Best Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh — NEET Cutoffs, Fees & Counselling Guide 🩺📚
Updated: 18 Aug 2025. Source snippets: Dr. NTR University (state list), Careers360, CollegeDekho final merit PDF, Shiksha, CutoffDekho. (See citations in each table.)Contents
- Part 1: Top 10 College Profiles
- Part 2: Cutoffs & Counselling Strategy
- Part 3: Government College Deep Dives
- Part 4: Private College Deep Dives & Fees
- Part 5: Appendices — Seat Matrix & Documents
- Personal Shortlist Tool (NEET calculator)
- Export & PDF instructions
Part 1 — Top 10 Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (profiles) ⭐
Short profiles (address, notable features, seats, contact). Use these to craft part-by-part posts.
- 🏥 Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam — Established 1923; flagship government college; strong clinical exposure; major teaching hospital. Seats: ~250 MBBS (varies by year).
- 🏥 Guntur Medical College, Guntur — famous for strong clinical surgery training; robust alumni network.
- 🏥 Sri Venkateswara Medical College (SVMC), Tirupati — strong for community medicine & ophthalmology.
- 🏥 Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada — established tertiary referral hospital, strong obstetrics & paediatrics.
- 🏥 Government Medical College, Kadapa (RGIMS Kadapa)
- 🏥 Government Medical College, Anantapur
- 🏥 Government Medical College, Kurnool
- 🏥 Government Medical College, Eluru
- 🏥 GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (GIMSR), Visakhapatnam — prominent private college in the region.
- 🏥 Apollo Institute / Santhiram Medical College — private options with management quota seats and variable fees.
Note: seat numbers/MBBS intakes change yearly; always verify with the Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences official notifications during counselling. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Part 2 — Cutoffs (AIQ & State quota) & counselling strategy 📊
Below is a comparative table of sample/latest closing ranks / score ranges (published final merit / last-round closing ranks from the official & reputable aggregators). These are representative closing ranks (last admission rounds). Use them as planning baselines — actual cutoffs vary by round, category, and seat type.
| College | AIQ Closing Rank (GEN) — sample | State Quota Closing Rank (GEN) — sample | Approx. NEET Score (closing) | Remarks / Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam | ~1,766 — 21,510 (varies by round) | ~4,655 (state closing example) | ~600–660 (top rounds); last round lower | Sources & summary: state merit lists and aggregator data. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Guntur Medical College | ~6,532 (AI Round 1 example) | ~8,600 | ~540–620 | Round 1 data from aggregator & college listings. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Sri Venkateswara Medical College (Tirupati) | ~6,212 (sample AIQ) | ~18,006 (state closing examples) | ~520–600 | SVMC cutoffs summaries. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada | ~6,670 (sample) | ~6,030 (state sample) | ~520–610 | Aggregator/college cutoff pages. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| Other Government Colleges (Machilipatnam, Kurnool, Kadapa, Anantapur) | Varied — 10k to 34k (AIQ/last rounds) | Varied | ~450–600 | AP state final merit list & aggregator lists. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| Selected Private Colleges (Santhiram Nandyal, GIMSR GITAM) | Often >30k (AIQ) — management/mbbs fees higher | State quota cutoffs also vary | ~400–560 | Fees and cutoffs vary by management vs state quota (see private college pages). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
Quick counselling strategy (bulleted)
- 🔍 Verify the final merit list PDF published by Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences for the year of admission. Use that as the baseline. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- 🗳️ AIQ vs State: AIQ (15%) requires higher ranks for the same college vs State quota (85%). If your rank is inside AIQ closing ranks for a college — excellent. If not, target State quota counselling and local preferences.
- 🧭 Category advantage:
- 🧾 Seat type:
- ⏱️ Round strategy:
- 🧰 Documents ready:
Part 3 — Government Medical College Deep Dives (profiles & last-round cutoffs)
Below are more detailed snapshots for the main government colleges in AP.
Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam
Highlights: Oldest medical college in AP, large teaching hospital, strong clinical exposure. Typical MBBS intake ~200–250 (verify current intake on official notifications).
| Category | Sample Closing Rank / Score |
|---|---|
| AI General (example) | ~1,766 — sample final round reference. |
| State General (example) | ~4,655 — sample state closing rank. |
Sources: official & aggregator pages. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Guntur Medical College
Highlights: Strong surgical and clinical postings, well-known alumni.
Cutoff guidance: Round 1 AI closing ~6,532 (GEN). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Sri Venkateswara Medical College (SVMC), Tirupati
Highlights: Good for community medicine & specialty rotations. Highly sought after in state preferences.
Cutoff ranges and college specifics: check SVMC pages. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Part 4 — Private Medical Colleges (fees, management quota, tips)
Private colleges typically have two broad seat blocks: management/NRI and state quota. Fees vary widely — government seats remain cheaper.
Representative private colleges & fees (indicative)
| College | Typical Fees (annual, INR, indicative) | Seat types |
|---|---|---|
| GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | ~3–8 lakh / year (varies) | State quota + management |
| Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal | ~6–16 lakh / year (management/NRI much higher) | State quota + management + NRI |
| Apollo / Other private colleges | Varies widely — confirm with college admissions office | Management, NRI, State |
Always verify fee structure from the college prospectus and recent government orders; fees may be subject to fee committee rulings. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Part 5 — Appendices: Seat matrix, document checklist, counselling timeline
Seat matrix (sample headers)
| College | Total MBBS Seats (year) | AIQ seats | State quota seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Medical College | 250 | ~38 | ~212 |
| Guntur Medical College | 200 | ~30 | ~170 |
Documents checklist (for counselling)
- NEET UG Scorecard (original & copy)
- Class 10/12 certificates & marksheets
- Birth certificate / DOB proof
- Caste certificate (if applicable) — Government format
- Local residence / nativity certificate (AP state quota)
- Transfer certificate and migration (if needed)
- Passport-size photos, ID proof
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