AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule, Seat Matrix Released at drntr.uhsap.in

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has released the AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule for Convener Quota (CQ) seats and the AP NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for state counselling. The notification for AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling was issued on August 17, 2026, on the official website, drntr.uhsap.in.

This release is crucial for candidates seeking admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes and MBBS/BDS courses in Andhra Pradesh. Eligible candidates can now register and participate in the counselling process, which includes registration, certificate verification, exercise of web options, and provisional seat allotment.

AP NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Key Details

The Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, is conducting the Round 1 counselling for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Convener Quota seats. The official notification for this round was published on August 17, 2026. Candidates must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 to be eligible for these admissions. The entire process, from registration to seat allotment, is managed through the official portal, drntr.uhsap.in.

Candidates applying for AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 CQ counselling must possess a BDS degree from a recognised dental college and meet the Andhra Pradesh local/nativity rules. Also, completion of a compulsory rotatory internship by the specified cut-off date is a mandatory eligibility criterion. The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, oversees the broader NEET MDS examination framework.

AP NEET 2026 Seat Matrix Released for State Counselling

On top of the MDS counselling schedule, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has also released the AP NEET Seat Matrix 2026 for the state counselling process. This seat matrix provides detailed information for MBBS and BDS admission in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can access the MBBS seat details directly on drntr.uhsap.in.

The seat matrix includes detailed information for various regions within Andhra Pradesh, specifically covering the AU (Andhra University), SVU (Sri Venkateswara University), and SWI (Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam) regions. The release of this matrix is vital for candidates to understand the available seats before exercising their web options for Round 1 of the state counselling process, which is currently open.

How to Register for AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling

The registration process for AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling is entirely online, supported through the NTRUHS counselling portal. Candidates must follow a series of steps to successfully complete their registration and participate in the counselling.

1. Go to the official website, drntr.uhsap.in.
2. Locate and click on the AP NEET MDS 2026 counselling link.
3. Complete the initial registration process by providing the required details.
4. Upload all necessary documents as specified in the official notification.
5. Pay the prescribed counselling fee through the available online payment modes.
6. Review all entered information and submitted documents, then submit the application form.

AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 ounselling Key Details

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