Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling is one of the most structured yet complex state counselling processes in India, conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. Unlike many other states, Andhra Pradesh follows a dual counselling system—separately governed rules for Competent Authority Quota (Government Quota) and Management Quota (Private Colleges), each with distinct eligibility, seat distribution, and admission criteria.
Under the Competent Authority quota, the counselling is heavily driven by a strict local reservation system, where a majority of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to specific local regions (Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara University areas). This makes Andhra Pradesh one of the few states where local status plays a decisive role, significantly limiting opportunities for non-local candidates. Additionally, the presence of In-Service quota with defined service requirements and long-term bond obligations adds another layer of complexity to the admission process.
On the other hand, Management quota seats in private medical colleges are divided into multiple subcategories such as Category B (S1), NRI (S2), and Institutional quota (S3), each having different eligibility conditions and fee structures. Notably, these seats allow participation from All India candidates, but come with higher fees and strict documentation requirements, especially under NRI and institutional categories.
Overall, Andhra Pradesh counselling is not just rank-based—it is a rule-driven system where understanding local status, quota type, service eligibility, and category-wise seat distribution is essential. A lack of clarity on these rules can easily lead to missed opportunities, while a well-planned strategy can help candidates secure the best possible seat based on their profile.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Overview
Seat Distribution in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
Understanding seat distribution is the first and most important step in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling, as the entire admission system is divided between All India Quota, Competent Authority (Government Quota), and Management Quota.
🏥 Government Medical Colleges
In Government colleges, the total PG seats are divided into two equal parts:
- 50% seats are allotted through All India Quota (AIQ) conducted at the national level.
- The remaining 50% seats fall under State Quota, which is filled through Andhra Pradesh counselling under the Competent Authority.
👉 This means State counselling candidates can compete only for half of the total Government seats, making competition extremely high.
🏨 Private Medical Colleges
In Private medical colleges, the seat distribution follows a completely different structure:
- 50% seats are reserved under Competent Authority Quota (Government Quota)
- The remaining 50% seats are Management Quota seats
👉 This creates two parallel pathways:
- Government quota (lower fees + strict eligibility rules)
- Management quota (higher fees + more flexibility, including All India candidates)
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have completed MBBS from an institute recognised by MCICandidates should have passed MBBS from a recognized Medical College /University.
- He/she must have completed the duration of the internship within the slated date as stated by NMC
- He/she must be registered with MCI/SMC
- He/she must have cleared NEET PG, with scores more than or equal to this year’s cut off
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Government Quota Eligibility Criteria
In Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling, eligibility is not just about rank — it is primarily decided by your Local Status (AU / SVU / Non-Local). This is one of the most critical and confusing aspects of AP counselling.
• Resided in Andhra Pradesh for 10 years (excluding study outside state)
• Parent has resided in AP for 10 years
• Parents/Spouse working in State Govt / Central Govt / PSU / Universities
• Working in AP government or related institutions
• Spouse of a local candidate
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Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Managemenrt Quota Eligibility Criteria
Management quota in Andhra Pradesh is not a single category — it is divided into multiple subcategories (S1, S2, S3), each with completely different eligibility rules. Understanding this properly is crucial for All India candidates.
S1A (Open All India Seats)
• 15% of S1 seats
• Open to all India candidates (no local restriction)
• Allotment based on NEET PG merit
👉 Best opportunity for non-AP candidates
S1B (Local Seats)
• 85% of S1 seats
• Reserved only for AP local candidates
• Based on state merit list
👉 Non-local candidates NOT eligible
• State divided into:
– AU Region
– SVU Region
• Used for distributing 85% S1B seats
👉 Very important for seat allotment
• Local status based on Class 6–12 study period
• Allocation depends on maximum study duration (4/7 years rule)
👉 Many students make mistakes here – affects eligibility directly
• Requires strict documentation:
– NRI proof (passport, citizenship)
– Financial documents
👉 False claims = admission cancellation + legal action
Eligible if:
• MBBS from same college
• Employee (minimum 6 months)
• Child of employee
• If multiple candidates → NEET merit decides
NEET PG Qualifying Cut-off
The NEET PG qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required to become eligible for counselling and admission into MD/MS courses. As per standard criteria, candidates must secure at least the 50th percentile for General category, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile for PwD candidates to qualify the exam.
