Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Round 1 Registration Started – Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Documents & Application Process

Overview

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Management Quota counselling has officially started for MBBS and BDS admissions for the academic year 2026–27. Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates for Management Quota Category-B1 and Category-B2 seats in participating private unaided medical and dental colleges.

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are planning to pursue MBBS or BDS through the Management Quota in Andhra Pradesh can now complete the online registration process. Students are advised to read the eligibility criteria, fee details, document requirements, and important deadlines carefully before submitting the application.

AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Registration Dates

The online registration process for Round 1 has started on September 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Candidates can complete their registration without paying a late fee until September 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

Candidates who fail to register within this period will get one final opportunity to apply with a late fee on September 7, 2026. The late-fee registration window will remain open from September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM to September 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

After this deadline, no further registrations will be accepted as per the official notification. Therefore, candidates should preferably complete their applications during the regular registration window rather than waiting until the last day.

Application Fee For AP NEET UG Management Quota 2026

The regular application and processing fee for AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota registration is ₹11,000. Candidates who register during the late-fee period will have to pay an additional ₹20,000 as a late fee, making the total amount payable ₹31,000. Candidates should note that the application and processing fee is non-refundable.

Therefore, students should carefully check their eligibility and verify all the information entered in the application form before making the payment. It is also advisable to keep a copy of the payment receipt and submitted application for future reference.

What Is AP NEET UG Management Quota Counselling?

AP NEET UG Management Quota counselling is the admission process through which eligible NEET-qualified candidates can compete for Management Quota seats in participating private unaided medical and dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh. For the 2026–27 academic session, the current notification covers MBBS and BDS admissions under Category-B1 and Category-B2 Management Quota seats.

Management Quota counselling is separate from Competent Authority or Convenor Quota counselling. Candidates who are interested in Management Quota seats must therefore complete the separate Management Quota registration process. Candidates who have already registered for another counselling category should not assume that their previous application will automatically be considered for Management Quota.

Who Can Apply for AP Management Quota MBBS And BDS Admissions?

Candidates who wish to participate in the counselling must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and must satisfy the academic, age, and other eligibility requirements prescribed by Dr. NTRUHS and the applicable regulations. The current notification is applicable to eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses through the Management Quota. The eligibility conditions may differ depending on the type of seat for which a candidate is applying. Candidates should therefore carefully check whether they are eligible for Category-B1, Category-B2, or the applicable minority-category seats before submitting the application.

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Criteria

NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory for candidates who wish to participate in the Andhra Pradesh Management Quota counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions. The qualifying percentile and score range vary according to the candidate's category. Candidates should check the qualifying criteria carefully before applying for counselling.

Candidates who meet the prescribed NEET UG 2026 qualifying criteria can participate in the AP NEET UG Management Quota counselling, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility requirements. However, qualifying NEET does not mean that a candidate is guaranteed an MBBS or BDS seat. Admission will depend on factors such as NEET rank, category, candidate preferences, seat availability, and the counselling merit process.

Educational Qualification For MBBS And BDS

Candidates applying for MBBS or BDS Management Quota seats must have passed the required Intermediate or 10+2 equivalent examination with the prescribed subjects. The relevant subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Candidates are required to meet the prescribed minimum marks criteria in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together.

The notification mentions 50% marks for the general category and 40% marks for OBC/BC/SC/ST candidates, subject to the applicable regulations. Students who have completed their qualifying education outside India may be required to submit additional equivalence or eligibility certificates. Such candidates should carefully check the official notification and ensure that all required certificates are available before registration.

Age Limit For AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota

Candidates must also fulfil the minimum age requirement for admission. A candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026. Candidates who do not satisfy the prescribed age requirement should not apply, even if they have qualified NEET UG 2026.

B1 Management Quota Seats In Andhra Pradesh

The official notification provides for Category-B1 and Category-B2 Management Quota seats. Category-B1 seats account for 15% of the Category-B seats in the applicable institutions. Candidates from across India can apply for Category-B1 seats, subject to the eligibility conditions prescribed by the university.

B1 seats are particularly important for candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh who are interested in pursuing MBBS or BDS in participating private colleges in the state. However, being eligible to apply under B1 does not guarantee admission. Candidates will have to compete based on the applicable merit and counselling process.

B2 Management Quota Seats In Andhra Pradesh

The remaining 85% of Category-B seats are designated as B2 seats in the applicable institutions. These seats are available to eligible local candidates of Andhra Pradesh, subject to the local-status requirements prescribed by Dr. NTRUHS. Candidates applying for B2 seats should carefully check the local-candidate criteria and keep the required study certificates ready. The university may require study certificates from Class 6 to Intermediate to establish the candidate's local status. Simply living in Andhra Pradesh does not automatically make a candidate eligible for B2 seats.

Management Quota Seats In Minority Colleges

The official notification also includes specific provisions for Management Quota Category-B seats in private unaided minority medical and dental colleges. These seats have separate eligibility provisions for Muslim Minority candidates. Candidates claiming Muslim Minority status should have the required Minority Certificate and submit it as prescribed during the registration and verification process. If eligible Muslim Minority candidates are not available, the seats may be dealt with according to the applicable university regulations, including provisions related to the Stray Vacancy Round.

