Counselling Roadmap 2025 | NEET UG State-wise Guide

🇮🇳 Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

MCC UG 2025 — All India Quota (AIQ)

Medical Counselling Committee · NMC · All India Quota Counselling

MCC · NEET-UG 2025 · MBBS / BDS / B.Sc. Nursing

Complete Admission Process Flow

4 Rounds of Online Counselling · www.mcc.nic.in

📋Qualify NEET-UG · Get Rank Letter from NTA portal

📱Download Sandes App on NTA-registered mobile for OTP

🔑Keep NTA Roll No., Reg. No. & Password ready

🏦Keep bank account/card ACTIVE for security refund

ROUND 1
First Allotment

Register on mcc.nic.in (NTA email/mobile)
Pay Reg. Fee + Security Deposit
Fill unlimited choices in preference order
Lock choices before deadline
Allotment result published
If allotted → Report physically to college
Choose upgrade willingness (Yes/No)
Free Exit option available (no penalty)
If not allotted → eligible for R2 directly

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ROUND 2
Second Allotment

R1 unallotted → no fresh registration needed
New candidates → fresh registration + full fees
Fill FRESH CHOICES (R1 choices = null)
Lock choices before deadline
Allotment result published
If upgraded → get R1 relieving → join R2
Choose upgrade willingness to R3
⚠ Allotted but not joined → FORFEITURE

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ROUND 3
Mop-Up / Final Upgrade

R1/R2 unallotted → directly eligible
New/resigned → fresh reg + full fees
Fill FRESH CHOICES (R2 choices = null)
Vacant R2 seats form the seat matrix
Category conversion happens in R3
If upgraded → get R2 relieving → join R3
Once JOINED → FINAL. Cannot resign.
⚠ Allotted not joined → Forfeit + ELIMINATED

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STRAY VACANCY
Last Opportunity

Fresh Registration for ALL candidates
Centre–State data shared → already allotted = ELIMINATED
Only R3 vacant seats available
Seat holders NOT eligible
R3 allotted + not reported → NOT eligible
If allotted → MUST join
⚠ Not joining → Forfeit, no more rounds

Choices once LOCKED cannot be changed — not even by MCC

Do NOT share NTA credentials or OTP with anyone

R3 joining is PERMANENT — no exit allowed

AFMC: MCC only registers — AFMC allots independently

Court cases must be in Delhi jurisdiction only

📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT JOINING

MCC Allotment Letter

NTA Admit Card

NTA Result / Rank Letter

Class 10 Certificate + Marksheet

Class 10+2 Certificate + Marksheet

Date of Birth Certificate

8 Passport-size Photographs

Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

OBC-NCL Central List Certificate

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (NMC-approved)

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Eligibility Flowchart — MCC NEET-UG 2025

Who can apply for which seats? Check your eligibility before registering.

Step 1 — Basic NEET-UG Marks Eligibility

50%

UR / General / EWS

Min. aggregate in Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Biotech. Must pass each subject individually. English compulsory.

40%

SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD

Min. aggregate in Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Biotech. Must pass each subject individually. English compulsory.

Step 2 — Quota-wise Eligibility

15% ALL INDIA QUOTA
(Govt. Medical/Dental)

DomicileFREE

EligibilityAny NEET-UG qualified

ReservationSC15% ST7.5% OBC27% EWS10% PwD5%

100% DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

DomicileFREE

EligibilityAny NEET-UG qualified

ReservationNONE (check Minority seats)

100% ALL AIIMS

DomicileFREE

EligibilityAny NEET-UG qualified

ReservationSC15% ST7.5% OBC27% EWS10% PwD5%

JIPMER (Open + State Quota)

Open seatsFREE

State QuotaPuducherry domicile

ReservationSC15% ST7.5% OBC27% EWS10% PwD5%

DELHI UNIVERSITY
(LHMC/UCMS/MAMC/MAIDS)

15% AIQFREE

85% State QuotaClass 11-12 in NCT Delhi

CW SeatsState Quota only — verify with DU

AMU (Open + Internal)

Open seatsFREE · PwD 5% only

InternalAMU students only

SC/ST/OBCNo reservation in Open

BHU (100% Open)

DomicileFREE

EligibilityAny NEET-UG qualified

ReservationSC15% ST7.5% OBC27% EWS10% PwD5%

ESIC — IP Quota

DomicileFREE

SpecialESIC IP Certificate needed

ReservationSC15% ST7.5% OBC27% EWS10% PwD5%

VMMC/SJH · ABVIMS/RML
(Central Institutes)

15% AIQFREE

85% State QuotaClass 11-12 in NCT Delhi

CW SeatsState only — 5% horizontal

Step 3 — Category Conversion in Round 3 (after exhaustion of original category)

ST(PwD)→ST

SC(PwD)→SC

UR(PwD)→UR

OBC(PwD)→OBC

ST→SC

SC→UR

EWS→UR

NRI/Jain/Muslim Min.→UR

ST(CW)→ST

SC(CW)→SC

UR(CW)→UR

OBC(CW)→OBC

🌐 OCI Cardholder Rule (SC Order 03.02.2023): OCI cardholders who obtained OCI status before 04.03.2021 are treated at par with Indian citizens — eligible for UR seats AND NRI seats in all MCC-conducted counsellings.

Fees & Refund Policy

MCC NEET-UG 2025 · Registration Fees · Security Deposit Rules · Refund Timeline

AIQ / AIIMS / JIPMER / Central Univ / ESIC / B.Sc. Nursing

UR / EWS — Registration Fee₹1,000

UR / EWS — Security Deposit₹10,000

UR / EWS Total₹11,000

SC/ST/OBC/PwD — Reg. Fee₹500

SC/ST/OBC/PwD — Security₹5,000

SC/ST/OBC/PwD Total₹5,500

Deemed Universities (All Categories)

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)₹5,000

Security Deposit (Refundable)₹2,00,000

Total to Pay at Registration₹2,05,000

⚠ If applying for BOTH Govt + Deemed seats, pay only the HIGHER Deemed fee. No double payment.

⚠ Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE in all cases.

💡 Rule: If applying for both Govt. and Deemed seats, pay ONLY the Deemed fee (higher amount). Security deposit goes ONLY back to the same account/card used — keep it active until refund is received.

✅ Security Deposit IS Refunded When...

Did not get any seat in all 4 rounds

Free exit taken from Round 1 (voluntary, no allotment needed)

Allotted but not joined in Round 1 (free exit option)

Refund auto-initiated after all rounds complete — no request needed

Timeline: Within 15 working days of MCC notification, max 30 days

❌ Security Deposit is FORFEITED When...

Allotted in Round 2 or later and did NOT join

Allotted in Stray Vacancy Round and did NOT join

Did not report after Round 3 allotment

Wrong information furnished → admission cancelled

Failed to produce original documents at time of joining

⚙ SECURITY DEPOSIT — CRITICAL RULES

Refund Account

Goes ONLY to original payment source. No transfers allowed.

NRI Accounts

Cannot pay from NRI a/c. Transfer to NRO first. Refund → NRO only.

Interest

MCC pays ZERO interest on any security deposit held.

Chargeback

DO NOT initiate bank chargeback — blocks MCC from refunding you indefinitely.

Duplicate Payment

Excess refunded after 10 days; minus 50% of reg fee or ₹500 (whichever less).

Financial Custodian

HLL Lifecare Ltd · financemcc@lifecarehll.com · 1800-102-7637

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Key Alerts & Suggestions

Critical warnings · Process pitfalls · My additional tips for MCC NEET-UG 2025

CRITICAL

Choice Locking is Final. Choices once locked cannot be changed under any circumstances — not even by MCC. Review every choice meticulously before locking.

CRITICAL

Never share credentials. Do not share your NTA Roll No., Password or OTP with anyone — agents, friends, or relatives. Misuse leads to wrong allotment.

CRITICAL

Round 3 is Permanent. Once you join a Round 3 seat, you absolutely CANNOT resign or upgrade. Be 100% sure before joining R3.

CRITICAL

Deemed fees can be extreme. Confirm fee structure directly with the college before locking Deemed choices. MCC takes NO responsibility for fee disputes.

CRITICAL

No bank chargebacks. Initiating a chargeback through your bank will prevent MCC from refunding your security deposit — causing indefinite delays.

CRITICAL

OBC = Central List NCL only. State OBC lists are NOT accepted. Certificate must specify Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status from Central OBC List.

CRITICAL

Wrong category = cancellation. If wrong domicile or category is found at any stage — candidature is cancelled and security deposit is forfeited immediately.

CRITICAL

AFMC has medical standards. Admissions have been cancelled for not meeting AFMC-specific medical eligibility. Verify from AFMC website BEFORE registering on MCC.

WARNING

Free Exit vs Upgrade. To RETAIN R1 seat while attempting R2 upgrade, you MUST physically report at R1 college and give willingness — just exiting won't save the seat.

⚠ PROCESS PITFALLS

Relieving letter from previous college is mandatory before joining upgraded college.

Even same-college category upgrade (e.g. SC→UR) needs fresh relieving + new admission letter.

Regional language certificates need attested English/Hindi translation — some states accept English only.

Name discrepancies across documents require an affidavit proving all belong to same person.

Sessions are IP-tracked — if internet drops, session expires. Use stable laptop connection.

MCC sends NO individual notifications. Bookmark mcc.nic.in and check daily.

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Strategy

Make a rank-vs-college spreadsheet using previous year opening/closing ranks before choice filling.

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Sandes App

Download Sandes App before registration opens. MCC OTPs come only through this government app.

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Documents

Scan and keep PDF copies of ALL documents ready before registration opens — don't scramble last minute.

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State+Central

Plan timelines if appearing in both AIQ and State counsellings — data is shared after R3.

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Bank Account

Keep payment card/account ACTIVE till refund is received — closed accounts cause long delays.

📌 Quick Reference Dashboard

MCC NEET-UG 2025 · www.mcc.nic.in · Call: 1800-102-7637

ALL SEATS HANDLED BY MCC

15% AIQ — Govt. Medical/Dental

Domicile Free

R1 · R2 · R3 · Stray

100% Deemed Universities

Domicile Free

R1 · R2 · R3 · Stray

100% All AIIMS (Nationwide)

Domicile Free

R1 · R2 · R3 · Stray

JIPMER (Open + State Quota)

Open: Free

State: Puducherry domicile

Delhi Univ (LHMC/UCMS/MAMC)

85%: NCT Delhi 11-12

AIQ 15% Free · R1–Stray

VMMC/SJH · ABVIMS/RML · ESIC Dental

85%: NCT Delhi 11-12

AIQ 15% Free · R1–Stray

AMU (Open + NRI + Internal)

Open: Free

Internal: AMU students only

BHU — 100% Open

Domicile Free

R1 · R2 · R3 · Stray

ESIC — Insured Persons Quota

IP Ward Certificate needed

Domicile Free · R1–Stray

B.Sc. Nursing (Central Institutes)

All India

Multiple rounds

AFMC

Registration only

AFMC allots independently

Jamia Millia Islamia (Dentistry)

Open + Internal

Jamia's own reservation policy

Reservation % — AIQ / AIIMS / BHU / JIPMER / ESIC

OBC-NCL

27%

EWS

10%

15%

7.5%

PwD (Horiz.)

* Deemed Universities have NO reservation. Horizontal = applied across all categories.

Contact Details

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Official Website

www.mcc.nic.in

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MCC Call Centre (9AM–8:30PM)

0120-4073500 · 1800-102-7637

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Administrative Queries

adgme@nic.in

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Finance / Refund Queries

financemcc@lifecarehll.com

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Court Jurisdiction

Delhi jurisdiction only

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Financial Custodian

HLL Lifecare Ltd (Govt. of India)

NMC-APPROVED PwD DISABILITY CERTIFICATION CENTRES

New Delhi

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital

All except Visual & Intellectual

New Delhi

ABVIMS & RML Hospital

All except ENT

New Delhi

Lady Hardinge Medical College

All disabilities

Kolkata

IPGMER

All disabilities

Chennai

Madras Medical College

All disabilities

Mumbai

Grant Govt. Medical College

All disabilities

Varanasi

IMS, BHU

All except Intellectual

Nagpur

AIIMS Nagpur

All disabilities

Jaipur

SMS Medical College

All except some tests

Goa

Goa Medical College

All except Speech

Mumbai

AIIPMR

Locomotor only

Mysuru

AIISH

Speech & Hearing only

KEY ABBREVIATIONS

MCCMedical Counselling Committee

NTANational Testing Agency

AIQAll India Quota

DGHSDirectorate General of Health Services

NMCNational Medical Commission

EWSEconomically Weaker Section

OBC-NCLOBC Non-Creamy Layer

PwDPersons with Disability

CWChildren/Widows of Armed Forces

ESICEmployees' State Insurance Corp.

VMMCVardhman Mahavir Medical College

AFMCArmed Forces Medical College

AMUAligarh Muslim University

BHUBanaras Hindu University

JIPMERJawaharlal Inst. of PG Med. Ed.

🏛️ Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

AACCC — Deemed University Counselling

Association of AACCC · Deemed Private Universities · All India

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AACCC · NEET-UG 2025 · BAMS / BSMS / BUMS / BHMS / B.Pharm(Ay.)

Complete Counseling Process Flow

Online e-Counseling for All India Quota seats — Academic Year 2025-26

🌐 Register only at aaccc.gov.in — no other mode accepted

📱 Use same mobile/email as NEET-UG 2025 NTA registration

🔒 Choices once locked CANNOT be changed — even by AACCC

📲 Download Sandes App for OTP on registered mobile number

Counseling Rounds — Step by Step

Round 1 — Entry

Register on AACCC portal
Pay Registration Fee + Security Deposit
Fill choices (college/course) & lock
Provisional result → Final result
Physical reporting to allotted institute
✅ FREE EXIT if you don't want to join
⚠ Submit upgradation willingness at reporting

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Round 2 — Upgrade

R1 choices = null & void — fill fresh choices
R1 participants need not re-register
Upgraded seat cancels R1 seat automatically
Get online relieving letter from R1 institute
❌ NO Free Exit if seat allotted in R2
⚠ Exit with forfeiture → 3 days before R3 only
Submit R3 upgradation willingness at R2 joining

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Round 3 — Final Upgrade

R1/R2 choices = null & void — fresh choices
Category conversion algorithm applied
R1/R2 joined seat auto-cancelled if upgraded
🚫 NO Free Exit — MUST join if allotted
🚫 State/UT seats cancelled on R3 allotment
⚠ Non-joining = ineligible ALL Ayush counseling

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SVR

Stray Vacancy Round

Fresh registration in SVR-I only
Choice filling in SVR-I only (not SVR-II)
SVR-II uses SVR-I locked choices
No upgradation from any round to SVR
🚫 Must join if allotted — no free exit
⚠ Undertaking: not holding any AIQ/State seat

SVR Special Rules (AY 2025-26)

📋 Deemed Universities in SVR: After Round 3, Deemed University vacant seats are filled along with Govt./Aided/CU-NI in the common SVR (SVR-I & SVR-II). No separate SVR for Deemed. No institutional-level counseling in SVR.

SVR-I — First Allotment Phase

Registration + Choice filling + 1st allotment. Must join allotted seat. Report as per SVR-I reporting schedule.

SVR-II — Second Allotment Phase

No new registration or choices. 2nd allotment based on SVR-I locked choices for unreported/withdrawn SVR-I seats.

Free Exit vs Exit with Forfeiture — Know the Difference

R1: Free exit — no fees forfeited. Eligible for all counseling.

R1 joined: Free exit available until R2 final result announcement date.

R2 allotted: NO free exit. Must join or counseling fees forfeited.

R2 joined: Exit with forfeiture till 3 days before R3 → eligible for further counseling.

Exit between 3 days pre-R3 and R3 result → eligible State/UT ONLY, NOT AACCC.

Withdraw ON or AFTER R3 result → ineligible ALL Ayush counseling (Central/State/UT).

One registration only — duplicate = debarred

All admissions online only — offline = invalid seat

False documents = admission cancelled at any stage

False SVR undertaking = all seats cancelled

Court cases in Delhi jurisdiction only

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AACCC · NEET-UG 2025 · Reservation Policy

Eligibility & Reservation Policy

BAMS / BSMS / BUMS / BHMS / B.Pharm(Ay.) · AY 2025-26

NEET-UG 2025 Minimum Cutoff Percentile

50^th

General / UR / EWS

Standard cutoff for unreserved and economically weaker sections

40^th

SC / ST / OBC-NCL

Also applies to PwBD candidates of SC/ST/OBC category

45^th

PwBD — General Category

RPwD Act 2016 — General category PwBD candidates only

AIQ Seats Under AACCC-UG Counseling 2025

15% AIQ — Govt./Govt. Aided Colleges

StreamsBAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS

CoverageAll States / UTs

DomicileFREE

100% AIQ — Deemed Universities

StreamsBAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS

Central ReservationNOT APPLICABLE

DomicileFREE

Central Universities / National Institutes

BHU Varanasi100% BAMS

NIA Jaipur / Panchkula100% BAMS

NIH Kolkata100% BHMS

NIS Chennai100% BSMS

50% AIQ Institutes

AIIA, Goa50% BAMS

AMU, Aligarh50% BUMS

NEIA&H, Shillong50% BAMS & BHMS

NEIFMR, Pasighat50% BAMS

B.Pharm (Ayurveda) — ITRA, Jamnagar

AIQ Seats46 seats

Cutoff UR/EWS50th percentile

Cutoff SC/ST/OBC40th percentile

D.Pharm holdersMax 20% reserved

Age & Nationality

Minimum age17 yrs by 31 Dec 2025

Upper age limitNONE

NRI/OCI/PIOEligible after NEET-UG

Foreign QuotaAACCC has no role

⚠ Important: AACCC has NO role in counseling for Central Government Nominee (CGN) seats, Foreign Quota seats of ASU&H colleges, or the 20% reserved seats of B.Pharm(Ay.) ITRA.

