All ArticlesAndhra Pradesh MDS Management Quota Admissions 2026-27: Application Schedule, Cut-Offs & Fee Structure
Overview
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (UHS), Vijayawada, has released a Notification inviting online applications for admission into Post Graduate Dental Management Quota Seats in Private Non-Minority Dental Colleges across Andhra Pradesh, for the academic year 2026-27. The notification, issued on 21st September 2026, is open to candidates who qualified NEET MDS-2026 and covers MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses in Un-Aided Non-Minority Private Dental Colleges.
Candidates from other States and Union Territories are specifically advised to check their eligibility by reading the Prospectus before applying, since eligibility rules differ for candidates who completed their BDS outside Andhra Pradesh.
Type
This is a Management Quota admission notification for MDS courses under Dr. NTR UHS, Andhra Pradesh, for 2026-27.
It applies to Private Non-Minority Dental Colleges, and admissions are based entirely on NEET MDS 2026 rank and score.
Seats are categorised into Sub-category S1A & S1B, Sub-category S2 (NRI), and Sub-category S3 (Institution).
State / Authority
Conducted under the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with the tuition fee structure fixed as per G.O.Rt.No.786, HM&FW (C1) Dept., dated 29-08-2026.
The fee structure remains subject to the outcome of W.P.Nos. 32975, 33162 & 35090 of 2022, so candidates should be aware that final figures could still be affected by pending litigation.
Provider
Administered by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, under Endorsement No. 5148/EA2/PG/2026, dated 21-09-2026.
The university handles application processing, merit list preparation, document verification, and the subsequent counselling phases.
Application Schedule
Date of Notification: 21st September 2026.
Application window (without late fee): 7:00 PM on 21st September 2026 to 10:00 PM on 24th September 2026.
Application window (with late fee): 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on 25th September 2026 only.
Candidates found in the merit list for Category S1A and S1B seats only (not registered under S2-NRI or S3-Institution) who wish to apply for those sub-categories after Phase-I can submit documents with the late fee, before the web-options notice for Phase-II and Phase-III is issued.
All dates are tentative, and the university reserves the right to change them without prior notice.
NEET MDS 2026 Qualifying Cut-Offs
General category: 50th Percentile, cut-off score 308 (out of 960).
General PwBD: 45th Percentile, cut-off score 289.
SC/ST/BC/OBC (including PwBD of these categories): 40th Percentile, cut-off score 271.
The internship cut-off date for eligibility is 31st May 2026.
Registration and Processing Fee
Without late fee (21st–24th September 2026):
OC/BC/SC/ST candidates who completed BDS within Andhra Pradesh: ₹7,000 total.
OC/BC/SC/ST candidates who completed BDS outside Andhra Pradesh: ₹7,000 + ₹3,000 verification fee = ₹10,000 total.
OC/BC/SC/ST candidates who completed BDS outside the country: ₹7,000 + ₹7,000 verification fee = ₹14,000 total.
With late fee (25th September 2026 only):
Within Andhra Pradesh: ₹7,000 + ₹20,000 late fee = ₹27,000 total.
Outside Andhra Pradesh: ₹10,000 + ₹20,000 late fee = ₹30,000 total.
Outside the country: ₹14,000 + ₹20,000 late fee = ₹34,000 total.
The notification stresses that all fees, including the late fee, are strictly non-refundable and cannot be adjusted to a future date under any circumstances — candidates are advised to review the Prospectus and Regulations thoroughly before applying.
University Fee and Tuition Fee Structure
University Fee: ₹54,600, payable by all selected candidates, and non-refundable.
Tuition Fee (Management Quota, Category B):
Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹7,85,565 per annum.
Para Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹5,74,759 per annum.
Tuition Fee (NRI/Institutional Quota, Category C):
Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹15,87,000 per annum.
Para Clinical Degree/Diploma courses: ₹9,25,750 per annum.
These figures apply specifically to Management Quota seats in Private Un-aided Dental Colleges, as fixed by the Andhra Pradesh government's G.O. referenced above.
Eligibility Note for Candidates from Outside Andhra Pradesh
Candidates who completed their BDS outside the State or Country are eligible only for Sub-category S2 (NRI) and Sub-category S3 (Institution) seats — they cannot compete for S1A/S1B seats reserved for candidates within the state's counselling structure. Additionally, any unfilled S1B seats will be opened up to candidates from across the country only during Phase-III (Mop-Up) counselling, and only after all eligible S1B candidates already in the state process have been considered first.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Download and read the Prospectus and User Manual on the university website before applying, since it covers other eligibility conditions, registration rules, and the full counselling procedure.
Apply within the fee-free window (21st–24th September) to avoid the steep late fee, which adds ₹20,000 regardless of category.
Keep NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and required documents ready for scanning and upload, as originals will need verification.
Monitor the university website regularly for all further notices, circulars, and allotment updates — no individual communication will be sent to candidates.
Budget for the full cost of admission — registration fee, university fee, and the applicable tuition fee — before finalising your choice of Management Quota or NRI/Institutional Quota seats.
For the complete notification, Prospectus, and online application, candidates should visit the official Dr. NTR UHS admissions portal, or contact the helpline numbers listed in the notification between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
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