Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada, opened online registration for Andhra Pradesh NEET UG counselling 2026 at 5.00 PM on August 5, 2026. The notification invites a single online application, along with uploading of scanned original certificates, for admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the Competent Authority Quota in colleges affiliated to Dr. NTRUHS, and for MBBS seats at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (under SVIMS), Tirupati, for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates who cleared NEET UG 2026 can apply at drntr.uhsap.in until 9.00 PM on August 12, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Registration window: 5.00 PM on August 5 to 9.00 PM on August 12, 2026, without a late fee.
- Late-fee window: 7.00 AM on August 13 to 1.00 PM on August 14, 2026, with a late fee of ₹20,000.
- Application fee: ₹3,000 for OC/BC and ₹2,400 for SC/ST candidates, plus bank charges.
- A single application covers all counselling rounds, including the mop-up round and stray vacancies. No fresh registrations will be permitted after the schedule closes.
- Merit position will be based on NEET UG 2026 score and rank, after verification of uploaded certificates.
- Classes for MBBS and BDS are scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026, and admissions close on October 10, 2026.
- Provisional merit list, final merit position, web option and allotment dates will be notified separately on the university website.
One Application, All Rounds
The university has made clear that this is the only registration opportunity in the cycle. The same application will be used for every phase, including mop-up (round 3) and stray vacancy rounds, subject to eligibility. Candidates who miss the August 14 late-fee deadline will be out of the state counselling process entirely.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | August 5, 2026 |
| Registration without late fee | 5.00 PM, August 5 to 9.00 PM, August 12, 2026 |
| Registration with late fee | 7.00 AM, August 13 to 1.00 PM, August 14, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | To be notified |
| Final merit position | To be notified |
| Web options and allotments | To be notified |
| Commencement of MBBS and BDS classes | September 8, 2026 |
| Closure of admissions | October 10, 2026 |
Note: The university has stated that these dates are tentative and may be changed without advance notice.
Application and Late Fee
Bank charges apply over and above these amounts, and payment must be made online through debit card, credit card or net banking. The fee, including late fee, is not refundable or adjustable under any circumstances. Candidates who are allotted a seat will later have to pay a university fee of ₹12,600 to download the allotment order.
| Category | Fee | Late fee | Total after August 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC / BC | ₹3,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹2,400 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,400 |
NEET UG 2026 cutoff scores accepted for AP counselling:
| Category | Percentile | Score range (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (OC / EWS) | 50th | 715–213 |
| OC-PwBD / EWS-PwBD | 45th | 212–194 |
| SC / ST / BC | 40th | 212–177 |
| PwBD-BC / PwBD-SC | 40th | 193–177 |
| PwBD-ST | 40th | 191–178 |
Official Websites and Helpline
- Dr. NTRUHS official portal: https://drntr.uhsap.in
- Application portal: https://apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBS/HOME/Home
- Government orders section: https://drntr.uhsap.in/index/Admissions_GO
- Helpline for regulations: 8978780501, 7997710168 (10.00 AM to 6.00 PM)
- Technical and payment support: 9000780707, 8008250842
- email ap.uhs.support@aptonline.in
