AP NEET PG 2026 CQ counselling registration open: apply by 21 October without late fee

Online registrations for the Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Competent Authority Quota (CQ) counselling for admission to Post Graduate Medical Degree/Diploma Courses for the academic year 2026-27 opened on October 14, 2026. The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) and Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, are conducting the counselling process.

Prospective candidates have until October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM to complete their registration without incurring a late fee. A final opportunity for registration with a surcharge will be available on October 22, 2026.

Registration Schedule and Fees

The online registration window for AP NEET PG 2026 CQ counselling began on October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates can register without a late fee until October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. A late registration option is provided on October 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, which includes a surcharge of Rs 20,000. No applications will be accepted after this final deadline.

The registration and processing fees vary based on the candidate’s category and domicile. For OC/BC candidates within Andhra Pradesh, the fee is Rs 7,000, while SC/ST candidates within the state pay Rs 6,000. Candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh face higher fees, with OC/BC candidates paying Rs 10,000 and SC/ST candidates Rs 9,000. For candidates outside India, the fees are Rs 14,000 for OC/BC and Rs 13,000 for SC/ST. These fees are non-refundable.

Eligibility Criteria and Cut-Off Scores

To be eligible for AP NEET PG 2026 CQ counselling, candidates must have completed their compulsory rotatory internship on or before September 30, 2026. The minimum qualifying percentile in NEET PG 2026 varies by category. General and EWS candidates require a 50th percentile (262 marks out of 720), while SC, ST, and OBC candidates need a 40th percentile (226 marks). General PwBD candidates are required to achieve a 45th percentile (244 marks).

The counselling process aims to fill seats in MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in government and private medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh. A significant portion of seats, 85%, is reserved for local Andhra Pradesh candidates, with 15% available under the APUR (All-India Pool Unreserved) category for non-local candidates with Andhra Pradesh domicile.

Service Bonds and Tuition Fees

Candidates selected through the counselling process are subject to specific service bond requirements. Non-service candidates must commit to a one-year state service bond, with a penalty of Rs 40 lakh for non-compliance. In-service candidates face a ten-year service bond post-PG, with a Rs 50 lakh penalty for non-compliance. The degree certificate of in-service candidates will be held by the sponsoring authority until the service period is completed. The maximum age for service candidates is 50 years as on July 1, 2026.

On top of the registration fees, a non-refundable University Fee of Rs 25,600 is applicable for all selected candidates. Tuition fees for Clinical Degree/Diploma courses in Private Un-aided Medical Colleges under Category-A (CQ) seats are set at Rs 5,71,320. For Para Clinical Degree/Diploma, the fee is Rs 1,78,538, and for Pre Clinical Degree/Diploma, it is Rs 80,937.

Application Process and Next Steps

Candidates are required to scan and upload all necessary documents in PDF or JPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 KB per document. Photographs must not exceed 100 KB. The registration portal is accessible via desktop or laptop using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox; mobile phones or tablets are not supported.

Following registration, the counselling process will include the publication of a state merit list and seat matrix, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, reporting to colleges, and document verification. Candidates are advised to download and print their application PDF and payment receipt after submission for future reference during in-person document verification. All further notifications and updates regarding PG (Medical) Admissions will be published on the University website, drntr.uhsap.in, until the closure of admissions.

Further reading

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• Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
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