardless of whether the candidate reports to the new CQ seat in Phase-III. The vacated MQ seat will be made available for allocation during MQ Phase-III Counselling.

l) If a candidate is allotted a seat in Phase-III, he/she has to compulsorily report & join the allotted seat/college else the Security Deposit amount of ₹.3,00,000/- will be forfeited and he/she cannot participate in further rounds of counselling.

m) Candidates allotted/upgraded under CQ in Phase-III shall not have any claim on the seat held in Phase-I/Phase-II either in CQ or MQ.

n) In respect of S1B seats, preference will be given to local candidates of Andhra Pradesh and if eligible candidates from Andhra Pradesh are not available, the same will be allotted to S1A candidates based on Merit list, options and subject to availability of seats.

o) MCC of DGHS will share the data of joined candidates in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 counselling with all the participating States. Similarly, the participating States will also share the data of joined candidates. Candidates who have joined up to Round 3 of MCC counselling and also the allotted candidates of Stray Vacancy round of MCC counselling will be filtered and weeded out before processing for Stray Vacancy round of counselling of AP State.

p) As per MCC counselling Scheme 2026, the joined candidates up to Round 3 of MCC counselling cannot upgrade or resign after Round 3. If any candidate is allotted seat in Round 3 of AIQ/Deemed/Central Quota such candidates cannot participate in Phase-III (Mop Up) or subsequent phases of State Counselling.

STRAY VACANCY COUNSELLING:

1. ♦ If candidates who have not registered/applied earlier have to register afresh for Final Stray Vacancy Round. The choices filled during earlier phases will not be considered for allotment in Stray Vacancy Round.

♦ For freshly registered candidates the Competent Authority has decided to collect a Refundable Security Deposit Amount of ₹.3,00,000/- (Rupees Three lakh only) through online mode to avoid seat blocking. Other details will be notified in the Web Option notification of that Phase.

♦ The choices filled during Phase-III (Mop Up) will not be considered for allotment in Stray Vacancy Round

♦ All the available vacancies of S1A & S1B seats are treated as S1 seats and all the candidates are eligible for all S1 seats as per Merit.

♦ Candidates who are included in the Final Merit List under the Competent Authority Quota but have not been allotted a seat or are not holding any seat in Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III (Mop-up) rounds — whether under AIQ, Deemed, or State Quota — and are willing to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round under the Management Quota, may register afresh and upload the relevant documents for consideration under S2 (NRI Quota) and S3 (Institutional Quota) categories.

♦ Preference shall be accorded to eligible Sub-Category-2 (NRI) and Sub-Category-3 (Institutional) candidates for filling the vacant seats earmarked under the respective sub-categories, in accordance with the prescribed eligibility criteria and merit.

♦ The vacant Sub-Category-2 (NRI) seats shall first be treated as NRI Lapsed Seats and shall be filled, in the order of merit, from among the other eligible candidates under the Management Quota. The candidates so admitted shall pay the tuition fee applicable to Sub-Category-2 (NRI) seats.

♦ If any Sub-Category-2 (NRI) seats still remain vacant even after the above exercise, such vacant seats, together with any unfilled Sub-Category-3 (Institutional) seats, shall be converted into Sub-Category-1 (Management Quota) seats.

The seats so converted shall be filled, in the order of merit, from among the eligible candidates under Sub-Category-1 (Management Quota) during the Stray Round(s). Candidates allotted and admitted against such converted seats shall be required to pay the tuition fee prescribed for Sub-Category-1 (Management Quota) seats.

2. Eligible candidates:

a) The candidates who have not been allotted in Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 of counselling.

b) The candidates who have been allotted, but not joined in Phase 1, Phase 2 of State Quota and All India Quota are eligible to participate in this counselling.

c) A Candidate who has not registered and not choice locked in the Phase 1 or Phase 2 or Phase 3(Mop up) ONLINE COUNSELLING will be permitted to attend Stray Round of ONLINE COUNSELLING.

Not Eligible Candidates:

a) The candidates who are holding PG (Medical) seat in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 (Mop Up) of State Counselling are not eligible to participate in Stray round of counselling.

b) The candidate who is holding a seat allotted in Round 1 & Round 2 and Round 3 in All India Quota/Deemed universities (conducted by MCC/DGHS).

c) The candidates who have been allotted in stray round of All India Quota/Deemed universities (conducted by MCC/DGHS) are not eligible to participate in State Stray Round of counselling.

d) The candidates who have been allotted in stray round of Competent Authority Quota of the AP State are not eligible to participate in State MQ Stray Round of counselling.

e) A candidate allotted a seat in Phase 3 (Mop up) of State counselling and not joined the seat cannot participate in further rounds of State Counselling.

3. If a candidate is allotted a seat in Stray round, he/she has to compulsorily report & join the allotted seat/college else the Security Deposit will be forfeited and he/she shall be debarred from participating A.P. State Counselling for admission to PG Medical Courses under both Competent Authority Quota seats & Management Quota seats for subsequent 1 (one) academic year.

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