AP NEET UG 2026 Management Quota Stray Round Web Options Close Today at 4 PM: Portal Link, Security Deposit & Strict Joining Rules

 Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (formerly Dr. NTRUHS) will close the web-options portal for the Stray Vacancy Round of MBBS Management Quota (Category B1 and B2) and notified NRI-lapsed seats today, October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Eligible candidates seeking admission to private unaided non-minority and minority medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh must submit their preferences online at apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in before the deadline. This stray round represents the final opportunity to secure an MBBS seat under the Management Quota for the 2026–27 academic session. Candidates are advised to exercise options cautiously, as seats allotted in this round carry a strict compulsory joining policy with no option for resignation or free exit.

Critical Warning for Aspirants: Do not fill preferences for colleges you do not intend to join. If a seat is allotted, reporting to the allotted college is mandatory. Candidates who fail to join will forfeit their ₹3,00,000 security deposit and face debarment from state medical admissions under university rules.

AP MBBS Management Quota Stray Round: Important Schedule

Mandatory ₹3,00,000 Security Deposit

To prevent seat-blocking during this final stray phase, Dr. NTRUHS requires all participating candidates to pay a refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000 via the online payment gateway before exercising web options.

• Refund Condition: The security deposit will be refunded to candidates who are not allotted any seat during the stray round. It will also be adjusted/refunded to candidates who are allotted a seat and successfully complete the joining procedure at the college.
• Forfeiture Condition: If a candidate is allotted a seat based on their submitted options but fails to report and join the college within the specified timeline, the entire ₹3,00,000 deposit will be forfeited without exception.

Eligibility & Exclusions: Who Cannot Participate?

Candidates must carefully review the exclusion criteria in the university notification dated October 22, 2026, before making any payment or submitting options. The following candidates are ineligible:

1. Prior Allottees / Seat Holders: Candidates who already hold or were allotted an MBBS seat in previous rounds of Dr. NTRUHS State Counselling (Competent Authority Quota or Management Quota) and either joined or failed to join after Phase-III.
2. MCC Shared Ineligible List: Candidates whose names appear in the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) shared list of candidates holding seats under All India Quota (AIQ) or other State Quotas up to Round 3.
3. Free Exit Users: Candidates who previously availed of the Free Exit facility or resigned from an allotted seat outside the official resignation window.

Strict Non-Resignation & Mandatory Joining Policy

Unlike preliminary rounds, the stray vacancy round does not permit seat cancellation, resignation, or college upgrading.

1. No Free Exit: Once a seat is assigned in this round, the allotment is final.
2. Compulsory Admission: The candidate must pay the university fee, download the allotment letter, report to the college with original documents, and pay the requisite tuition fees.
3. Penalty for Discontinuation: Discontinuing or refusing the allotted seat will result in forfeiture of the ₹3,00,000 security deposit and potential legal/disciplinary action by the university to prevent seat wastage.

How to Submit Web Options for AP MBBS Management Quota

1. Visit the official admissions portal at apuhs-ugadmissions.aptonline.in/MBBSMQ/Home/StudentLogin.
2. Log in using your NEET UG Roll Number, Registration ID, and Password.
3. Complete the online payment of the ₹3,00,000 security deposit using net banking, credit card, or debit card.
4. Access the web options dashboard and select preferred private medical colleges for Category B1, B2, or NRI-lapsed seats.
5. Arrange preferences in strict order of priority.
6. Save options and confirm submission via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
7. Download and print the submitted choices for future reference.