NEET UG 2026
Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
38 MBBS colleges · 18 govt + 18 private + 1 deemed + 1 AIIMS · CQ/MQ/NRI quotas · Phase-based counselling
3,260 govt seats
3,350 private seats
150 deemed seats
125 AIIMS seats
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Andhra Pradesh has 38 MBBS colleges (18 government, 18 private). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.1L–₹0.7L/yr. Private fee: ₹13.2L/yr. Bond: No compulsory UG service bond. Source: DrNTRUHS 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
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DOMICILE
NON-DOMICILE
MOCK COUNSELLING IN ANDHRA PRADESH
A student picked their 3rd preference thinking they’d upgrade in Round 2. Round 2 came — their 1st preference had already filled. The preference order you submit is the order you live with.
RANK 7,267
Andhra Medical College, Vizag
Govt · Open to all
₹15K/yr
Top govt college through AP counselling.
RANK 1,16,095
Apollo IMS, Chittoor
Private · Open to all
₹16.5K/yr
Private. B-category open to non-domicile.
RANK 6,15,974
GITAM IMS, Visakhapatnam
Private · Open to all
₹25.4L/yr
Private college. Open to any NEET eligible through AP counselling.
Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
5 BC
Andhra Pradesh has 5 distinct BC sub-categories (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E)
Each BC sub-type has its own merit list. A BC-B candidate doesn't compete against BC-A. Most states lump all OBCs into one pool. AP doesn't — your sub-category is your sub-competition.
CQ
Competency Quota (CQ) is domicile-only. Management Quota (MQ) is open to all India.
Non-domicile candidates cannot access AP's CQ seats (85%). MQ at private colleges is the route in — at higher fees, but with no domicile bar.
NTRUHS
NTRUHS controls state rank, not your NEET AIR. Two different numbers matter here.
AP uses NTRUHS merit rank derived from NEET PG score. For NEET UG: your All India Rank matters for AIQ (15%). For state quota CQ: NTRUHS merit list rank is what colleges see.
Bond
Service bond at govt colleges — AP is one of the stricter states for bond enforcement
Bond violation in AP carries financial penalties and potential debarment from future govt service. Families routinely underestimate this when comparing govt vs private fees.
4 decisions between you and a seat
JUL · Choose
JUL · Hold
AUG · Compare
AUG · Decide
In 2025, 256 students at AP MCC colleges changed seats. 67% of final seats came from R2/R3.
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State Quota Reality · General Category · 2025 Closing Ranks
Pure government
18,927 → 76,139
median 46,321 · 18 colleges
Govt quota in private
49,363 → 85,074
median 62,357 · 15 colleges
All ranks are NEET UG All India Rank (AIR)
Domicile required for govt & govt-quota seats
DrNTRUHS counselling. Two zones: AU Local and SVU Local. Non-locals compete on all-AP CQ.
NTA NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks: 144 marks (General/EWS · 50th percentile) · 113 marks (OBC/SC/ST · 40th percentile). Ranks above are for candidates who have cleared this threshold.
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle
Why Andhra Pradesh is Different
Section 1
Why Andhra Pradesh is Different
Three things make AP counselling distinct from other states.
4 BC Sub-Types (like Telangana)
AP and Telangana share the same backward class system from before the 2014 split. Instead of a single OBC, there are 5 separate BC quotas: BC-A (7%), BC-B (10%), BC-C (1%), BC-D (7%), BC-E (4%) = 29% total. SC split into 3 sub-groups: Group-1 (1%), Group-2 (6.5%), Group-3 (7.5%) = 15% total. ST at 6%. EWS at 10%.
Phases, Not Rounds
AP runs counselling in Phases. Phase 1 is the initial allotment. Phase 2 fills vacancies from MCC AIQ exits. Phase 3 is the final comprehensive round. Data shown here is from Phase 3 (final closing ranks) and MQ Phase 1.
CQ + MQ at Private Colleges
Private colleges split into Cat-A (50% CQ) at ₹16,500/yr, Cat-B (35% MQ) at ₹13.20L/yr, Cat-C (15% NRI) at ₹39.60L/yr. B1 (15% of B) is open to all India; B2 (85% of B) is AP local only. 33.33% women horizontal reservation applies.