Central Government Reservation Policy (Govt./Aided/CU/NI)

Category-wise Seat Reservation

OBC-NCL

27%

GEN-EWS

10%

15%

7.5%

PwBD

⚠ OBC = Non Creamy Layer only. Central list applies — state-only OBCs NOT eligible. Creamy Layer OBC treated as General/UR.

🔄 Category Conversion (Round 3 only)

ST(PwBD)→ST

SC(PwBD)→SC

OBC(PwBD)→OBC

ST→SC

SC→UR

GEN-EWS→UR

NRI→UR*

Minority→UR*

*Only if institute requests. Applies only when no eligible candidate available.

📅 Certificate Validity:
OBC-NCL: issued on/after 1 April 2025
GEN-EWS: issued on/after 1 April 2025
PwBD: from authorized Medical Board only
SC/ST: as per central list of corresponding state

Special Course Language Requirements

📜 BSMS Admission: Produce Tamil language certificate from 10th/12th standard — else Tamil is compulsory in 1st Professional year.

📜 BUMS Admission: Urdu/Arabic/Persian certificate from 10th/12th — else Urdu + Arabic + Logic & Philosophy in 1st Professional year.

✅ Domicile Certificate: NOT required for AIQ seats. All AIQ seats are domicile-free (Ministry letter L-18020/2/2023-EP-I dated 26.05.2023).

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AACCC · Financial Custodian: NCISM

Registration Fees & Security Money

Fees are payable online only — Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI

Fee Structure — At Time of Registration

AIQ-Govt / Govt. Aided / CU-NI Seats

Registration Fee — UR / EWS / OBC-NCL ₹ 1,000

Registration Fee — SC / ST / PwBD ₹ 500

Security Deposit (Refundable) — All Categories ₹ 20,000

Total Payable — UR/EWS/OBC-NCL ₹ 21,000

Total Payable — SC / ST / PwBD ₹ 20,500

Deemed University Seats — All Categories

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) ₹ 5,000

Security Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 50,000

Total Payable — All Categories ₹ 55,000

If applying for both Govt & Deemed → pay only Deemed fee (higher amount)

💡 Key Rule: Registration Fee is Non-Refundable. Security Money is refundable to the same bank account/card used for payment. Keep that account active until refund is received. Refunds initiated only after ALL rounds complete.

Security Money — Refund vs Forfeiture

✅ Security Money Refunded When…

Not allotted a seat in any round of AACCC-UG counseling

Round 1 — Free exit (joined or not joined, before R2 result date)

Not allotted even after SVR-II is completed

Refund auto-initiated — no need to request NCISM separately

❌ Security Money Forfeited When…

R2 allotted — not joined OR exits with forfeiture

R3 allotted — not joined OR withdraws after joining

SVR allotted — not joined OR withdraws

Upgraded seat from R1/R2 — not joined after upgradation

Non-compliance with AACCC counseling scheme 2025

Wrong information at registration → seat cancelled at reporting

Resigning joined seat through offline mode after counseling

Important Refund & Payment Rules

Refund Account

Refunded to same card/bank used for payment — changes NOT accepted under any circumstances

NRI Account

Cannot refund to NRI account (RBI rules). Transfer from NRI → NRO first; refund goes to NRO

Credit Timeline

2–15 days from refund date depending on bank's digitalization level

No Chargeback

Do NOT initiate chargeback with card issuing bank — will severely delay refund

No Interest Paid

AACCC pays zero interest on refundable security money

Bank Charges

All bank charges borne by the candidate — not reimbursed by AACCC

Finance Email

finance-aaccc@aiia.gov.in — payment/refund queries only

Third Party Cards

Do NOT use agent/café owner cards — refund goes to original payer's account only

Full Forfeiture

Non-compliance = full fee forfeited regardless of Govt or Deemed seat type selected

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AACCC UG 2025 — Must-Know Warnings

Key Alerts & Critical Rules

Read every point carefully before registering — ignorance is not an excuse

Critical Alerts — Act on These

🔴 Critical

R3 is a Point of No Return

Once allotted/upgraded a seat in Round 3, you MUST join. No exit allowed. Non-joining = ineligible for ALL Ayush UG counseling (Central/State/UT) + full fees forfeited.

🔴 Critical

Choices Locked = Irreversible

Once choices are locked, AACCC cannot unlock them — even from their end. Verify every choice before locking. Wrong allotment is entirely your responsibility.

🔴 Critical

Online Admission Letter is Mandatory

All admissions online only. Demand the online-generated Provisional Admission Letter at college. Offline admission = seat shown as vacant = allotted to next candidate.

🟠 Warning

One Registration Only

Submitting more than one registration = debarred from counseling. Use same mobile & email as NEET-UG 2025 NTA registration. Cannot change these later.

🟠 Warning

R2 Has NO Free Exit

If allotted in R2 and do not join, fees are forfeited. Exit with forfeiture only till 3 days before R3 to remain eligible for further counseling rounds.

🟠 Warning

State/UT Seat Cancelled at R3

If you hold a State/UT seat and get allotted in R3, that State/UT seat stands cancelled automatically. Plan carefully before participating in R3.

🟠 Warning

Upgradation Willingness is Critical

Join R1/R2 and not submit upgradation willingness at reporting = NOT eligible for upgradation in subsequent rounds. Submit at time of joining — cannot do it later.

🟢 Note

Fresh Choices Every Round

Choices from R1 are null & void for R2. R1+R2 choices null & void for R3. SVR = all previous choices null & void. Always fill fresh choices each round.

🟢 Note

SVR Undertaking is Legally Binding

Must declare you're not holding any AIQ/State/UT seat. If false undertaking given → allotted seat still valid but all previous State/UT allotments cancelled. Disciplinary action follows.

Ineligibility Triggers — Know Exactly When You Lose Eligibility

Withdraw between 3 days pre-R3 and R3 result → ineligible AACCC-UG (but eligible State/UT)

Withdraw on/after R3 result announcement → ineligible ALL Ayush counseling (Central + State/UT)

Not joining R3 allotted seat → ineligible ALL Ayush + full fees forfeited

Not joining SVR allotted seat → ineligible ALL Ayush + full fees forfeited

Using false/fake documents → admission cancelled at any stage, even after joining

R2 non-joined (exit with forfeiture) → must pay full fees again to participate in R3

Pro Tips — Do This Right

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Browser

Use latest Chrome/Firefox on laptop/PC for registration. Avoid mobile browsers.

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Password

Keep password confidential. Never share OTP. Use Shift key, not Caps Lock.

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Documents

Carry originals + 2 attested sets. Originals retained by college until seat changes.

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Payment

Use your own nationalised bank card/UPI. Keep that account active until refund arrives.

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Join Early

Don't wait for last day. Colleges may take 2–3 days for formalities due to holidays.

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AACCC UG 2025 — Reference Sheet

Quick Reference

BAMS · BSMS · BUMS · BHMS · B.Pharm(Ay.) · Academic Year 2025-26

Key Participating Institutes (AIQ %)

ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat

100%

BAMS + B.Pharm(Ay.)

BHU, Varanasi, UP

100%

BAMS

NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan

100%

BAMS

NIA, Panchkula, Haryana

100%

BAMS

NIH, Kolkata, West Bengal

100%

BHMS

NIS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

100%

BSMS

AIIA, Goa

50%

BAMS

AMU, Aligarh, UP

50%

BUMS

📞 AACCC Student Helpline

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Phone Helpline

011-35089100

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (working days)

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Mobile Helpline

9289445610

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (working days)

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Registration / Payment / Choice Filling

counseling-aaccc@aiia.gov.in

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Finance / Refund Queries Only

finance-aaccc@aiia.gov.in

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Administrative Queries Only

counseling-ayush@gov.in

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AACCC Portal

https://aaccc.gov.in

📁 Documents Required at Reporting

Provisional Allotment Letter (online from AACCC)

NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card (NTA issued)

NEET-UG 2025 Score Card (NTA issued)

Date of Birth Certificate

Class 10th Certificate & Marksheet

Class 12th Certificate & Marksheet

8 Passport-size Photographs

Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/DL/Voter/Passport)

Medical Fitness Certificate (Reg. Doctor)

Transfer Certificate (last institution)

SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

Online Relieving Letter (if upgraded from prev. round)

★ = Mandatory for entry. Candidates without originals will NOT be admitted.

Key Abbreviations

AACCCAyush Admissions Central Counseling Committee

AIQAll India Quota

ASU&HAyurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy

BAMSBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery

BSMSBachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery

BUMSBachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery

BHMSBachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery

B.Pharm(Ay)Bachelor of Pharmacy — Ayurveda

ITRAInstitute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda

NCISMNational Commission for Indian System of Medicine

NCHNational Commission for Homoeopathy

NIANational Institute of Ayurveda

NIHNational Institute of Homoeopathy

NISNational Institute of Siddha

NTANational Testing Agency

OBC-NCLOther Backward Classes — Non Creamy Layer

GEN-EWSGeneral — Economically Weaker Section

PwBDPerson with Benchmark Disabilities

SVRStray Vacancy Round

CGNCentral Government Nominee

DUDeemed University

CUCentral University

NINational Institute

AIIAAll India Institute of Ayurveda

BHUBanaras Hindu University

🧡 Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 — CET Cell

Commissioner, State CET Cell · Maharashtra · All Courses AY 2025-26

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Schedule Notice: Specific dates for Maharashtra NEET UG 2025–26 counselling are yet to be announced by the State CET Cell. All process information and steps are accurate — visit www.mahacet.org for official schedule updates.

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Commissioner, State CET Cell · Maharashtra · NEET UG 2025

Admission Schedule & Process Flow

Health Sciences — MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O · AY 2025-26

🌐 Register only at www.mahacet.org — no other mode

📋 Schedule to be announced on www.mahacet.org

🏛 Competent Authority: Commissioner, State CET Cell, Mumbai

🔒 Once preference form is submitted — irrevocable. No changes allowed.

CAP Counseling Rounds — Step by Step

Round 1

Online registration on mahacet.org
Pay application fee (non-refundable)
Upload required documents
Physical Document Verification
State Merit List published
Fill online preference form (choices)
Selection list declared
⚠ Join allotted college by last date

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Round 2

Eligible candidates fill fresh preferences
Candidates who joined in R1 can also participate
Selection list declared
⚠ Join allotted college by last date
Candidates who filled SRF (Status Retention) in R1 eligible

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Round 3

Fresh registration allowed for new candidates
Combined Merit List (R1 + R3 registrants)
Inter-se round for reserved vacancies
Fill fresh preference form
Selection list declared
🚫 After cut-off — NO FEE REFUND
⚠ Penalty applies for lapse of seat

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SVR

Stray Vacancy Round

Online SVR for Govt/Aided/Corp colleges
Institute Level Round for Private colleges only
Preferences from previous rounds used
⚠ Joining mandatory if selected
Any AYUSH AIQ reverted seats added to state pool

Who Re-registers for Round 3?

Must re-register for R3:
✗ Allotted in R2 but did NOT report to college
✗ Resigned after joining (including SRF in R1)
✗ Admission cancelled for any reason up to R2

Need NOT re-register for R3:
✓ Registered for R1 but not allotted
✓ Joined R1/R2 and wants to upgrade college
✓ Already registered — participate with same login

Schedule Note:
All dates to be announced on www.mahacet.org
NEET UG 2025 result valid only for AY 2025-26
Check schedule regularly — cut-off dates vary by council

Seat Distribution at a Glance

MBBS / BDS

15% → AIQ via MCC/DGHS, New Delhi
85% → State Quota (Maharashtra)
GOI Nominees: 16 (Medical), 3 (Dental)

BAMS / BHMS / BUMS

15% → AIQ via AACCC
85% → State Quota (Maharashtra)
GOI Nominees: 5 seats (Ayurved)

Private / Minority Colleges

85% State Quota (CAP Round)
15% Institutional Quota (All India)
25% Constitutional Reservation

BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O

100% State quota filled by CAP
15% Inst. quota filled by institute
Selection based on NEET UG merit

Selection on website only — fake letters not valid

False documents = cancellation + criminal prosecution

Category claim after application = NOT entertained

Ragging = expulsion from college

Legal jurisdiction: Maharashtra courts only

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Maharashtra State CET Cell · NEET UG 2025 Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Health Science Admission

MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O · AY 2025-26

NEET UG 2025 Minimum Percentile (PCB) — MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS

50^th

Open / EWS Category

Min 50 percentile in PCB combined. Also 50% marks in PCB at HSC (i.e. 150/300)

40^th

SC / ST / OBC / DT-A / NT / SEBC

Min 40 percentile in PCB combined. Also 40% marks in PCB at HSC (i.e. 120/300)

45^th

PwBD — General Category

Min 45 percentile in PCB. Also 45% marks in PCB at HSC (135/300). SC/ST/OBC PwBD = 40th percentile

Core Eligibility Requirements

🇮🇳 Nationality & Domicile

CitizenshipIndian National required

DomicileMaharashtra domicile required

OCI/NRI (State Quota)OCI before 04/03/2021 + MH domicile/10yrs

NRI/OCI (Inst. Quota)All India basis — no domicile needed

OMS candidatesInst. Quota only — not state quota

📅 Age & Date of Birth

Minimum ageBorn on or before 31 Dec 2008

Upper age limitNo upper limit

Proof of DOBSSC/Birth Certificate

Cut-off dateLast date of Physical Doc Verification

🏫 Qualifying Examination (HSC)

BoardMaharashtra State Board (or equiv.)

LocationInstitution in Maharashtra State

Subjects requiredEng, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS OpenMin 50% in PCB at HSC

Reserved categoriesMin 40% in PCB at HSC

BPTh/BOTh/BNYS etc.Passing grade only — no PCB % bar

🏫 SSC (10th) Requirement

LocationInstitution in Maharashtra State

SSC outside MH (2017 or earlier)Eligible if HSC from MH + MH domicile

Govt MH employee childrenException — Annexure C allowed

GOI employee childrenException — parent posted in MH

Defence personnel childrenMH domicile + posted outside OK

🎓 MUHS Affiliation & Medical Fitness

University affiliationMUHS Nashik approval required

Medical fitnessCertificate from Registered Doctor

FormatAnnexure-H prescribed format

Revaluation marksAccepted up to last doc verification date

📝 Special Course Requirements

BUMSUrdu/Arabic/Persian in SSC/HSC OR study in 1st year

BP&OPCB and/or Mathematics at 12th

BASLPPCB and/or Math/Comp.Sci at 12th

OCI eligibilityStatus before 04/03/2021 + MH 10+12th

NEET validityAY 2025-26 ONLY — cannot carry forward

Important Eligibility Highlights

🚫 NOT Eligible (State Quota):
Candidates who passed both SSC AND HSC from outside Maharashtra AND are not domicile of Maharashtra — except those under Institutional Quota, Defence & MKB exemptions.

📄 Category Claim is FINAL:
Category must be claimed in the original online application form. Change from Open → Reserved after submission = not allowed. No retrospective claims.

✅ Institutional Quota (All India):
15% seats in unaided private/minority colleges for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS open to all candidates including NRI/OCI/OMS on NEET UG merit.

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Maharashtra State · Constitutional & Specified Reservations

Seat Reservation Policy

Govt. / Corporation / Govt. Aided / Private Unaided / Minority Colleges · AY 2025-26

Constitutional Reservation — State Quota Seats

SC (+ Converted to Buddhism)

13%

ST (incl. outside spec. area)

DT-A (Vimukta Jati)

DT-A

NT-B (Nomadic Tribes)

NT-B

2.5%

NT-C (Nomadic Tribes)

NT-C

3.5%

NT-D / OBC incl. SBC

19%

SEBC

10%

EWS (10% of state quota)

10%

Female Reservation (Parallel)

30%

* Percentages are approximate as per Maharashtra rules. SEBC subject to Supreme Court/High Court orders. EWS: 10% of state quota seats in Govt/Corp/Aided/Private (excl. Minority). Female reservation is parallel — operates across all categories.

