AP NEET PG 2026 registration ongoing for MD, MS, PG diploma; apply by October 21

The Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, has officially opened online registrations for admission into MD, MS, and Post Graduate Diploma courses under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) for the academic year 2026-27. Both in-service and non-service candidates in Andhra Pradesh are eligible to apply.

The application window for these postgraduate medical courses commenced on October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates who have qualified in NEET PG 2026 and meet the mandatory internship eligibility criteria can register through the dedicated admission portal.

Application Deadlines and Fee Structure

The regular registration window, allowing candidates to apply without a late fee, is scheduled to close on October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Following this, an extended registration window will be available for a single day, October 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This extended period will incur a late fee of ₹20,000 plus the regular application charges.

The registration fees vary based on candidate category. OC/BC candidates are required to pay Rs. 7,080, which includes a Rs. 6,000 application fee and Rs. 1,080 GST at 18%. For SC/ST candidates, the fee is Rs. 5,900, comprising a Rs. 5,000 application fee and Rs. 900 GST. The late fee of ₹20,000 applies uniformly across all categories during the extended window.

Eligibility and Required Documentation

To be eligible for these admissions, candidates must have qualified in NEET PG 2026. A crucial requirement is the completion of a 12-month compulsory rotating internship by September 30, 2026. The online application and certificate upload process is supported through the admission portal apuhs-pgadmissions.aptonline.in/pgmedcq.

Applicants are required to upload several documents, including their NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree or provisional certificate, permanent medical council registration, internship completion certificate, Class 10 memo, study certificates, and any applicable caste or EWS certificate. For candidates seeking in-service reserved seats, a service deputation or eligibility certificate from DME, DH, or APVVP must also be uploaded. It is specified that the registration portal cannot be accessed using a mobile phone or tablet; candidates must use a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

NEET PG 2026 National Examination Timeline

The NEET PG 2026 examination, which serves as the gateway for admission to MD, MS, and PG diploma courses for the 2026-2027 academic year, was conducted on August 30, 2026. The online application process for NEET PG 2026 commenced on July 1, 2026, and concluded on July 21, 2026. The results for NEET PG 2026 were expected to be declared by September 30, 2026. The NEET PG exam is a computer-based test (CBT) administered once a year by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Post-Application Process

After successfully submitting the online application and completing the fee payment for AP NEET PG 2026 admissions, candidates are required to download and print both the application PDF and the payment receipt. These documents are crucial for the subsequent in-person document verification stage, the schedule for which will be announced by the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, at a later date.

Candidates are advised to keep these printed documents safe as they are mandatory for the physical verification process. The online application and certificate upload process is supported through the dedicated admission portal apuhs-pgadmissions.aptonline.in/pgmedcq. It is specified that this portal should only be accessed using a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, as mobile phones or tablets are not supported for registration.

Further reading

• NEET PG 2026 answer key row reaches Supreme Court over transparency concerns
• NEET-PG 2026: Plea in Supreme Court seeks actual questions, options, and answer key
• NEET PG exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• MGUG MBBS vacant seat admission 2026-27: apply by November 30 Applications open
• INI CET application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• NEET PG: complete exam guide

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