Telangana NEET-UG 2026 Qualified Candidates List: What You Need To Know
KNRUHS releases the rank-wise NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates list for Telangana, clarifying it isn't the final merit list, with toppers and cutoff details.
AC Team
If you or someone in your family sat for NEET-UG 2026 in Telangana, August 1 was probably a day filled with refreshing browser tabs every few minutes. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) finally released the rank-wise list of qualified candidates for MBBS and BDS admissions, and the internet has been buzzing since.
Before you get too excited or too worried, here's the one thing you absolutely must remember: this list is NOT the merit list. KNRUHS has been crystal clear about this. Think of it as a heads-up rather than a final verdict. The actual merit list will come later, once the admission process kicks off properly.
Where Did This List Come From?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NEET-UG, and the results traveled through the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) before landing at KNRUHS. The university then compiled this rank-wise list purely to keep candidates and their parents informed. It's like getting a preview before the main event, useful, but not the whole story yet.
Meet The Toppers From Telangana
Every year, a few names top the charts and become the talk of coaching centres across the state. This year is no different.
Veeriahgari Sahyu leads the pack with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 13 and a NEET score of 705. Not far behind is Bura Sai Sharan at AIR 19 with 701 marks. Kandagattla Haneesh follows closely at AIR 21 with 700 marks, tied on score with Andem Sai Charan Reddy (AIR 38) and Mayuk Jayasimha (AIR 42).
On the female candidates' side, Kompella Sai Gayathri Tejoarunima takes the top spot with AIR 83 and 693 marks. Rutumbika Mohanty comes in second, securing AIR 91 with 691 marks.
These numbers might seem like just digits on a screen, but behind each one is months, maybe years, of early mornings, mock tests, and probably way too much caffeine. If you're one of these students, take a moment to feel proud. You earned it.
What Are The Qualifying Cutoffs?
Not everyone needs to hit the same score to qualify, and the categories matter here. For the 2026-27 academic year, here's how the cutoffs break down:
- UR/EWS candidates need to fall in the 50th percentile, with qualifying scores between 213 and 715.
- OBC, SC and ST candidates need to reach the 40th percentile, translating to scores between 177 and 212.
- For persons with disabilities under UR/EWS-PwD, the requirement is the 45th percentile, with scores from 194 to 212.
- OBC-PwD and SC-PwD candidates need scores between 177 and 193.
- ST-PwD candidates have a range of 177 to 191.
These cutoffs are based on the NTA press release from July 16, so they're not something KNRUHS came up with on its own. It's just following the national framework while managing the state-level process.
What Happens Next?
Here's where patience becomes a virtue. KNRUHS has said a separate notification will follow, inviting eligible candidates to register for MBBS and BDS admissions for 2026-27. This means the rank list you're looking at right now is just step one of a longer journey.
Until that registration notification drops, there's honestly not much to do except wait and keep an eye on the official KNRUHS website. Bookmark it, check it every couple of days, and try not to refresh it every five minutes like it's a cricket score during a nail-biting match.
A Quick Reality Check For Parents And Students
It's easy to get swept up in rank numbers and start comparing scores with neighbours or classmates. But remember, this list only tells you where you stand today, not where you'll end up after counselling and seat allotment. Medical admissions in India involve multiple rounds, various quotas, and a fair bit of unpredictability.
So while it's completely fine to celebrate a good rank or feel a bit low about a lower one, don't make any big decisions just yet. Wait for the official registration process, understand your category-wise eligibility properly, and then plan your next steps with a clear head.
For now, the best thing you can do is stay updated through official channels, avoid rumours floating around on social media, and give yourself a well-deserved break after months of preparation. The admission journey has a few more chapters left, but you've already cleared one big hurdle.
