Telangana NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Provisional Merit List Released; Objections Closing Tomorrow (Aug 26)

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) released the Telangana NEET UG 2026 Round 1 provisional merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota on August 24, 2026. The list is live at knruhs.telangana.gov.in. This crucial list allows candidates to ascertain their state merit rank and provides a limited window to raise objections against any discrepancies. Candidates have until August 26, 2026, to submit their objections.

This provisional merit list is a significant step in the Telangana NEET UG 2026 counselling process, managed by KNRUHS, Warangal, for the academic year 2026-27. It precedes the final merit list and the subsequent choice filling rounds, impacting approximately 10,250 MBBS seats available across Telangana. The release enables qualified candidates to review their details before the final allocation process begins.

How to Check the Telangana NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List

Candidates can easily access and download the Telangana NEET UG 2026 provisional merit list from the official KNRUHS website. It is imperative for all registered candidates to verify their details and raise any objections within the stipulated timeframe.

1. Go to the official website of KNRUHS: knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
2. Click on the ‘Notifications’ tab prominently displayed on the homepage.
3. Locate and click on the link for ‘MBBS and BDS Provisional Merit List 2026-27’.
4. The provisional merit list will open as a PDF document.
5. Download the PDF and search for your NEET roll number to check your state merit rank and other details.

Telangana NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

The KNRUHS has outlined a tight schedule for the objection-raising period following the release of the provisional merit list. Further dates for the final merit list and web options will be announced by the university.

Telangana NEET UG 2026: Application Fees and Next Steps

The registration fee for General and OBC candidates for the Telangana NEET UG 2026 counselling process is an indicative ₹3,500, while for SC and ST candidates, it is an indicative ₹2,900. These fees are non-refundable and must be paid as part of the application process.

After the objection period closes on August 26, 2026, KNRUHS will review all submitted objections. The university will then publish the final merit list, which will be followed by the schedule for Round 1 web options and choice filling. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KNRUHS website and the counselling portal, tsmedadm.tsche.in, for all updates regarding the subsequent stages of the admission process.

Telangana NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List: Key Details

The provisional merit list, published on August 25, 2026, includes essential details for each candidate, such as their NEET roll number, state merit rank, All India Rank, NEET UG 2026 score, category, and local area status. KNRUHS has also released separate provisional lists for special categories, including NCC, CAP, PMC, SCCL (applicable for MBBS admissions only), and Anglo-Indian (applicable for BDS admissions only). These lists were also noted on the KNRUHS notifications page with a date of August 24, 2026, alongside a list of ineligible candidates.

The qualified candidates list for Telangana NEET UG 2026 was initially released on August 1, 2026. Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026, meet Telangana’s local area or domicile requirements, and have their NEET roll number appear in the official qualified list to be eligible for state counselling. In addition, candidates must be 17 years old as of December 31, 2026, with those born on or after January 2, 2005, being ineligible for MBBS/BDS admission for the 2026-27 academic year.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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