The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) will release the provisional Telangana NEET UG 2026 State Merit List on August 19, 2026 . The list determines eligibility for undergraduate medical and dental courses in Telangana. It includes candidates applying for 85% State Quota MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges and category seats in private medical and dental colleges.
The provisional merit list will be available on the official KNRUHS website, knruhs.telangana.gov.in. Candidates should check the list for their NEET roll number, state merit rank, All India Rank, scores, category, and local status. After its release, KNRUHS will allow a period for grievance redressal and document verification. The final merit list will be declared afterward. Listing on the final merit list is required for participation in the online option filling and seat allocation process.
Merit List Schedule
The provisional merit list release is scheduled for August 19, 2026 . Document verification and grievance submission will occur one to two days after the provisional list is published. Web options and choice filling will follow the declaration of the final merit list.
How to Check the Merit List
To check the Telangana NEET UG 2026 Merit List:
- Visit the KNRUHS official website: knruhs.telangana.gov.in.
- Navigate to the announcements or admission section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for the 'NEET UG Provisional Merit List 2026'.
- The merit list will open as a PDF file.
- Use the search function (Ctrl+F on PC) to find your name or NEET Roll Number.
- Review your state merit position, category, NEET score, and All India Rank.
- Download the PDF for future reference in the counseling process.
Expected College-Wise Cut-Offs (2026)
The following table provides estimated cut-off score ranges for different medical colleges in Telangana based on state rankings and past admission data. These are estimates and actual cut-offs may vary.
| Medical College | Location | Expected General/OC Score | Expected SC Score | Expected ST Score |
| Gandhi Medical College | Secunderabad | 680–695+ | 510–530+ | 510–535+ |
| Osmania Medical College | Hyderabad | 675–690+ | 500–520+ | 505–525+ |
| ESIC Medical College | Sanathnagar, Hyd | 665–680+ | 490–510+ | 495–515+ |
| Kakatiya Medical College | Warangal | 650–665+ | 480–500+ | 485–505+ |
| GMC Nizamabad | Nizamabad | 630–645+ | 465–485+ | 470–490+ |
| GMC Mahabubnagar | Mahabubnagar | 620–635+ | 455–475+ | 460–480+ |
| Newer Peripheral GMCs | Various Districts | 570–610+ | 430–450+ | 435–455+ |
| Private Medical Colleges (CQ) | State-wide | 500–560+ | 380–420+ | - |
