Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, is a state health sciences university established in 2014 by the Government of Telangana. It is the apex regulatory and affiliating body for all health sciences colleges in Telangana state. The university is named after Kaloji Narayana Rao, the eminent Telugu poet and Padma Vibhushan awardee. KNRUHS is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Dental Council of India (DCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH).
KNRUHS functions as an affiliating and regulatory body for health sciences education in Telangana. It does not participate in NIRF rankings as a teaching institution.
The university is headquartered at Warangal, Telangana. It affiliates more than 160 health sciences colleges across the state, spanning government and private medical, dental, AYUSH, nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences institutions.
- MBBS — 5.5 years (including compulsory rotatory internship), offered at government and private affiliated medical colleges across Telangana
- BDS — 5 years, at affiliated dental colleges
- AYUSH — BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homoeopathy), BUMS (Unani), BNYS (Naturopathy and Yoga Science); each 5.5 years
- Allied Health Sciences — BPT (4.5 years), B.Sc Nursing (4 years), B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (3 years)
- PG programmes — MD/MS (3 years), MDS (3 years), MPT (2 years), M.Sc Nursing (2 years), MPH (2 years)
- Super-specialty — DM and M.Ch (3 years each) at select affiliated super-specialty hospitals
Government-quota MBBS fees at KNRUHS-affiliated state medical colleges are INR 63,000 per year. BDS convener-quota fees are INR 1.80 lakhs per year.
KNRUHS Admission Dates 2026
Admissions to all KNRUHS-affiliated programmes are anchored by NEET-based national and state counselling cycles. The 2026-27 cycle is currently active across multiple programme families, with MBBS and BDS state counselling ongoing and BHMS/AYUSH rounds releasing allotments.
| Event | Programme | Status (September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 state counselling | MBBS / BDS | Ongoing — multiple allotment rounds in progress |
| MBBS / BDS All India Quota counselling | MBBS / BDS (15% AIQ seats) | Conducted by MCC; ongoing |
| BHMS AIQ counselling | BHMS | First-phase allotments released 30 September 2026 |
| BSc Nursing 2026 | B.Sc Nursing | Registration reopened September 2026 |
| NEET MDS counselling 2026 | MDS | Registration closed 25 August 2026; counselling in progress |
| NEET PG 2026 state counselling | MD / MS (Allopathy) | State counselling rounds active |
The table below covers the course-wise entrance exams accepted across all KNRUHS programme families.
| Course Family | Entrance Exam | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS | NEET UG | MCC (AIQ) and KNRUHS (State quota) |
| BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BNYS | NEET UG | AACCC (AIQ) and KNRUHS (State quota) |
| BPT / B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc MLT | NEET UG / State counselling | KNRUHS |
| MD / MS (Allopathy) | NEET PG | MCC (AIQ) and KNRUHS (State quota) |
| MDS | NEET MDS | MCC (AIQ) and KNRUHS (State quota) |
| MD / MS AYUSH | AIAPGET | AACCC (AIQ) and KNRUHS (State quota) |
| DM / M.Ch | NEET SS | MCC and KNRUHS |
KNRUHS Courses and Fees
KNRUHS affiliates health sciences programmes across six major streams. The table below reflects government-quota or convener-quota annual fees at affiliated institutions. Private management-quota fees are significantly higher and vary by college.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Annual Fee (Govt / Convener Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 63,000 per year |
| BDS | 5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 1.80 lakhs per year |
| BAMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 49,420 per year |
| BHMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 2.93 lakhs per year |
| BNYS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 65,040 per year |
| BPT | 4.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 65,000 per year |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 2.25 lakhs (total) |
| B.Sc MLT | 3 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 85,000 per year |
| MPT | 2 years | BPT | INR 50,000 per year |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing | INR 58,200 (total) |
| MPH | 2 years | MBBS / BDS / AYUSH / B.Sc | INR 2.25 lakhs per year |
| MD Ayurveda / MS Ayurveda | 3 years | BAMS, AIAPGET | INR 23,150 to INR 90,450 per year |
| DM | 3 years | MD, NEET SS | INR 84,600 (total, government hospital rate) |
| M.Ch | 3 years | MS, NEET SS | INR 1.86 lakhs (total, government hospital rate) |
Notable super-specialty disciplines at KNRUHS-affiliated hospitals include DM in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Medical Oncology. M.Ch programmes cover Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Surgical Oncology.
