Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has issued a notification on free exit from the MBBS course for candidates admitted under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27. The notice is dated 5 October 2026. The last date for free exit is 2:00 PM on 8 October 2026, and candidates who exit by then do not pay a penalty.
KNRUHS MBBS Free Exit 2026: Key Highlights
- Issued by: Registrar, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana
- Notice date: 5 October 2026
- Applies to: Candidates admitted up to the second phase of counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for MBBS 2026-27 in colleges affiliated to KNRUHS
- Last date for free exit: 8 October 2026, 2:00 PM
- Penalty: None for exit by the deadline
- Colleges must upload data by: 8 October 2026, 2:30 PM
Who Can Take Free Exit?
All candidates admitted up to the second phase of counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for MBBS in KNRUHS-affiliated medical colleges can take free exit. They must apply to the Principal of the college to discontinue the course. They will not have to pay a penalty if they do so by the deadline.
Important Rules for Candidates
- Further rounds: Candidates who discontinue the course will not be eligible for further rounds of counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for MBBS for 2026-27.
- Penalty after the deadline: The penalty clause will apply to anyone who discontinues after 2:00 PM on 8 October 2026, as per Government Orders.
Instructions for Medical Colleges
Principals of medical colleges have been told to:
- Return all original certificates and the entire fee paid to candidates who opt for free exit, immediately
- Upload the data to the admission portal by 2:30 PM on 8 October 2026, without fail
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Decide whether to continue in the MBBS seat you have taken or to exit.
- If you want to exit, send your application to the Principal of your college before 2:00 PM on 8 October 2026.
- Remember that exiting makes you ineligible for later rounds of counselling under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27.
- Collect your original certificates and fee refund from the college.
- Keep checking the KNRUHS website for further notices.
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