Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences functions as Telangana's affiliating health sciences university headquartered in Warangal. Established in 2014 by adopting Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Act post-Telangana formation, it honors poet Kaloji Narayana Rao while unifying medical education across Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Dentistry, Nursing, and Paramedical streams for 160+ affiliated colleges. UGC and NMC recognized with Category status, the university promotes research and curriculum aligned to state healthcare needs.
Important Admission Dates (Tentative 2026)
Event
Dates
NEET UG Examination
May 2026
NEET PG Examination
January 2026
TS EAMCET (Paramedical)
June 2026
University Counseling
July to August 2026
Academic Session Begins
November 2026 (PG)
Kaloji Narayana Rao University Admissions 2026
Admissions strictly follow NEET UG/PG scores via state counseling for MBBS/BDS/MD/MS, TS EAMCET for paramedical, with 85% state quota and reservations for SC/ST/BC. Eligibility requires NEET qualification, 10+2 PCB (50%) for UG, MBBS (55%) for PG.
Courses Offered at Kaloji Narayana Rao University
358+ programs across health disciplines through affiliates.
Undergraduate Programs:
Postgraduate Programs:
Super Specialty/Doctoral: DM/MCh, PhD Allied Health Sciences.
Fees Structure at Kaloji Narayana Rao University
Government-regulated fees with scholarships for state domicile.
Indicative Fee Details:
Portal knruhs.telangana.gov.in updates.
Faculty and Academic Environment
Affiliated colleges provide clinical training; university emphasizes research in public health, telemedicine, and regional diseases.
Infrastructure and Placements
Administrative campus supports 160+ affiliates with modern hospitals, labs; placements via compulsory internships.
Placements Highlights:
Why Choose Kaloji Narayana Rao University?
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences centralizes Telangana's health education ensuring standardized NEET-based admissions and state-focused medical training.
Kaloji Narayana Rao University FAQs
Q1. Is Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences UGC recognized?
Ans. Yes, NMC approved.
Q2. What entrance for MBBS is accepted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences?
Ans. NEET UG mandatory.
Q3. Where is the headquarter of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences?
Ans. Warangal, Telangana.
Q4. What makes Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences unique?
Ans. Sole health sciences affiliating university.
Q5. How many affiliates does Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences have?
Ans. 160+ colleges.
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