Andhra Pradesh MBBS/BDS Admission 2026-27: Sports & Games Quota Physical Verification Schedule Out

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, has released the schedule for physical verification of original certificates for candidates who applied under the "Sports & Games" category for MBBS and BDS admission under Competent Authority Quota, 2026-27. This follows the university's earlier notification dated August 5, 2026, and communication from the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP). If you're on this list, missing your scheduled slot has a real consequence — outright removal from the category, with no further correspondence entertained.

The Verification Schedule

• Day 1 — August 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards: candidates at Serial Numbers 01 to 125.

• Day 2 — September 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards: candidates at Serial Number 126 through the last candidate on the list.

• Venue: Silver Jubilee Block, 2nd Floor, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

• If needed: candidates may have to stay an additional day for verification to be completed.

• Consequence of non-attendance: candidates who don't appear for physical verification on their scheduled date before SAAP authorities will not be considered under the Sports & Games category at all, and no correspondence will be entertained afterward.

Documents Required at Verification

All of the following must be submitted in original, along with two sets of photostat copies:

• 10th Class and Intermediate (+2) marks memos

• UG NEET–2026 Rank Card

• Aadhar Card

• Sports achievement certificates

• Backup certificates supporting the highest achievement claimed

• The relevant prescribed form — Form I, II, III, or IV, depending on the level of competition

• Two passport-size candidate photographs

Which Certificate Form Applies to You

The four forms correspond to different levels of sporting achievement, and submitting the wrong one for your specific accomplishment can create unnecessary complications at verification:

• Form I is for international championships — medals or participation — and must be issued and personally signed by the Secretary of the relevant National Federation or National Association.

• Form II covers national-level competitions, South Zone medals, participation, and state medals, issued by the relevant State Association and personally signed by its Secretary.

• Form III applies to university-level championships — intercollegiate, South Zone University, All India, or World Inter-University events — issued by the Dean of Sports or the officer in overall charge of sports at the relevant university.

• Form IV covers SGF and Central Government scheme events, along with World/Asian school games and National, State, or Inter-District level games, issued by the District Educational Officer, DYSO, or Secretary SGF as applicable.

Each form explicitly states it's valid only when personally signed by the specified authority — a certificate signed by anyone else, regardless of how legitimate the achievement, risks being rejected at verification.

A Detail Worth Noticing: How Deep This Quota Reaches

The published candidate list runs from a NEET rank of 11,279 at the top all the way down to a rank beyond 11,90,000 near the bottom — a genuinely wide spread. This reflects how the Sports & Games reservation functions as a separate category with its own internal merit ordering, distinct from the general NEET cutoff that governs unreserved seats. Candidates with a sports background and a valid, properly certified achievement have a real pathway into MBBS or BDS admission through this route, even at NEET ranks that would be far outside contention under open competition — which is exactly why getting the certificate and form right matters so much at this stage.

What to Do Right Now

Confirm your Serial Number on the published list and note whether you fall under Day 1 or Day 2 before anything else. Assemble every required document — marks memos, NEET rank card, Aadhar, sports certificates, and the correct form — well before your scheduled date, since incomplete documentation at the verification counter isn't something that gets resolved on the spot. Double-check that your certificate matches the correct form for your specific level of achievement, and that it carries a personal signature from the authority specified for that form, not a delegate or a stamp alone. If your slot is on Day 1 but you anticipate any delay, plan to be present from 10 AM sharp rather than arriving late, and be prepared to stay an additional day if the university indicates it's necessary to complete your verification.

Beyond this specific step, it's worth keeping the bigger admission picture in view. Understanding how your NEET score and rank map to realistic college outcomes still matters even under a reservation category, and the broader framework for choosing the right medical college based on genuine fit applies regardless of which quota ultimately gets you there. Having your broader set of admission documents ready and verified beyond just the sports-specific paperwork will also save time once this stage is cleared and general counselling steps follow.

Key Things to Remember

Candidates applying under Andhra Pradesh's Sports & Games quota for MBBS/BDS 2026-27 must appear for physical verification of original certificates on August 31 (Serial Numbers 1–125) or September 1 (Serial Number 126 onward) at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, from 10 AM. Missing this scheduled verification removes a candidate from the category entirely, with no further correspondence considered. Getting the correct certificate form — matched precisely to the level of competition and signed by the specified authority — is just as important as showing up on the right date, since an improperly certified achievement risks rejection even when the underlying accomplishment is genuine.

This information is based on Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences' official notification dated August 25, 2026. Always verify your specific Serial Number, schedule, and requirements directly with the university or SAAP before your scheduled date, since this process allows no correspondence after a missed appointment.