⚠ Inter-se for Vacant Reserved Seats:
Group I: SC + ST → Group II: DT-A + NT-B → Group III: NT-C + NT-D + OBC(SBC)
If still vacant: combined group inter-se → then Open merit list.
SEBC & EWS vacant seats go to General category.

📋 Ear-Marking Rule (Applicable to Constitutional Res.):
If a reserved candidate is admitted on Open merit seat, one seat is ear-marked for next reserve candidate in that category from state merit. Not applicable for Specified Reservations.

✅ Specified Reservations — Allotted FIRST:
PWD, Defence, MKB, Hilly Area, Orphan — these specified reservation seats are filled before Open/Constitutional seats. Any unfilled specified seats revert to respective category.

All Reservation Categories — At a Glance

SC & Converted to Buddhism

Caste Cert + Caste Validity Cert required. SC category from Maharashtra only. Constitutional reservation.

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

Including those living outside specified tribal area. Caste Cert + Validity required. Central list applies.

DT-A / NT-B / NT-C / NT-D / OBC (incl. SBC)

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid upto 31/03/2026 mandatory. Creamy Layer = NOT eligible.

EWS — Economically Weaker Section

10% of state quota seats. Family income < ₹8 lakh/year. EWS cert in STATE GOVT FORMAT only. Valid for 2025-26.

Defence (D1/D2/D3) — Specified

D1: Ex-serviceman. D2: Serving soldier. D3: Ward of deceased/disabled. MH Domicile required (D1/D2). See Annexure-C.

PWD — Person with Disability (5%)

5% of intake. Certificate from authorized Disability Assessment Board only (2025). 5 disability types under RPwD Act 2016. Parallel constitutional reservation.

MKB — Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area

Disputed border area residents. Specified reservation. Vacant seats revert to Open. Disputed area cert + Mother tongue cert needed.

HA — Hilly Area (MBBS only — 3%)

3% at Govt/Aided/Corp MBBS colleges only. Parent domicile cert + SSC/HSC from hilly area required. Specified reservation.

Female Reservation (30% — Parallel)

30% seats reserved for female candidates across ALL categories including Open, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Defence, MKB. If females unavailable → male candidates of same category.

Orphan (1%) — Specified

1% of available seats. Certificate from Women & Child Welfare Dept. Parallel constitutional reservation applies. See Annexure-V.

Minority (Jain / Muslim / Christian / Gujarati / Sindhi / Hindi)

Minority seats filled first by respective minority candidates from MH. Remaining by general candidates. School leaving cert or religious place cert needed.

NRI / OCI / OMS — Institutional Quota

15% inst. quota in private/minority MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS — All India basis. NRI must claim in online form. No state quota eligibility for OMS.

🚨 Critical — Certificate Rules: Caste Validity Certificate is mandatory at Physical Document Verification for SC/ST/DT-A/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SEBC/OBC. Non-Creamy Layer Cert valid upto 31/03/2026 must be produced at doc verification itself — late production = treated as Open category. EWS certificate must be in State Government Format ONLY (Annexure T) — Central Govt formats NOT acceptable.

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Maharashtra State CET Cell · Application Fees · Penalties

Application Fees, CAP Process & Penalties

MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O · AY 2025-26

Application Form Fees (Non-Refundable)

MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS

State Quota seats only₹ 1,000

Institutional Quota seats only₹ 5,000

Both State + Institutional Quota₹ 6,000

Fee paid by Demand Draft / Net Banking at respective college

BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O

State Quota seats (All seats under CAP)₹ 1,000

Institutional Quota (15% in private — institute fills)₹ 1,000

Both State + Institutional Quota₹ 1,000

Application fee is non-refundable in all cases. Bank charges borne by candidate.

💡 Preference Form Code System: College code is 4-digit + suffix. Suffix S = State Quota (85% seats in all Govt/Aided + Private). Suffix N = 15% Institutional Quota (Private/Minority only). NRI/ward of NRI: can fill only 'N' suffix — NOT 'S' suffix. Check FRA fee structure at www.mahafra.org before filling preferences.

Fees Refund & Cancellation Policy

✅ Refund Conditions (College Fees)

Cancel before cut-off date → Refund after deducting ₹1,500 only

Application form fee (₹1,000/5,000/6,000) → Non-Refundable in all cases

Candidate expires or becomes invalid within 90 days → No deduction

Refund made by Dean/Principal of college based on cancellation letter

❌ No Refund Conditions

Cancellation on or after cut-off date → Zero refund of course fees

Application form processing fee is always non-refundable

Application form fee not refunded if candidate found ineligible

Vacancy in subsequent year not entertained — unfilled seats lapse

Penalties for Lapsing / Resigning Seats

MBBS / BDS — Govt/Aided/Corp College

Lapse of seat (not joining last round) OR cancellation after cut-off

₹ 10,00,000/-

MBBS — Social Responsibility Bond

Leaving India within 5 years of degree (Govt/Corp/Aided colleges, NEET UG 2022 onwards)

₹ 10,00,000/-

BAMS / BHMS / BUMS — Ayush Courses

Resigning seat after cut-off date from Govt/Aided/Private Unaided college

₹ 3,00,000/-

BNYS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O

Resigning after cut-off from Govt/Aided/Private (includes 1st year tuition — pay difference if already paid)

₹ 2,00,000/-

Social Responsibility Service

1-year compulsory service in Govt/LSG/Defence after internship. Applicable to Govt/Corp college MBBS + scholarship recipients of private MBBS (NEET 2022+)

1 Year Service

Scholarship Departments

SC → Social Justice Dept. ST → Tribal Welfare. OBC/DT/NT → OBC Bahujan Welfare. Open/EWS/SEBC → Medical Education Dept.

Category-wise

🚨 Disqualification: Candidate allotted a seat in previous years who vacated/abandoned it after availing it — MUHS Nashik shall decide eligibility. Submitting false/non-genuine documents = cancellation of admission + forfeiture of fees + expulsion + possible criminal prosecution. Name deleted from State Merit List = ineligible for further rounds.

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Maharashtra State CET Cell · Must-Know Warnings & Quick Reference

Key Alerts & Quick Reference

Read carefully before filling application — ignorance is no excuse · NEET UG 2025

Critical Alerts for All Candidates

🔴 Critical

Preference Form = Final & Irrevocable

Once the online preference form is submitted (Submit Button clicked), NO changes are possible. Verify every preference carefully. Wrong allotment due to wrong preferences = candidate's sole responsibility.

🔴 Critical

Category Claim Freezes at Registration

Constitutional category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) must be claimed in original online application form. Change from Open to Reserve after submission = STRAIGHT AWAY REJECTED. Claim is permanent.

🔴 Critical

Cut-off Date = Zero Refund

If candidate cancels admission on or after the cut-off date declared by respective council, NO FEE REFUND is possible. Penalty applies for lapsing a seat after cut-off.

🟠 Warning

EWS Certificate Format is Strict

EWS certificate must be in State Government Format ONLY (Annexure T). Central Govt format = NOT accepted. Certificate must be valid for AY 2025-26 (issued by competent authority).

🟠 Warning

NCL Certificate Deadline = Doc Verification

Non-Creamy Layer cert for DT-A/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SEBC/OBC must be produced at document verification only. NCL certificate submitted after doc verification = treated as Open category. No exceptions.

🟠 Warning

Only Official Website is Valid

Selection shown on www.mahacet.org only is valid. Selection letters from unknown persons/agencies or unofficial websites = NOT valid. Do not trust any other source.

🟠 Warning

Caste Validity Certificate Mandatory

For all backward class candidates (SC/ST/DT-A/NT/SEBC/OBC), Caste Validity Certificate must be submitted at physical document verification. Without CVC = treated as general/open category candidate.

🟢 Note

OMS Students — Inst. Quota Only

Candidates who studied 10th AND 12th outside Maharashtra and are not MH domicile are OMS. OMS candidates are NOT eligible for state quota — only 15% Institutional Quota seats in private/minority colleges.

🟢 Note

NEET Result Valid for 2025-26 Only

NEET UG 2025 result is valid only for AY 2025-26. It cannot be carried forward to next academic year for any Health Science course including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS etc.

📞 State CET Cell Contact

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Office

Commissioner, State CET Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

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Address

8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai — 400 001

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Phone

+91-22-22016157/59/53/34/19/28

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cetcell@mahacet.org

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Website (Applications & Merit List)

www.mahacet.org

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Fee Structure (Private/Minority)

www.mahafra.org

📁 Documents at Physical Document Verification

NEET UG 2025 Admit Card

NEET UG 2025 Marksheet

Online Application Form (from mahacet.org)

Nationality Certificate / Indian Passport / SLC

Domicile Certificate (MH)

SSC (10th) Certificate (for DOB)

HSC (12th) Marksheet

Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure-H)

Govt. Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation)

Caste Validity Certificate (mandatory for reserved)

NCL Certificate valid upto 31/03/2026

EWS Certificate — State Govt Format only

Defence Category Certificate (Annexure-C)

PWD Certificate from authorized Board (2025)

MKB / HA / Orphan Certificates (if applicable)

Minority status proof (SLC/religious place cert)

Transfer order of parent (Rule 4.7 / 4.8 cases)

★ = Mandatory for ALL candidates. Bring originals + 1 attested set.

Key Abbreviations

MCCMedical Counselling Committee (MBBS/BDS AIQ)

AACCCAyush Admissions Central Counseling Committee

MUHSMaharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

NMCNational Medical Commission

NCISMNational Commission for Indian System of Medicine

NCHNational Commission for Homeopathy

DGHSDirectorate General of Health Services (AIQ MBBS)

DMERDirectorate of Medical Education & Research, MH

CAPCentralized Admission Process

AIQAll India Quota (15% MBBS/BDS/AYUSH seats)

AIRAll India Rank (NEET UG 2025)

OMSOutside Maharashtra State candidate

NRINon-Resident Indian (Inst. Quota)

OCIOverseas Citizen of India

EWSEconomically Weaker Section (10% state quota)

SEBCSocially & Educationally Backward Classes

MKBMaharashtra-Karnataka Disputed Border Area

HAHilly Area Reservation (MBBS only — 3%)

PWDPerson With Disability (5% specified reservation)

SRFStatus Retention Form (retain seat across rounds)

SVRStray Vacancy Round

CVCCaste/Tribe Validity Certificate

NCLNon-Creamy Layer Certificate

BNYSBachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences

BASLPBachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

🌿 Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

Karnataka NEET UG 2025 — KEA

Karnataka Examinations Authority · Medical Admission 2025-26

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Karnataka Examinations Authority · UGNEET 2025

Schedule & Admission Process

Medical · Dental · Ayurveda · Unani · Homeopathy

Counselling Process — Step by Step

Online Registration

Visit KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025
Login with User ID & Password
Enter all details stage by stage — no changes allowed after submission
Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression (JPEG)
⚠ Take draft print, verify ALL entries, then submit declaration
Pay registration fee via payment gateway
Print application on A-4 paper — needed at verification

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Document Verification

Pre-Verification Day: Special category certs, PWD medical exam (10am–2pm; report 9:30am), Kannada Language Test (3:30–4:30pm)
Day 1: Rank 1–3,00,000 → 9:15am · Rank 3,00,001–6,00,000 → 1:45pm
Day 2: Rank 6,00,001–10,00,000 → 9:15am · Last Rank → 1:45pm
Venue: KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore
Carry originals + one set attested photocopies
Receive Verification Slip before leaving counter — check all details immediately

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Option Entry & Mock Allotment

Begins after Government notifies seat matrix
One Time Option Entry — options from Round 1 carry forward to all rounds
No limit on number of options; enter in priority order
Mock allotment conducted before Round 1 — indicative only
⚠ Use mock result to revise, delete or add options before deadline
New options can be added if colleges are added after Round 1

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Seat Allotment & Admission

Round 1 allotment published on KEA website
Round 2: unfilled, surrendered, cancelled + newly added seats
Stray Vacancy Round — online only, per NMC directive
Download admission order from KEA portal
⚠ Report to allotted college within prescribed dates
Surrender ONLY to KEA in writing — not at college

How to Apply Online — 6 Steps

Browse Portal

Select "UGNEET-2025 Online Registration" on KEA website

Enter User ID, Password; fill all details stage by stage accurately

Upload Files

Photo, Signature & Left Thumb in JPG/JPEG format separately

Verify & Declare

Take draft print, verify entries, make corrections, then accept declaration

Pay Fees

Credit/Debit card or Internet Banking via payment gateway

Print & Keep

Print application on A-4 paper; produce at document verification

Key Facts at a Glance

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Conducting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Malleshwaram, Bangalore

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Courses Covered
MBBS · BDS · BAMS · BUMS · BHMS — Government & Private colleges in Karnataka

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All Rounds Online
ALL counselling rounds including Stray Vacancy conducted online only as per NMC directive

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Legal Jurisdiction
Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka. Any grievance → appeal to Addl. Chief Secretary, Education Dept. within 15 days

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Contact KEA
080-23 460 460 (10 Lines, 8am–8pm)
keauthority-ka@nic.in

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AYUSH Seats
85% seats in Govt/Aided + all seats in Private AYUSH colleges allotted via KEA. Non-KA candidates: notified seats only

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Registration Portal
Available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025

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Compulsory Rural Service
All MBBS admittees must serve 1 year in Govt rural hospital after course completion. Submit sworn affidavit at admission.

Critical Warnings

Online applications ONLY — no offline/postal forms

Apply personally; no representatives or mediators

Information once submitted cannot be changed by KEA

Fake certificates → seat cancellation + criminal prosecution

Beware of touts/brokers claiming to guarantee seats

Do not share application number, password or mobile with others

Surrender seat only to KEA in writing; not at college

Visit KEA website at least twice daily for updates

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Karnataka UGNEET 2025 · Chapter 3 & 4

Eligibility Criteria

Academic qualifications, qualifying marks & eligibility clauses for Karnataka candidates

NEET-UG 2025 Qualifying Marks (Percentile)

50th

UR / EWS

Marks range: 686 – 144
Also applies to all Non-Karnataka candidates regardless of category

40th

OBC / SC / ST

Marks range: 143 – 113
SC/ST/OBC criteria applies to Karnataka candidates ONLY

45th

UR / EWS & PH

Marks range: 143 – 127
OBC/SC/ST + PH → 40th percentile (126–113)

Academic Eligibility for All Seats

🎓 Qualifying Exam

Exam2nd PUC / 12th Std

SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology

MediumEnglish as one language

Min Marks (UR)50% aggregate in PCB

Min Marks (Reserved)40% (SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

🇮🇳 Citizenship & NEET

CitizenshipCitizen of India required

NEET QualificationMust qualify UGNEET-2025

Merit RankUGNEET-2025 All India Rank

SupplementaryNot eligible for G seats

🚫 Not Eligible If…

Did not pass all subjectsin qualifying exam

Withdrew subjectto reappear (improvement)

Obtained seat (prev yr)and didn't surrender

Already studyingMedical/Dental course

🔖 PWD Reservation

Reservation5% of Government seats

Min Disability40% or above

Medical ExamAs per KEA schedule (10am–1pm)

CommitteeExecutive Director KEA + specialists

ENT CandidatesBring BERA & Audio Report

📍 Non-Karnataka — Quick View

ReservationNOT eligible

Min Marks50th Percentile (UR only)

SC/ST/OBC benefitKarnataka candidates only

Seats accessibleOPN + NRI + Q seats

Full details→ See "Other State" tab

🌐 NRI / OCI / PIO

Seats15% NRI quota (KPCF/KRLMPCA/AMPCK)

DefinitionAs per IT Act 1961 Sec 115C(e) & 6

VerificationMust appear in person

Ward CertificateEmbassy-issued cert (within 6 months)

Karnataka Eligibility Clauses for Government Seats (A to O)

Who needs these clauses? Only Karnataka candidates claiming Government seats (G) must satisfy at least one clause below. Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for Government seats under any clause.

