01What Is Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the centralized process run by NTRUHS for allocating MBBS/BDS seats in government and private colleges, including NRI slots, entirely based on NEET UG 2026 performance.

Government Colleges: 85% seats through state counselling; 15% AIQ seats handled by MCC.

Private Colleges: Follow Category A (government quota), B (management quota) and C (NRI quota) seat structure.

The state operates 31 medical colleges with over 5,300 MBBS seats, making Andhra Pradesh a key hub for medical aspirants.

02Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights

03How Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Works

Round 1 Counselling

• Online registration on NTRUHS portal
• Document upload & verification
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment result publication

Round 2 Counselling

• Seat upgradation opportunities
• Vacant seats filled
• New applicants may participate

Mop-Up Round

• Allocates leftover seats, mostly private/management quotas

Stray Vacancy Round

• Colleges conduct final round to fill remaining seats

04Eligibility Criteria for AP MBBS Admission 2026

Educational Qualifications

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
• Qualified NEET UG 2026 with required percentile (General 50%, OBC/SC/ST 40%, PwD 45%)

Age

• Minimum 17 years by 31 December 2026

Local Candidate Requirement

• Government quota seats are reserved for Andhra Pradesh local candidates
• 15% unreserved seats allow participation from other states based on eligibility

05Types of Seats Available in AP MBBS Counselling

Private colleges typically split seats 50% Category A, 35% Category B and 15% Category C.

06Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Cut-Offs 2026

Cut-offs hinge on NEET difficulty, applicant pool, reservation rules and seat preferences. Government colleges demand the highest marks while management and NRI quotas allow more flexibility.

07Government Medical Colleges Cut-Off in Andhra Pradesh

General category cut-offs hover around 585–610+, while reserve categories range 450–600 marks depending on category.

Typical Expected Marks

• General: 585–610+
• OBC: 575–600+
• EWS: 570–600+
• SC: 480–510+
• ST: 450–490+

Top government colleges include Andhra Medical College, Guntur Medical College, Kurnool Medical College, Rangaraya Medical College, Siddhartha Medical College and SV Medical College.

08Government Medical Colleges – Seats & Fees

Government colleges typically keep tuition modest, helping local students access affordable medical education.

09Private Medical Colleges – Seats & Fees

20 private colleges together offer around 3,800 MBBS seats with fee tiers depending on quota.

Popular private colleges include Narayana Medical College, NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Katuri Medical College, Alluri Sitarama Raju Medical College and GSL Medical College.

10Andhra Pradesh NRI MBBS Seats & Fees

NRI seats are reserved in private colleges. Candidates must be NRI/OCI/PIO or children of NRIs, qualify NEET and furnish sponsorship documents.

• Example: GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences charges around ₹38–40 lakh per year for NRI seats.
• Some colleges offer 20+ NRI seats per institution depending on seat matrix.

11Step-by-Step: AP NEET UG Counselling Process

1. Register on the NTRUHS portal with NEET roll number.
2. Upload documents and verify credentials.
3. NTRUHS publishes the merit list.
4. Fill and lock choices for preferred colleges/courses.
5. Seat allotment is determined by rank, reservation, availability and preference.
6. Report to the allotted college and pay the required admission fees.

12Important Dates for Andhra Pradesh Counselling 2026

13Documents Required for AP MBBS Counselling

• NEET UG Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Aadhaar Card or other identity proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Local / Domicile Certificate
• Passport-size photographs

14FAQs About Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling