KNRUHS MBBS Free Exit 2026: Apply by October 8 Before 2 PM

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has opened the free-exit facility for candidates admitted to MBBS courses under the Competent Authority Quota for the 2026–27 academic year. The facility is available to candidates admitted up to the second phase of counselling in medical colleges affiliated with KNRUHS. According to the official notification dated October 5, 2026, candidates can apply for free exit by submitting a discontinuation request to the Principal of their medical college. The last date to apply is October 8, 2026, at 2 PM. Candidates opting for free exit before the deadline can discontinue their MBBS admission without penalty.

KNRUHS MBBS Free Exit 2026

The free-exit facility applies to candidates who were admitted up to the second phase of counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for MBBS for the 2026–27 academic year. Candidates who no longer wish to continue with their allotted MBBS admission can apply to the Principal of their respective medical college for discontinuation. The application must be submitted within the free-exit window specified by KNRUHS.

Telangana MBBS Free Exit Deadline

The last date and time to apply for free exit is:

October 8, 2026, up to 2 PM Candidates who submit their discontinuation request within this deadline can avail themselves of the free-exit facility without penalty. Candidates should not wait until the final minutes to submit their request because the notification specifies a strict time limit.

Who Can Apply for KNRUHS Free Exit?

The notification covers candidates who:

1. Were admitted to an MBBS course for the 2026–27 academic year.
2. Were admitted under the Competent Authority Quota.
3. Were admitted up to the second phase of counselling.
4. Are studying in a medical college affiliated with KNRUHS.
5. Wish to discontinue their admission within the free-exit period.

Candidates outside this specific admission category should not assume that the notification applies to them.

What Happens After Free Exit?

The most important condition is that candidates who opt for free exit will not be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds of MBBS counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for the 2026–27 academic year. Therefore, candidates should carefully consider the consequence before submitting a discontinuation request. Once they discontinue through this facility, they cannot use subsequent Competent Authority Quota counselling rounds to seek another MBBS seat in the same counselling cycle.

KNRUHS MBBS Fee and Certificate Refund

KNRUHS has directed the Principals of medical colleges to return the original certificates and the entire fee paid by candidates who opt for free exit. The notification also directs colleges to upload the free-exit data to the admission portal by 2:30 PM on October 8, 2026. Candidates should therefore follow the college's instructions for completing the discontinuation process and collecting their documents.

Penalty After October 8

The free-exit facility is available without penalty only until 2 PM on October 8, 2026. KNRUHS has stated that the penalty clause will apply to discontinuation after 2 PM on October 8, as per the applicable Government Orders. The notification does not specify the exact penalty amount in the notice itself. Candidates should therefore not rely on an assumed penalty figure and should refer to the applicable Government Orders or official instructions for the amount and conditions.

How to Apply for KNRUHS MBBS Free Exit

Eligible candidates who want to discontinue their MBBS admission should:

1. Contact the Principal of their allotted medical college.
2. Submit the application for discontinuation/free exit.
3. Complete the process before 2 PM on October 8, 2026.
4. Collect their original certificates and fee refund as directed by the college.
5. Keep proof of the submitted request and related documents for their records.

The official notification specifically directs candidates to apply to the Principal for discontinuation.

Important: Free Exit Ends Your Further Counselling Eligibility

Candidates should distinguish between free exit from the existing MBBS admission and ordinary withdrawal from a seat. For the candidates covered by this notification, choosing free exit also means losing eligibility for further KNRUHS Competent Authority Quota MBBS counselling for the 2026–27 academic year. Therefore, candidates should submit the request only after considering whether they want to continue with their existing seat or leave the counselling process.

Official KNRUHS MBBS Free Exit Notice

The official KNRUHS admission notification page lists the October 5, 2026 notification for free exit from MBBS courses under the Competent Authority Quota. Candidates can check the latest admission notifications directly on the official KNRUHS admission notification page and KNRUHS all-notifications page.