Clause A Most Common

Studied & passed in Karnataka Govt/recognised institutions for min. 7 academic years (1st–12th Std); appeared SSLC or 2nd PUC from Karnataka

Clause B

Studied & passed 1st & 2nd PUC / 11th & 12th in Karnataka; either parent studied in Karnataka for min. 7 years

Clause C Kannada Test Required

Mother tongue Kannada/Tulu/Kodava/Beary; parent domiciled in Karnataka; candidate studied outside Karnataka; must pass Kannada Language Test (min. 12 marks)

Clause D Kannada Test Required

Mother tongue Kannada/Tulu/Kodava/Beary; studied 7 years in disputed Kannada-speaking areas of Maharashtra/Kerala; must pass Kannada Language Test

Clause E

Son/daughter of Defence personnel posted in Karnataka ≥1 year during candidate's PUC study; studied & passed from Karnataka Govt/recognised institution

Clause F Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of serving Defence personnel from Karnataka (declared Karnataka as hometown when joining service)

Clause G

Son/daughter of Defence personnel posted in J&K or North-East; served in Karnataka ≥1 yr; family permitted by Defence Authorities to stay in Karnataka

Clause H Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of ex-servicemen who declared Karnataka as hometown at time of joining; proof from Sainik Welfare Dept. (countersigned by Director)

Clause I

Son/daughter of Union Govt/PSU employee transferable anywhere in India; worked in Karnataka ≥1 yr during candidate's PUC; studied from Karnataka institution

Clause J Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of working/retired Union Govt/PSU employee who declared Karnataka as hometown, studied in Karnataka ≥7 yrs, and is/was transferable

Clause K Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of Members of Parliament elected from Karnataka

Clause L Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of All India Service (Karnataka cadre) or State Govt employee serving outside Karnataka; outside study period counts toward 7 years

Clause M Limited Seats

Son/daughter of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants; Identity Card from jurisdictional District Magistrate; eligible only for Government-earmarked seats

Clause N No Kannada Test

Studied 10 full years in Kannada Medium (1st–10th Std) outside Karnataka; no Kannada Language Test required; domicile certificate needed

Clause O Study Anywhere in India

Son/daughter of working/retired Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) employee who declared Karnataka as hometown at time of joining service

⚠ Reservation & Clause Rule: SC/ST/Category-I/2A/2B/3A/3B reservation criteria apply only to Karnataka candidates eligible under Clauses A, B, F, H, J, K, L, O. They do NOT apply to Clauses C, D, E, G, I, M, N. Kannada Language Test (min. 12 marks) is mandatory for Clauses C & D (newly registered candidates only).

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Karnataka UGNEET 2025 · Non-Karnataka Candidates

Other State Candidates — Complete Guide

Who can apply, which seats are accessible, process & documents for candidates from outside Karnataka

Non-Karnataka / Other State Candidates

Key Summary for Candidates from Outside Karnataka

Candidates from other states CAN participate in Karnataka UGNEET counselling but are subject to important restrictions. You are eligible for OPN seats, NRI/Q seats and in some cases Religious Minority seats — but NOT for Government quota (G) seats or any SC/ST/OBC/rural/Kannada Medium reservations. You must score at least the 50th Percentile (UR cut-off) in NEET-UG regardless of your category.

What Other State Candidates CAN and CANNOT Access

✅ You CAN Access These Seats

OPN Seats (Open Quota) — 50% of private quota in KPCF colleges. Filled purely on NEET All India merit. All Citizens of India eligible.

NRI Seats (N) — 15% of seats in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK if you are NRI / NRI Ward / OCI / PIO / Foreign National who qualifies UGNEET.

Q — Other Seats — 5% of total seats in private colleges. Open to all UGNEET-qualified candidates except NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals.

Religious Minority Seats (MK/MC) — Muslim and Christian minority seats. All states considered; Karnataka-domiciled candidates get priority.

St. John's Medical College (Cat 2–8) — certain category seats. Must appear for verification in person.

✗ You CANNOT Access These Seats

Government Seats (G) — all Government quota seats in Government colleges & private colleges. Reserved for Karnataka-domiciled candidates under Clauses A–O only.

GMP Seats — General Merit Private seats require Karnataka eligibility under Clauses A/B/F/H/J/K/L/O.

SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations — these apply to Karnataka candidates only.

Rural Category seats — applicable only to Karnataka candidates eligible for Government seats.

Kannada Medium reservation — Karnataka candidates only.

Hyderabad-Karnataka Region reservation — Art. 371(J) — Karnataka domicile required.

AYUSH Government quota seats — non-KA candidates eligible for notified seats only.

→ Registration & Verification Process

Enter 12th standard marks details in the portal.

Upload UGNEET Score Card + 10th Marks Card + 12th Marks Card as a single PDF.

No physical verification required for purely Clause-Y candidates — download verification slip on notified dates.

Exception: OCI/PIO/NRI/Foreign Nationals, NRI Ward claimants, Religious Minority claimants, and St. John's Cat 2–8 MUST appear in person.

UGCET-2025 verified candidates need NOT re-verify — just download UGNEET-2025 Verification Slip from KEA portal.

◆ NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals

Must qualify UGNEET-2025 and fulfill academic eligibility prescribed in Chapter 4.

Definition of NRI: Individual resident outside India who is a Citizen of India or Person of Indian Origin; includes OCI cardholders (as per IT Act 1961 Sec 115C).

Registration fee: ₹5,000

Must appear in person for document verification at KEA, Bangalore.

Ward Certificate: Family Tree signed by Tahsildar (Notary signatures not accepted) + Embassy certificate issued within last 6 months.

Foreign Nationals must produce eligibility certificate from RGUHS Bangalore + equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities.

Which Seats Are Available — At a Glance

G Seats

Government Quota

100% in Govt colleges · 40%/35% in KPCF · 25% in Minority colleges

❌ Not accessible to other state candidates

OPN Seats

Open Quota (Private)

50% of KPCF private quota · Filled on NEET All India merit

✓ Open to all Indian citizens

N Seats

NRI Quota

15% in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK colleges

✓ NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals

Q Seats

Other Quota

5% in KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK colleges

✓ All NEET-qualified (excl. NRI/OCI/PIO)

Documents Required for Other State Candidates

📄 Clause Y (General Non-KA) — Upload Online

UGNEET-2025 Score Card

10th Standard Marks Card

12th Standard Marks Card

All three scanned as ONE single PDF

No physical appearance required at KEA

Download verification slip on notified dates

📄 NRI / Religious Minority / St. John's — Appear in Person

Final print of KEA Online Application Form

UGNEET-2025 Admission Ticket & Score Card

Valid Identity Card (DL / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhaar)

SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card

2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card

2nd PU/12th Study Certificate with Principal seal/signature

TWO recent passport size photographs

For NRI: Parent's resident certificate issued by Embassy of country

NRI Ward Certificate: Family Tree from Tahsildar + Embassy cert (within 6 months)

Passport / VISA / Resident VISA + OCI/PIO Card if applicable

Religious Minority Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure-4A) for MK/MC seats

⚠ Important for Other State Candidates: No SC/ST/OBC/reservation benefits are available. You must score at minimum 50th Percentile (UR cut-off) in NEET-UG — even if you belong to SC/ST/OBC category in your home state. The SC/ST/OBC qualifying criteria are applicable only to Karnataka domicile candidates.

Religious Minority Candidates from Other States: Muslim and Christian minority candidates from all states are eligible for MK/MC seats. However, priority is given to Karnataka-domiciled religious minority candidates who studied in Karnataka for 10 years. Seats remaining after exhausting KA-domicile religious minority candidates will be offered to other KA and non-KA religious minority candidates.

🏛️

Karnataka UGNEET 2025 · Chapter 2

Seat Categories & Distribution

Government · Private · NRI · Others — College-wise seat types and eligibility

4 Main Seat Categories

G — Government Seats

100% seats in Govt colleges; 40% Medical / 35% Dental in Private Non-Minority (KPCF); 25% in Private Minority colleges. Fee: Govt rate. Karnataka candidates only.

P — Private Seats

In KPCF, AMPCK, KRLMPCA colleges. KPCF: 40% Medical / 45% Dental as private quota. Split into GMP (Karnataka only) and OPN (All India) at 50:50.

N — NRI Seats

15% of total seats reserved for NRI quota in KPCF, KRLMPCA and AMPCK. Eligible: NRI, NRI Wards, PIO, OCI, Foreign Nationals who qualify UGNEET-2025.

Q — Other Seats

5% of total seats in private colleges. Open to all UGNEET-qualified candidates except NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals. Other state candidates eligible.

College Code Suffixes: …MG = Government seats · …MP = Private seats · …MN = NRI seats · …MQ = Other seats. Each college (except Govt) has all 4 categories with different fee structures.

Government Seat Distribution in Private Colleges

KPCF Medical (G)

40%

KPCF Dental (G)

35%

Minority Colleges (G)

25%

NRI Quota (N)

15%

Others Quota (Q)

KRLMPCA/AMPCK Pvt

55%

G seats in Govt colleges = 100%. KRLMPCA/AMPCK: 55% private quota (66% minority + 34% split GMP/OPN at 50:50)

GMP vs OPN Seats (KPCF)

GMP General Merit Private — 50% of private quota; only Karnataka candidates eligible (Clauses A/B/F/H/J/K/L/O)

OPN Open Quota — remaining 50% of private quota; filled on NEET UG All India merit; any Citizen of India eligible including other state candidates

HYD-KAR Colleges in Hyderabad-Karnataka region have GMP with Hyd-Kar seats. Article 371(J) reservation also applicable in these private colleges.

Institutions & Seat Structure

🏥 Government Medical/Dental Colleges

100% Government seats (G). All seats allotted via KEA centralized counselling. Fee as per Govt rate. Compulsory rural service bond required.

🏫 KPCF Colleges

Medical: 40% G + 40% P + 15% N + 5% Q. Dental: 35% G + 45% P + 15% N + 5% Q. Of 40%/45% Private: 50% GMP (KA only) + 50% OPN (All India).

🕌 KRLMPCA Colleges

25% Govt quota + 55% private quota (66% minority candidates, 34% split GMP/OPN) + 15% NRI + 5% Others.

🏫 AMPCK Colleges

Same structure as KRLMPCA with minority, GMP, OPN, NRI and Others quota seats. Allotment via KEA centralized counselling.

⛪ St. John's Medical College

Special eligibility conditions hosted separately on KEA website. Category-1 and Category-9: no verification needed. Category-2 to 8: appear in person.

🌿 AYUSH Colleges (Private)

All seats (State quota, All India quota, Mgmt/NRI quota) in private Ayurveda/Unani/Homeopathy colleges allotted through KEA. Non-KA candidates: notified seats only.

Minority Seat Eligibility

Religious Minority (MK = Muslim, MC = Christian)

All religious minority candidates from all states are considered for MK/MC seats.

Priority: Karnataka-domiciled religious minority candidates who studied in Karnataka for 10 years from 1st Std to qualifying exam and passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC/12th from Karnataka.

Certificate: Religious Minority Certificate from concerned Tahsildar (as per G.O. No. MWD 330 MDS 2018).

Linguistic Minority (Tamil, Telugu, Kodava, Tulu)

Applicable for Tamil, Telugu, Kodava & Tulu of Karnataka candidates and domicile candidates only — not open to all states.

Requirement: Studied in Karnataka for 10 years from 1st Std to qualifying exam; passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC/12th from Karnataka state.

Certificate: Study cert from head of institution countersigned by BEO (Annexure-5 for SSLC / 5A for 11th/12th).

De-categorisation (2nd Round): Unfilled Rural, Kannada Medium, HK and other reserved category seats transfer to respective general reserved categories first, then to General Merit. Consequential vacancies in any round stay in the same category. NRI unfilled seats in Round 2 transfer to Others (Q) category.

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Karnataka UGNEET 2025 · Chapter 6

Registration, Fees & Documents

Registration fees, required documents, special category certificates, and fee exemptions

Registration Fees

Karnataka Candidates

SC / ST / Cat-1 / PWD₹750

GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B₹750

All KA Categories₹750

Non-Karnataka Candidates

All Non-KA candidates₹2,500

Registration Fee₹2,500

NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Nationals

NRI Ward / NRI / OCI / PIO₹5,000

Foreign Nationals₹5,000

Registration Fee₹5,000

Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card issued by Indian banks OR Internet Banking via KEA payment gateway. No cash / DD accepted.

Mandatory Documents for Government Seat (G) Verification

★ Must Carry in Original + One Set Attested Photocopy

Final print of KEA Online Application Form

UG NEET 2025 Admission Ticket

UGNEET-2025 Score Card

SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card

2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card

Study Certificate countersigned by BEO / DDPI

TWO recent passport size photographs

Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if claiming KM reservation)

Rural Study Certificate + NCLC (GM candidates claiming rural only)

Caste/Caste Income Certificate from Tahsildar (if claiming reservation)

SC/ST: Form-D · Category-I: Form-E · 2A/2B/3A/3B: Form-F

Hyderabad-Karnataka Region: Annexure-A from Asst. Commissioner

Parent's study/hometown/domicile/employment cert (if clause-based eligibility)

Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga: Affidavit (Annexure-4)

J&K Migrants: Identity Card from jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner

NRI Ward Certificate (Annexure-6 with Embassy cert, Family Tree from Tahsildar)

Additional Documents for KPCF / KRLMPCA / AMPCK Seats

Original Challan copy for fees paid

Any valid Identity Card (DL / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhaar)

2nd PU/12th Study Certificate (with Principal seal/signature)

Religious Minority Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure-4A) for MK/MC seats

Linguistic Minority Study Cert countersigned by BEO (Annexure-5 / 5A)

Annexure-A from Asst. Commissioner for HK Region reservation

Fee Exemption for SC / ST / Category-I Karnataka Candidates

Annual Income Below ₹2.5 Lakhs

100% fee exemption for Government college seats

Private colleges: fee = balance after deducting Govt college rate. Candidate pays only the difference.

Apply via SC/ST Welfare Dept. website (online application)

Annual Income ₹2.5 L – ₹10 Lakhs (Cat-I OBC)

100% fee exemption for Govt / Aided / Unaided / Private / Deemed University College seats

As per G.O. No. ಸಕಇ 178 ಪಕ 2015

Apply through the concerned institution

⚠ Creamy Layer Exclusion: Candidates whose parent(s) are Group-A/B Govt officers, or whose gross annual income exceeds ₹8 lakhs, or who hold 10+ units agricultural land, are NOT eligible for OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) reservation benefits.

Non-Karnataka Candidates — Special Upload Process

Step 1

Step 2

Enter 12th standard marks details in the KEA portal

Step 3

Scan UGNEET Score Card + 10th MC + 12th MC as ONE single PDF and upload

No Physical Verification

Clause-Y candidates need NOT appear for document verification — download verification slip on notified dates

⚠ Exception

OCI/PIO/NRI/Foreign Nationals and those claiming NRI Ward, Religious Minority or St. John's Cat 2–8 MUST appear in person

UGCET-2025 Veterans

Already verified for UGCET-2025? No re-verification needed — just download UGNEET-2025 Verification Slip from KEA portal

⚠️

Karnataka UGNEET 2025 · Alerts, Contacts & Quick Reference

Critical Alerts & Quick Reference

Important warnings, option entry tips, disclaimers, contacts and abbreviations

Critical Alerts

Critical

One Time Option Entry

Options entered before Round 1 are FINAL and carry forward to subsequent rounds. Candidates CANNOT re-enter options. You may delete or alter order of higher options, or add new options for colleges added after Round 1.

Critical

Fraud & Fake Documents

Submission of fake/fraudulent certificates results in immediate seat cancellation, criminal prosecution, forfeiture of fees, debarment from all future exams, and blacklisting with MCI/DCI/KMC. Authorities can check documents at any point during the course.

Critical

Qualifying NEET ≠ Admission Right

Merely qualifying UGNEET-2025 does not guarantee any right to a seat. Candidates must complete document verification, fulfill all eligibility conditions, and submit certificates. KEA will NOT allot seats to unregistered or unverified candidates.

Warning

Surrender Seat at KEA Only

Surrender a seat ONLY to KEA in writing. Not reporting to the allotted college does NOT mean you have surrendered. Failure to surrender before Round 2 option deadline may result in blocking of seat and proceedings against you.

Warning

Verification Slip is Final

Once documents are verified and Verification Slip issued, NO changes or claims will be accepted for any reason. Check all details on the slip before leaving the counter. Report any error to the Verification Officer immediately.

Warning

Multiple Board Seats

If allotted a seat from another board (JEE, MCC, KPCF etc.), surrender the KEA-allotted seat before the Round 2 option modification deadline. Holding seats on multiple boards may result in blocking and proceedings by KEA.

Tip

Option Entry Best Practices

Enter MORE options to maximize your chances. Prepare a list offline first. Consider college infrastructure, course, distance, hostel, teaching faculty. Use mock allotment result to revise priorities. Confirm Medical vs Dental before saving each option.

Tip

NDA — Non Disclosure Agreement

No counselling content may be shared with friends, third parties, or via social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, Blogs). By registering for UGNEET-2025, you agree to this NDA. Violation leads to penal action and cancellation of candidature.

Tip

Mock Allotment is Indicative Only

Mock allotment shows indicative seat based on your current options. It is NOT the final seat. Other candidates may change their options after mock allotment, so your real allotment may differ. Use the mock result to revise your option priorities.

