Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 (TS NEET Counselling): Eligibility, Process, Fees & PG Seats in Telangana

Last updated: August 2026 | Reviewed by the Admission Zone Counselling Team

Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 – also searched as TS NEET Counselling – is the official online admission process conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats across Telangana’s government, private, and management-quota medical colleges. Every NEET PG-qualified candidate who wants a PG medical seat in Telangana must register on the KNRUHS portal, upload documents, complete verification, and take part in choice filling to compete for the available PG seats in Telangana.

Quick Answer: Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 at a Glance

• Counselling authority: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal
• Courses covered: MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in government, private, and management quota colleges
• Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round
• Quota types: State/Competent Authority Quota and Management Quota (counselled separately by KNRUHS)
• Core eligibility: NEET PG qualifying percentile, completed MBBS with internship, and valid state medical registration
• Total PG medical seats in Telangana: spread across 25+ government and private institutes offering MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses (see the full seat matrix below).
• Scope of this page: registration, schedule, rounds, fees, seat matrix, cutoff, and documents for the counselling process itself — for a detailed college-wise and fee comparison, see our MD/MS Admission in Telangana guide. For year-wise bond and stipend rules, see our Telangana NEET PG Bond & Stipend guide.

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Telangana NEET PG Counselling Step-by-Step Process (TS NEET Counselling)

The Telangana NEET PG counselling process is conducted online by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). Candidates must complete registration, upload documents, undergo verification, check the merit list, fill and lock their preferred college choices, download the seat allotment result, and report to the allotted institute within the specified timeline. Following each counselling step carefully helps candidates secure admission without missing important deadlines.

Counselling Authority in Telangana: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) conducts Telangana NEET PG counselling, including registration, merit list publication, seat allotment, and admission for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses.

How Many Counselling Rounds

Telangana NEET PG counselling may include Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Additional Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy phases, depending on seat availability and KNRUHS notifications.

• Round 1 – The first and largest round, open to all registered and verified candidates.

• Round 2 – For candidates who didn’t get a seat in Round 1, or who want to exercise an upgrade/exit option based on available vacancies.

• Mop-Up Round – Conducted after Round 2 to fill seats vacated due to non-joining or upgrades, usually with fresh choice filling.

• Stray Vacancy Round – The final round, filling any remaining seats, often with relaxed eligibility for reporting in person.

Important points to remember: candidates who do not participate in Round 1 of the state quota counselling may become ineligible for subsequent rounds, subject to the official counselling rules. This applies across both the competent authority (state) quota and the Telangana NEET PG counselling management quota streams, which are counselled somewhat separately by KNRUHS.

Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Schedule (Tentative)

KNRUHS releases the official Telangana NEET PG counselling schedule after NEET PG 2026 results and the seat matrix are finalised. The stage-wise sequence generally stays the same each year, though exact dates shift; use this table to understand the flow, and always cross-check live dates on the official KNRUHS counselling portal.

Telangana NEET PG Counselling Registration Fee 2026

Registration fees for PG medical seats in Telangana are notified fresh each year and vary by category and quota type. Based on recent counselling cycles, candidates can expect a structure broadly along these lines (always confirm the exact figures in the current year’s official prospectus, since amounts have changed year to year):

• OC/BC category (State/Competent Authority Quota): Processing fee typically in the ₹10,000–₹15,000 range.

• SC/ST category: A reduced fee, generally a few thousand rupees lower than the OC/BC slab.

• University confirmation fee: A separate, non-refundable fee (around ₹12,000 in recent cycles) charged once a seat is allotted and accepted.

• Management Quota: Colleges may levy an additional registration or verification fee alongside the KNRUHS processing fee.

Since these figures are revised annually and sometimes mid-cycle, the safest approach is to check the latest KNRUHS notification before making any payment – never rely solely on last year’s numbers.

PG Medical Seats in Telangana 2025-26: Institute-Wise Seat Matrix

How many PG medical seats are in Telangana? Telangana currently offers PG medical seats across government, private, and deemed-university medical colleges, spread over 25+ recognised institutes affiliated with KNRUHS. The table below lists the latest publicly available institute-wise breakdown of PG seats in Telangana; the exact 2026 seat matrix is released by KNRUHS closer to counselling and may see minor additions or withdrawals due to NMC approvals, so always cross-check the live matrix on the official KNRUHS portal before finalising your choices.

To participate in Telangana NEET PG Counselling, candidates must qualify the NEET PG exam, complete their MBBS degree and compulsory internship, hold a valid medical registration, and meet the Seat Matrix eligibility rules set by the counselling authority. Candidates should also satisfy the required domicile or local status criteria, wherever applicable.

Beyond this list, several additional government and private colleges across Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nalgonda, and other districts also offer MD/MS/PG Diploma seats; the number of PG medical seats in Telangana is finalised institute-wise only after KNRUHS publishes the official seat matrix for each counselling round.

Telangana NEET PG Qualifying Cutoff 2026

The Telangana NEET PG Counselling 2026 Expected Cutoff is the minimum qualifying percentile and estimated cutoff score required to participate in MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB admissions through KNRUHS counselling. The cutoff varies by category and is announced by the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS). Candidates who meet the required qualifying percentile become eligible for Telangana NEET PG counselling.

Telangana NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Before proceeding with choice filling, make sure you tick every box on the eligibility criteria list. KNRUHS is strict about verification, and even a small mismatch in documents can cost you a round.

To be eligible for Telangana NEET PG counselling, you generally need to meet the following conditions:

• NEET PG qualification: You must have qualified NEET PG for the relevant academic year and cleared the minimum percentile cut-off set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

• Recognised MBBS degree: A valid MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate from a college recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• Completed internship: You must have completed (or be about to complete, as per the notified cut-off date) your compulsory rotating internship.

• State Medical Council registration: A valid permanent or provisional registration with the Telangana State Medical Council (or equivalent state council) is mandatory before joining.

• Domicile requirement for State Quota: Telangana local/non-local eligibility varies by seat category and the current KNRUHS prospectus. Candidates should check the applicable local-status, domicile, and quota conditions before registration.

• Age and category certificates: Category certificates (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PH) must be issued by competent authorities and valid as per the current academic year.

If you’re applying under the Telangana NEET PG counselling management quota, the eligibility broadly stays the same, but private colleges may ask for additional undertakings or affidavits at the time of document verification – so candidates should check each college’s specific requirements before locking your choices.

Top PG Medical Colleges in Telangana

Telangana is home to several well-established government and private medical colleges offering MD/MS and diploma seats. Some of the most sought-after names year after year include:

• Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

• Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad

• Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal

• Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally

• Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar

• Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad

• Niloufer Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad

Government colleges generally have lower fees and higher demand, so cut-offs for clinical branches like General Medicine, General Surgery, and Radiology tend to be steep. Private colleges under management quota offer more seats but at a significantly higher annual fee, so candidates should carefully compare tuition fees, stipend, infrastructure, clinical exposure, and college reputation before exercising choices.

Looking specifically for college-wise fee structure, course-wise seats, and a government-vs-private comparison? That level of detail lives on our MD/MS Admission in Telangana page – this page focuses on the KNRUHS counselling process itself: registration, schedule, rounds, and documentation.

Telangana NEET Counselling Documents Required

Document verification is where many otherwise-strong candidates face document verification issues, usually because of an expired certificate or a mismatched name. Keep original documents along with self-attested photocopies of the following ready well before registration opens:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard

• MBBS degree certificate or provisional pass certificate

• Internship completion certificate

• Permanent/provisional registration certificate from the Medical Council

• 10th and 12th mark sheets (for local/domicile verification)

• Study certificates from Class 6 to Class 12 (for state quota claimants)

• Transfer certificate and conduct certificate

• Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS), if applicable

• PH/disability certificate, if applicable

• Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs

• Valid ID proof for signature and photo verification

Uploading the wrong version of a certificate – say, a provisional MBBS certificate when the final one is required – is one of the most common reasons for rejection at the verification stage, so double-check formats and file sizes before submitting.

Applying to more than one state? Compare eligibility, documents, and process across our  UP NEET PG Counselling, Gujarat PG Counselling, Karnataka NEET PG, Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling, MP NEET PG Counselling, Haryana NEET PG Counselling, Bihar NEET PG Counselling, WB NEET Counselling, Punjab NEET PG Counselling, Kerala PG Counselling, Uttarakhand PG Counselling, Andhra NEET PG Counselling, Odisha NEET PG, Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling, and Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling,  before registration.

Telangana PG Stipend 2026: Institute-Wise Monthly Stipend

Stipend is often an underrated factor when choosing a PG seat – it directly affects your monthly finances during three demanding years of residency. The table below is a quick snapshot of the Telangana PG stipend at a few well-known institutes; stipend amounts are revised periodically and typically increase with each year of residency, so treat these as indicative figures only.
Here’s the stipend structure at a few well-known Telangana institutes:

Stipend amounts are usually revised periodically by the government, so treat this as an indicative figure and confirm the current rate directly with the respective institute or the KNRUHS prospectus before joining.

For the full year-wise Telangana PG stipend breakdown, government vs private comparison, and bond/penalty rules, see our detailed Telangana NEET PG Bond & Stipend guide.

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FAQs About Telangana NEET PG Counselling

Is “TS NEET Counselling” different from “Telangana NEET PG Counselling”?

No – “TS NEET Counselling” is simply the short form commonly used in searches for Telangana NEET PG Counselling. Both terms refer to the same KNRUHS-conducted process for MD, MS, and PG Diploma admissions in the state.

How many PG seats are there in Telangana in total?

The exact number of PG seats in Telangana changes slightly every year based on NMC approvals, new college recognitions, and seat withdrawals. KNRUHS publishes the official, up-to-date PG medical seats in Telangana count as part of the seat matrix before each counselling round – refer to the seat matrix table above for the latest institute-wise reference and always confirm the final figures on the official KNRUHS portal.