KNRUHS Admission Process
All admissions under KNRUHS are merit-based on NEET scores. The university conducts centralised web counselling for the 85% state-quota seats. The 15% All India Quota is managed by the MCC or AACCC depending on the programme stream.
MBBS and BDS Admission
Eligibility for MBBS and BDS under KNRUHS:
- Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General Category (45% for OBC/SC/ST and 40% for PwD candidates)
- Valid NEET UG score
- Age: minimum 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year
Selection follows a structured web-counselling process: NEET state merit rank preparation by KNRUHS, online registration and document verification at designated helpline centres, choice-filling and seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college after fee payment.
Flagship government medical colleges under KNRUHS — including Kakatiya Medical College (Warangal), Osmania Medical College (Hyderabad), and Gandhi Medical College (Secunderabad) — typically show NEET UG closing ranks between 1,000 and 5,000 for the General Category in the Telangana state merit list. Other government colleges under KNRUHS attract closing ranks in the 10,000 to 40,000 range for General Category aspirants, depending on the college.
AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) Admission
AYUSH UG programmes are also NEET UG-based. State-quota seat allotment is conducted through KNRUHS. AIQ AYUSH seats are handled by AACCC. PG AYUSH (MD Ayurveda, MD Homoeopathy, MD Unani) is governed by AIAPGET for AIQ seats and KNRUHS counselling for state-quota seats.
MD, MS, and MDS Admission
Allopathy PG admissions (MD and MS) use NEET PG scores. KNRUHS conducts state-level counselling for the 85% state-quota PG seats. MCC manages the 15% AIQ. MDS admissions are through NEET MDS scores. KNRUHS conducted MDS registration through 25 August 2026 for the current cycle, with counselling now in progress.
For DM and M.Ch super-specialty programmes, NEET SS scores govern seat allotment at eligible KNRUHS-affiliated super-specialty hospitals across Telangana.
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Admission
B.Sc Nursing admissions are based on 10+2 PCB marks and state counselling by KNRUHS. Registration for BSc Nursing 2026 was reopened in September 2026. BPT and B.Sc MLT admissions follow the same state-counselling route with PCB eligibility at the 10+2 level.
KNRUHS Placements and Career Outcomes
KNRUHS-affiliated health sciences programmes lead to licensure-based careers rather than conventional campus placements. MBBS graduates are licensed by the NMC upon completing the one-year compulsory rotatory internship. The majority then pursue NEET PG for MD/MS specialisation or enter government or private medical practice.
BDS graduates licensed by the DCI can pursue MDS through NEET MDS or establish private dental practice. AYUSH graduates are registered with respective state boards and enter private practice, government AYUSH service, or pursue AIAPGET for PG specialisation. Nursing and allied health sciences graduates from KNRUHS-affiliated colleges find roles at government hospitals, corporate hospital chains, and private clinics across Telangana and the wider South India region.
| Career Stage | Pathway | Typical Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship | Compulsory rotating internship at attached teaching hospital | INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month (stipend) |
| Government Bond Service | Rural or PHC posting (1 to 2 years, government-quota obligation) | INR 50,000 to INR 70,000 per month |
| NEET PG pathway | MD or MS at government or private hospital | Stipend INR 70,000 to INR 90,000 per month |
| Private practice (post-MBBS) | General practitioner or polyclinic | INR 50,000 to INR 1.50 lakhs per month (variable) |
| Post-MD/MS government service | Specialist at government district or teaching hospital | INR 1 lakh to INR 1.50 lakhs per month |
KNRUHS Campus and Infrastructure
KNRUHS is headquartered at Warangal, Telangana and functions primarily as an examination, counselling, and regulatory body. Students study and receive clinical training at the campuses of affiliated colleges, each with its own teaching hospital attachment.