Quick Reference — Contacts & Key Info

📞 Contact & Access

🌐

KEA Portal (UGNEET-2025)

cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugneet2025

📧

KEA Email

keauthority-ka@nic.in

Also: keaugcet25@gmail.com

📞

KEA Helpline (10 lines)

080-23 460 460

8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily

📠

Fax (Caution Notice)

080-2346 1576

🏛️

KEA Office

Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560 012

🏥

Directorate of Medical Education

Bangalore Medical College (Old Building), K.R. Road, Fort, Bengaluru – 560 002

ddmekarnataka@gmail.com · dmekarnataka@yahoo.com

📌 Key Process Milestones

📝

Step 1 — Registration

Online registration at KEA portal

Pay fee; upload photo, signature & thumb impression

🧪

Step 2 — Pre-Verification Activities

PWD Medical Exam, Special Category Certs, Kannada Language Test

PWD: 10am (report 9:30am) · Special Cat: 10am–2pm · Kannada Test: 3:30–4:30pm

📋

Step 3 — Document Verification Day 1

Rank 1–3,00,000 (9:15am) · Rank 3,00,001–6,00,000 (1:45pm)

At KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore

📋

Step 4 — Document Verification Day 2

Rank 6,00,001–10,00,000 (9:15am) · Last Rank (1:45pm)

At KEA, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore

🗳️

Step 5 — Option Entry & Mock Allotment

After Govt notifies seat matrix

Details published on KEA website

🏥

Step 6 — Seat Allotment & Admission

Round 1 → Round 2 → Stray Vacancy Round

www.karnataka.gov.in/dmekarnataka · @KEA_KARNATAKA

Abbreviations & Glossary

KEA

Karnataka Examinations Authority

UGNEET

Under Graduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

NMC

National Medical Commission

MCC

Medical Counselling Committee

DCI

Dental Council of India

RGUHS

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

KPCF

Karnataka Private Colleges Federation

KRLMPCA

Karnataka Religious & Linguistic Minority Private Colleges Association

AMPCK

Association of Mgmt of Private Colleges, Karnataka

DME

Directorate of Medical Education

GMP

General Merit Private (Karnataka candidates only)

OPN

Open Quota (All India merit, all Citizens of India)

BEO

Block Educational Officer

DDPI

Deputy Director of Public Instruction

NCLC

Non Creamy Layer Certificate

CAPF

Central Armed Police Force

HK Region

Hyderabad-Karnataka Region (Art. 371-J)

PUC

Pre-University Course (equivalent to 11th/12th Std)

AYUSH

Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy

NRI

Non-Resident Indian

Rural Reservation — Key Rule

Rural Category Eligibility: Candidate must have studied 10 full academic years continuously (1st to 10th Std) in places other than those listed in Annexure-2 (notified urban areas). Rural Study Certificate from school head countersigned by BEO is mandatory. General Merit candidates must additionally produce Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) from Tahsildar. Rural reservation applicable only to Karnataka candidates eligible for Government seats.

Disclaimer Summary

KEA's Responsibility is limited to: Online registration, verification of documents, online counselling procedure, seat allotment, and issue of admission order. All admissions are subject to approval by NMC/MCC/DCI/Government/Competent Authority/Universities. In case of discrepancy between this brochure and Rules, the Rules shall prevail. The decision of NMC/MCC/DCI/Government/Competent Authority/Universities/KEA/Entrance Test Committee shall be final.

🏥 Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

Andhra Pradesh — NTRUHS

NTR University of Health Sciences · AP State Counselling 2025-26

📋

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences · Andhra Pradesh · NEET UG 2025

Admission Process Flow

MBBS & BDS — Management Quota + Govt. Self-Financing + NRI Category · AY 2025-26

🌐 Apply only at drntr.uhsap.in — Desktop/Laptop only

📋 Notification issued by Dr. NTRUHS — check website for all updates. No individual intimations sent.

🏛 Competent Authority: Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

🔒 Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances

Web Counseling Phases — Step by Step

Phase I — Registration

Notification issued by Dr. NTRUHS
Fill online application at drntr.uhsap.in
Upload all scanned documents
Pay application fee online
Late fee window available after deadline
Provisional merit list released on website
Objections invited — Final merit list published
⚠ After late fee window — no registrations at all

→

Phase II — Web Options

Web option notice published on website
Exercise web options (college choices)
Allotment list published
Download allotment order (pay University fee online)
Report to allotted college with original certificates
⚠ B1/B2 candidates may add Cat-C(NRI) before Phase-II with late fee ₹5,900

→

Phase III — Mop-Up Round

Security Deposit mandatory (MBBS: ₹3L / BDS: ₹2L)
Fill fresh web options for remaining vacant seats
Allotment published — join as per order
⚠ Non-joining = security deposit forfeited
Deposit refunded if allotted seat & joined
Deposit refunded if no seat allotted

→

Stray Vacancy / Special Rounds

Special stray rounds if vacancies remain
Security deposit again required
Muslim minority seats open to non-Muslim candidates in stray phase
⚠ Closure as per NMC / DCI schedule
Same application used across all rounds

Key Process Rules

✅ Application Process

→ 100% online — no printout sent to university
→ Same application used for all rounds of counseling
→ CA Quota applicants must apply separately for MQ seats
→ Printout + originals required at time of admission in college
→ Keep registration number confidential — do not share
→ Use Desktop or Laptop only — mobile not recommended
→ Closure of admissions as per NMC / DCI schedule

🚫 Warnings

→ Incorrect info / forged documents = cancellation & legal action
→ App fee non-refundable even if not allotted
→ Mere application does not confer right to a seat
→ CA Quota application ≠ MQ application (submit separately)
→ Beware of touts/brokers — all counseling info on website only
→ Foreign institution graduates need AIU equivalence certificate
→ Invisible/incorrect documents will be auto-rejected

Helpline

📞

Regulation Clarifications

8978780501 / 7997710168

10 AM – 6 PM only

🖥️

Technical / Payment Issues

9000780707

10 AM – 6 PM only

✉️

Email Support

ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in

✅

Dr. NTRUHS · AY 2025-26 · Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility & NEET Cut-off Requirements

MBBS & BDS — All Categories

NEET UG 2025 Cut-off Scores (out of 720)

50th

General / OC / EWS

Score range: 686 – 144. Candidates scoring ≥144 are declared qualified.

45th

PwD – General / OC / EWS

Score range: 143 – 127. OC-PwBD candidates scoring ≥127 are qualified.

40th

SC / ST / BC / PwBD-BC/SC/ST

Score range: 126 – 113. Lower percentile for eligibility only — NOT for reservation benefits.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Educational Qualification

Exam passed10+2 / Intermediate or equivalent

Subjects requiredPhysics + Chemistry + Biology/Biotechnology

Min. marks — General50% aggregate (PCB)

Min. marks — OBC/BC/SC/ST40% aggregate (PCB)

Grade certificates❌ Not accepted

🎂 Age Requirement

Minimum age17 years by 31 December of admission year

Under 17❌ Not eligible — need not apply

No upper age limit is specified under these regulations.

🌍 OCI / PIO Status

OCI/PIO registered on/after 04.03.2021NRI / supernumerary seats only

Indian citizen reserved seats❌ Not eligible for OCI/PIO

Caste cert. from other states✓ Valid for cut-off eligibility

Local Candidate Definition — Andhra Pradesh

🏠 Who qualifies as a Local Candidate of Andhra Pradesh?

A candidate qualifies as a local candidate of AP if they satisfy ANY ONE of the following:
(a) Studied 4 years in an AP institution preceding the qualifying exam. OR
(b) Studied the maximum period (≥4 out of 7 years) of study in AP. OR
(c) Resided (without studying) for 4 years preceding the qualifying exam in AP. OR
(d) Resided for the maximum period out of 7 years preceding the qualifying exam in AP.

Telangana Migrants: Candidates who migrated from Telangana must obtain a Local Status Certificate (Form-III) from the concerned Tahsildar in Andhra Pradesh to claim local candidate status.

Category-wise Seat Eligibility

Category B1 (15% of Cat-B seats)

Who can applyALL INDIA candidates

Local status requiredNot required

Selection basisMerit — filled first

Category B2 (85% of Cat-B seats)

Who can applyAP Local candidates only

Local status required✓ Mandatory

Selection basisMerit from AP merit list

Category C / NRI (15% of intake)

Who can applyNRI / OCI / Foreign / PIO / Ward of NRI

Affidavit required✓ Annexure-II mandatory

Selection basisMerit from NRI merit list

Minority Seats Eligibility

Muslim Minority Colleges: Category-B and Category-C(NRI) seats are allotted to Muslim minority candidates only in regular rounds. If unavailable, seats open to non-Muslim minority candidates in the Stray Phase.

Muslim minority candidates are also eligible to apply for Management Quota seats in non-minority (regular) medical colleges.

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Dr. NTRUHS · AY 2025-26 · Seat Matrix

Seat Types, Sharing & College List

Govt. Medical Colleges + Private Non-Minority + Minority · MBBS & BDS

Seat Sharing Structure

🏥 Private Un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges

All India Quota (AIQ)

15%

Cat-B1 (All India)

~5%

5.25%

Cat-B2 (AP Local)

~30%

29.75%

Category C (NRI)

15%

Cat-B = 35% of intake (B1=15% of B → All India; B2=85% of B → AP local only).
Cat-C (NRI) = 15% of intake. AIQ handled by MCC separately.

🏛 New Govt. Medical Colleges (permitted 2023-24+)

All India Quota (AIQ)

15%

State Quota

35%

Self-Financing (CA)

35%

NRI Category (CA)

15%

As per G.O.Ms.No.107, HM&FW (C1) Dept., dt.19.07.2023.
Self-Financing & NRI seats filled via Dr. NTRUHS counseling.

Seat Category Quick Reference

AIQ — 15%

All India Quota. Filled by MCC/DGHS at national level. Not through Dr. NTRUHS counseling.

Self-Financing — 35% (Govt.)

New Govt. Medical Colleges (2023-24+). AP local candidates only. Tuition: ₹12 Lakhs/year.

NRI Category (Govt.) — 15%

New Govt. Medical Colleges. NRI/OCI/Foreign. Tuition: ₹20 Lakhs/year. Annexure-II required.

Category B1 — 15% of B

Private Un-aided colleges. Open to ALL INDIA candidates. Filled first by merit.

Category B2 — 85% of B

Private Un-aided colleges. AP LOCAL candidates only. Study certificates from class 6 required.

Category C (NRI) — 15%

Private colleges. NRI/OCI/Ward of NRI. Tuition up to ₹39.6L/year (MBBS). Annexure-II required.

Minority Quota (B & C)

Muslim minority institutions. Allotted to Muslim candidates first; opens to others in stray phase.

SVIMS — Sri Padmavathi MCW

NRI seats only (23 seats, Women's college, Tirupati). Tuition ₹25L/year. Visit svimstpt.ap.nic.in.

New Govt. Medical Colleges (2023-24+) — MBBS Seats

Code	College	Intake	Self-Fin. (35%)	NRI (15%)
GMCE	Government Medical College, Eluru	150	45	19
GMCM	Government Medical College, Machilipatnam	150	45	19
GMCN	Government Medical College, Nandyal	150	45	19
GMCR	Government Medical College, Rajahmundry	150	45	19
GMCV	Government Medical College, Vizianagaram	150	45	19
GMCP	Government Medical College, Paderu	50	15	6
TOTAL		800	240	101

Private Un-aided Non-Minority Medical Colleges — MBBS Management Quota

Code	College	Intake	Cat-B1	Cat-B2	Cat-C (NRI)
APLC	Apollo Inst. of Medical Sciences, Chittoor	150	8	45	22
ASRA	Alluri Sitaramaraju Academy, Eluru	250	13	75	37
GEMS	Great Eastern Medical School, Srikakulam	150	8	45	22
KATR	Katuri Medical College, Guntur	150	8	45	22
GSLR	G.S.L. Medical College, Rajahmundry	250	13	75	37
KONA	Konaseema Inst. of Medical Sciences, Amalapuram	200	11	59	30
MAHA	Maharaja Inst. of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram	200	11	59	30
NARN	Narayana Medical College, Nellore	250	13	75	37
NRIM	NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Chinakakani, Guntur	200	11	59	30
NRVP	NRI Inst. of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam	150	8	45	22
PESK	PES Institute of Medical Sciences, Kuppam	150	8	45	22
PSIM	Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Inst., Gannavaram	150	8	45	22
SRMC	Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool	150	8	45	22
VMCK	Viswabharati Medical College, Kurnool	250	13	75	37
BMCT	Sri Balaji Medical College, Renigunta, Tirupati	150	8	45	22
TOTAL (Pvt. Non-Minority MBBS)		2800	149	837	414
PADT	Sri Padmavathi MC for Women (SVIMS), Tirupati	175	—	—	23

Minority MBBS + All BDS Colleges — Management Quota

Private Minority MBBS Colleges

College	Intake	Cat-B	Cat-C (NRI)
Fathima Inst. of Medical Sciences, Kadapa	100	35	15
NIMRA Inst. of Medical Sciences, Ibrahimpatnam	150	53	22

Minority Dental College (BDS)

College	Intake	Cat-B	Cat-C (NRI)
NIMRA Inst. of Dental Sciences, Jupudi, Ibrahimpatnam	100	35	15

Private Non-Minority BDS Dental Colleges — Management Quota

College	Intake	Cat-B1	Cat-B2	Cat-C (NRI)
Anil Neerukonda Inst. of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam	100	5	30	15
Care Dental College, Guntur	50	3	15	7
CKS Teja Inst. of Dental Sciences, Tirupati	100	5	30	15
Dr. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Inst. of Dental Sciences, Gannavaram	100	5	30	15
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College, Kurnool	50	3	15	7
GITAM Dental College, Visakhapatnam	100	5	30	15
GSL Dental College, Rajahmundry	100	5	30	15
Konaseema Inst. of Dental Sciences, Amalapuram	100	5	30	15
Lenora Inst. of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry	100	5	30	15
Narayana Dental College, Nellore	100	5	30	15
Sibar Inst. of Dental Sciences, Guntur	100	5	30	15
Sri Sai Dental College & Research Institute, Srikakulam	100	5	30	15
St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru	100	5	30	15
Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram	100	5	30	15
TOTAL (Pvt. Non-Minority BDS)	1300	66	390	194

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Dr. NTRUHS · AY 2025-26 · Fee Structure

Application Fees, Tuition Fees & Deposits

All amounts in Indian Rupees · GST included where indicated

Application & Processing Fee

Regular Registration

Within notified window
₹10,620/-

(₹9,000 + ₹1,620 GST @ 18%) + Bank charges extra

Registration with Late Fee

Late window (2 days)
₹30,620/-

App fee ₹10,620 + Late fee ₹20,000 (₹16,950 + GST ₹3,050)

Add Cat-C(NRI) after Phase-I

Before Phase-II web options
₹5,900/-

Incl. GST @ 18% — only for B1/B2 candidates adding NRI category

⚠ Non-Refundable: Application and processing fee once paid will NOT be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances, even if not allotted a seat.

University Fee (paid online at time of downloading allotment order)

Self-Financing / Cat-B1 / Cat-B2

MBBS — University Fee₹25,100

BDS — University Fee₹16,100

Govt. NRI / Category-C (NRI) / SVIMS

MBBS — University Fee₹65,600

BDS — University Fee₹40,100

University fee is separate from tuition fee payable at the college. Paid online via debit/credit card or net banking.

Annual Tuition Fee

Govt. Medical Colleges (New — 2023-24+)

Self-Financing (CA)₹12,00,000 / yr

NRI Category (CA)₹20,00,000 / yr

Sri Padmavathi MCW (SVIMS) NRI₹25,00,000 / yr

Private Un-aided Medical/Dental Colleges

MBBS — Category B₹13,20,000 / yr

MBBS — Category C (NRI)Up to ₹39,60,000 / yr

BDS — Category B₹4,40,000 / yr

BDS — Category C (NRI)Up to ₹13,20,000 / yr

Note: Private college tuition fee is subject to the outcome of W.P.Nos. 32975, 33162 & 35090 of 2022. Individual colleges may notify their own NRI Category fee — verify at time of admission.

Security Deposit — Phase III (Mop-Up) onwards

MBBS Security Deposit

₹3,00,000

Refundable — paid online before Phase-III web options

BDS Security Deposit

₹2,00,000

Refundable — paid online before Phase-III web options

✓ Refunded when:
• Candidate joins the allotted seat
• Candidate is NOT allotted any seat
(Refund processed after closure of admissions)

✗ Forfeited when:
• Candidate does NOT join allotted seat
• Wrong info given → seat subsequently cancelled
• Required documents not produced at admission

Discontinuation Fee (only after closure of admissions)

MBBS Discontinuation

Discontinuation Fee₹3,00,000

GST @ 18%₹54,000

Total₹3,54,000

BDS Discontinuation

Discontinuation Fee₹1,00,000

GST @ 18%₹18,000

Total₹1,18,000

Discontinuation fee applies only after closure of admissions. Request submitted through college Principal via Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, payable at Vijayawada.

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Dr. NTRUHS · AY 2025-26 · Critical Alerts

Must-Know Alerts, Documents & Quick Reference

Read carefully before applying — mistakes can cost your seat

Critical Alerts & Important Notes

🔴 Critical

Registration Window is Final

After the late fee window closes — no further registrations allowed under any circumstances. There is absolutely no extension. Apply well within the regular window.

🔴 Critical

Fake Documents = Cancellation

Furnishing incorrect information or uploading fake/forged documents at any stage results in seat/admission cancellation without notice and criminal legal action.

🔴 Critical

CA Quota ≠ MQ Application

Candidates who applied for Competent Authority Quota must submit a completely separate application for Management Quota. One form is NOT accepted for both.