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada conducts AP counselling
All government and private Convener Quota seats are allotted through Dr. NTRUHS via drntr.uhsap.in. CQ application: ₹2,950 (OC/BC) / ₹2,360 (SC/ST). MQ application: ₹10,620. Late fee: ₹20,000+. University joining fee: ₹10,600 (non-refundable). One-time web options exercised once for all phases. Two local areas: Andhra University (AU) region and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) region, 85% local / 15% unreserved split.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Category Codes Decoded
Section 2
Category Codes Decoded
Every category code used in AP counselling, explained.
OC
Open Category
General unreserved. No caste-based reservation. Filled on pure NEET merit among AP domicile candidates. Tightest closing ranks.
BCA
Backward Class A (7%)
Communities like Agnikula Kshatriya, Besta, Mudiraj, Vaddera. 7% reservation — BCA students only compete against other BCA candidates.
BCB
Backward Class B (10%)
Communities like Padmashali, Kammara, Kummari. Largest BC sub-type at 10%. BCB competes separately from BCA, BCD etc.
BCC
Backward Class C (1%)
Smallest BC sub-type at just 1%. Separate competition pool. Certificate from Tahsildar / MRO, Govt. of AP.
BCD
Backward Class D (7%)
Backward Class Muslims — Dudekula, Laddaf, Shaik. Has its own 7% reservation separate from other Muslim or BC categories.
BCE
Backward Class E (4%)
Nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. 4% reservation. Distinct from ST — these are backward class nomadic, not scheduled tribes.
SC
Scheduled Caste
Scheduled Castes as per AP Government list. Includes Madiga, Mala and other listed communities.
ST
Scheduled Tribe
Scheduled Tribes including Koya, Chenchu, Savara, Gadaba. Reservation percentage fixed by state government.
4 BC sub-types = 4 separate competitions
This is not just labeling — it changes your odds. A BCD student with AIR 40,000 competes in a completely different pool than a BCA student at the same rank. Understanding which BC sub-type you fall under directly determines which seat pool you're in and what colleges you can realistically target.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Seat Structure
Section 3
Seat Structure
How 38 colleges and their seats are distributed across counselling authorities.
CQ
Convener Quota (Govt)
All 18 government college seats filled by KNIME AP. Categories: OC, BCA, BCB, BCD, BCE, SC, ST. 100% of govt seats are Convener Quota.
Eligibility: AP domicile + valid NEET UG score. Category reservation applies.
CQ
Convener Quota (Private)
Cat-A: ~50% of private college seats. Filled by KNIME AP at regulated fees. Same category system as govt.
Eligibility: AP domicile. Fee: regulated by state — significantly lower than MQ.
MQ
Management Quota
Cat-B: ~35% of private college seats. Split into B1 (all-India) + B2 (local). Higher fees. College-level selection through KNIME.
Eligibility: B1 = open to all India. B2 = AP local. Fee: college-specific, significantly higher.
NRI
NRI Quota
Cat-C: ~15% of private college seats (₹39.6L/yr). Also available at 6 new govt colleges (₹20L/yr) via NTRUHS MQ counselling — no domicile required.
Eligibility: NRI sponsor required. Open to all India. Private NRI = most expensive; Govt NRI = best value for NRI families.
Outside KNIME AP Counselling
1 Deemed University — MCC
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam: ₹25L/yr via MCC deemed counselling.
These are NOT under KNIME AP. Separate MCC process, open to all India.
These are NOT under KNIME AP. Separate MCC process, open to all India.
