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NEET Counselling in Telangana

Complete guide to 65 UG colleges & 490 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana (KNRUHS)

Open State

Domicile / Eligibility

Must have studied in Telangana for at least 4 consecutive academic years immediately before qualifying exam (10+2). Parents must be permanent residents of Telangana. Only domicile candidates eligible for Competent Authority Quota. Non-domicile candidates eligible for 15% of B-category management seats and 100% of C-category (NRI) seats.

65

Total Colleges

9240

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#2166

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
deemed 2
government 35
private 27

By Counselling

AIQ 33
deemed 2
management 27
state 3

By Course

MBBS 65

All UG Colleges in Telangana

65 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad Secunderabad government MBBS #2166 ₹14000 250
AIIMS Bibinagar (Hyderabad) Bibinagar aiims MBBS #2388 ₹1628 100
Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad Hyderabad government MBBS #4318 ₹25000 250
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, adilabad adilabad government MBBS #8619 ₹14000 120
Autonomous State Medical College and Hospital Yadadri government MBBS #9040 ₹14000 50
Government Medical College, Siddipet Siddipet government MBBS #12475 ₹14000 175
Employees State Insurance Coporation Medical College, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad Hyderabad government MBBS #16390 ₹14000 150
Government Medical College, Nalgonda Nalgonda government MBBS #17058 ₹14000 150
Government Medical College, Suryapet Suryapet government MBBS #17157 ₹14000 150
Government Medical College, Karimnagar Karimnagar government MBBS #17168 ₹14000 100

NEET UG Counselling Process in Telangana

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana (KNRUHS) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1 / Phase 1
  2. Round 2 / Phase 2
  3. Mop-Up Round
  4. Stray Vacancy Round (institutional)

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 3,500 (Open/OBC/BC). Rs 2,900 (SC/ST). Management Quota: Rs 6,300. University fee: Rs 12,000. Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

No traditional security deposit. University fee Rs 12,000 is primary financial commitment. Private colleges may require 1 year tuition as bank guarantee.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Telangana typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official KNRUHS portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Telangana
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Telangana

9515

Total MBBS Seats

4365

Govt Seats

35%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 15% ST — 10% BC-A — 7% BC-B — 10% BC-C — 1% BC-D — 7% BC-E — 4% EWS — 10% Women — 33.33% horizontal PwD — 5% horizontal

Key Highlights

  • Separate counselling portals for state quota (tsmedadm.tsche.in) and management quota (tspvtmedadm.tsche.in)
  • Singareni Collieries Employee Quota — 5% of seats at GMC Ramagundam (unique to Telangana)
  • Rs 20 lakh discontinuation penalty after 2nd phase of counselling + 3-year debarment from KNRUHS admissions
  • 85% of Management Quota B-category seats reserved for Telangana local candidates
  • 63 medical colleges (35 govt + 28 private) — one of the largest state networks
  • 10% ST reservation — higher than most southern states
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Telangana?

Telangana has 65 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Telangana?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Telangana is #2166 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Telangana?

Telangana counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana (KNRUHS) in 4 rounds. Candidates with Telangana domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Telangana?

Telangana has 490 PG seats across 115 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Telangana?

The most popular PG specialities in Telangana are DNBPAEDIATRICS (32 seats), DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (29 seats), DNBOBG (25 seats), DNBORTHOPAEDICS (22 seats), DNBANAESTHESIOLOGY (21 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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