🟠 Warning

Application Fee is Non-Refundable

Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable to any future date — including if you are not allotted a seat. Read the prospectus fully before paying.

🟠 Warning

Beware of Touts & Brokers

No person can guarantee a medical seat through unfair means. All counseling is conducted strictly per rules on the official website. Do not trust any agents claiming to arrange seats.

🟠 Warning

Security Deposit Forfeiture

In Phase-III onwards, if allotted a seat and you do not join, the security deposit (₹3L MBBS / ₹2L BDS) is permanently forfeited. Participate only if genuinely committed to joining.

🟢 Note

Desktop / Laptop Only

The application portal must be accessed on a Desktop or Laptop only. Mobile browsing may cause form errors or incomplete uploads. Use a stable internet connection throughout.

🟢 Note

Monitor Website Regularly

All notifications — merit list, web option schedules, allotment orders — are published on drntr.uhsap.in only. No individual intimations are sent. Check the site regularly until admission closure.

🟢 Note

Anti-Ragging Compliance

Students must not engage in ragging inside or outside campus. Violation leads to expulsion and criminal proceedings. NMC Anti-Ragging Regulations 2021 are fully applicable.

📞 University Contact

🏛

University

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, AP, Vijayawada — 520 008

📞

Regulation Helpline

8978780501 / 7997710168

🖥️

Technical / Payment

9000780707

✉️

ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in

🌐

Primary Portal

drntr.uhsap.in

🌐

Alternate Portal

apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ

📍

SVIMS NRI Fee Details

svimstpt.ap.nic.in

📁 Documents Required to Upload

NEET UG 2025 Rank Card

Birth Certificate / SSC Marks Memo

Qualifying Exam Certificate (Intermediate Marks Memo)

Aadhaar Card (Photo ID)

Passport-size Photo (JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB)

Specimen Signature (JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB)

Study Certificates Class 6–Intermediate (Cat-B2 AP local candidates only)

Transfer Certificate (Intermediate)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Minority Certificate — Muslim only (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

NRI Docs: Annexure-II + Passport/Green Card + Bank stmt / utility bill (max 1000 KB)

OCI Card (for OCI candidates — Annexure-III)

Local Status Certificate Form-III (Telangana migrants claiming AP status)

★ = Mandatory for ALL. PDF format, max 500 KB each (except NRI docs = 1000 KB).

Key Abbreviations

NTRUHSDr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

NMCNational Medical Commission

DCIDental Council of India

MCCMedical Counselling Committee (AIQ)

AIQAll India Quota — 15% MBBS/BDS seats

CACompetent Authority (Dr. NTRUHS)

MQManagement Quota seats

Cat-B115% of B seats — All India candidates

Cat-B285% of B seats — AP local candidates only

Cat-CNRI category — 15% of private college intake

NRINon-Resident Indian

OCIOverseas Citizen of India

PIOPerson of Indian Origin

PwBDPerson with Benchmark Disability

OCOpen Category (General)

BCBackward Classes

SCScheduled Caste

STScheduled Tribe

EWSEconomically Weaker Section

SVIMSSri Venkateswara Inst. of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

NTANational Testing Agency (NEET conductor)

AIRAll India Rank (NEET UG 2025)

AIUAssociation of Indian Universities (foreign qualification)

GSTGoods and Services Tax (18% on fees)

🌾 Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

Chhattisgarh — CGDME

Directorate of Medical Education · Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling

📋

Directorate of Medical Education · Chhattisgarh · NEET UG 2024

Counselling Process Flow

MBBS & BDS — State Quota · Management Quota · NRI Quota

🌐 Register only at cgdme.admissions.nic.in — no other mode accepted

👤 Fill application yourself only — no agents or third parties. You are solely responsible for accuracy.

📝 One-time registration only. A candidate can submit the counselling form only once.

🔒 CGDME does NOT allot seats on nomination basis or manually — strictly merit-based online allotment.

Counselling Rounds — Step by Step

Round 1

Register online + pay non-refundable app fee
Pay refundable security deposit
Fill & lock choices (can unlock & redo unlimited times within window)
Seat allotment result published on website
Report to college for physical document scrutiny
⚠ Govt. Medical College allotment → Admission MANDATORY
Pvt. Medical / Dental / Govt. Dental → admission optional, scrutiny mandatory
✓ FREE EXIT available in Round 1 only
Declare upgrade intent on portal via OTP to participate in Round 2

→

Round 2

Exercise fresh choices (new choice list)
Seat allotment result published on website
Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
✗ Allotted seat in R1 will NOT appear again in R2
✗ Security deposit FORFEITED if allotted & not joined in Round 2
✗ Security deposit FORFEITED if admitted then withdrawn in Round 2
Fail/miss scrutiny → eliminated from process

→

Mop-Up Round

Online fresh choice filling
Result published on website
Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
Eligible: not allotted in R1 or R2
Eligible: Dental-allotted in R2 (scrutiny done, no admission)
Eligible: Dental-admitted → upgrade to Medical
✗ Dental seats in Mop-Up: only candidates with NO allotment after R2
✗ No-show after allotment → out of process
✗ Post admission date: leaving Govt. college attracts bond compensation

→

Stray Vacancy Round

Online fresh choice filling
Result published on website
Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
✗ No fresh registration in SV Round
Eligible: registered candidates with NO allotment in any round
Conducted online for all institutes — Govt. & Private
Follows NMC guidelines for online stray vacancy rounds

Scope of CGDME Counselling

🏥 Government Medical Colleges

State Quota seats in Govt. Medical Colleges are counselled by CGDME.

Admission in allotted Govt. Medical College in Round 1 is mandatory. Candidates who skip admission are eliminated from counselling.

🏥 Private Medical Colleges

CGDME counsels State Govt. Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.

Admission in Round 1 is not mandatory, but scrutiny is mandatory for all allotted candidates.

🦷 Dental Colleges (Govt. & Private)

CGDME counsels Govt. Dental, Private Dental (Govt. Quota), Mgmt. Quota, and Jain Minority seats.

Admission not mandatory in Round 1, but scrutiny always mandatory.

Central Pool — Important Clarification

Central Pool nomination seats are maintained by the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs and other Ministries. CGDME has no role in Central Pool seats — their counselling is NOT conducted by CGDME. Candidates must approach the concerned Ministry directly.

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CGDME 2024 · Round 1 Decision Matrix

Round 1 — What To Do After Allotment

Each allotment type has different admission obligations — read your scenario carefully

Critical Rule Applicable to All Round 1 Allotments

⚠ Allotted seat in Round 1 will NOT appear again in Round 2 or any subsequent round — irrespective of whether you took admission or not. If you want to upgrade, you must declare upgrade intent on the candidate portal using OTP. Your previous choice list becomes Null and Void and you must fill fresh choices.

✓ Free Exit (Round 1 only): A candidate can exit Round 1 without forfeiture of the Registration Fee / Security Deposit. This option is available only in Round 1 as per Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (Amendment), 2018. No free exit in Round 2 or later.

Round 1 — Scenario-by-Scenario Guide

🏥 A. Allotted: Government Medical College

Step 1: Physically report to the allotted Govt. Medical College for document scrutiny by the Scrutiny Committee.

Step 2 — After successful scrutiny:
Admission is MANDATORY. You must complete the admission process.

Want to upgrade to Round 2?
Login to candidate portal → declare upgrade willingness via OTP. Previous choice list becomes Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.

Note: Allotted Govt. Medical College in R1 will NOT come again in R2.

Skip admission → Eliminated from counselling entirely.

🏥 B. Allotted: Private Medical College (State / Mgmt. Quota)

Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Medical College (not the private college) for document scrutiny.

If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay prescribed fees → complete admission at the scheduled Govt. Medical College.
To also upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Fill fresh choices.

If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out of admission. You remain eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare upgrade intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.

Either way: allotted Pvt. Medical College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.

🦷 C. Allotted: Government Dental College

Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Dental College for document scrutiny.

If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Previous choices → Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.

If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.

Allotted Govt. Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.

🦷 D. Allotted: Private Dental College (Govt. Quota / Mgmt. / Jain Minority)

Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Dental College (not the private college) for document scrutiny.

If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at scheduled Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare via OTP on portal. Fill fresh choices.

If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.

Allotted Private Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.

Universal Rules — Round 1

🚫 Scrutiny failure = elimination: Any candidate allotted an institute (Medical or Dental) who does not get documents scrutinized by the Scrutiny Committee, or is found unfit in scrutiny, will be out of the counselling process entirely.

⚠ Private / Dental colleges — seat retention rule: Once a seat is allotted and candidate does not take admission, the same seat will not be re-allotted to that candidate in any subsequent round. To retain the seat, you must take admission on the allotted seat.

Round 2 — Key Steps

Round 2 Process

(a) Exercise fresh choices on portal.
(b) Allotment result published on CGDME website.
(c) Report to allotted Medical/Dental college for scrutiny and admission.
(d) Fail scrutiny or found unfit → eliminated from counselling.

⚠ Security Deposit Forfeiture in Round 2: If a candidate is allotted any institute (Govt. or Private) in Round 2 and either does not take admission, or takes admission and then withdraws — the Registration Fee / Security Deposit is permanently forfeited.

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CGDME 2024 · Regulations, Deposits & Important Instructions

Rules, Security Deposit & Document Instructions

Bond rules · Fee guidance · Document requirements · Technical instructions

Security Deposit / Registration Fee — Refund vs. Forfeiture

✅ Security Deposit — REFUNDED when:

Candidate exits in Round 1 (Free Exit) — no forfeiture
Candidate registers but is NOT allotted any seat in any round
Candidate is allotted a seat and joins the institution — deposit refunded post admission

Refund made only to the Primary Bank Account provided at registration. If Primary fails, refund goes to Alternate Bank Account.

🚫 Security Deposit — FORFEITED when:

Allotted a seat in Round 2 and does NOT join the allotted institution
Took admission in Round 2 and thereafter cancels or withdraws
Any forfeiture condition as notified by CGDME / NMC guidelines

Non-refundable application fee is never refunded under any circumstances.

Bond Rule

Bond Rule applies to Government Medical & Dental College seats as per Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental & Physiotherapy Undergraduate Admission Rule 2018.

Students admitted in Government Medical / Dental colleges in Mop-Up Round cannot leave their seats after the last date of admission for the Mop-Up Round. If they surrender seats after the stipulated date, they are required to compensate the bond amount as per rules.

Important Document Instructions

📁 Document Validity Rule

All documents — Caste Certificate, EWS Certificate, Divyang/PwD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, OBC NCL, Domicile, Class 12th, Date of Birth proof — must be dated before the last date of Registration for all rounds
Documents issued after the registration deadline will not be accepted

♿ PwD / Divyang Certificate — Special Rule

Disability certificate must be issued by the State Medical Board constituted by CGDME only
District Medical Board or any other Medical Board certificate will NOT be accepted for PwD/Divyang quota seats
The certificate must also ascertain eligibility for Medical/Dental UG seats as per rules

🔍 Scrutiny — Mandatory for All

Physical document verification (Scrutiny) is mandatory for ALL allotted candidates — irrespective of whether they take admission or not
Candidate who does not complete scrutiny within stipulated time is eliminated from counselling
Candidate found unfit in scrutiny is also eliminated from the process

📝 Registration Data — Cannot Be Changed

CGDME does NOT change / edit / modify / alter any information — Name, Father's Name, DoB, Category, Nationality, Contact Details — entered at time of registration
Data from NTA portal is pre-populated and used for state counselling
All information is treated as correct and self-certified by the candidate

💳 Payment Instructions

Pay Application Fee and Security Deposit through Candidate's own / Parent's / Guardian's Bank Account only
Provide an Alternate Bank Account as fallback for refunds
Keep both bank accounts active throughout the counselling period
Refund only to Primary Account; if Primary fails, to Alternate Account

⚖️ Eligibility & Fee Verification

Confirm Eligibility and Domicile status before registering — for Govt., State Quota, Mgmt. Quota, and NRI Quota seats
Confirm fee structure and additional fees from colleges directly — especially Private Colleges — before filling choices
Registering for NEET-UG counselling does not guarantee a seat

Technical & Process Instructions

💻 Technical Guidelines

→ Use Laptop or Computer only — Chrome / IE / Firefox / Windows / iOS (latest registered version)
→ Download SANDES App on registered phone for OTP in areas with poor mobile network
→ Download Allotment Letter from CGDME website only — all admissions through online mode
→ Can update email address and mobile number in registration form; OTPs go to updated contacts

⚖️ Jurisdiction & Website Monitoring

→ No individual communication sent to candidates — monitor website regularly
→ Official websites: cgdme.admissions.nic.in and cgdme.in
→ All court cases related to counselling must be filed in Hon'ble High Court, Bilaspur jurisdiction only
→ Choices can be unlocked with OTP and re-exercised unlimited times within the stipulated window

🚨

CGDME 2024 · Must-Know Alerts

Critical Alerts, Documents Checklist & Quick Reference

Read before registering — errors can permanently remove you from counselling

Critical Alerts

🔴 Critical

Govt. Medical College — Admission Mandatory

If allotted a Government Medical College in Round 1, admission is compulsory after scrutiny. Candidates who skip admission are eliminated from counselling permanently.

🔴 Critical

Scrutiny Failure = Permanent Elimination

Failure to complete document scrutiny within the stipulated time — or being found unfit — means the candidate is out of the entire counselling process for all rounds. No exceptions.

🔴 Critical

Round 1 Seat Never Returns in Round 2

Any seat allotted in Round 1 — Govt. Medical, Private Medical, Govt. Dental, or Private Dental — will not be allotted again in Round 2 or any subsequent round, whether or not you took admission.

🔴 Critical

Round 2 Security Deposit Forfeiture

If allotted any institute in Round 2 and you do not join, or you join and then withdraw, your Registration Fee (Security Deposit) is permanently forfeited. No appeal.

🟠 Warning

PwD Certificate — Only CGDME State Medical Board

Divyang/PwD certificates must be issued by the State Medical Board constituted by CGDME only. District Medical Board or any other authority's certificate is not accepted for PwD quota seats.

🟠 Warning

Private College Seat — Lost if Not Joined

For Private Medical / Dental / Govt. Dental: if allotted a seat and you do not take admission, the same seat will not be allotted to you again in any subsequent round. To keep it, take admission.

🟠 Warning

No Changes to Registration Data

CGDME will not change any field in the registration — Name, Father's Name, DoB, Category, Nationality. Data is self-certified. Ensure everything is correct at the time of registration itself.

🟢 Note

Free Exit Available in Round 1 Only

Candidates can exit Round 1 without forfeiture of Security Deposit. This Free Exit option is available only in Round 1. From Round 2 onwards, non-joining leads to forfeiture.

🟢 Note

No Fresh Registration in Stray Vacancy Round

The Stray Vacancy Round is only for candidates already registered who were not allotted any seat in any round. No new registrations are permitted in the Stray Vacancy Round.

🌐 Official Contacts

🏛

Conducting Authority

Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME)

🌐

Registration Portal

cgdme.admissions.nic.in

🌐

Information Website

cgdme.in

⚖️

Court Jurisdiction

Hon'ble High Court, Bilaspur

📢

Communication Mode

Website only — no individual notifications sent

📄

Detailed Rules Source

Gazette of CG on CGDME official website

📁 Documents Required for Registration & Scrutiny

NEET UG 2024 Rank Card / Scorecard

Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate

Proof of Date of Birth (SSC / Birth Certificate)

Domicile Certificate (Chhattisgarh)

Caste Certificate (if claiming category)

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

OBC Non Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate — CGDME State Medical Board only

Sainik / Freedom Fighter Certificate (if applicable)

NRI Documents (if applying for NRI quota)

Bank Account details (Primary + Alternate)

SANDES App (recommended for OTP in low-network areas)

★ = Mandatory for ALL. All documents must be dated before Registration closing date.

Mop-Up Round Eligibility — Quick Matrix

✅ Eligible for Medical Seat in Mop-Up

→ Registered candidates with NO allotment after Round 2
→ Candidates admitted in Govt. Dental / Private Dental (eligible for upgrade to Medical)

🦷 Eligible for Dental Seat in Mop-Up

→ Registered candidates with NO allotment after Round 2 only
→ NOT eligible: Candidates allotted Govt./Pvt. Dental in R2 who completed scrutiny but did not take admission — they can only go for Medical upgrade

🚫 NOT Eligible for Mop-Up

→ Already admitted in Medical college in any round
→ Candidates eliminated due to failed/skipped scrutiny
→ Candidates whose deposit was forfeited and were removed from counselling

Key Abbreviations

CGDMEDirectorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh

NMCNational Medical Commission

DCIDental Council of India

NTANational Testing Agency (NEET conductor)

AIQAll India Quota (15% — handled by MCC)

SQState Quota seats

MQManagement Quota seats

NRINon-Resident Indian quota

PwDPerson with Disability (Divyang)

EWSEconomically Weaker Section

OBC NCLOBC Non Creamy Layer

OTPOne Time Password (for portal actions)

R1 / R2Round 1 / Round 2 of counselling

MUMop-Up Round

SVStray Vacancy Round

SMBState Medical Board (for PwD certificates)

SANDESGovt. OTP app (use in poor network areas)

DoBDate of Birth

CGChhattisgarh State

HC BLPHigh Court Bilaspur — sole jurisdiction for CG counselling disputes

⚕️ Counselling Roadmap 2025–26

Telangana — Management Quota

Telangana State NEET UG 2025 · Management & NRI Quota Counselling

📅

KNRUHS Warangal · Telangana · Management Quota MBBS/BDS · AY 2025-26

Counselling Schedule & Process Flow

Cat-B (Management Quota) & Cat-C (NRI Quota) · Private Un-aided Non-Minority / Minority Medical & Non-Minority Dental Colleges in Telangana

🌐Apply only at https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in — no offline mode available under any circumstances

🏛Conducting Authority: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, Telangana

💳Registration & Processing Fee: ₹12,000 (non-refundable). Late NRI Cat-C: ₹20,000 DD to “The Registrar, KNRUHS” payable at Warangal

⚖Legal jurisdiction: High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana only. All disputes decided here.