Among the flagship government medical colleges under KNRUHS, Kakatiya Medical College (attached to MGM Hospital, Warangal), Osmania Medical College (attached to Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad), and Gandhi Medical College (attached to Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad) are the most sought-after. These government hospital complexes provide a large number of beds for clinical exposure and serve as the primary training grounds for MBBS and PG students in Telangana.
Private affiliated colleges under KNRUHS range widely in infrastructure quality. Aspirants are advised to separately verify hospital bed strength, library facilities, hostel availability, and NMC inspection status of any private affiliated college before accepting a seat allotment.
KNRUHS vs Dr. NTR UHS vs Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Aspirants from South India often compare state health sciences affiliating universities when evaluating medical admission options across different states. KNRUHS (Telangana), Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Andhra Pradesh), and Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University are the three analogous state health sciences regulatory bodies in peninsular India, each governing NEET-based admissions within their respective states.
| Parameter | KNRUHS (Telangana) | Dr. NTR UHS (Andhra Pradesh) | Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2014 | 1986 | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Warangal, Telangana | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| AYUSH Coverage | Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy | Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani | Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy, Unani |
| Super-specialty DM / M.Ch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Admission Gateway | NEET UG / PG / MDS / SS | NEET UG / PG / MDS / SS | NEET UG / PG / MDS / SS |
KNRUHS is the newest of the three but governs the full health sciences spectrum in Telangana, including Unani medicine — a distinct feature driven by Hyderabad’s historical Unani tradition. Dr. NTR UHS has a longer track record in Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University leads in seat volume across South India and uniquely includes Siddha medicine, which is indigenous to Tamil Nadu.
KNRUHS FAQs
Ques. What entrance exam is required for MBBS admission under KNRUHS?
Ans. MBBS admissions at all KNRUHS-affiliated medical colleges are based solely on NEET UG scores. You must appear in NEET UG and qualify the cutoff. KNRUHS prepares a Telangana state merit list and conducts centralised web counselling for the 85% state-quota seats. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats are managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Ques. How many colleges are affiliated to KNRUHS?
Ans. KNRUHS affiliates more than 160 health sciences colleges across Telangana. These include government and private medical, dental, AYUSH (Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy), nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences institutions.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee under KNRUHS government quota?
Ans. Government-quota MBBS fees at KNRUHS-affiliated state medical colleges are INR 63,000 per year. Management-quota seats at private affiliated colleges are significantly higher. Candidates should verify current management-quota rates with the respective private college at the time of admission.
Ques. Is KNRUHS recognised by the National Medical Commission?
Ans. Yes. KNRUHS is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as the affiliating health sciences university for Telangana. MBBS degrees awarded by NMC-approved affiliated colleges under KNRUHS entitle graduates to register with the state medical council and practise medicine in India.
Ques. What is the NEET UG closing rank for premier KNRUHS government colleges?
Ans. Flagship government medical colleges under KNRUHS — Osmania Medical College, Gandhi Medical College, and Kakatiya Medical College — typically show NEET UG closing ranks between 1,000 and 5,000 for the General Category in the Telangana state merit list. Other government colleges close in the 10,000 to 40,000 range for General Category, depending on the college and year.
Ques. Does KNRUHS offer DM and M.Ch super-specialty programmes?
Ans. Yes. KNRUHS affiliates DM programmes in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, and Medical Oncology, and M.Ch programmes in Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Surgical Oncology at eligible affiliated super-specialty hospitals. Admissions are through NEET SS.
Ques. Is there a government bond obligation for MBBS graduates from KNRUHS state medical colleges?
Ans. Government-quota MBBS candidates at certain KNRUHS-affiliated state government medical colleges are required to serve in government hospitals for 1 to 2 years upon graduation. Failure to complete the bond attracts a monetary penalty. You should confirm the specific bond terms with the allotted college at the time of admission, as obligations vary by institution.
