AP NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix Released: 6,645 MBBS Seats Under Competent Authority Quota at drntr.uhsap.in

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) officially released the AP NEET UG 2026 seat matrix for MBBS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) on August 31, 2026. Qualified candidates who registered for counselling can now view college-wise vacancy positions and prepare to submit their web options via the official website, drntr.uhsap.in.

This revised and final seat matrix is crucial for candidates aspiring to secure MBBS seats in Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27. The state counselling process covers approximately 6,645 MBBS seats across various government and private colleges within Andhra Pradesh, representing the 85 percent state quota share, with the remaining 15 percent allocated to the All India Quota.

AP NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix: How to Check and Submit Web Options

Candidates can access the AP NEET UG 2026 seat matrix directly on the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences official portal. Top government medical colleges in the state are set to admit 250 students each to the MBBS course this year, as per the released matrix.

The web options window for Round 1 is anticipated to open in the last week of August 2026, with an earlier indication of it opening around August 14 or 15, 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check drntr.uhsap.in for the precise dates and instructions for submitting their preferences. The entire medical seat admissions process for the 2026-27 academic year is scheduled so by October 10, 2026.

AP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

The counselling process for AP NEET UG 2026 has followed a structured timeline, beginning with the release of the rank-wise list of qualifiers from Andhra Pradesh. Candidates completed their registration and document uploads earlier in August, leading to for the subsequent merit list and seat matrix releases.

The registration fee for OC and BC candidates was INR 3,000/-, while for SC and ST candidates it was INR 2,500/-. A late fee penalty of INR 20,000/- was applicable for those who missed the initial registration window.

AP NEET UG 2026: Steps to Check Seat Matrix

Candidates can easily access the AP NEET UG 2026 seat matrix by following a few simple steps on the official Dr NTR University of Health Sciences website. This document provides a detailed breakdown of available seats, which is essential for informed decision-making during the web option submission phase.

1. Go to the official website, drntr.uhsap.in.
2. Click on the ‘Notifications’ section on the homepage.
3. Locate and select the link for ‘MBBS CQ Seat Matrix 2026-27’.
4. The seat matrix will be displayed as a PDF file.
5. Download and review the PDF for college-wise vacancy positions.

AP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Overview and Participation

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, is the competent authority responsible for conducting the AP State NEET counselling for eligible MBBS and BDS seats. Approximately 33,220 candidates successfully completed the registration process for a total of around 7,465 MBBS and BDS seats available in the state. The provisional state merit list for AP NEET UG 2026 was expected between August 22 and 25, 2026, followed by a 24-48 hour window for grievances and corrections. The final state merit list and the seat matrix were anticipated around August 26 – 28, 2026, culminating in today’s release of the final seat matrix.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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