AIIMS Mangalagiri — AIIMS Counselling
125 seats filled through AIIMS counselling (not KNIME AP, not MCC general). Completely separate process. Fee: minimal (central institution). Requires NEET UG qualification.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure
Section 4
Fee Structure
The same private college can charge vastly different fees for CQ vs MQ seats. Seat type determines fee.
| Seat Type | Fee Per Year | Who Pays This | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private CQ MBBS (Cat-A) | ₹16,500/yr | AP domicile, merit via Dr. NTRUHS | Per G.O.Ms.No.111/503. Same for minority and non-minority private colleges |
| Private MQ MBBS (Cat-B) | ₹13,20,000/yr | B1: all India (15% of B). B2: AP local (85% of B) | Per G.O.Ms.No.111/503. 80x the CQ fee at same college |
| Private NRI MBBS (Cat-C) | ₹39,60,000/yr | NRI / NRI ward / OCI / PIO | 15% of intake. 3x management fee. Per G.O.Ms.No.111/503 |
| Govt NRI MBBS | ₹20,00,000/yr | NRI / NRI ward / OCI / PIO (all India, no domicile) | 6 new govt colleges only. 6–19 seats each. Via NTRUHS MQ counselling. AIR ~1.6L–5.4L closing. |
| Deemed (MCC) | ₹15–25L | All India (via MCC counselling) | Not through NTRUHS |
The CQ Advantage
An AP domicile student getting CQ at a private college pays ₹16,500/yr. The same seat via MQ costs ₹13.20L/yr. Over 4.5 years: ₹74,250 total CQ vs ₹59.4L total MQ. That is a ₹58.7L difference for the same degree at the same college — one of the widest CQ-MQ gaps in India.
4.5 Years Total
MBBS = 4.5 years + 1 year internship. Total fee = yearly fee x 4.5. Govt CQ at ₹14K/yr = ₹63,000 total. Private MQ at ₹10L/yr = ₹45L total. The gap is ₹44L+ for the same MBBS degree.
All fees from G.O.Ms.No.111, HM&FW (C1) Dept., Dt.24.07.2023 and G.O.Ms.No.503, HM&FW (C1) Dept., Dt.06.08.2024 as cited in Dr. NTRUHS CQ & MQ Prospectus 2025-26. Government college fees vary by institution.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Non-Domicile Access
Section 5
Non-Domicile Access
Not from Andhra Pradesh? Here are your actual options for MBBS in the state.
Government CQ = AP domicile only
All 18 government colleges are 100% domicile-restricted for Convener Quota. Non-domicile candidates cannot get government MBBS seats through KNIME AP. Your category reservation from another state does not work in AP state counselling.
Management Quota B1 (All-India)
A portion of MQ (Cat-B) at private colleges is open to all India candidates. This is the primary route for non-domicile students into AP private colleges. Higher fees apply.
NRI Quota (Cat-C)
15% of private college seats are NRI quota, open to NRI/NRI ward/OCI/PIO from any state. Highest fee tier. Requires NRI sponsor documentation.
MCC AIQ (15% All India Quota)
15% of government college seats go to MCC All India Quota. Open to all India, with standard OBC/SC/ST reservation. Separate MCC process, not KNIME AP.
Deemed + AIIMS
1 deemed university via MCC and AIIMS Mangalagiri via AIIMS counselling are open to all India. No domicile required.
Non-domicile access in AP is limited. The main non-domicile pathway is MQ B1 at private colleges — small number of seats at high fees.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Closing Rank Ranges
Section 6
Closing Rank Ranges
Phase 3 CQ OC closing ranks from KNIME AP data (final round). Sorted by competitiveness.
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam — The Benchmark
CQ Phase 3 OC closing: None.
Government Colleges
CQ Phase 3 OC closing ranks. Lower rank = more competitive.
| Government College | CQ P3 OC Closing | Allotted | Fee/yr | Seats |
|---|
CQ P3 = Convener Quota Phase 3 (final round). OC = Open Category. All ranks are NEET UG All India Ranks. Category-wise data available for Formity Complete users.
Private Colleges
CQ Phase 3 OC closing ranks + MQ Phase 1 OC closing ranks.
| Private College | CQ P3 OC Closing | MQ P1 OC Closing | CQ Fee/yr | MQ Fee/yr |
|---|
CQ = Convener Quota (regulated fee). MQ = Management Quota (college-determined fee). Same college, vastly different fees. CQ requires AP domicile. MQ B1 is open to all India.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Deposits & Bond
Section 8
Deposits & Bond
Financial commitments and service obligations for AP MBBS graduates.
