KNRUHS (Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences) has released the latest update for MBBS and BDS admissions 2025. The university has announced the closure of the free exit option and released counselling dates, seat allotment updates, and admission guidelines for Telangana medical aspirants.
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Introduction
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) is the nodal health university for Telangana, overseeing medical education, admissions, examinations, and related health science courses across the state. In 2025, KNRUHS has taken center stage in medical admissions news — notably, its decision to close the free exit option for MBBS admissions, recent High Court interventions regarding local candidate status, and updates on NEET UG counselling for Telangana. In this blog, we examine KNRUHS’s structure, its role in medical education, the recent free exit controversy, court rulings, admission policy, challenges, and what students need to keep in mind.
KNRUHS: Role, Structure & Mandate
What is KNRUHS?
KNRUHS stands for Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, located in Warangal, Telangana. It is responsible for regulating medical, dental, AYUSH, paramedical, nursing, and allied health sciences education in Telangana.
Functions & Jurisdiction
Its key functions include:
Framing syllabi, curricula, and regulations for health science courses
Conducting examinations, publishing results, and managing backlog exams
Overseeing admissions (UG, PG, dental, paramedical) under state quota
Issuing notifications (admission, exam, counselling, free exit, extension)
Approving colleges, monitoring academic standards
Handling grievance redressal and legal compliance
KNRUHS publishes “All Notifications” on its portal, listing admissions, exam results, and regulatory updates.
Recent Notifications & Exam Updates
As of October 2025, the KNRUHS notifications include:
Extension of Free Exit for MBBS admissions under Competent Authority Quota.
Admissions notifications for BSc Nursing & Post Basic Nursing under PWD category for 2025–26.
Results of various examinations: First MBBS regular exams (2024–25 batch), MD Unani backlog exams, allied health sciences backlog results, etc.
Examination notifications: e.g. revision of MBBS final exam schedules, summative assessments in Ayurveda/Unani, etc.
Thus, KNRUHS is in active operation on multiple fronts: admissions, examinations, policy changes.
MBBS Admissions 2025 & Free Exit Policy
One of the biggest recent developments around KNRUHS is its handling of the free exit option in MBBS admissions. This is critical because many aspirants decide based on this option.
What is Free Exit?
The “free exit” option allows candidates who have been allotted MBBS seats (in first or second counselling phases) to withdraw (exit) from the allotted seat without penalty up to a specified deadline. This lets them retain future opportunities (e.g. take up seats via All India Quota or other state counselling) without losing their chance.
Extension and Closure of Free Exit in 2025
KNRUHS had earlier issued a free exit notification (07.10.2025) for MBBS admissions under Competent Authority Quota.
However, on 13 October 2025, KNRUHS extended the free exit deadline from 1:00 PM on 13 October to 5:00 PM on 15 October 2025.
After 5:00 PM on 15 October, candidates will not be permitted to withdraw their seat. Principals of medical colleges were instructed to upload admission data by 5:30 PM on 15 October.
This decision to close free exit is a pivotal moment for students to make final decisions. Some media reports called it “Final Call: KNRUHS Closes Free Exit Option on October 15, 2025.”
2 Earlier Free Exit Extension
Prior to this, KNRUHS had extended free exit till 1:00 PM on 13 October 2025 (earlier deadline was 08.10.2025).
Thus, this timeline shows KNRUHS’s flexible (but ultimately firm) stance: asking candidates to finalize decisions by mid-October 2025.
Implications for Students
Allotted candidates who wish to withdraw must do so by 5:00 PM on 15 October 2025
After closure, no withdrawal will be permitted
Those who exit forfeit the opportunity to hold that seat but may pursue alternate allotments
Colleges will upload data accordingly, fixing seat allotments
Students must carefully evaluate whether to exit or accept seats based on prospects
Recent Legal Intervention: Local Candidate Status
Another key development is a High Court judgment relating to local candidate status for admissions.
HC Order on Local Candidate Classification
The Telangana High Court directed KNRUHS to consider 32 students as “local” candidates pending adjudication of a petition.
These students had challenged a rule which mandates a four-year study or residency in Telangana to be considered ‘local’ for admission into undergraduate courses, including MBBS/BDS.
The court’s interim order allows these students to be treated as local candidates when registrations are ongoing, preventing them from being excluded prematurely.
This is significant because local status often impacts reservation, seat allocation, and eligibility in state medical seats.
Significance
Students who did not fulfill the 4-year residency rule argued it was unconstitutional
If allowed, their eligibility improves for state seats under reserved quotas
The court’s direction ensures they are not disqualified before hearing the case
It also places pressure on KNRUHS to reconsider its criteria for local candidate classification
NEET UG Counselling 2025 in Telangana under KNRUHS
KNRUHS’s role in NEET UG counselling for Telangana is another key area.
