AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Schedule Out for CQ Seats at drntr.uhsap.in

| Updated On - Aug 18, 2026

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences has released the AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule for Convener Quota seats. Eligible candidates can register on drntr.uhsap.in for admission to MDS programmes in Andhra Pradesh.

AP NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule Out for CQ Seats

The Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has released the Andhra Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (AP NEET MDS) 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule for Convener Quota (CQ) seats on the official website at drntr.uhsap.in. The notification was issued on August 17, 2026.

The schedule covers registration, certificate verification, exercise of web options, and provisional seat allotment for Round 1. Eligible candidates can now apply for MDS admission across government and private dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

NTRUHS has published three separate notifications on this matter. Candidates must read all three documents before starting the process.

AP NEET MDS 2026 CQ Counselling Key Details

Particulars	Details
Conducting body	Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Course	Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Round	Round 1 (Convener Quota)
Notification date	August 17, 2026
Official portal	drntr.uhsap.in
Qualifying exam	NEET MDS 2026

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To take part in AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 CQ counselling, a candidate must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 conducted by NBEMS. The candidate must also satisfy the Andhra Pradesh local or nativity rules as per state government norms.

Applicants must hold a BDS degree from a recognised dental college. They should also have completed a compulsory rotatory internship by the cut-off date fixed by NTRUHS in the official notification.

How to Register for AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1?

Registration is fully online through the NTRUHS counselling portal. Candidates should follow the steps listed in the official notification carefully.

Visit the official website at drntr.uhsap.in.
Open the AP NEET MDS 2026 counselling link on the homepage.
Register using the NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other required details.
Upload scanned copies of the certificates listed in the notification.
Pay the processing fee through the online payment gateway.
Submit the form and download the acknowledgement for records.

Documents Required for Certificate Verification

Candidates must keep the following documents ready during the online verification stage. Any missing document can lead to rejection at the allotment stage.

NEET MDS 2026 admit card and scorecard
BDS degree certificate and all marksheets
Internship completion certificate
Dental Council registration certificate
SSC or equivalent certificate for date of birth
Study certificates from Class 9 to BDS for local status
Caste certificate, if applicable
EWS or PwD certificate, if applicable
Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photograph

What Are Convener Quota Seats in Andhra Pradesh?

Convener Quota seats are state government seats filled by NTRUHS through centralised counselling. The tuition fee for these seats is lower than for Management Quota seats.

CQ seats are offered in government dental colleges and in the CQ share of private dental colleges. Reservation rules of the Andhra Pradesh government apply on these seats.

AP NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Process

The Round 1 process moves through a fixed sequence of stages. Candidates must complete each stage within the window fixed by NTRUHS.

Online registration and fee payment on the portal.
Uploading of certificates for online verification.
Publication of the provisional merit list by NTRUHS.
Exercise of web options from the available seat matrix.
Release of the Round 1 provisional seat allotment order.
Reporting at the allotted college with original documents.

The exact dates for each stage are listed in the notifications issued on August 17, 2026. Candidates must download the schedule PDF from the NTRUHS site.

Why This Matters

Andhra Pradesh runs a separate state counselling for MDS seats alongside the MCC All India Quota round. Missing the CQ Round 1 window means waiting for the mop-up round, which has a smaller seat pool. Candidates aiming for a government college seat should apply early.