The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), the authority overseeing PG medical admissions in Andhra Pradesh, has marked a critical milestone by closing the final window for online document submission for candidates under the Management Quota (MQ). This window, which allowed candidates in the Provisional Merit List to submit/update documents for Sub-category S2 (NRI) and S3 (Institutional) with a late fee, ended on December 15, 2025. The closure of this phase signifies the completion of the preliminary scrutiny process for thousands of NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates vying for seats in Private Non-Minority and Minority Medical Colleges. The university's focus now shifts entirely to finalizing the merit status and commencing the seat allocation through web options.
The Final Merit List and Web Options Phase
With the document verification and late fee submission now closed, the university's priority is to publish the final, verified merit list for the Management Quota. This list dictates the eligibility and rank order for the subsequent web counselling rounds.
- Document Scrutiny: NTRUHS officials are currently cross-verifying the documents uploaded by candidates, especially those under the S2 and S3 categories, to confirm their eligibility as per the prospectus.
- Final Merit List Publication: The final merit list, incorporating all verified candidates, is the definitive list that will be used for seat allotment. This is the last list before the web options are opened.
- Web Options Notification: A separate notification will be issued soon for the exercising of web options (choice filling). This is the stage where candidates log in to select and prioritize their preferred PG specialities and colleges.
Management Quota Sub-Categories Overview
Understanding the division of seats within the Management Quota (MQ) is essential for candidates participating in the NTRUHS counselling. This quota typically constitutes 50% of the total seats in private colleges.
| Sub-Category | Allocation % (Approx.) | Basis of Allotment |
| S1 (Merit Seats) | 25% | NEET PG Merit (Open to all candidates, further divided into local/non-local) |
| S2 (NRI Quota) | 15% | NEET PG Qualified NRI/NRI Sponsored Candidates (Subject to document verification) |
| S3 (Institutional Quota) | 10% | Institutional Preference/Management In-service (Specific eligibility rules apply) |
Next Critical Steps and Anticipated Schedule
The next phase involves the core of the seat allotment process. Candidates must be prepared to act swiftly once the notification for web options is released.
- Finalization of Merit List: Expected to be published within the coming days, before the web options begin.
- Web Options/Choice Filling: This critical step involves candidates logging in to exercise and lock their choices. Allotment is purely based on the NEET PG rank and the order of preferences locked by the candidate.
- Phase-I Allotment Result: The result of the first phase of Management Quota counselling (MQ Phase-I Final Allotment List) is typically released after the choice filling period.
- Reporting Deadline: Candidates allotted a seat in Phase-I must report to their respective colleges with original documents and fee payment within the stipulated deadline (for CQ Phase-I, the deadline was December 15, 2025).
Conclusion: Readiness for Allotment is Key
The closing of the document verification window by NTRUHS marks the end of the application scrutiny phase and the immediate beginning of the seat allocation phase for PG Management Quota admissions. Candidates whose names are included in the Final Merit List must now keep a close watch on the official university portal. All registered PG medical aspirants must regularly check the NTRUHS official website (drntr.uhsap.in) for the release of the Final Merit List and the subsequent notification for exercising Web Options, which is the immediate next step in securing a PG seat.
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