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | -- | 276 | 293 |
| UR PWD | -- | 255 | 287 |
| SC/ST/OBC | -- | 235 | 267 |
| SC/ST/OBC PWD | -- | 235 | 267 |
Andhra Pradesh Local Areas – AU vs SVU (Very Important 🚨)
In Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling, the entire state is divided into two major local regions, and this division directly affects seat eligibility and competition.
👉 If your study/residence falls in these districts, you are considered an Local candidate of that Area.
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Reservation System
Reservation in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling is divided into two types:
👉 Vertical Reservation (Category-based)
👉 Horizontal Reservation (Across categories)
Understanding both is essential because final seat allotment depends on their combination.
⚠️ Most Important Rules (High Yield)
- 👉 Reservation is applicable only in Competent Authority quota
- 👉 No reservation in Management quota (Category B/C)
- 👉 Horizontal reservations are overlapping, not separate
- 👉 SC subclassification can change cutoff trends significantly
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Registration Process (Both Quotas)
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling requires candidates to apply separately for Competent Authority Quota (Government Quota) and Management Quota, even though both are conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS). Each quota has its own registration window, fee structure, and eligibility verification system.
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 (MopUp) Counselling
PART 1: Competent Authority Quota (Government Quota)
🔹 Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit official website: drntr.uhsap.in
- Enter basic details and generate Registration Number
- This number is used for all future login activities
Step 2: Fill Online Application
- Enter complete personal, academic, and NEET PG details
- Carefully select:
- Local / Non-local status
- In-service / Non-service category
- Upload all required details correctly
⚠️ Once submitted, no changes are allowed after final merit list
Step 3: Upload Documents
Candidates must upload scanned copies of mandatory documents, including:Step 3: Upload Documents
Candidates must upload scanned copies of mandatory documents, including:
Document Required for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
Step 4: Payment of Registration Fee
Step 5: Final Submission
- Verify all details
- Submit application
- Take printout for future admission process
Step 6: Merit List & Verification
- University releases Provisional Merit List → Final Merit List
- Only eligible candidates proceed to choice filling
PART 2: Management Quota (Private Colleges)
👉 Separate application is required (even if already applied for Govt quota)
Step 1: Online Registration
- Same official website: drntr.uhsap.in
- Single application used for:
- Category B (S1)
- Category C (S2 – NRI / S3 – Institutional)
Step 2: Fill Application & Choose Category
- Select quota while applying:
- S1 (Management Merit)
- S2 (NRI Quota)
- S3 (Institutional Quota)
⚠️ Important:
👉 You must choose NRI / Institutional at initial stage
👉 Changes are NOT allowed after phase starts
Step 3: Upload Documents
Step 4: Pay Registration Fee
| MBBS Completed | Registration & Processing Fee | Verification Fee | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within A.P | ₹6,000 | — | ₹6,000 |
| Outside A.P | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Outside Country | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,000 |
Step 5: Merit List Generation
- Separate merit lists prepared for:
- S1 (B Category)
- S2 (NRI)
- S3 (Institutional)
👉 Based purely on NEET PG rank
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 – Round-Wise Process
Andhra Pradesh counselling follows a multi-round online system conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS). The process is similar across both Government (Competent Authority) and Management Quota, but rules and consequences differ at each stage.
Andhra Pradesh Phase I Counselling Process
- Conducted for both Government Quota and Management Quota
- Seat matrix published before web options.
- Candidates are informed that, there is no limit of choices (number) for exercising web 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.
- After allotment: The selected candidates can download the provisional allotment order on payment of University Fee of Rs 23,600 for Government Quota and Rs.49,600 for Management Quota
- Reporting & Admission Process : Admission is confirmed only after document verification, fee payment, and bond submission at the allotted college.
