AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration opens on June 27, 2026 at apdhte.nic.in — students who qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold an AP domicile certificate must register online to claim seats in MBBS and BDS courses across Andhra Pradesh medical colleges.

Andhra Pradesh NEET counselling is conducted by APDHTE (Andhra Pradesh Directorate of Higher Technical Education) to fill state-quota seats in government and private medical colleges. Registration is the gateway to every step that follows — certificate verification, choice filling, and seat allotment — so completing it correctly and on time is essential. This guide covers every step of the process.

  • AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration begins on June 27, 2026 at apdhte.nic.in.
  • You must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet AP domicile or AP state-quota eligibility to register.
  • Registration requires your NEET roll number, personal and academic details, scanned documents, and fee payment online.
  • After online registration, you must attend certificate verification at a designated APDHTE helpline centre before choice filling opens.
  • The registration fee is expected to be approximately Rs. 500–1,000 depending on category, based on 2025 trends.
Direct Link to AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Portal (ACTIVE)
apdhte.nic.in — Official AP NEET Counselling Portal

What is AP NEET Counselling 2026?

AP NEET Counselling 2026 is the official seat-allocation process through which Andhra Pradesh fills MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges under the state quota. APDHTE manages this process and covers 85% of government medical college seats and 65% of private college seats reserved for AP domicile students.

Seats are offered across categories including OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST, and EWS, with reservations as per AP government norms. Students who clear NEET UG 2026 above the prescribed cutoff and fulfil AP local-area or non-local criteria are eligible to participate.


AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Dates

The table below outlines the expected AP NEET Counselling 2026 schedule based on the official APDHTE calendar. Dates after registration are yet to be announced — bookmark apdhte.nic.in for the latest updates.

Event Expected Date / Status (2026)
Online Registration Opens June 27, 2026
Last Date to Register To be notified on apdhte.nic.in
Certificate Verification at Help Centres After registration closes
Choice Filling and Locking After certificate verification
Round 1 Seat Allotment To be announced
Reporting to Allotted College As per allotment letter

How to Register on apdhte.nic.in — Step by Step

Follow these steps to complete your AP NEET 2026 counselling registration without errors. Keep all documents ready before you begin — the session may time out if left idle.

  1. Open the official portal — go to apdhte.nic.in and look for the AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration link on the homepage or the notifications section.
  2. Click "New Registration" — choose the applicable stream (MBBS or BDS) and quota type (Government Quota / Private Quota / NRI). Select local area or non-local area as applicable.
  3. Enter your NEET UG 2026 credentials — type your NEET roll number and date of birth. The portal auto-fetches your NEET score and All India Rank from the NTA database for verification.
  4. Fill in personal and academic details — provide your name exactly as on the NEET admit card, category, AP domicile details, Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and valid contact information.
  5. Upload scanned documents — upload clear scans of each required document (see list below) in JPG or PDF format, within the file-size limits shown on the portal (typically 100–500 KB per file).
  6. Pay the registration fee — complete payment via net banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card through the integrated gateway. Note the transaction ID as proof.
  7. Submit and save your confirmation — after successful payment, download and print the registration confirmation slip. You will need it at the certificate verification centre.

Important: Do not close the browser tab during payment. If the fee is deducted but the confirmation page does not load, wait up to 24 hours — most transactions auto-reconcile. Contact the APDHTE helpdesk only if the issue persists after 24 hours.


Documents Required for AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration

Prepare scanned copies before starting your registration. Physical originals of all documents are also required when you attend certificate verification at the designated centre.

Document Purpose
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Identity and exam eligibility proof
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard Score and rank verification
Class 10 Certificate (SSC) Date of birth proof
Class 12 (Intermediate) Marks Memo Academic eligibility — minimum 50% in PCB for General; 40% for SC/ST
AP Residence / Domicile Certificate Proof of local-area status in Andhra Pradesh
Caste Certificate (BC / SC / ST) Category-based reservation claim
Income Certificate Required for EWS reservation and fee-reimbursement claims
Aadhar Card Identity verification
Recent Passport-size Photograph Profile photo upload on the portal
Transfer Certificate (TC) / Migration Certificate Required if you studied Class 12 outside Andhra Pradesh

AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

The fee is paid online and is non-refundable. Based on 2025 AP NEET counselling trends, the expected fee by category is listed below — verify the exact amount on apdhte.nic.in before making payment, as figures are subject to revision.

Category Expected Registration Fee (Based on 2025 Trends)
OC / General Rs. 1,000
BC (A, B, C, D, E) Rs. 800
SC / ST Rs. 500

What Happens After AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration?

Online registration is only the first stage. Here is what the counselling process looks like after you register:

  1. Certificate Verification — Attend a designated AP NEET helpline centre with originals and photocopies of all documents. APDHTE will publish the centre list and dates on apdhte.nic.in. Only students who complete verification can proceed to choice filling.
  2. Choice Filling and Locking — Log in and arrange your preferred colleges and courses in priority order. Once you lock your choices before the deadline, no changes are allowed.
  3. Round 1 Seat Allotment — APDHTE runs allotment based on your NEET rank, category, and filled choices. Check your allotment result on apdhte.nic.in. If allotted a seat, you must pay the security deposit and report to the college within the specified deadline.
  4. Subsequent Rounds and Mop-Up — If seats remain unfilled after main rounds, APDHTE conducts stray vacancy or mop-up rounds. Participation in these may require a fresh registration or an upgrade request, depending on the official notification.

AP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration FAQs

Ques. When does AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration open?

Ans. AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration is scheduled to open on June 27, 2026 at apdhte.nic.in. Check the portal regularly for updates or changes to this date.

Ques. Who is eligible to register for AP NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. Students who qualified NEET UG 2026 above the NEET cutoff percentile, hold an AP domicile certificate, and secured at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST) are eligible. Non-local applicants may register for non-local quota seats as per APDHTE norms.

Ques. Can I register for AP NEET Counselling 2026 without an AP domicile certificate?

Ans. AP domicile is required for local-area seats, which make up the bulk of available seats. Students who studied Class 12 outside AP may apply for non-local quota seats, which are limited in number. Refer to the information brochure on apdhte.nic.in for exact local and non-local eligibility criteria.

Ques. Is the AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration fee refundable?

Ans. No. The registration fee is non-refundable once payment is made, even if you do not attend certificate verification or do not proceed with further rounds of counselling.

Ques. What should I do if I make an error in my AP NEET Counselling 2026 registration form?

Ans. APDHTE typically opens a correction window after the registration deadline. Watch apdhte.nic.in for the correction link. For critical errors in name, date of birth, or category, raise a written request at the certificate verification centre for manual correction.

Ques. How many rounds of seat allotment are conducted in AP NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. AP NEET counselling typically runs two to three main allotment rounds followed by stray vacancy or mop-up rounds for unfilled seats. The exact number of rounds is announced by APDHTE during the process on apdhte.nic.in.