AP MBBS Management Quota 2026: Free Exit Allowed Until 10 AM on October 17
Published 15 Oct 20262 min read5 Views
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr NTRUHS) has allowed candidates who joined an MBBS Management Quota Phase I or Phase II seat to request a free exit. Requests must go through the concerned college Principal by 10:00 AM on 17 October 2026. Candidates who exit can take part in Management Quota Phase III but cannot claim their earlier seat.
Key highlights
- Issued by: Dr NTRUHS
- Applies to: MBBS Management Quota candidates who joined a Phase I/II seat
- Not covered: Competent Authority Quota
- Request cutoff: 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM
- College data freeze: 17 October 2026, 11:30 AM
- After exit: eligible for MQ Phase III; earlier seat cannot be claimed
Free Exit Deadlines
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Candidate Free Exit request cutoff | 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| College data-freeze time | 17 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
Colleges must freeze exit data by 11:30 AM, which is 90 minutes after the candidate cutoff.
What the Notice Says
Candidates who joined an MBBS Management Quota seat in Phase I or Phase II may request Free Exit by applying to the Principal of their college. According to the notice, original certificates and tuition and other fees must be returned. The source does not give further detail on how or when this happens, so candidates should read the notice for the exact procedure [VERIFY].
Who Is Covered
The notice is for Management Quota seats. It is not for Competent Authority Quota seats. Candidates holding a Competent Authority Quota seat should not treat this notice as applicable to them.
What Happens After Free Exit
A candidate who exits may participate in Management Quota Phase III. The earlier seat cannot be claimed once the candidate exits. The Phase III schedule is not given in the source [VERIFY on the official listing].
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Read the official Free Exit notice in full.
- Decide before the cutoff, since the earlier seat cannot be reclaimed after exit.
- Submit the request to the concerned college Principal before 10:00 AM on 17 October 2026.
- Confirm with the college how original certificates and fees will be returned [VERIFY].
- Check the official admissions listing for the Phase III schedule.