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🥠Telangana NEET UG Medical Admission – Domicile & Eligibility Rules
To be eligible for 85% State Quota seats in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges in Telangana, NEET UG 2025 candidates must meet specific local/non-local criteria. Others may apply under the 15% unreserved quota or management quota.
âš ï¸ Important: Please refer to the official KNRUHS Information Bulletin and respective college brochures before applying.
✅ Eligibility for 85% Telangana State Quota Seats (Local Candidate)
A candidate qualifies as a local candidate under any of the following:
1. 4-Year Rule (Study or Residence):
• The candidate has studied 4 consecutive academic years in an educational institution in Telangana immediately before the qualifying exam (Class 12/Intermediate).
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• The candidate has resided in the local area for 4 consecutive years immediately before the qualifying exam.
2. 7-Year Study Rule (Fallback Criteria):
• The candidate has studied in Telangana for 7 consecutive academic years prior to the qualifying exam.
• If studied in more than one local area, eligibility is based on the area where the candidate studied the most.
• If equal time spent in more than one area, eligibility is based on the last studied area.
3. 7-Year Residency Rule (No Study in Telangana):
• If the candidate did not study in Telangana but resided for 7 consecutive years, they will be considered local to that area.
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🧾 Eligibility for 15% Unreserved Category (Open Quota within Telangana)
A candidate is eligible under the 15% unreserved (non-local) quota if:
1. Candidate has resided in Telangana for 10 years or more, excluding periods spent outside for studies.
2. Either parent has resided in Telangana for at least 10 years, excluding employment-related absences.
3. Parent or spouse is employed in:
• State or Central Government
• Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
• Local authority
• Government-recognized educational institution in Telangana
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ðŸ›ï¸ Eligibility for Management Quota Seats (Private Colleges)
These seats are open to all Indian candidates who have passed NEET UG with qualifying marks and meet subject criteria.
1. For Non-Telangana State Candidates:
• Must obtain a Certificate of Equivalence from the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Telangana and attach it during application.
2. For International / NRI / Foreign Candidates:
• Must submit a Certificate of Equivalence from both:
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
• Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Telangana
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📌 Key Notes:
• Local areas include the combined Telangana districts that come under the jurisdiction of Osmania University, Kakatiya University, etc.
• Students not meeting local criteria can still apply under Management Quota.
• Certificates & proof of residence/study must be submitted during document verification.
• Incorrect or incomplete documentation may lead to cancellation of candidature.
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For official updates, visit:
🔗 www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in
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— A.K. Gupta
NEET Counsellor | 📞 9414046375
🌠www.neetugguidance.in