Counselling Phases — Step by Step Flow

Phase 1 — Online Registration

Notification issued on KNRUHS website
Online applications open on tspvtmedadm.tsche.in
Mobile & Email OTP registration — done only once
Pay ₹12,000 registration fee via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking (bank charges extra)
Note Registration No. sent to mobile + email immediately
Fill all candidate details & upload all 15 certificates
Specify B-Category / C-Category / Both in application
⚠ Use Desktop/Laptop ONLY — no mobile/tablet/iPad
🚫 Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances

→

Phase 2 — Verification & Merit List

KNRUHS verifies all uploaded original certificates
Provisional Final Merit List released on KNRUHS website
Merit solely based on NEET UG 2025 All India Rank
85% Cat-B seats reserved for Telangana local candidates
15% Cat-B open to all India + local candidates
No SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation in Management Quota at all
⚠ All notifications only on KNRUHS website — no individual intimations sent

→

Phase 3 — Web Options & Allotment

Seat matrix published on KNRUHS website before web options open
Exercise college preferences (web options) on portal
Allotment based on NEET rank + preferences entered
Pay University fee via gateway → download allotment order
Report to allotted college within specified joining date
Submit originals + 1 set self-attested copies to Principal
Pay Tuition Fee DD to Principal on day of reporting
🚫 Seats vacated in any round are refilled in subsequent rounds

→

MOP

Mop-up Phase — Final Round

Remaining stray/vacant seats filled in final round
Minority college seats: unfilled → Non-minority up to 30% after Mop-up only
Unfilled NRI Cat-C → Management merit candidates at NRI tuition fee
Free exit deadline notified separately by KNRUHS on website
Classes commence as per NMC/DCI guidelines
Closure of admissions as per NMC/DCI guidelines
🚫 Exit AFTER Mop-up = ₹20,00,000 + 3-year debarment

Key Facts at a Glance

📋 Notification & Application

Portal: tspvtmedadm.tsche.in
University: knruhs.telangana.gov.in
Online only — no offline process
Prospectus available on both websites

📊 Merit List Basis

NEET UG 2025 AIR is the sole basis
No SC/ST/BC/EWS reservations
Seat matrix: published before web options
Merit list: published after cert verification

📳 Opt for B / C / Both

Candidate must clearly specify in online form:
— B-Category only, OR
— C-Category (NRI) only, OR
— Both B & C Categories

🎓 Exit & Penalty

Free exit: before last date notified by KNRUHS
After Mop-up: ₹20 Lakh penalty
+ 3-year debarment from KNRUHS
All dates tentative — KNRUHS may change

Online only — no offline application

₹12,000 non-refundable under any circumstances

Desktop/Laptop only — no mobile/tablet/iPad

Specify B / C / Both B&C in application form

False documents = criminal prosecution + cancellation

Exit after Mop-up = ₹20 Lakh + 3-year debarment

All notices only on KNRUHS website — check regularly

Legal jurisdiction: High Court Hyderabad only

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KNRUHS · Telangana · NEET UG 2025 · Eligibility Criteria for Management Quota

Eligibility Criteria — MBBS & BDS

Cat-B (Management) & Cat-C (NRI) · Private Medical & Dental Colleges · Telangana · AY 2025-26

NEET UG 2025 — Minimum Cut-off Scores

50th Percentile

144

General / EWS Category

Candidates scoring 144 or above out of 720 declared qualified. This is minimum eligibility only — merit rank determines seat allotment.

40th Percentile

113

SC / ST / BC Category

Candidates scoring 113 or above out of 720 qualify. Lower cut-off is ONLY for NEET eligibility — no separate reservation in Management Quota.

45th Percentile

127

Persons with Disability (OC-PWD)

OC-PWD: 127 or above. SC/ST/BC-PWD: qualify at 40th percentile (113 marks). Lower percentile only for NEET eligibility.

⚠ Critical Note: The lower NEET cut-off for SC/ST/BC is ONLY for NEET UG qualification status. Within Management Quota, there are NO SC/ST/BC/EWS reservations whatsoever — all seats are filled purely on NEET 2025 All India Rank merit.

Core Eligibility Requirements — All 6 Dimensions

📚 Qualifying Examination

Pattern10+2 / Intermediate or equivalent

Mandatory subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English

OC candidates — PCB min marks50% in science subjects

BC/SC/ST — PCB min marks40% in science subjects

Certificate acceptedMarks Memo ONLY — Grade cert NOT accepted

Non-TS/CBSE/ICSE boardEquivalency cert from TS Board of Intermediate mandatory

Qualified outside IndiaAIU equivalency cert + TS BIE equivalency cert — both required

📅 Age Requirement

Minimum age17 years by 31 Dec 2025

Not 17 by 31 Dec 2025NOT eligible to apply

Upper age limitNo upper age limit

Proof of DOBSSC certificate or equivalent

🏛 State / Local Area

Cat-B local (85%)Telangana local candidates only

Cat-B non-local (15%)Open to all India candidates

Cat-C NRI seatsOpen to all — no state restriction

Local area definitionSame as CAQ — GO.Ms.No.130, 27.09.2022

Proof of local statusStudy certs: 9th to 10th + Intermediate

🧬 NEET UG 2025 Qualification

QualificationNEET UG 2025 mandatory

Merit basisNEET UG 2025 All India Rank only

Reservation in MgmtNONE — pure merit

NEET validityAY 2025-26 ONLY — not carryforward

Also applied for CAQ?Must apply separately/afresh

New NMC/DCI seatsAuto-included — no separate notification

🕌 Muslim Minority & ACDS

Minority college seatsMuslim Minority ONLY

Minority certificateFrom Competent Authority of Govt — mandatory

Unfilled minority seatsUp to 30% to non-minority after Mop-up

Army Dental (ACDS)Army wards only — AWES regulations

ACDS documentsEx-service ID, discharge book, PPO, ECHS + Zilla Sainik cert + Serving Cert + Dependency Cert

🌍 NRI / Foreign — Cat-C

NRI blood relatives onlyFather / Mother / Brother / Sister / Uncle / Aunt

Other relativesNOT accepted

NEETMandatory even for NRI/Foreign

Opt in applicationMust specifically select Cat-C

Foreign studentsEligible — NRI fee applies

Can opt both B+C?Yes — in same application

Critical Eligibility Highlights

🚫 Specifically NOT Eligible:
• Did not qualify NEET UG 2025
• Below 17 years by 31 Dec 2025
• Submitting Grade Certificate — only Marks Memo accepted
• Foreign-qualified: without both AIU + TS BIE equivalency certs

📌 B vs C vs Both — Your Choice:
• Cat-B only (Management Quota)
• Cat-C only (NRI Quota)
• Both B & C (NRI candidates recommended)
Adding Cat-C after: ₹20,000 late fee DD required

✅ CAQ vs Management Quota:
Applied for Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) earlier? Must apply AGAIN separately for Management Quota.
Completely separate processes — different applications, fees, and merit lists. No cross-eligibility.

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KNRUHS · Telangana · Seat Distribution · Category Structure

Seat Matrix & Category Structure

Cat-B (Management) & Cat-C (NRI) · Private Medical & Dental Colleges in Telangana · AY 2025-26

Category-B (Management Quota) — Local vs Non-local Split

Local — Telangana State Candidates

85%

85% of Cat-B

Non-Local — All India Candidates

15%

15% of Cat-B

MBBS — Private Non-Minority Medical

Cat-B + Cat-C seats

MBBS — Private Minority (Muslim)

Muslim Minority only

BDS — Private Non-Minority Dental

Cat-B + Cat-C seats

BDS — Army Dental (ACDS)

Army Wards (AWES)

★ 85/15 local/non-local split governed by GO.Ms.No.130 HM&FW (C1) Dept., Dt: 27.09.2022. Local area definition = same as Competent Authority Quota. No SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation within any Mgmt Quota category.

📋 Seat Matrix Publication:
Exact seat matrix for Cat-B and Cat-C AY 2025-26 will be published on KNRUHS website before web options begin. If NMC/DCI grants new MBBS/BDS seats in any Private Medical/Dental College for AY 2025-26, those seats are automatically included — no separate notification issued.

🔄 NRI Cat-C Leftover Rule:
If sufficient NRI candidates unavailable, leftover Cat-C seats may be offered to Management Quota merit candidates in the final phase — but at NRI tuition fee rate. Candidates must willingly agree to pay NRI fee for such seats before accepting allotment.

🚨 No Reservation in Management Quota:
NO SC/ST/BC/EWS reservations in Cat-B or Cat-C seats. Lower NEET cut-off marks for SC/ST/BC are ONLY for NEET eligibility — merit ranking and allotment is purely on NEET 2025 AIR. Minority seats follow their own rules (Muslim only, 30% rule).

All Seat Categories — Detailed Overview

Category-B — Management Quota

Main management quota seats. 85% Telangana local / 15% open to all India. No SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation. Merit = NEET UG 2025 AIR. University fee: MBBS ₹40,000 / BDS ₹20,000. Tuition fee as per Govt GO (not NRI rate).

Category-C — NRI Quota

Open to all India including NRI / Foreign students. Higher NRI tuition fee applies. Must specifically opt for Cat-C. NRI blood relative sponsorship + 4 documents required. University fee: MBBS ₹70,000 / BDS ₹40,000. Late Cat-C: ₹20,000 DD.

Local — Telangana (85% of Cat-B)

Studied in Telangana. Proof via study certificates 9th–10th + Intermediate. Definition follows GO for Competent Authority Quota (GO.Ms.No.130). No separate domicile certificate needed if study certs prove local area.

Non-Local / All India (15% of Cat-B)

15% Cat-B seats open to candidates from any state in India along with local candidates. Pure NEET 2025 AIR merit. No special documentation for non-local status. No state domicile requirement for these specific seats.

Muslim Minority Colleges

Seats in un-aided minority medical colleges filled ONLY with Muslim minority candidates. Govt-issued Minority Certificate mandatory. Up to 30% to non-minority in the last phase of counselling if minority candidates unavailable after Mop-up.

Army Dental — ACDS (BDS)

Army College of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad. Army wards only per AWES regulations. Docs needed: Ex-serviceman ID card, discharge book, PPO, Part-II order, ECHS card + certificate from Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer.

Institution Types Covered Under This Prospectus

🏥 MBBS — Non-Minority

Private Un-aided Non-Minority Medical Colleges in Telangana
Cat-B + Cat-C seats
85% local / 15% open for Cat-B
NMC approval required

🕌 MBBS — Minority

Private Un-aided Minority (Muslim) Medical Colleges
Muslim Minority Only
Non-minority: up to 30% after Mop-up
Minority cert from Govt mandatory

🦮 BDS — Non-Minority

Private Un-aided Non-Minority Dental Colleges in Telangana
Cat-B + Cat-C seats
85% local / 15% open for Cat-B
DCI approval required

🥊 BDS — ACDS

Army College of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad
Army Wards Only (AWES)
Special eligibility documents required
As per ACDS Prospectus

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KNRUHS · Telangana · All Fees · Application Steps · Upload Table · Penalties

Fees, Application Process & Penalties

Cat-B & Cat-C · MBBS / BDS · Private Medical & Dental Colleges · AY 2025-26

Fee Summary — All Fees at a Glance

Category-B — Management Quota

Registration & Processing Fee (non-refundable)₹ 12,000

University Fee — MBBS (to download allotment order via gateway)₹ 40,000

University Fee — BDS (to download allotment order via gateway)₹ 20,000

Tuition Fee (paid at college on day of reporting)As per GO.Ms.No.106 HM&FW, 28-07-2023

Registration fee: non-refundable, non-adjustable. University fee: paid via Payment Gateway before downloading allotment order. Tuition: DD to Principal of allotted college on day of reporting.

Category-C — NRI Quota

Registration & Processing Fee (non-refundable)₹ 12,000

Late addition of Cat-C after merit list (DD to Registrar KNRUHS)₹ 20,000

University Fee — MBBS (to download allotment order)₹ 70,000

University Fee — BDS (to download allotment order)₹ 40,000

Tuition Fee (NRI rate, paid at college on day of reporting)NRI Rate per GO.Ms.No.106

Late Cat-C DD: in favour of “The Registrar, KNRUHS” payable at Warangal. NRI fee rate applies even if Mgmt Quota candidate fills unfilled Cat-C seat.

💡 GO References for Tuition Fee: MBBS: G.O.Ms.No.106 HM&FW (C1) Dept., dated 28-07-2023. BDS: G.O.Ms.No.40 Higher Education (UE) Dept., dated 20-06-2023. Failure to pay tuition fee on day of reporting = admission automatically cancelled — no grace period.

Online Application — 4 Mandatory Steps

Mobile & Email Registration

Open https://tspvtmedadm.tsche.in on Desktop or Laptop ONLY
Click “Mobile and Email Registration”
Enter: NEET Roll No, NEET Rank, Date of Birth, Mobile No., Email ID
Receive OTP on mobile + email — enter both to verify
Done ONLY ONCE if successfully completed
⚠ Keep mobile + email active throughout entire counselling
⚠ Set monitor resolution to 1920×1080 for best results

Candidate Registration — Fee Payment

Enter: NEET Roll No, NEET Rank, Date of Birth, Mobile No., Caste Category
Click Validate → directed to Payment Gateway
Pay ₹12,000 via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking (bank charges extra)
Note Registration Number sent to mobile + email
Specify: B-Category / C-Category / Both B&C
⚠ Do NOT refresh/close page until “Successful Payment” appears
⚠ Fee is non-refundable, non-adjustable under all circumstances

Data Updation — Fill Application Form

Login with NEET Roll No + Registration No + Captcha
Fill: Candidate Name (as in NEET + as per 10+2), Father Name, DOB, Gender
Fill: Caste Category, Caste Sub-Category, Caste Certificate No.
Fill: Inter Board, Marks in Group (incl. practicals), Group Max Marks
Fill: Local Area, State of Domicile, Minority, NRI Quota, Army Dental (ACDS)
Fill: Aadhaar No., Full Address, District, State, Pin, Inter Hall Ticket, SSC Hall Ticket, Month/Year of SSC
Upload Photo: JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB & Signature: JPG/JPEG, max 100 KB
⚠ Can edit data multiple times until verification starts

Upload Certificates & Final Submission

Upload all documents as PDF, max 500 KB each (see complete table below)
Click “Upload icon” after selecting each individual file
Click “Save and Print” after all uploads — take printout
Can re-edit / re-upload until University verification begins
After verification starts: contact helpline numbers for any corrections
⚠ Photo & Signature: JPG/JPEG only — PDF NOT accepted for these two
⚠ NRI & ACDS documents: PDF up to 1000 KB (not 500 KB)

Certificate Upload Requirements — Complete Table (from KNRUHS Prospectus, Page 9)

#	Certificate / Document	File Type	Max Size	Required For
1★	NEET UG 2025 Rank Card (Admit Card + Score Card)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
2★	Birth Certificate — SSC Marks Memo (date of birth proof)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
3★	Qualifying Exam Certificate — Intermediate Marks Memo ONLY (Grade Certificate NOT accepted)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
4	Transfer Certificate	PDF	500 KB	If applicable
5	Caste Certificate — BC/SC/ST (if qualifying under category cut-off)	PDF	500 KB	BC/SC/ST only
6	Muslim Minority Certificate from Competent Authority of Govt.	PDF	500 KB	Minority candidates
7★	Aadhaar Card (Photo Identity Proof)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
8	Equivalency Certificate from TS Board of Intermediate Education (if passed board other than TS/AP/CBSE/ICSE)	PDF	500 KB	Non-TS/CBSE/ICSE
9	NRI Documents — all 4 in one upload: (1) NRI Sponsorship Declaration — Annexure-1 (2) NRI Status Certificate from Embassy (under Embassy seal) (3) NRI Bank Account Passbook copy of financial supporter (4) NRI Passport copy of financial supporter	PDF	1000 KB	NRI Cat-C only
10	ACDS Documents — all in one upload: (1) Copy of Ex-serviceman Identity card, discharge book, PPO, Part-II order and ECHS card + certificate duly signed by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer (as per ACDS Prospectus) (2) Copy of Serving Certificate & Dependency Certificate	PDF	1000 KB	ACDS only
11★	Study Certificate(s) — 9th to 10th class (for local area proof)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
12★	Study Certificate(s) — Intermediate or equivalent (for local area proof)	PDF	500 KB	ALL
13★	Candidate’s Latest Passport Size Photo	JPG / JPEG	100 KB	ALL
14★	Specimen Signature of the Candidate	JPG / JPEG	100 KB	ALL
15	Migration Certificate (if qualifying exam passed outside Telangana)	PDF	500 KB	Non-TS board

★ = Mandatory for ALL candidates — items 1,2,3,7,11,12,13,14. Items 4–10, 15 only if applicable. Photo & Signature MUST be JPG/JPEG only (PDF rejected). NRI & ACDS uploads: max 1000 KB.