- Candidates who do not report for Phase I are not eligible to participate in later rounds for the same seat.
- Joined candidates can avail upgradation up to the Mop-Up Round.
“Candidates allotted a particular specialty in a college during CQ Phase-1 will not be considered for the same specialty in the same college under MQ…”
Andhra Pradesh Phase 2 Counselling Process
Phase-2 is conducted for vacant and remaining seats after Phase-1, and not all candidates are eligible. Understanding eligibility and restrictions here is very important to avoid mistakes.
Who Can Participate in Phase-2?
- Candidates who joined (reported) in Phase-1
- Candidates who did not get any seat in Phase-1
- Candidates who were allotted but did not join
- Candidates who opted for Free Exit in Phase-1
👉 If a candidate has not joined / resigned in Phase-1, then that particular seat allotted in Phase-1 will NOT be available for that candidate in Phase-2.
👉 “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.”
Andhra Pradesh Phase 3 Counselling Process
- Conducted for remaining vacant seats after Phase II.
- Candidates must pay a refundable security deposit of Rs.50,000 to participate. for Government Quota and ₹.3,00,000 for Management Quota
Who Can Participate in Phase-3?
- All the candidates who have been allotted and reported to the Phase-I/Phase-II seat.
- All the candidates who have not been allotted any seat in Phase-I/Phase-II counselling.
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-IIor 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.
All the joined candidates of AIQ Round 3 counselling will be blocked for State PhaseIII/Mop UP and Stray counselling of both CQ & MQ even if they have exercised web options.
Andhra Pradesh Stray Vaccancy Round
- Fresh registration and fresh choice filling are mandatory.
- For freshly registered Candidates must pay a refundable security deposit of Rs.50,000 to participate. for Government Quota and ₹.3,00,000 for Management Quota
- The choices filled during Phase-III (Mop Up) will not be considered for allotment in Stray Vacancy Round.
- Government Quota: All the available vacancies are treated as “Unreserved Open General seats”. All the candidates are eligible for all the seats as per Merit.
- Management Quota: All the available vacancies of S1A & S1B seats are treated as S1 seats and all the candidatesare eligible for all S1 seats as per Merit.
Who Can Participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Stray Round ?
- The candidates who are not holding a seat in Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III of counselling (AIQ, State, Deemed) can participate in Stray Vacancy Round.
- 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.
Who Can not Participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Stray Round ?
- 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.
- 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).
- The candidates who have been allotted, but not joined inPhase – III of State Quota and All India Quota are not eligible to participate in this counselling.
- 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.
If a candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round, it is mandatory to report and join the allotted college.
❌ Failure to join will result in:
- Forfeiture of the Security Deposit
- Debarment from Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling (both CQ & MQ) for 1 year
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Bond Policy
All non-service candidates admitted to PG courses must sign a bond to serve the Government for 1 year after completion of the course.
If the candidate:
- Does not join the service, OR
- Fails to complete the service within the allowed period (18 months)
ℹ️ Bond Rule – Non-Service Candidates
All non-service candidates admitted to PG courses must sign a bond to serve the Government for 1 year after completion of the course.
If the candidate:
- Does not join the service, OR
- Fails to complete the service within the allowed period (18 months)
➡️ A penalty of ₹40,00,000 will be imposed
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Fee Structure (Quota-wise Comparison)
Understanding the fee structure is one of the most important aspects of Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling, as the cost varies significantly across different quotas. Government Quota (CQ) seats offer the lowest tuition fees and are highly competitive, while Management Quota (MQ) seats come with approximately double the cost. The NRI/Institutional (Category-C) seats have a substantially higher fee structure and are usually considered by candidates with higher budgets.
