Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences Karimnagar Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Admission to the MBBS program at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences is strictly based on the NEET UG entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). All seats (currently around 250) are filled through the Telangana state counselling process. There is no direct admission or management quota outside the official counselling.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Biotechnology), and English.

• Minimum aggregate marks: 50% in PCB for the General category (40% for SC/ST/BC, with relaxations as per rules).

• Age: Minimum 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year.

• Must be NEET UG qualified.

Online Step-by-Step Admission Process 2026:

1. Appear and Qualify in NEET UG Candidates must register and appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Only those who secure the minimum qualifying percentile (50th for General/EWS, 40th for SC/ST/BC, and 45th for PwD) are eligible to participate in counselling.

2. Register for Telangana State Counselling After NEET UG results are declared, eligible candidates must register online on the official KNRUHS counselling portal for Competent Authority Quota or the separate portal for Management Quota). This includes paying the registration/processing fee and uploading required documents for verification.

3. Document Verification and Merit List The university verifies uploaded documents (10+2 marksheet, NEET scorecard, caste/income certificates, domicile proof, etc.). A provisional and final state merit list is released based on NEET UG rank and eligibility criteria.

4. Choice Filling and Seat Allotment: Candidates exercise web options by selecting their preferred colleges, including Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences. Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, reservation rules, seat availability, and category (Competent Authority Quota / Management Quota). Multiple rounds, including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, are conducted if seats remain vacant.

5. Reporting and Admission Confirmation Allotted candidates must report to the college within the given timeframe, complete document verification in person, pay the tuition fees, and join the course. Failure to report on time may result in the seat being forfeited.