KNRUHS Telangana BDS Counselling 2026: Phase 1 Web Options Open


KNRUHS Telangana BDS Counselling 2026: Phase 1 Web Options Open

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has started the first phase of web-based counselling for admission into the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course under the Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligible candidates can exercise their BDS web options from 2:00 PM on September 4, 2026, to 4:00 PM on September 6, 2026. Candidates should complete and save their choices well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical problems.

The counselling covers BDS seats in affiliated Government and Private Dental Colleges, as well as the Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad.

KNRUHS BDS Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Event Date and Time
Phase 1 web options begin September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Last date for web options September 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Final merit list published August 28, 2026
Seat allotment result To be announced through the official portal
Reporting deadline As mentioned in the allotment order

Candidates should regularly check the official KNRUHS website and BDS counselling portal for allotment results, reporting dates and further instructions.

Who Is Eligible to Exercise BDS Web Options?

Candidates can participate in the first phase if:

  • They qualified in NEET UG 2026.
  • They registered for Telangana MBBS/BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota.
  • Their uploaded certificates were provisionally verified by the concerned authorities.
  • Their names appear in the final merit list published by KNRUHS on August 28, 2026.
  • They satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the KNRUHS prospectus and admission regulations.

Eligible candidates belonging to PWD, PMC, CAP and Anglo-Indian categories can also exercise web options according to their eligibility.

Candidates must confirm their names in the final merit list before proceeding with the option-entry process.

How to Exercise KNRUHS BDS Web Options

Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Visit the official Telangana BDS admission portal at https://tsbdsadm.tsche.in/.

  2. Select the Web Options – Phase 1 link.

  3. Read all the instructions displayed on the screen.

  4. Enter the required details, such as:

    • NEET UG 2026 roll number
    • NEET rank
    • KNRUHS registration number
    • Registered mobile number

  5. Obtain the login password or OTP on the registered mobile number. The password consists of a six-letter code in English capital letters.

  6. Log in and view the list of eligible dental colleges.

  7. Add colleges according to your genuine order of preference.

  8. Review the college codes and priority order carefully.

  9. Save and confirm the selected web options using the OTP received on the registered mobile number.

  10. Download or print the saved options for future reference.

Candidates are advised to use a desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Keep the registered mobile phone nearby because OTPs and counselling-related messages will be sent to that number.

How to Arrange College Preferences

The order of options plays an important role in seat allotment. Candidates should place their most preferred college as Option 1, followed by the next preferred college as Option 2 and so on.

Before entering options online:

  • Study the official seat matrix.
  • Check the college location and accessibility.
  • Verify the tuition fee and other charges.
  • Review hostel availability and facilities.
  • Discuss financial and travel requirements with parents.
  • Prepare the preferred college codes on paper.
  • Include only colleges that you are genuinely willing to join.

There is no prescribed limit on the number of college choices. Candidates may exercise options for any number of eligible colleges.

Candidates can revise the order of their choices before the deadline. The latest options saved on the portal will be considered for processing.

KNRUHS BDS University Fee

Candidates who receive a BDS seat must pay a university fee of ₹12,000 through the online payment gateway before downloading the allotment order.

Available payment methods include:

  • Debit card
  • Credit card
  • Internet banking

The university fee, once paid, will not be refunded.

The tuition fee is separate from the university fee. Tuition fees must be paid at the allotted dental college:

  • Government Dental College tuition fee will be collected as notified on the college website.
  • Private Dental College tuition fee will be collected according to G.O.Ms.No.98, HM&FW (C1) Department, dated August 7, 2026.

Candidates should verify the latest tuition fee directly with the allotted college before making payment.

What to Do After Seat Allotment

Candidates who receive an allotment should:

  1. Log in to the official BDS counselling portal.
  2. Check the allotment status.
  3. Pay the ₹12,000 university fee online.
  4. Download and print the allotment order.
  5. Read the reporting instructions mentioned in the allotment order.
  6. Report to the Principal of the allotted dental college before the prescribed deadline.
  7. Submit the required original certificates and relevant bonds.
  8. Pay the applicable tuition fee and college fee.
  9. Obtain confirmation that the admission process has been completed.

Final verification of original certificates will take place at the allotted college. If any discrepancy is found, the provisional allotment may be cancelled according to university regulations.

Important Rules Candidates Must Know

Candidates should note the following conditions:

  • Candidates who do not exercise web options in the first phase will not be eligible to participate in subsequent counselling phases.
  • If a candidate is allotted a BDS seat based on the options submitted but fails to join the allotted college, the candidate will not be allowed to exercise options in subsequent rounds.
  • Admission will be cancelled automatically if the candidate fails to report and complete admission within the deadline mentioned in the allotment order.
  • Allotment depends on merit, reservation rules, eligibility, seat availability and the candidate’s order of preference.
  • Candidates should not select a college unless they are prepared to join it.
  • A printout of the saved web options should be preserved until the admission process is completed.
  • Candidates should check the portal even if they do not receive an SMS regarding allotment.

Important Official Links

Candidates should use only official KNRUHS websites for registration, web options, fee payment and allotment downloads.

KNRUHS BDS Admission Helpline Numbers

The helplines are available from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.

Rules and Regulations

  • 7901098840
  • 9490585796
  • Email: knrugadmission@gmail.com

Technical Assistance

  • 9392685856
  • 9059672216
  • 7842136688
  • Email: tsmedadm.tech@gmail.com

Payment Issues

  • 9618240276

For a failed or duplicate payment, candidates may write to knruhs.doublepayments@gmail.com with the relevant transaction details.

Certificate Verification

  • 9866092370

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for KNRUHS BDS Phase 1 web options?

The web-options facility closes at 4:00 PM on September 6, 2026.

Who can participate in the first phase?

NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates whose names appear in the KNRUHS final merit list and whose certificates were provisionally verified can participate, subject to eligibility rules.

Is there a limit on the number of college options?

No. Candidates may select any number of eligible dental colleges according to their preferences.

Can web options be entered using a mobile phone?

Candidates are advised to use a desktop or laptop with a stable internet connection for safer and easier option entry.

How much is the university fee?

Allotted candidates must pay a university fee of ₹12,000 online to download the allotment order.

Is the university fee refundable?

No. The notification states that the university fee, once paid, will not be refunded.

What happens if an allotted candidate does not join?

A candidate who is allotted a seat but does not join the college will not be eligible to exercise web options in subsequent counselling phases.

How will candidates know their allotment status?

KNRUHS may send an SMS to the registered mobile number. Candidates must also log in to the official portal and check the allotment status after the counselling phase.

Conclusion

The first phase of KNRUHS Telangana BDS Counselling 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible NEET UG candidates seeking admission under the Competent Authority Quota. Candidates should study the seat matrix, arrange colleges in a genuine order of preference and save their options before 4:00 PM on September 6, 2026.

All details should be verified through the official KNRUHS website before taking any admission-related action.

Disclaimer: This article is intended only for educational and informational purposes. It is not an official KNRUHS notification. Dates, eligibility, fees and admission rules may be revised by the university. Candidates must refer to the official notification and counselling portal for the latest and legally valid information.


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