Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, has issued the notification for exercising web options for Phase-I of web-based counselling for admission to BHMS, BAMS and BUMS courses for the academic year 2026-27.
The Phase-I counselling covers seats under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) in government, private unaided non-minority and aided BHMS/BAMS/BUMS colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The notification was issued on October 1, 2026. NTRUHS has also listed the UG AYUSH counselling notification among its October 1 admission updates.
NTRUHS AYUSH Counselling 2026 Phase-I: Key Dates
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Courses | BHMS, BAMS, BUMS |
| Counselling Phase | Phase-I |
| Quota | Competent Authority Quota |
| Eligible Candidates | Candidates included in the merit list notified on 26 September 2026 |
| Web Options Start | 2 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Web Options Last Date | 4 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| University Fee | Rs.8,600 |
| Mode | Online |
NTRUHS AYUSH Web Options 2026
According to the notification, eligible candidates can exercise their web options through the NTRUHS AYUSH admission portal during the notified window.
The web options facility will remain available from 10:00 AM on October 2, 2026, to 6:00 PM on October 4, 2026. Candidates included in the merit list notified on September 26, 2026 are eligible to exercise their options according to the seat matrix displayed on the NTRUHS website.
Candidates can exercise their options from home or any other location with internet access. A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile number during registration and also while exercising web options.
Candidates Can Enter Multiple Options
The notification allows candidates to exercise any number of options for the course and colleges in which they are interested in joining. Candidates have been advised to carefully exercise their preferences and take a printout of the saved options after submission.
The university has also advised candidates to check the area-wise seat matrix displayed on its website before exercising their web options.
University Fee of Rs.8,600
Candidates who are allotted a seat have to pay a University fee of ₹8,600 through the payment gateway to obtain the allotment letter. The payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.
The tuition fee will be payable separately by selected candidates as fixed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27.
Seat Allotment Process
The seat allotment will be carried out according to the procedure prescribed under the relevant Andhra Pradesh Government Orders and regulations mentioned in the NTRUHS notification.
The notification also provides instructions regarding allotment under special categories. Seats reserved under CAP, NCC and PwBD categories will be filled when the respective prioritized merit lists are received from the concerned authorities.
The notification further states that unallotted seats under special categories will be added to the respective categories, as these are treated as horizontal reservations.
What Candidates Need to Do After Allotment
Candidates who receive a seat will be informed through their registered mobile number after the allotment. They will have to download the allotment order from the NTRUHS AYUSH admission portal. Candidates allotted a seat are required to report to the allotted college within the specified reporting schedule after downloading the allotment order and paying the Rs.8,600 University fee. At the time of admission, candidates must:
- Download and print the allotment letter.
- Report to the allotted college within the specified deadline.
- Carry all original certificates.
- Pay the applicable tuition fee.
- Complete the admission process at the allotted college.
The original certificates will be verified at the college of admission. If any discrepancy is found during verification, the provisional allotment may be cancelled and further action will be taken according to university regulations.
What Happens If a Candidate Is Not Allotted a Seat?
Candidates who are not allotted any seat in Phase-I will be considered for available vacancies in Phase-II counselling, subject to exercising fresh options. The next phase will consider:
- Unfilled seats from Phase-I
- Seats of candidates who did not report in Phase-I
The notification specifically states that fresh options will be required for the next phase.
Candidates Who Do Not Report
Candidates allotted a seat in Phase-I must report within the prescribed schedule.
If a candidate does not report at the allotted college, the candidate may be allowed to participate in Phase-II counselling with fresh options, subject to the conditions specified by the university.
If a Phase-I candidate joins another college during Phase-II, the original certificates will be transferred to the newly allotted college by the previous institution after closure of admissions. The candidate will then have to report to the newly allotted college with the downloaded allotment order and Custodian Certificate, as applicable.
Candidates upgraded during Phase-II will not have a claim over their previous Phase-I allotment. The Phase-I seat resulting from upgradation will be filled with the next eligible candidate according to the applicable merit and reservation rules.
BUMS Admission Eligibility
The notification separately provides eligibility requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S.) course.
Candidates seeking admission to the Kamil-E-Tib-Wa-Jarahat (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery – BUMS) course must fulfil the prescribed National Commission for Indian System of Medicine regulations.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and must secure the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET-UG 2025 as referred to in the notification.
Candidates are also required to have studied Urdu, Arabic or Persian as a subject at the 10th or 12th standard.
Candidates who have not studied one of these languages under the specified provision are required to study Urdu along with Arabic and Mantiq Wa Falsafa (Logic and Philosophy) during the first professional BUMS session, as stated in the notification.
University Fee Is Non-Refundable
NTRUHS has clearly stated that the University fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Candidates should therefore carefully check the available choices and exercise their options only after reviewing the relevant seat matrix and admission conditions.
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