Telangana BDS Stray Vacancy 2026-27 Web Options Open at tsbdsadm.tsche.in; Check How to Apply

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has opened the BDS stray vacancy phase web options. The notification was released on October 22, 2026. The round covers seats under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) for 2026-27. Candidates can register at the official portal tsbdsadm.tsche.in.

This is the final round for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) admissions this cycle. KNRUHS will fill all remaining vacant BDS seats through this phase. The seats cover government, private and Army dental colleges in Telangana.

Telangana BDS Stray Vacancy 2026-27 Key Details

The counselling is managed by KNRUHS for 2026-27 BDS admissions. The main details of the current round are listed below.

Who Is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?

Participation in this round is restricted to specific candidates. The round admits only NEET UG 2026 qualifiers. Candidates must appear on the KNRUHS BDS final merit list. Local and non-local candidates both qualify as per state rules.

Those who did not get a seat in earlier rounds can apply. Candidates who skipped Phase 1 or Phase 2 are also eligible. Students already allotted a seat and still holding it cannot register. The university will verify eligibility before confirming any allotment.

What Is the Competent Authority Quota in BDS?

The Competent Authority Quota covers state-regulated BDS seats in Telangana. KNRUHS fills these seats through merit-based online counselling. The quota includes seats across government, private and Army dental colleges.

What Is the Fee for BDS Stray Vacancy Counselling?

Candidates must pay a non-refundable university fee of Rs 12,000. The fee has to be paid online during web options entry. KNRUHS accepts net banking, debit card, credit card and UPI payments. The amount is not returned under any circumstances.

This payment covers only the counselling and allotment process. The college tuition fee will be collected separately at joining. Candidates must also carry proof of fee payment during reporting.

How to Apply for the BDS Stray Vacancy Phase?

Follow the steps below to register for the stray vacancy round. The process is fully online through the KNRUHS portal.

1. Visit the official portal at tsbdsadm.tsche.in.
2. Click on the stray vacancy phase web options link.
3. Log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
4. Verify your personal details and merit list rank on screen.
5. Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs 12,000 online.
6. Select your preferred BDS colleges in order of priority.
7. Save and lock the web options before the deadline.
8. Download the submission confirmation for future reference.

Documents Required for BDS Counselling Reporting

Candidates who get an allotment must report at the designated college. Keep all original documents and photocopies ready during reporting. The list of required documents is given below.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Transfer certificate from the last institution attended
• Study and conduct certificates from Class 9 to 12
• Nativity or local status certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate for reserved category candidates
• Income certificate for fee concession claims
• Allotment order from the KNRUHS portal
• Fee payment receipt and six recent passport photos

How to Check Allotment and Report to College?

Allotment results will be published after the web options window closes. Candidates must check the KNRUHS portal for their allotment order. Download the allotment letter from the official website. Report at the allotted college with all original documents.

Document verification is a mandatory step at the college. Failure to report on time may lead to seat cancellation. Candidates must also pay the tuition fee at the college. The college will confirm the final admission after verification.

Telangana BDS Counselling 2026-27 Phase Timeline

KNRUHS conducted two web options rounds before this stray phase. The earlier rounds and the current round are listed below.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit tsbdsadm.tsche.in and read the official notification.
2. Confirm your name on the KNRUHS BDS merit list.
3. Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and ID proofs ready.
4. Arrange Rs 12,000 for online payment of the university fee.
5. Exercise your web options within the stray phase window.
6. Report to the allotted college with original documents on time.