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Admission to all the UG courses at KNRUHS except BPT and B.Sc (MLT) is based on NEET UG. The university accepts NEET PG for admission to PG courses such as MD/ MS/ MPH/ PG Diploma. Admission to MDS is done based on the NEET MDS score. KNRUHS offers admission to M.A.M.S/ M.H.M.S/ M.U.M.S on the basis of the score in AIAPGET. Admission to MPT and M.Sc is completely based on merit in Bachelor’s Degree. For courses like DM and M.Ch, the university offers admission through NEET-SS scores.
The fee for the BPT course is mentioned below:
For admission to KNRUHS Warangal, entrance examination scores are not required. The admission to the course are based on the marks secured in the previous qualifying examination.
In KNRUHS, different courses are offered with different fee structures. Click here to get the course wise fee details of KNRUHS Warangal.
Admission to the KNRUHS Warangal courses have different admission criteria. Given below are the course wise admission criteria:
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is a public state university established in 2014 at Warangal, Telangana. Kaloji University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). Kaloji Narayana Rao University has more than 160 government and private affiliated colleges. KNRUHS offers UG, PG, Doctoral, Super-Speciality, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship courses in Health Sciences. It offers admission to Allopathy, Dental Surgery, Homeopathy, Indian Systems of Medicine, and Paramedical streams.
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is a public state university established in 2014 at Warangal, Telangana. Kaloji University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). Kaloji Narayana Rao University has more than 160 government and private affiliated colleges. KNRUHS offers UG, PG, Doctoral, Super-Speciality, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship courses in Health Sciences. It offers admission to Allopathy, Dental Surgery, Homeopathy, Indian Systems of Medicine, and Paramedical streams.
In case a student has failed a particular semester examination, they need to appear for the Backlog or Supplementary Exam.
The results for the admission process to PG courses at KNRUHS Warangal hasn’t been announced yet.
KNRUHS Results are released on the official website of the university in the form of a PDF File in the form of the provisional list of registered numbers of all the successful candidates of PG DEGREE(MD/MS) FINAL YEAR Examinations held in the month of Feb 2024. You can click here for the pdf result of the MD degree exams 2024.
There are a plethora of courses offered at KNRUHS at the undergraduate level in fields such as modern medicine, dental, ayurvedic, homeopathy, unani, naturopathy, physiotherapy, nursing, allied health sciences, lab technology, and MPH. Here is the list of courses offered in detail:
Kaloji University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). Kaloji Narayana Rao University has more than 160 government and private affiliated colleges. KNRUHS offers UG, PG, Doctoral, Super-Speciality, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship courses in Health Sciences. It offers admission to Allopathy, Dental Surgery, Homeopathy, Indian Systems of Medicine, and Paramedical streams. Osmania Medical College, ESIC Medical College, Gandhi Medical College, and Army College Of Dental Sciences are among the top colleges affiliated with KNRUHS.
KNRUHS Results for all UG and PG exams are released by the university on its official website only. The results are released in the form of a PDF that can be accessed by all students. The students can search for their respective roll numbers in the list to check their result status. In case students are not able to clear the semester exams, they need to appear for backlog exams in the next year.
Yes, KNRUHS Results for various UG courses such as MBBS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing have been released for Regular and Backlog Students on its official website. Interested candidates can check KNRUHS Results from the official website. The results are released in the form of a PDF that can be accessed by all students. The students can search for their respective roll numbers in the list to check their result status. In case students are not able to clear the semester exams, they need to appear for backlog exams in the next year.
You can check KNRUHS results on the official website of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). Results are usually released as PDFs containing a list of roll numbers or names of qualified students. You'll need to search the PDF document for your specific information.
No, there is no direct admission to the MBBS program at any KNRUHS affiliated colleges. Admission to MBBS in all medical colleges in India, including those affiliated with KNRUHS, is strictly based on the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) score followed by counselling.