MBBS Admission in Telangana — Complete 2026 Guide.
25+ partnered colleges across Telangana. Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) runs counselling. Real fee bands, honest eligibility rules, free guidance until your admission is confirmed.
How Telangana MBBS admission actually works.
Domicile rule
Telangana domicile required for Category A (convener quota) seats. Category B (Management) and Category C (NRI) seats are open to all-India candidates including non-domiciled.
Quota share
85% Category A (state quota) + 15% AIQ. Private colleges run on Cat-A/B/C split.
NRI quota
Category C (NRI) seats available in all private medical colleges. Apollo, Malla Reddy, Mamata, Kamineni, Mediciti and 18 others — typical fees ₹22–29 L per year.
Management quota
Category B Management seats available in all private medical colleges for non-Telangana candidates without NRI sponsor.
MBBS fees in Telangana — by quota type.
Indicative tuition fees per year. Hostel, mess and other charges typically add ₹1–3 L/year. Final fees confirmed in writing during counselling.
| Quota Type | Typical Annual Fee | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Government (State Quota) | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per year | Domiciled candidates with high NEET score |
| Private (State Quota) | ₹65,000 (Cat-A) / ₹11–13 L (Cat-B) per year | Domiciled candidates with mid-range NEET score |
| Deemed (All India) | — | All-India candidates via MCC deemed counselling |
| NRI Quota | ₹22 – ₹29 L per year (Cat-C) | NRI / OCI / PIO sponsor required |
Fees indicative; sourced from college-published structures for the 2026 intake. Confirm in writing per college.
How Telangana counselling unfolds.
KNRUHS Phase 1 — Category A (state quota) + Category B opens
KNRUHS Phase 2 — Category B vacancy + Category C (NRI) opens
Phase 3 — Mop-up across all categories
Stray vacancy — direct college-level reporting
Counselling authority: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS)
Deemed Medical Colleges in Telangana
2 NMC-approved deemed institutions accepting NRI quota.
Private Medical Colleges in Telangana
23 partnered private MBBS colleges in Telangana.
MBBS admission process in Telangana — the 7 steps.
- 1Clear NEET UG 2026 (qualifying: 213 general, 177 SC/ST/OBC)
- 2Register on the state DME counselling portal within the notified window
- 3Fill choices in order of preference across colleges + quotas
- 4Wait for round 1 allotment → report to allotted college with documents
- 5Pay fees + collect admission letter (in college's name)
- 6Complete medical fitness + document verification at college
- 7Attend orientation + start classes in September–October
Eligibility for MBBS in Telangana
You must have cleared Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and qualified NEET UG 2026 at the cutoff for your category (213 general / 177 reserved).
Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 Dec 2026. No upper age limit as per current NMC guidelines.
Domicile rules for Telangana
Telangana domicile required for Category A (convener quota) seats. Category B (Management) and Category C (NRI) seats are open to all-India candidates including non-domiciled.
MBBS seat matrix in Telangana — quota breakdown.
State quota (MBBS)
85% of intake
All India Quota (MCC)
15% of intake in state medical colleges
Private state-merit
50% of private intake
Private management quota
35% of private intake
Private NRI quota
15% of private intake
Actual seat counts vary per college and are notified by the state DME + MCC before each counselling round.
MBBS fee structure in Telangana — 2026.
| Category | Fee band (per year) |
|---|---|
| Government | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per year |
| Private (State / Mgmt) | ₹65,000 (Cat-A) / ₹11–13 L (Cat-B) per year |
| Deemed | — |
| NRI | ₹22 – ₹29 L per year (Cat-C) |
All fees FRA-approved and written in the admission letter. See the Fees Hub for full state comparison.
Reservation policy for MBBS in Telangana.
- SC: 15% of state quota seats
- ST: 7.5% of state quota seats
- OBC (NCL): 27% of state quota seats
- EWS: 10% of state quota seats
- PwD: 5% horizontal across categories
Documents required for MBBS admission in Telangana.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card + scorecard
- Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets + passing certificates
- State domicile / bonafide certificate (for state-quota seats)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) if applicable
- Migration + provisional certificate from Class 12 board
- Passport-size photographs (8+)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
- NRI sponsor documentation (for NRI-quota seats only)
Counselling timeline — Telangana 2026.
- KNRUHS Phase 1 — Category A (state quota) + Category B opens
- KNRUHS Phase 2 — Category B vacancy + Category C (NRI) opens
- Phase 3 — Mop-up across all categories
- Stray vacancy — direct college-level reporting
MBBS scholarships available for Telangana students.
- State government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
- Bank education loan (up to ₹75 L) — most PSU + private banks
- College-specific merit + means scholarships (varies by institution)
Scholarship eligibility varies. SG Education's counsellors can help identify which schemes apply to your case during your free counselling call.
Need a state-specific MBBS plan for Telangana?
One free 20-min counselling call — we map your NEET, category, and budget to a written college shortlist.
Worth knowing before you apply.
- Telangana has one of the lowest government MBBS fees in India (₹10–15k/year for state quota)
- Cat-B Management quota fees are significantly lower than Maharashtra/Karnataka equivalents
- Active-partner status and current-year seat availability are confirmed in writing during the free counselling consultation
MBBS in Telangana — questions answered.
What's the difference between Category A, B and C in Telangana?
Category A is the 85% state quota (convener) for Telangana domicile candidates with high NEET scores. Category B is Management quota with higher fees (~₹11–13L/yr), open to all. Category C is NRI quota (~₹22–29L/yr) requiring NRI sponsor documentation.
Can a non-Telangana candidate get MBBS in Telangana?
Yes — through Category B (Management quota) and Category C (NRI). Category A requires Telangana domicile. AIQ 15% in government colleges is also open to all-India candidates.
Which are the best private medical colleges in Telangana under NRI quota?
Mamata Khammam, Apollo Hyderabad, Kamineni Hyderabad + Narketpally, Mediciti, Malla Reddy and MNR Sangareddy are among the most-requested. Each has its own facilities, NEET cutoff history and fee structure.