Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released the notification for Phase-I web options for BDS admissions under Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2026-27.

The web options process includes eligible candidates from the final merit list and covers Government Dental Colleges, Category-A seats in private unaided non-minority dental colleges, and Category-A seats in private unaided minority dental colleges affiliated with Dr. NTRUHS. Special categories including PwBD, PMC, CAP and Bharat Scouts & Guides (BSG) are also included. 

Key Dates

Candidates should carefully review the seat matrix, prospectus, counselling instructions and fee details before submitting their preferences and regularly check the university website for further allotment updates.

AP NEET UG 2026 BDS Web Options Schedule

According to the notification, eligible candidates can exercise their web options from 8:00 AM on September 12, 2026, to 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026. Candidates can submit their choices through the official Dr. NTRUHS website or the designated BDS counselling portal.

Candidates are advised to enter their choices in order of preference and are encouraged to select the maximum number of eligible colleges, as there is no limit on the number of web options. The university has listed 16 colleges for non-minority candidates and 17 colleges for Muslim minority candidates for exercising options.

Important Instructions for Candidates

The university has clarified that simply submitting web options does not guarantee BDS admission. Seat allotment will be based on the applicable counselling procedure, candidate eligibility, reservation provisions and submitted preferences.

Once submitted, the web options are considered final, and requests to change the options or order of college preferences after the deadline will not be entertained. Candidates have also been instructed to take a printout of their saved options.

Candidates who receive a seat allotment will have to report to the allotted college with their original certificates within the prescribed reporting period. The allotment order can be downloaded after payment of the ₹12,600 University fee, which the notification states is non-refundable.

Dental Colleges Included

The Phase-I counselling includes Government Dental College and Hospital at Gunadala, Vijayawada, Government Dental College and Hospital at Puttampalli, Kadapa, along with several private dental colleges across the AU and SVU regions.