AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Phase 1 Option Entry Begins; Check Steps to Fill Web Options

The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (DRNTRUHS) has opened the Phase 1 option entry window for the Andhra Pradesh AYUSH Undergraduate (AP AYUSH UG) Counselling 2026 on the official portal at drntr.uhsap.in. The notification was issued on October 1, 2026, inviting NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates to exercise web options for admission into BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS courses.

Only candidates who completed registration and certificate verification during the earlier window are eligible to log in and lock their preferred college and course combinations. The provisional state merit list has already been published by the university.

Check Now: Download AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Phase 1 Option Entry PDF

AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible for AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions set by DRNTRUHS before exercising web options. The university verifies these before the merit list is finalised.

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the prescribed cutoff percentile.
• Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
• Must have completed 17 years of age by December 31, 2026.
• Minimum aggregate of 50 percent for General category candidates.
• Minimum aggregate of 40 percent for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
• Must have completed registration and certificate uploading on the portal.

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AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application stage. Candidates who have already paid can proceed directly to option entry.

How to Fill Web Options for AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026?

Verified candidates can lock their preferences by following the steps below. The order of preferences decides seat allotment during the Phase 1 result.

1. Visit the official portal at drntr.uhsap.in.
2. Click on the AP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Phase 1 web options link.
3. Log in using NEET UG 2026 roll number and date of birth.
4. View the list of participating AYUSH colleges and available seats.
5. Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
6. Review the choices carefully before locking the final list.
7. Save and download the option entry confirmation page.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to drntr.uhsap.in and open the option entry page.
2. Check your rank in the published provisional state merit list.
3. Shortlist AYUSH colleges based on past cutoffs and location preference.
4. Enter and lock the choices well before the deadline closes.
5. Download and save the final locked option entry receipt for records.

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