Complete Guide to Medical Admission in Andhra Pradesh Government & Private Medical Colleges – 2025

Andhra Pradesh continues to be one of the most preferred destinations for medical aspirants due to its blend of government-subsidized seats, top-tier private colleges, transparent counseling, and structured admission process. This detailed guide covers everything you need to know about medical admission in Andhra Pradesh in 2025, including eligibility, types of seats, college lists, NEET cutoffs, documents, fees, and expert FAQs.

Eligibility Criteria for Medical Admission in Andhra Pradesh (2025)

• Must qualify NEET-UG 2025
• Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025
• Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, & English
• Must belong to AP or Telangana domicile (for state quota)

Medical Counseling Authorities in Andhra Pradesh 2025

• Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) – All private and government medical college counseling in Andhra Pradesh
• Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) – Counseling for 15% AIQ + Deemed Universities like GITAM

Types of Medical Admission Seats in Andhra Pradesh Private Colleges

Category A – Government Quota Seats

• Reserved for AP & Telangana domicile
• Fee: ₹15,000 – ₹25,000/year

Category B – Management Quota Seats

• Open to NEET-qualified students from all over India
• B1: Open Category (15% of B seats)
• B2: Local Category – for AP/Telangana students (85% of B seats)
• Fee: ₹13,30,000/year × 4.5 years

Category C – NRI Quota Seats

• Reserved for NRI/OCI/sponsored students (15% of total seats)
• Fee: ₹22,00,000 to ₹39,00,000/year

Step-by-Step Process for Medical Admission in Andhra Pradesh 2025

1. Qualify NEET-UG 2025
2. Register on www.drntruhs.ap.gov.in
3. Upload documents & pay registration fee
4. Verify certificates (online/offline)
5. Exercise web options (college choices)
6. Seat allotment result
7. Report to the allotted college and complete admission formalities

List of Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (2025)

College Name	Location	Year	Seats	Counseling
Narayana Medical College	Nellore	2000	250	NTRUHS
Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences	Eluru	2000	250	NTRUHS
PES Institute of Medical Sciences	Kuppam	2001	150	NTRUHS
Dr. PSIMS & RF	Gannavaram	2002	150	NTRUHS
GSL Medical College	Rajahmundry	2002	200	NTRUHS
Katuri Medical College	Guntur	2002	150	NTRUHS
Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences	Vizianagaram	2002	200	NTRUHS
NRI Medical College	Guntur	2003	200	NTRUHS
Konaseema Institute	Amalapuram	2005	150	NTRUHS
Santhiram Medical College	Nandyal	2005	150	NTRUHS
GVP Institute	Visakhapatnam	2008	200	NTRUHS
Fathima Institute	Kadapa	2010	150	NTRUHS
Great Eastern Medical School	Srikakulam	2010	150	NTRUHS
NRI Institute	Visakhapatnam	2012	150	NTRUHS
Viswabharathi Medical College	Kurnool	2014	150	NTRUHS
GITAM Institute (Deemed)	Visakhapatnam	2015	150	MCC
Apollo Institute	Chittoor	2016	150	NTRUHS
Nimra Institute	Vijayawada	2016	150	NTRUHS
Sri Balaji Medical College	Chittoor	2022	150	NTRUHS

List of Govt Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (2025)

College Name	Location	Year	Seats
Andhra Medical College	Visakhapatnam	1923	250
Guntur Medical College	Guntur	1946	250
Kurnool Medical College	Kurnool	1956	250
Rangaraya Medical College	Kakinada	1958	240
Sri Venkateswara Medical College	Tirupati	1960	240
Siddhartha Medical College	Vijayawada	1980	175
Govt. Medical College	Ananthapuramu	2000	150
RIMS	Kadapa	2006	150
RIMS	Ongole	2011	150
ACSR Govt Medical College	Nellore	2014	150
SVIMS – Sri Padmavathi Medical College	Tirupati	2014	175
Govt. Medical College	Vizianagaram	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Srikakulam	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Rajahmundry	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Machilipatnam	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Nandyal	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Eluru	2023	150
Govt. Medical College	Paderu	2024	100

Total Medical Seats in Andhra Pradesh (2025)

Andhra Pradesh offers a substantial number of MBBS seats for aspirants in 2025:

Type of College	Number of Colleges	Total MBBS Seats
Government Medical Colleges	19	3,385
Private Medical Colleges	19	3,400
Total	38	6,785

Top Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Choosing the top medical college can depend on several factors—teaching quality, infrastructure, administration, patient flow (OPD), and location.