Notification & Helpline Numbers
KNRUHS issued counselling notifications for MBBS and BDS admissions under both Competent Authority Quota and Management Quota for AY 2025-26.
It also published helpline numbers: 7901098840 and 9490585796 for candidate queries, with email contact knrugadmission@gmail.com.
Rank-Wise List
KNRUHS released the NEET UG 2025 rank-wise list of over 43,400 qualified candidates in Telangana. The list includes category-wise cut-offs, roll numbers, ranks, and scores. (The Times of India)
This list is crucial for verification, seat allotment, and transparency.
Counselling & Web Options
KNRUHS issued web-option schedules for MBBS and BDS admission for AY 2025-26 under Competent Authority Quota.
The university has also notified seat matrices, vacant seats, allotment lists, management quota seat allotments, and necessary corrigenda/merit list adjustments.
This entire counselling ecosystem is centrally managed via KNRUHS in Telangana for state seats, ensuring the allotment process.
KNRUHS Exam & Notifications Landscape
KNRUHS also administers various exams and publishes notifications across health science disciplines.
Examination Notifications
Recent exam notices include:
Revised notification for Final MBBS Part I regular exams in October/November 2025 (New Regulations).
Notifications for Ayurveda MD/MS, Unani, and related summative / supplementary assessments in November 2025.
Long-term exam schedule for first professional MBBS, BHMS, BNYS, BSc Nursing (supplementary and regular exams).
Results Portal
KNRUHS maintains an Examination Results section listing recent and backlog exam results such as:
MBBS regular and backlog results
MD Unani Part II backlog results
BSc Allied Health Sciences backlog first-year results
Other health science courses’ results
Notifications for UG AYUSH courses under PWD quotas (Kaloji University)
Thus, students across programs follow KNRUHS updates for results and exam schedules.
Challenges, Criticisms & Areas of Improvement
Timeliness & Clarity in Policy
Frequent extensions (free exit) can cause uncertainty
Admission, free exit, and counselling rules must be announced with buffer time
Students need clarity upfront about deadlines, penalties, consequences
Local Candidate Rule Controversy
The four-year residency requirement is being legally challenged
Students outside Telangana but studying here may be disadvantaged
University must consider constitutional fairness
Communication & Support
While helpline numbers are given, communication gaps remain
Timely SMS/email alerts, status dashboards would help
Support for grievance redressal should be strengthened
Infrastructure & Exam Management
Ensuring exam centers, evaluation capacity, backlog handling are robust
Digital systems for counselling / allotment should avoid glitches
Equity & Reservation
Free exit policy changes affect fairness — some candidates may not have time to analyze
Reserved seats, category quotas must be respected transparently
Local vs non-local debates must be handled through clear legislation
What Students Should Do (Action Plan)
For Admitted Candidates (MBBS)
Decide by 5:00 PM on 15 October 2025 if you wish to exit seat
If exiting, follow proper withdrawal procedures before deadline
If staying, confirm your seat allotment status and adhere to reporting timeline
Monitor portal and college communication for uploads
For Liberal Counseling Aspirants
Keep documents ready (NEET rank, certificates, domicile, category)
Use rank-wise list to assess your chances
Participate in web options carefully, considering backup options
Track seat matrices and vacant seat notices
For Legal / Local Status Concerned Students
If affected by local vs non-local classification, consult legal remedy (as HC has intervened in 32-student case)
Collect evidence of residency / study period
Follow court orders and monitor update from KNRUHS
For Academic & Exam Students
Check exam notifications, schedules, subject-wise syllabus
Keep track of result releases and backlog updates
Stay engaged with official KNRUHS portal for changes
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What is KNRUHS and what does it oversee?
KNRUHS is the Medical Health University for Telangana, handling medical, dental, nursing, supportive health science education, exams, admissions, and regulation.
Q2. What is the free exit option in MBBS counselling?
It allows candidates to withdraw from an allotted MBBS seat (in first or second phases) without penalty before a specific deadline.
Q3. Has KNRUHS extended or closed the free exit option for 2025?
Yes. The free exit was extended to 5:00 PM on 15 October 2025, after which withdrawal will not be permitted.
Q4. What did the High Court direct regarding local status?
The Telangana High Court ordered KNRUHS to treat 32 students as local candidates in the admission process, challenging the four-year residency criterion.
Q5. How many have qualified in NEET UG list in Telangana under KNRUHS?
Over 43,400 candidates are included in the NEET UG 2025 Telangana rank-wise list.
Q6. Where do I find KNRUHS exam results & notifications?
On the All Notifications section and Examination Results page of the KNRUHS official portal.
Q7. What exams does KNRUHS conduct?
KNRUHS conducts MBBS / BDS, allied health, AYUSH, postgraduate, supplementary, and backlog exams across multiple medical disciplines.
