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How to Upgrade Your Seat in Telangana Medical Counselling

Manika Gupta • 3 Mins read • 4 Jun 25

If you are appearing for Telangana NEET Counselling 2025 to secure a seat this is for you. Seat upgradation is one of the most important aspects of NEET Counselling. Usually students ignore the importance of seat upgradation but it gives you a second chance to secure a seat in your dream medical college. Here is everything you need to know about seat upgradation in Telangana NEET Counselling 2025.

Eligibility for Seat Upgradation

Telangana NEET 2025 Counselling is conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences. There are certain eligibility criteria for those who wish to upgrade their seat. Check the table below for eligibility for seat upgradation.

Eligible Candidates	Ineligible Candidates
Those who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 and have reported to the college. Candidates who have opted for upgradation during the choice-filling process.	Candidates who did not participate in Round 1 counselling. Candidates who did not report to the allotted college in Round 1. Candidates who discontinued the course after joining.

Counselling Rounds Overview

For each counseling round there are certain conditions candidates must meet to upgrade their seats. Check the table below for the round -wise seat upgradation.

Particulars	Highlights	Upgradation
Round 1	Seat allotment to all the eligible candidates	No seat upgrade allowed
Round 2	Seat allotment to candidates who did not get seat in Round 1 and to those who applied for seat upgrade	Seat upgrade allowed
Mo-up Round	Only those candidates who were not allotted seats in Round 1 and 2 No fresh registrations	No seat upgrade allowed
Stray Vacancy Round	Counselling done by institution itself	No seat upgrade allowed

Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrade Your Seat

Follow the following steps for seat upgradation.

While filling the counselling form the student must opt for seat upgradation. Failure to do so will result in no upgradation of seats.
Participate in Round 1 counselling and secure a seat. If no seat is allotted, students will not be eligible for upgrade.
Once a seat is allotted in Round 1, apply for seat upgrade in Round 2.
Appear again for the counseling and get your seat upgraded.

Documents Required for Seat Upgradation
List of documents required for seat upgrade –

NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
NEET UG 2025 Rank Card
Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
Class 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Passport-size Photographs
Round 1 seat cancellation

Common Mistakes to Avoid During Seat Upgradation

Students usually make common mistakes during seat upgradation that you must avoid.

The students usually do not opt for the seat upgrade option during counselling, resulting in failure to appear for seat upgrade.
The students do not adhere to the timeline for seat upgradation. It is crucial to apply for upgradation within the stipulated timeline.
Appearing with incomplete documents.

Conclusion

The students who are appearing for NEET 2025 Telangana Counselling must ensure that they have carefully filled and opted for the seat upgradation during the counselling otherwise, they will be ineligible for the seat upgrade. Stay alert and informed and secure your seat.