Let’s break it down:

Based on Location & High OPD Patient Flow

Colleges renowned for their strategic location and significant outpatient services:

1. Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam
2. NRI Medical College, Guntur
3. GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
4. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor
5. GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam
6. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
7. PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam
8. Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru
9. Katuri Medical College, Guntur
10. Narayana Medical College, Nellore

Based on Infrastructure & Quality Administration

Institutions recognized for their state-of-the-art facilities and efficient management:

1. NRI Medical College, Guntur
2. GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
3. GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam
4. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
5. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor

Based on Teaching Quality (Clinical & Non-Clinical)

Colleges esteemed for their academic excellence and comprehensive curriculum:

1. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor
2. NRI Medical College, Guntur
3. Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam
4. GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
5. Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram

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NEET UG 2024 Cutoff & Expected Cutoff 2025 – Govt & Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

AIQ Cutoff 2022–2024

Category	2024	2023	2022
UR	652	610	602
OBC	652	612	—
EWS	649	609	597
SC	549	482	486
ST	528	461	429

AIQ Round-wise Cutoff (2024)

Category	R1	R2	Mop-up	Stray
UR	660	656	654	652
OBC	658	655	653	652
EWS	655	651	649	—
SC	580	562	556	550
ST	551	537	528	528

College-wise AIQ Cutoff – ACSR GMC, Nellore (2024)

Category	AIR	Score
GEN	19820	659
OBC	20678	657
EWS	24249	653
SC	121418	563
ST	148849	541

NEET UG 2024 Qualifying Marks

• General (UR): 162
• OBC/SC/ST: 127
• General/EWS-PwD: 144

Expected NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff

• General: 145–155
• OBC/SC/ST: 110–120
• General/EWS-PwD: 125–135

NRI Quota Fee Structure – Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (2025)

College Name	NRI Fee (INR Lakhs/Year)
NRI Medical College, Guntur	₹39.6
GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry	₹39.6
GVP Institute, Visakhapatnam	₹39.6
Apollo Institute, Chittoor	₹39.6
Maharaja Institute, Vizianagaram	₹39.6
Great Eastern, Srikakulam	₹39.6
PES Institute, Kuppam	₹39.6
Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal	₹29.0
Fathima Institute, Kadapa	₹27.9
Nimra Institute, Vijayawada	₹21.0

Frequently Asked Questions – Medical Admission in Andhra Pradesh 2025

Q1. What is the MBBS seat distribution system in AP private medical colleges?

Ans:

• 50% seats = Category A (Govt. Quota)
• 35% seats = Category B (B1 open, B2 for locals)
• 15% seats = Category C (NRI quota)
  👉 B2 = 85% of B seats, B1 = 15% of B seats.

Q2. What are the top private medical colleges of Andhra Pradesh?

Ans:

• Gayatri Vidya Parishad Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• NRI Medical College, Guntur
• GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry
• GITAM Institute, Visakhapatnam
• Great Eastern Medical College, Srikakulam

Q3. I have a NEET score above 520. Can I get a B category seat from outside AP?

Ans: Yes! You may get a B1 Category seat — open to All India candidates.

Q4. I have a NEET score below 250. Can I get a seat near Vizag, Vizianagaram, or Srikakulam?

Ans: Yes, via Category C (NRI quota) in:

• Great Eastern Medical College, Srikakulam
• NRI Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• GVP Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• Maharaja Institute, Vizianagaram

Q5. Do govt medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh have NRI seats in 2025?

Ans: Yes. Example:

• Sri Padmavati Medical College – ₹25L/year (NEET 450+ score)
• Other Govt colleges (Rajahmundry, Eluru, etc.) – ₹20L NRI, ₹12L Self-Finance

Q6. What is the counseling fee for B & C category seats?

Ans: ₹10,600 in 2025. Late fee penalties may apply.

Q7. University fee after seat allotment?

Seat Type	Fee
Self-financing (Govt Colleges)	₹25,100
NRI Seats (Govt Colleges)	₹65,600
Private Colleges (B1 & B2)	₹25,100
Private Colleges (C/NRI + SVIMS)	₹65,600

Q8. Is there a discontinuation fee?

Ans: Yes — ₹3,00,000 + ₹54,000 (18% GST) = ₹3,54,000

Q9. NEET 2024 cutoff for Category B1 and C (NRI)?

Ans:

• B1: 520+ score
• C: Any NEET-qualified score (as low as 130+)

Q10. NEET 2024 qualifying scores?

Category	Percentile	Score
UR	50%	164
OBC/SC/ST	40%	129

Q11. NEET 2024 AIQ closing rank for Andhra colleges?

Ans: Closing rank was ~24,800 for UR at 652 marks.

Q12. Round 2 B1 category cutoff scores in AP colleges?

College Name	Round 2 NEET Score
Fathima Institute, Kadapa	410
Nimra Institute, Krishna	427
Viswabharathi MC, Kurnool	528
GVP, Visakhapatnam	529
Maharaja Institute, Vizianagaram	531

Q13. NRI fee structure in AP private colleges?

Ans: Refer to the NRI fee structure table above.

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