₹10,600
University Fee at Joining
Non-refundable fee paid through payment gateway when downloading allotment order. Required for both CQ and MQ.
Free Exit
Phase 1 & 2
Reported candidates can request free exit after Phase-I or Phase-II before specified date. Must submit request to Principal. After free exit, not eligible for further rounds. Can also choose to retain via self-declaration.
Discontinuation Fee
After Closure of Admissions
Per G.O.Ms.No.72 (dt.15-07-2019): candidates withdrawing after closure of admissions or mid-course must pay discontinuation fee via DD to Registrar, Dr. NTRUHS. Amount depends on year of course + GST. Cannot resign during Phase-III to closure.
Not Joined
= No Further Rounds
If allotted in any phase and not joined, candidate is not eligible for further rounds of counselling. This is stricter than many other states where non-joining allows continued participation.
Special Categories (Horizontal)
CAP (Army): 1% | NCC: 1% | Sports: 0.5% | PwBD: 5% | Police Martyrs: 0.25% | Bharat Scouts: 0.5%. These are compartmentalized horizontal reservations within OC/BC/SC/ST. Certificates verified by respective state authorities.
Documents Required
NEET rank card, SSC marks memo, Intermediate marks, Study certificates (6th-12th), Transfer certificate, Integrated Community Certificate with Barcode (from MRO, AP), EWS certificate (valid 2025-26, issued after 01.04.2025 by Tahsildar), Local status certificate (online by MRO), Aadhar card. All uploaded as scanned PDFs.
Caste Certificate Rule
Only AP-issued Integrated Community Certificates with Barcode accepted (per Memo No.2832690/C1/2025). After 10-year common admission period with Telangana expired (01.06.2024), TS certificates no longer valid for AP admissions. Muslim minority certificate from AP Minorities Welfare Dept.
Counselling rules from Dr. NTRUHS CQ Prospectus 2025-26 and MQ Prospectus 2025-26. Discontinuation fee per G.O.Ms.No.72, HM&FW (C1) Dept., dt.15-07-2019.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
What actually happened in AP UG 2025
Every Rank is a Story
What actually happened in AP UG 2025
Real patterns from the allotment data. Not projections — what students actually did.
THE CQ vs MQ GAP — SAME COLLEGE, DIFFERENT UNIVERSE
CQ seats at private colleges have regulated fees vs 10L+/yr for MQ. Same college, same degree.
BC SUB-TYPE MATTERS — SAME RANK, DIFFERENT OUTCOME
4 BC sub-types. 3 Phases. CQ vs MQ fee gaps.
AP counselling has as many variables as Telangana. The students who made the right call — which category they compete in, which phase to wait for, CQ vs MQ trade-off — had data, not just instinct. That's what Formity builds for you.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Counselling Timeline
Section 10
Counselling Timeline
Typical KNIME AP counselling schedule. Exact dates announced after NEET UG results.
| Event | Typical Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG Results | June | NTA announces results. Score + AIR published |
| KNIME AP Registration | July–August | Online registration + document upload. Domicile, category, NEET score verification |
| Certificate Verification | August | Physical verification at designated centres. Original documents required |
| Phase 1 Allotment | August–September | First allotment based on merit + preferences |
| Phase 1 Reporting | Within 3–5 days | Join allotted college or forfeit seat. Deposit required |
| Phase 2 Allotment | September–October | Vacated seats redistributed. MCC AIQ exits open seats |
| Phase 3 (Final) | October–November | Final comprehensive round. After this, cancellation has severe penalties |
| Mop-up / Stray | November–December | Remaining vacant seats. Limited options. Last chance |
Timeline is approximate. KNIME AP announces exact dates on their official website. MCC AIQ counselling runs in parallel.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Detailed information
Detailed data for Formity Complete users
Category-wise closing ranks (OC, BCA, BCB, BCD, BCE, SC, ST), per-college CQ + MQ combined data, Phase 1 + Phase 2 + Phase 3 data, and personalized rank-based recommendations are available with Formity Complete.
Formity's analysis · Dr. YSR UHS 2025 · formity.ai
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle