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.
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
- Color coding from source sheet (green = active partner, red = sold-out tier) preserved on individual college pages
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.