AP NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026 Registration Open; Check November 6 Deadline and Seat Allotment Date

AP NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Commences for the Special Stray Round for Management Quota MBBS/BDS Seats

Andhra Pradesh: Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees in Andhra Pradesh have the opportunity to attend another round of counselling. This is because Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) initiated the registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) NEET UG 2026. The notification is for vacant seats in the Management Quota (MQ) for the 2026-27 academic session. The university published the notification on 4 November 2026 on the official website of the admissions department. The notification states the online registration process will commence on 4 November 2026 at 6 pm and conclude on 6 November 2026 at 2 pm.

Candidates can submit their applications only after verifying their eligibility and going through the instructions notified by the university. The general process of counselling involves the university first publishing a list of eligible candidates, followed by the publication of available seats, and web options. Seats are allotted to candidates based on their choices and other conditions stipulated by the university.

AP NEET Special Stray Round 2026: Important Dates

The special stray vacancy round has a short registration window, followed by a separate period for exercising web options. Candidates should note the deadlines carefully because the application and choice-filling stages are scheduled on different dates.

The schedule is based on the Special Stray Vacancy Round notification listed by Dr. NTRUHS and the published schedule details. Candidates should refer to the university's notice for the applicable instructions.

What Seats Are Included in the Special Stray Round?

The special stray round, as mentioned in the notification issued on 4th November, is only for MBBS and BDS Management Quota admissions for the academic year 2026-27. The published schedule separately mentions web options for Category-C (NRI) seats in the MBBS Course.

Therefore, candidates should not assume that the web options scheduled for the Management Quota special stray round are applicable for all courses and categories. The University's official admission portal provides the required application and counselling details. Before applying, candidates should go through the detailed notification to check the conditions of eligibility, category and the documents required.

How to Apply for AP NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round?

Candidates need to go through the procedure notified by the Management Quota Special Stray Vacancy Round, and apply through the official site of Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences. Generally, candidates need to follow these steps:

• Visit the official site of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences at drntr.uhsap.in
• Go to the Notifications or Admission section
• Read the notification MBBS/BDS - MQ 2026-27 Notification for Online Application and Schedule for Special Stray Vacancy Round.
• Read the instruction and apply if eligible.
• Submit the application and keep the confirmation page for further reference.

It is advisable to use the official portal of the university and not give their personal or financial details through unverified links.

What Happens After Registration?

Although candidates register, that does not guarantee them a seat. Once the application window closes, the university is supposed to make the list of eligible candidates available on November 6 at 8 PM. Web option entry for MBBS Category-C (NRI) seats will be between November 7 to November 9.

Seat allotment will be done on November 9. The last date for reporting is November 11. Candidates are required to follow the university's reporting process, and produce the required documents, pay the university dues and complete the process to confirm their admission.

How to Access the Official AP NEET Counselling Notification?

The official notification can be accessed through the admissions section of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. Candidates can access the latest notification via the following links.

• University Website: drntr.uhsap.in

Candidates should also refer to the November 4 Notification for other important conditions. The university's official notification is the final and the only authoritative source for other important conditions regarding eligibility, application conditions and instructions for admission.

FAQs

1. When did AP NEET Counselling 2026 Special Stray Round registration start?

Registration started on November 4, 2026 at 6 pm.

2. What is the last date for applying to the AP NEET Special Stray Round?

The online application closing date is November 6, 2026 at 2 pm.

3. Which courses does the November 4 notification cover?

The notification is for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the Management Quota for the academic year 2026-27.

4. When will the eligible candidates' list be released?

The eligible candidates' list will be released on November 6, 2026 at 8 pm.

5. When will candidates be able to exercise web options?

As per the published schedule, the web options exercise window for MBBS Category-C (NRI) seats will be available from November 7, 2026 at 9 am to November 9, 2026 at 11 am.

6. When will the AP NEET Special Stray Round seat allotment results be released?

Results will be released on November 9, 2026.

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