Telangana NEET UG 2026: KNRUHS Cancels 9 MBBS Seats Under ST Category
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has issued a notice regarding Scheduled Tribe (ST) category eligibility for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the 2026–27 academic session.
According to the university notice dated September 26, 2026, a total of 37 candidates have been found ineligible to claim ST reservation benefits in Telangana. The decision follows a communication from the Director of Tribal Welfare, Telangana, dated September 22, 2026.
The university has cancelled nine MBBS seat allotments that were conditionally granted to candidates under the ST category during the first and second phases of counselling.
The affected colleges include Government Medical College, Vikarabad; RVM Institute of Medical Sciences, Siddipet; ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad; Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad; Raja Rajeshwari Medical College, Patancheru; NOVA Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad; Government Medical College, Karimnagar; and TRR Institute of Medical Sciences, Patancheru.
The university has clarified that all 37 candidates found ineligible for ST reservation benefits will be treated under the Open Category, subject to eligibility and merit.
The cancelled MBBS seats will be considered vacant and included in the third phase/Mop-Up Phase of counselling for allotment to eligible ST category candidates, as per applicable rules and merit.
Candidates participating in Telangana NEET UG counselling should check the official KNRUHS notices for updates regarding the third phase/Mop-Up Phase, including the revised seat vacancy position and counselling schedule.
The notice does not specify a new registration deadline or revised choice-filling schedule.
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