Scholarship Overview
Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, announced on 24 October 2026 that 12 unfilled seats originally set aside for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates have been converted into self-financing seats. These MBBS seats belong to two newly established institutions: Government Medical College Vizianagaram and Government Medical College Paderu. The converted seats will be allocated to qualified applicants during Stray Round 2 of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process.
Who Can Apply
Because these seats are no longer restricted to NRI applicants, they are accessible to standard candidates who fulfill the following criteria:
- Achieved a valid score in NEET UG 2026.
- Fulfill general Andhra Pradesh MBBS entry conditions regarding age, nationality, and education.
- Belong to any category, including General, OBC, SC, or ST.
- Are qualified to take part in Stray Round 2 counselling, such as those who have not received a prior seat allotment or are seeking an upgrade.
Benefits
This conversion provides candidates with 12 additional medical seat options at government institutions. Rather than charging higher NRI rates, these self-financing seats carry a set tuition fee of ₹12 lakhs per academic year, which was determined by Government Order Ms. No. 108 issued on 19 July 2023. Additional expenses such as hostel or developmental fees are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can seek admission through the standard state counselling steps:
- Check the official Dr. NTR UHS website (drntr.uhsap.in) for updates. The exact application deadlines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
- Sign in to the state counselling portal using your registered NEET roll number and password.
- Add Government Medical College Vizianagaram and Government Medical College Paderu to your preference list during the choice-filling stage.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.