Documents Required For AP NEET UG Management Quota Registration

Candidates should keep all the necessary documents ready before starting the online application. The important documents include the NEET UG 2026 Rank Card, Birth Certificate or SSC Marks Memo, Intermediate Marks Memo or equivalent qualification certificate, Transfer Certificate and Aadhaar or prescribed photo identity proof. Candidates applying under applicable local-status provisions may also need Study Certificates from Class 6 to Intermediate.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories should keep their relevant Caste Certificate ready, while candidates claiming minority status should have the required Minority Certificate. PwD candidates must submit the prescribed PwD Certificate wherever applicable. A recent passport-size photograph and candidate signature are also required for the online application. Candidates should ensure that all documents are clear, readable, and uploaded in the prescribed format and file size.

How To Apply For AP NEET UG Management Quota 2026?

Candidates can complete the registration process through the designated online application portal. The official application portal is available at: AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Registration Portal. Candidates should first read all the instructions carefully and then enter their personal, NEET UG, and academic details. The information entered in the application should match the candidate's original certificates.

After entering the required information, candidates need to upload the prescribed documents, photograph, and signature. The next step is payment of the application and processing fee. Candidates registering within the regular period have to pay ₹11,000, while candidates registering during the late-fee period have to pay ₹31,000 in total. After payment, candidates should carefully review the entire application before final submission. Once the application is successfully submitted, candidates should download or save the application confirmation and payment receipt. These documents may be required during later stages of the counselling and admission process.

Registration Does Not Guarantee Seat Allotment

Candidates should clearly understand that successful registration does not mean that an MBBS or BDS seat has been allotted. Registration is only the first stage of the counselling process. After registration, the university will carry out the applicable certificate verification and merit-list process. Eligible candidates will then have to participate in subsequent counselling stages, including the web-option process.

Dr. NTRUHS has stated that a separate notification will be issued regarding exercising web options. Therefore, candidates must continue checking the official university website even after completing registration. Missing a later counselling deadline can affect a candidate's opportunity to participate in seat allotment.

Will Candidates Need To Register Again For Every Round?

According to the official notification, the same application will be considered for all counselling rounds. Candidates therefore do not need to assume that a fresh Management Quota registration will be required for every round. However, candidates must follow the instructions issued for each individual counselling round. They will need to participate in the web-option process and other required stages within the deadlines announced by the university.

Candidates Who Already Applied For Convenor Quota

Candidates who have already submitted an application for Competent Authority Quota or Convenor Quota can also apply for Management Quota if they wish to participate in both counselling processes. However, the Management Quota application has to be submitted separately. The earlier Convenor Quota application will not automatically be considered for Management Quota seats. Candidates interested in both categories should therefore make sure that they have completed the appropriate application for each counselling process.

What Happens After Registration?

After the Management Quota registration period closes, Dr. NTRUHS will proceed with the next stages of the counselling process as per the official schedule. Candidates should regularly check the university's notifications for updates regarding certificate verification, provisional merit list, final merit list, seat matrix, web options, and seat allotment.

The broad process can be understood as registration, document verification, merit list, web-option entry, seat allotment, and reporting for admission. The exact dates for these stages will be announced separately by the university. Candidates should rely on the official Dr. NTRUHS website for final information regarding deadlines and counselling procedures rather than depending only on information shared through social-media groups or unofficial sources.

Why Should Candidates Complete Registration Early?

Candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications during the regular registration period. Registering early allows students enough time to correct or review information, arrange missing documents, and resolve any technical or payment-related issues.

The regular fee is ₹11,000, whereas candidates who wait until the late-fee window will have to pay ₹31,000 in total. Apart from the additional financial burden, waiting until the final hours can also create unnecessary stress due to heavy website traffic or payment-related issues. Therefore, eligible candidates should ideally complete their registration before September 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

Important Points To Remember

AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Round 1 registration has started from September 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The regular registration window will remain open until September 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The late-fee registration window will be available on September 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The regular application and processing fee is ₹11,000, while the total fee during the late-registration period is ₹31,000.

B1 Management Quota seats are available to candidates from across India, subject to eligibility, while B2 seats are intended for eligible Andhra Pradesh local candidates. Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the prescribed educational and age requirements. They should also ensure that all certificates are accurate and uploaded according to the prescribed specifications.

Official Notification And Registration Link

Candidates can read the complete official notification issued by Dr. NTRUHS before applying: AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Official Notification PDF. The online application can be completed through the official registration portal: AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Online Application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

The commencement of Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Round 1 registration provides an opportunity for eligible NEET-qualified candidates to participate in MBBS and BDS admissions through the Management Quota in participating private unaided medical and dental colleges. Candidates should pay close attention to the registration deadline. The regular registration window ends on September 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM, while the final late-fee window will be available only on September 7, 2026, until 9:00 PM.

Candidates who register late will have to pay ₹31,000 instead of the regular ₹11,000. Students should complete the application carefully, verify all personal and academic details, upload the required documents, and save the application confirmation. After registration, they should continue monitoring official Dr. NTRUHS notifications for the merit list, web-option schedule, seat matrix, and allotment details.