Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Phase 1 Provisional Merit List Released

Introduction

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Management Quota counselling has reached an important stage with the release of the Phase 1 Provisional Merit Position of Applied Candidates.

The provisional merit list has been released after verification of the certificates uploaded by candidates during the application process. Candidates who applied for Management Quota admission should now check the list carefully and verify their details.

This is not the final allotment list. It is the provisional merit position, which allows candidates to check their candidature, merit position, and eligibility status before the next stages of the counselling process.

What Should Candidates Check?

If you have applied under the Management Quota, don't just look for your name and close the PDF.

Check all the details available against your candidature, including:

• Candidate Name
• Application Details
• Merit Position
• Eligibility Status
• Other relevant information mentioned in the provisional list

If you find any discrepancy, check the official counselling instructions to understand whether a correction or grievance facility is available.

Why Is the Provisional Merit List Important?

The merit list is an important step before the next stages of counselling. Your merit position helps you understand where you stand among the candidates who have applied under the Management Quota.

However, candidates should remember that:

Merit position ≠ Seat allotment

Being included in the provisional merit list does not mean that a medical or dental seat has been allotted to you. The subsequent counselling process may involve further stages such as web options/choice filling and seat allotment, according to the instructions issued by the counselling authority. So, don't treat this list as the final admission result.

How To Check Your Entry?

Step 1: Download the Provisional Merit List PDF from the official notification link on the Dr. NTRUHS / DRNTR portal

Step 2: Use "Ctrl+F" to search for your NEET Roll Number or your exact NEET UG Rank

Step 3: Once you find your row, check each column carefully — Name, Gender, Category, Date of Birth, Area, Muslim Minority status, Cat-B1, and Cat-B2

Step 4: Confirm every detail matches what you submitted and what your documents support

Understanding What Each Column Means

For every candidate, the list shows:

NEET Roll No, NEET Rank, and NEET Score — your NEET UG 2026 exam details, as recorded.

Name, Gender, Category, DOB — your basic application details as verified.

Area — shown as either "Andhra Pradesh" or "Others," indicating whether you've been recognised as belonging to Andhra Pradesh for domicile-linked eligibility, or as a candidate from outside the state.

Muslim Minority — marked "Yes" or "No," relevant if you applied for consideration under Minority quota seats in eligible institutions.

Cat-B1 — marked "Yes" or "No." This generally reflects local/state-linked B Category eligibility.

Cat-B2 — marked "Yes" or "No," typically linked to your Area status. Candidates marked "Andhra Pradesh" under Area commonly show "Yes" here, while those marked "Others" typically show "No."

If any of these don't match what you expected- say, your Area shows "Others" when you believe you have Andhra Pradesh domicile, or your Muslim Minority status is marked incorrectly- that's exactly the kind of issue this provisional stage exists to catch.

A Detail Worth Watching For: The Grievance Window Was Extremely Tight

This is the most important part of this notice, and it's easy to miss if you're only skimming the merit list itself.

The notification states that candidates must submit grievances regarding their listed details — Gender, Category, Area, Minority, Cat-B1, Cat-B2 — by 4:00 PM on 11 September 2026. Grievances received after that time will not be considered. Submissions have to go through the official grievance link by raising a ticket through your candidate application login — no other mode (email, phone, in-person) will be entertained.

This window was less than a day from when the list itself was released. If you're checking this after 11 September, 4:00 PM, that grievance window has already closed based on what this notification states. This doesn't necessarily mean you have no options at all — Dr. NTRUHS may issue further updates, additional correction windows, or address grievances during a later stage of counselling — but it does mean you shouldn't assume you can still raise a grievance through this specific link and process. Check the official counselling portal directly for the current status before assuming anything, rather than relying solely on this notice.

If you did manage to raise a grievance within the window, keep the ticket confirmation safe, since you may need to reference it later.

What If Your Name Is Not in the List?

If you applied for Management Quota counselling but cannot find your details in the provisional merit list, don't immediately assume that your application has been rejected.

First:

1. Search the PDF carefully.
2. Try your application details instead of only your name.
3. Check whether your details appear elsewhere in the list.
4. Read the official notification carefully.
5. Check the counselling portal for any grievance/correction instructions.

If the authority provides a grievance facility, follow the prescribed procedure and deadline.

Don't Miss the Next Update

The current notification has been released after the application deadline, so candidates who have already applied should now remain particularly alert. The next counselling stages can have short deadlines, especially when it comes to web options and choice filling. Keep checking the official counselling portal rather than waiting for information to reach you through unofficial groups.

Who Should Pay Attention To This List?

Every candidate who applied under the Management Quota should check their entry, regardless of where they expect to rank, since even small mismatches in category, area, or minority status can affect eligibility for specific seats later.

Candidates claiming Cat-B1 or Cat-B2 eligibility should double-check these fields specifically, since these categories often carry seat reservations that depend on accurate area and domicile classification.

Candidates who applied under Muslim Minority status should confirm this field is marked correctly, since it directly affects eligibility for Minority quota seats in eligible institutions.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Andhra Pradesh domicile/residence proof, if claiming Area or Cat-B1/B2 eligibility
• Minority status proof, if applicable
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• A valid government photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs

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Final Thoughts

This Provisional Merit Position list is your first real checkpoint in Andhra Pradesh's Management Quota counselling; it confirms how your category, area, and minority status have been verified, ahead of the actual web options and allotment stages. Go through your entry field by field rather than just checking your name and rank, since a mismatch in Area, Cat-B1, Cat-B2, or Muslim Minority status can matter significantly for which seats you're eligible for later.

The grievance window attached to this list was notably short, so if you're reading this after it closed, don't assume you're out of options; check the official portal directly for what comes next, rather than waiting passively.

If you're unsure whether your category or area classification looks correct, confused about what Cat-B1 or Cat-B2 means for your eligibility, or want help understanding your position ahead of web options, reaching out to a trusted NEET counselling expert can help you stay prepared for the next stage.

📞 Need help with Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Management Quota counselling, your merit position, or next steps? Connect with NEET Support.