Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has issued a notification inviting new online applications under Stray Round 2 of Management Quota (MQ) counselling for 2026-27. The notification is dated October 24, 2026, and continues the university notice of October 22, 2026. It is a common application for MBBS and BDS courses:

• MBBS: Category-C (NRI Lapsed) seats only
• BDS: Category-B and Category-C (NRI Lapsed) seats

Stray Round 2 schedule

• Online application: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on October 24, 2026
• Display of eligible candidates: 8:00 PM on October 24, 2026
• Web options for Cat-C (NRI) MBBS seats: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on October 25, 2026
• Release of allotments: October 25, 2026
• Last date for reporting: October 26, 2026

How to apply

Candidates can apply through the online link on the university’s admission portal (apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/StudentLogin). The application must be filled from a desktop or laptop with an internet connection.

Application fee

• New registration: ₹31,000
• Candidates moving from Category-B to NRI Lapsed status: ₹6,000

The application and processing fee, including verification and late fees, will not be refunded or adjusted to a later date under any circumstances.

MBBS seats available: 112 Category-C seats

The seats are listed in Annexure-I of the notification, college-wise:

• Anna Gowri Medical College & Hospital, Tirupati (Private): 22
• NIMRA Institute of Medical Sciences, Jupudi, Ibrahimpatnam (Minority): 12
• Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa (Minority): 10
• Katuri Medical College, Guntur (Private): 10
• Government Medical College, Paderu (Govt): 9
• Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Renigunta, Tirupati (Private): 8
• Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (Govt): 8
• Viswabharati Medical College, Kurnool (Private): 8
• RVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor (Private): 5
• Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam (Private): 4
• G.S.L. Medical College, Rajahmundry (Private): 3
• Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences, Amalapuram (Private): 3
• NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Chinakakani, Guntur (Private): 3
• NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam (Private): 3
• PES Institute of Medical Sciences, Kuppam (Private): 2
• Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram (Private): 2

Documents to upload

Scanned originals in PDF (maximum 500 KB each, unless stated):

• NEET UG 2026 rank card (mandatory)
• Birth certificate or SSC marks memo (mandatory)
• Qualifying exam certificate, i.e. Intermediate marks memo or equivalent (mandatory). Grade certificates are not accepted.
• Study certificates from 6th class to 10+2, for local Andhra Pradesh candidates claiming Category-B2 seats
• Transfer or migration certificate (10+2)
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Minority certificate (Muslim only), if applicable
• Notarized affidavit of parental financial status, signed by the parent and candidate, for the NRI Lapsed category (PDF, up to 2,000 KB). The format is in Annexure-II.
• Aadhaar card as photo identity proof
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Passport-size photo and specimen signature (mandatory, JPG or JPEG, maximum 100 KB each)

Applications without the mandatory certificates, photo or signature, or with incomplete information, will be rejected automatically.

Who is not eligible

The following candidates cannot take part in the stray round counselling of Dr. NTRUHS:

• Candidates who joined MBBS under Phase-1 or Phase-2 counselling (both Competent Authority and Management Quota)
• Candidates allotted MBBS seats under Phase-3 (Mop-up) or Stray Round counselling (both quotas)
• Candidates whose names appear in the list shared by the Medical Counselling Committee up to the Stray Round, and candidates who joined MBBS in other states
• Candidates who joined BDS under Phase-1 or Phase-2 counselling, or were allotted BDS seats under Phase-3 Mop-up (both quotas)

Key instructions for allotted candidates

• Candidates allotted a seat in Stray Round 2 must download the allotment order by paying the university fee of ₹70,100 through the online payment gateway (debit card, credit card or internet banking).
• They must report compulsorily to the Principal of the allotted college within the schedule, with the allotment order, original certificates and final application copy, and pay the tuition and college fee.
• The allotted seat cannot be resigned, and no candidate can withdraw from the course until the admission schedule closes.
• Classes for MBBS began on September 15, 2026.
• Applications made for Competent Authority (Convenor) Quota seats will not be considered for Management Quota seats.
• Exercising web options does not confer any automatic right to admission, and a merit position does not make an ineligible candidate eligible.
• The university does not support seat blocking. Legal action will be taken against candidates found involved in it, and false or forged documents can lead to cancellation of the seat.

Helpline numbers

• Regulations: 8978780501, 7997710168
• Technical issues and payment gateway: 9000780707 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM only)

The university has also warned candidates and parents against touts, brokers and middlemen who claim to guarantee seats. Updates will be placed only on the official website, drntr.uhsap.in.