Penalties & Consequences

Withdrawal After Mop-up Phase

Candidate who discontinues after the last date of free exit as notified by KNRUHS must pay discontinuation fee to University

₹ 20,00,000/-

Debarment After Mop-up Exit

In addition to ₹20 lakh penalty, candidate is debarred from MBBS/BDS under KNRUHS

3 Years

Continuous Absence — 91+ Days

Application for re-admission forwarded by Principal to Registrar with recommendations + fees. VC decides. Study period extended by absence duration.

Re-admission

Cumulative Absence > 2 Years

Studentship automatically forfeited without notice — whether single spell or multiple spells.

Seat Cancelled

False / Forged Certificates

Immediate cancellation. KNRUHS can act suo motu even after joining. No fee refund. Criminal prosecution.

Criminal Action

Non-Payment of Tuition Fee

Failure to pay tuition fee DD to Principal on day of reporting — within specified time

Auto-Cancellation

After Allotment — Joining the College (Mandatory Steps)

✅ What You Must Bring to the Allotted College

Print-out of filled-in online application form (taken at time of submission)

Allotment Order downloaded from website after paying University fee

All original certificates — NEET card, SSC, Intermediate, Study certs, Caste, Minority, Aadhaar

1 set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates submitted

Demand Draft for Tuition Fee in favour of Principal of the allotted college (same day)

Undertaking/Affidavit on Rs.20/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper signed by both Candidate AND Parent

Report within specified date in allotment order — no extension granted

✗ Situations Leading to Cancellation

Failure to report to college within the specified date in allotment order

Failure to pay tuition fee DD on the day of reporting

Any discrepancy in original certificates during Admission Committee scrutiny

False, forged, or misrepresented document of any kind

Caste / minority certificate found to be fake or fraudulent

Absence for 91+ continuous days without University approval

Total absence exceeding 2 years (cumulative) — studentship forfeited automatically

Free Exit — When You Can Leave Without Penalty vs When You Cannot

Withdraw before the last date of free exit (notified by KNRUHS on website) — original certificates returned without penalty

Candidates not joining after allotment before free exit date — originals returned without any penalty or deduction

Seats vacated in any phase are refilled in subsequent rounds — check KNRUHS website for updated schedule

Admission Committee can revise any decision and cancel/select/admit before formal closure of admissions

Exit after Mop-up phase last date = ₹20,00,000 penalty + 3-year debarment from MBBS/BDS under KNRUHS

KNRUHS can suo motu cancel admission at any time if fake documents found — even after joining the course

Principal can cancel admission after show-cause notice (2 weeks to reply). Appeal only to Registrar, KNRUHS

Selections cannot be questioned after closure of admissions — no retrospective legal challenges

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KNRUHS · Telangana · Must-Know Warnings & Quick Reference

Key Alerts & Quick Reference

Read every alert carefully before applying — ignorance of rules is no excuse · NEET UG 2025 Management Quota · AY 2025-26

Critical Alerts — Must Read Before Applying

🔴 Critical

₹12,000 Fee — 100% Non-Refundable

The registration & processing fee of ₹12,000 is non-refundable and non-adjustable under ANY circumstances — including ineligibility, withdrawal, or payment errors. Verify ALL eligibility conditions in the Prospectus thoroughly before making payment. Bank transaction charges are extra.

🔴 Critical

Mop-up Exit = ₹20 Lakh + 3-Year Ban

Candidates who discontinue after the Mop-up phase last date (notified by KNRUHS) must pay ₹20,00,000 (Twenty Lakhs only) to KNRUHS AND are debarred for 3 years from MBBS/BDS admissions under KNRUHS. No exceptions.

🔴 Critical

Tuition Fee DD — Pay on Day of Joining

Tuition fee must be paid by Demand Draft in favour of the Principal of the allotted college on the day of reporting itself. If not paid within the specified time, admission is automatically cancelled. No extensions or grace periods whatsoever.

🔴 Critical

Grade Certificate NOT Accepted

For the Intermediate qualifying exam, the certificate upload table explicitly states: “Grade Certificate not Accepted”. Only the Intermediate Marks Memo is accepted. Submitting a grade certificate will cause rejection of your application during verification.

🔴 Critical

Desktop/Laptop ONLY — No Mobile/Tab/iPad

KNRUHS explicitly warns: “Do not use mobiles, tabs & iPads”. Use Desktop Computers or Laptops with Internet Explorer only. Best viewed at 1920×1080 pixels. Using mobile may cause errors in data entry, certificate upload failures, or payment gateway errors.

🟠 Warning

Specify B / C / Both in Application

Candidate must clearly specify in the online form whether opting for B-Category only, C-Category (NRI) only, or Both B & C. If only B is selected and Cat-C is desired later, late fee of ₹20,000 DD to “The Registrar, KNRUHS” at Warangal is required.

🟠 Warning

No Individual Notifications — Website Only

KNRUHS issues all notifications only on the official website — no individual letters, calls, or emails are sent to candidates. Check knruhs.telangana.gov.in and tspvtmedadm.tsche.in regularly for merit list, seat matrix, schedule, and all updates.

🟠 Warning

NRI Unfilled Seats = Mgmt Quota at NRI Fee

If sufficient NRI candidates are unavailable, leftover Cat-C seats may be offered to Management Quota merit candidates in the final counselling phase — but at the NRI tuition fee rate. Candidates who accept such allotment must pay full NRI-category tuition.

🟢 Note

CAQ and Mgmt Quota are Fully Separate

Candidates who applied for Competent Authority Quota (CAQ) via KNRUHS’s earlier notification must apply AGAIN separately for Management Quota. Completely independent processes — different applications, different fees, different merit lists. No cross-eligibility or automatic carry-over.

📞 KNRUHS Helpline Numbers (9 AM – 5 PM, Working Days)

⚖

Rules & Regulations Queries

7901098840 / 9490585796

💻

Technical — Application & Web Options

9392685856 / 9059672216 / 7842136688

📄

Certificate Verification Queries

9866092370

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Payment Gateway Issues (failures, refunds)

9618240276

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Email — Rules & Regulations

knrugadmission@gmail.com

✉

Email — Technical (App & Web Options)

tsmedadm.tech@gmail.com

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Application Portal

tspvtmedadm.tsche.in

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University Website (Notifications)

knruhs.telangana.gov.in

📁 Certificate Upload Quick Checklist (★ = Mandatory for ALL)

★ NEET UG 2025 Rank Card

★ SSC Marks Memo (DOB proof)

★ Inter Marks Memo (not grade cert)

★ Study Certs — 9th to 10th

★ Study Cert — Intermediate

★ Aadhaar Card

★ Photo — JPG/JPEG/GIF, max 100 KB

★ Signature — JPG/JPEG/GIF, max 100 KB

Transfer Certificate

Caste Certificate (BC/SC/ST)

Muslim Minority Certificate

Migration Cert (non-TS board)

Equivalency Cert — TS BIE

NRI 4 docs — max 1000 KB PDF

ACDS docs — max 1000 KB PDF

All PDFs max 500 KB. Photo & Signature: JPG/JPEG/GIF only, max 100 KB each. NRI & ACDS PDFs: max 1000 KB each.

Prospectus available at: knruhs.telangana.gov.in & tspvtmedadm.tsche.in

Key Abbreviations

KNRUHSKaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal

NMCNational Medical Commission

DCIDental Council of India

CAQCompetent Authority Quota (Govt/Aided seats)

Cat-BManagement Quota — 85% local / 15% open All India

Cat-CNRI Quota — All India including NRI / Foreign students

AIRAll India Rank — NEET UG 2025 (sole merit basis)

NRINon-Resident Indian — blood relative as sponsor only

ACDSArmy College of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad

AWESArmy Welfare Education Society — ACDS eligibility authority

TS BIETelangana State Board of Intermediate Education

AIUAssociation of Indian Universities — foreign degree equiv.

GOGovernment Order (Telangana) — legal basis for fee, policy

PCBPhysics, Chemistry, Biology — qualifying exam science subjects

PPOPension Payment Order — required for ACDS

ECHSEx-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme card

OTPOne Time Password — mobile + email verification at each stage

EWSEconomically Weaker Section — lower NEET cut-off only, no Mgmt reservation

PWDPerson with Disability — separate NEET cut-off only

FRAFee Regulatory Authority, Telangana

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KNRUHS · Telangana · Admission Rules · Powers · NRI · Discipline · Anti-Ragging

Admission Rules, Powers & Student Conduct

Admission Committee · College Rules · Attendance · Discipline · Ragging · NRI Declaration · Affidavit · Do’s & Don’ts · AY 2025-26

NRI Category-C — 4 Required Documents (All Mandatory, Upload as Single PDF up to 1000 KB)

📋

1. NRI Sponsorship Declaration — Annexure-1

Declaration by student / parent / blood relative seeking admission under NRI category. Available as Annexure-1 in the Prospectus. Must state blood relationship and confirm NRI financial supporter will pay all fees. Both candidate and NRI supporter sign. Concealment of facts = cancellation + legal action.

🏛

2. NRI Status Certificate from Embassy

Official NRI status certificate of the financial supporter issued by the Embassy of the respective country under their official seal. No other document accepted as NRI status proof. Must match the supporter named in Annexure-1 declaration.

🏢

3. NRI Bank Account Passbook Copy

Copy of NRI Bank Account passbook of the financial supporter. Demonstrates NRI banking status of the sponsor. Must belong to the same person named as financial supporter in Annexure-1.

🜒

4. Passport Copy of NRI Financial Supporter

Valid passport copy of the NRI who is financially sponsoring the candidate. Blood relationship only: Father / Mother / Brother / Sister / Uncle / Aunt. Other relatives NOT accepted. No exceptions.

🚨 NRI Rules — Critical: (1) NRI supporter must be a blood relative only — Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Uncle, or Aunt. (2) Candidate signs Annexure-1 declaring the relationship. (3) False declaration = cancellation + criminal proceedings. (4) Adding NRI category after registration requires ₹20,000 late fee DD drawn in favour of “The Registrar, KNRUHS”, payable at Warangal — submitted before Phase II / Mop-up notification.

Powers of Admission Authorities — Complete Hierarchy

🏛 Admission Committee

Has power to revise its decision in any case before closure of admissions. Can direct Principal to select, cancel, or admit any candidate. Selections cannot be questioned after closure of admissions. Each college has its own Admission Committee for certificate scrutiny. Any discrepancy = provisional allotment cancelled immediately.

🎓 Powers of Principal

May at any time before completion of UG course cancel admission if candidate furnished incorrect/false information. Must issue show-cause notice — 2 weeks to submit written explanation and/or personal hearing. Appeal against Principal’s order lies to the Registrar, KNR University of Health Sciences, Telangana.

🏫 Powers of KNRUHS

KNRUHS may suo motu or on application, call for and examine records of any selection or admission. Can cancel any admission even after joining if fake/false/forged certificates found. Must give opportunity to show cause first. University has every right to cancel without notice if certificates are fake.

⚖ Legal Jurisdiction

All legal matters fall under High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana ONLY. No other court’s jurisdiction applicable. Legal issues arising from false information, cancellation, or disputes — all resolved only through High Court Hyderabad.

📋 Admission Committee at College

Responsible for scrutiny of all original certificates at time of joining. Any discrepancy = provisional allotment order for admission cancelled immediately. Affidavit on Rs.20/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper required from both Parent + Candidate at time of admission. If discrepancy found later — admission cancelled.

📊 University Merit Authority

KNRUHS releases provisional final merit list based on NEET UG 2025 scores after certificate verification. No SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation in Management Quota. All dates are tentative — University reserves right to change without advance notice or assigning reasons.

Attendance, Leave & Degree Completion Rules

📅 Absence — 91+ Continuous Days

Application for re-admission forwarded by Principal to Registrar with recommendations + fees.
Vice Chancellor approves if reasons are satisfactory.
Study period extended equivalent to period of absence.
Candidate eligible for final exam only after completing extended period.
Attend all working days — Theory, Practicals, Clinicals.

⛔ Absence — Multiple Spells (91+ days each)

Break of study in more than one spell: representation forwarded to Government for appropriate decision with specific recommendations of the Executive Council of the University.
Cumulative absence > 2 years: studentship auto-cancelled — no notice given.

⛔ Cumulative Absence > 2 Years

Studentship automatically forfeited without any further notice.
Applies to single spell or cumulative multiple spells exceeding 2 years total.
Seat stands cancelled — no reinstatement possible.

🎓 Degree Completion Timeline

Must pass final exam within double the duration of the prescribed course period.
OR within maximum period permitted by NMC from time to time.
On re-admission: study period extended = duration of absence.
Eligible for final exam only after completing extended period.

📚 College Rules & Correspondence

Must follow rules and regulations of college + University.
All correspondence with University must go through the Principal (proper channel).
Cannot approach higher authorities, NMC, or Govt directly without prior permission of Principal and University.

🚫 Discipline — Strict Rules

Strikes strictly prohibited during study period.
Cannot criticise policies of Institute/University before print or electronic media.
Grievances: submitted to Dean/Principal through proper channel only.
Violation = admission cancellation + bond terms invoked.

Anti-Ragging — Zero Tolerance

🚫 Ragging is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in educational institutions of Telangana under Act No.26 of 1997, dated 21-8-1997. Consequences: cancellation of seat, expulsion from college, and punishments as per law. The Anti-Ragging Act is available on the KNRUHS website. Absolutely no exceptions under any circumstances.

Undertaking / Affidavit — Required at Time of Admission

📝 Affidavit on Rs.20/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper — Both Candidate + Parent/Guardian Must Sign:
(1) All certificates including caste/category certificates submitted are genuine.
(2) If certificates found to be not genuine at a later date, admission is liable to be cancelled and candidate is liable for criminal prosecution as deemed fit.
(3) Abide by all Rules and Regulations of KNR University of Health Sciences.
(4) Will not enter into legal litigation if seat is cancelled for above certificate-related reasons.
(5) Undertake to pay all fees applicable from time to time by stipulated date.
ⓘ Note: The Annexure proforma in the Prospectus mentions Rs.20/- stamp paper. Confirm with college at time of joining.

Do’s & Don’ts — Exact as per KNRUHS Prospectus

Use Desktop Computers or Laptops with Internet Explorer. Set monitor to 1920×1080 resolution.

Do NOT use mobiles, tabs, or iPads — explicitly stated in KNRUHS Prospectus. Application errors may result.

Keep your mobile number with you while applying and keep it active. OTP required at multiple stages.

Do NOT block SMS on registered mobile — OTP is sent for every stage of registration and payment.

Use stable, fast internet to avoid session timeouts, payment failures, or incomplete submissions.

Avoid slow internet — incomplete submissions or payment gateway failures can result in loss of fee with no refund.

Read the full Prospectus from KNRUHS website before filling the application and before paying fee.

Do NOT select or enter false information — explicitly liable for Criminal Action as per KNRUHS Prospectus.

Note down Registration Number received on mobile + email after successful payment — needed for all subsequent steps.

Do NOT refresh or close browser during payment until “Successful Payment” confirmation message appears on screen.

Specify clearly: B-Category / C-Category / Both B & C in the application form before submitting.

Do NOT submit Grade Certificate for Intermediate — only Marks Memo is accepted. Grade cert explicitly rejected.

Photo and Signature: scan as JPG/JPEG/GIF format, max 100 KB each. Ensure clear, recent photo.

Do NOT submit Photo or Signature as PDF — PDF format is rejected for items 13 & 14 in the upload table.

Check KNRUHS website regularly for merit list, seat matrix, schedule changes, and all notifications.

Do NOT rely on individual intimations — KNRUHS does NOT send personal alerts. All info is only on the official website.

🚨 Final Note — Deemed Acceptance: Any candidate who applies online, uploads certificates, and exercises web options for counselling is deemed to have read and accepted ALL conditions of the KNRUHS Prospectus. Ignorance of any rule will NOT be accepted as an excuse. All schedules are tentative — KNRUHS reserves the right to change any date without advance notice or assigning reasons.

NEET UG Counselling Roadmap

Eligibility Flowchart — MCC NEET-UG 2025