The table below provides a clear comparison of tuition fees across Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Pre-Clinical branches under different quotas, helping you make informed financial and counselling decisions.
| Course Type | Government Quota (CQ) | Management Quota (MQ) | NRI / Institutional (Category-C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Degree/Diploma | ₹4,96,800 | ₹9,93,600 | ₹57,50,000 |
| Para Clinical Degree/Diploma | ₹1,55,250 | ₹3,10,500 | ₹17,25,000 |
| Pre Clinical Degree/Diploma | ₹70,380 | ₹1,40,760 | ₹9,20,000 |
Important Links
We provide information about Andhra Pradesh’s Useful Resources, the State Counselling Process, Particular state seat matrix, Seat Allotment, Cutoff, and more. You can check the complete details below.
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh MD/MS Fee | Check Now |
| Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Process | Check Now |
| Andhra Pradesh MD/MS Cutoff | Check Now |
| Andhra Pradesh Bond & Stipend | Check Now |
| Andhra Pradesh Counselling Resources | Check Now |
| Andhra Pradesh Document Required | Check Now |
Andhra Pradesh Medical College Wise Cut-off/Fees/Bond/Stipend etc.
In this section, the candidates will see the Andhra Pradesh Medical College Wise Cut-off/Fees/Bond/Stipend, mentioned below with their respective links. The candidates can go through the details mentioned about the colleges in the links, which help them in gaining the information for the colleges they want to be in:
| College Type | Institute | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Govt College | ACSR Medical College, Nellore | Click Here |
| Govt College | Andhra Medical College, Vizag | Click Here |
| Govt College | Govt Medical College, Ananthapuram | Click Here |
| Govt College | Guntur Medical College, Guntur | Click Here |
| Govt College | Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada | Click Here |
| Govt College | Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool | Click Here |
| Govt College | RIMS Kadapa | Click Here |
| Govt College | RIMS Ongole | Click Here |
| Govt College | RIMS Srikakulam | Click Here |
| Govt College | Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada | Click Here |
| Govt College | SV Medical College, Tirupathi | Click Here |
| Govt College | SVIMS Tirupati | Click Here |
| Private College | Alluri Sitaram Raju Medical College, Eluru | Click Here |
| Private College | Apollo Medical College, Chittoor | Click Here |
| Private College | Dr PSI Medical College, Chinoutpalli | Click Here |
| Private College | Great Eastern Med Sch Srikakulam | Click Here |
| Private College | GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry | Click Here |
| Private College | GVP Medical College, Visakhapatnam | Click Here |
| Private College | Katuri Medical College, Guntur | Click Here |
| Private College | Konaseema Medical College, Amalapuram | Click Here |
| Private College | NRI Medical College, Vizag | Click Here |
| Private College | Maharajah Medical College, Vizianagaram | Click Here |
| Private College | Narayana Medical College, Nellore | Click Here |
| Private College | NRI Medical College, Guntur | Click Here |
| Private College | PES Medical College, Kuppam | Click Here |
| Private College | Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal | Click Here |
| Private College | Vishwabharti Medical College, Kurnool | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. Who are the competent authorities to conduct Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 admission?
AP NEET PG 2026 admission will be conducted by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada.
2. In which mode Andhra Pradesh PG medical application form will be released?
The authorities release the application form for NEET PG Andhra Pradesh online mode.
3. Who can fill out the Andhra Pradesh NEET PG application form 2026?
Aspirants fulfilling the eligibility criteria can fill out the Andhra Pradesh PG medical application form 2026 on or before the last date of submission at the official website.
What are the mandatory documents required for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling?
The list of mandatory documents required for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling is as follows:
Provisional/original MBBS Degree Certificate
Compulsory Rotatory Internship Certificate
Provisional/Permanent Medical Registration issued by the respective SMC
Government Photo Identity Proof
NEET PG Scorecard
the latest passport-sized photograph
Signature
Where do I have to report for document verification at the time of Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling?
The document verification process for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling will be conducted offline. Therefore, candidates will have to report to the allotted institutes with the necessary documents for verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fees. Candidates have to ensure that the carry the original documents for the institute reporting or the document verification process, as photocopies will not be accepted.
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