Skim the Cutoff Cheatsheet to benchmark your target 🎯.
Use comparison tables to weigh fees 🪙, seats 🪑, and academics 📈.
Jump to profiles for each college with pros/cons ✅❌ and quick facts.
Follow the counselling flow to avoid common mistakes ⏱️.
⚠️ Cutoffs vary by year, round, category, quota (AIQ vs State). Always verify against official notifications before locking choices.
2. AP at a Glance: Seats, Fees & Top Colleges
College
Type
MBBS Seats*
Typical Tuition
AIIMS Mangalagiri
Govt (Central)
125
Very low (~₹6k/semester + nominal)
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Govt (State)
250
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
Guntur Medical College, Guntur
Govt (State)
250
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool
Govt (State)
250
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
SV Medical College, Tirupati
Govt (State)
240–250*
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
Rangaraya MC, Kakinada
Govt (State)
250
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
Siddhartha MC, Vijayawada
Govt (State)
250
Low (₹15k–₹60k/yr)
GSL MC, Rajahmundry
Private
200
₹12L–₹15L/yr (Mgmt)
NRI MC, Chinakakani
Private
200
₹12L–₹15L/yr (Mgmt)
ASRAM (Eluru)
Private
200
₹12L–₹15L/yr (Mgmt)
*Seats per latest NMC seat-matrix/college approvals; see footnotes for sources. Fees are indicative and vary by quota.
3. Cutoff Cheatsheet (recent closing ranks) 🔎
College
Quota
Category
Recent Closing Rank (Year)
Source
Andhra Medical College, Vizag
Govt (State)
Open
4,655 (2024)
CK Site
Guntur Medical College
Govt (State)
Open
8,601 (2024)
CK Site
Kurnool Medical College
Govt (State)
Open
12,089 (2024)
CK Site
SV Medical College, Tirupati
Govt (State)
Open
18,006 (2024)
CK Site
Rangaraya MC, Kakinada
Govt (State)
Open
14,002 (2024)
CK Site
Siddhartha MC, Vijayawada
Govt (State)
Open
17,188 (2024)
CK Site
AIIMS Mangalagiri
AIQ
General
~1,300–1,800 (recent rounds)
Aggregated (publicly reported)
The state authority (Dr. YSRUHS) also publishes detailed category-wise last ranks by round & college. Always check the latest PDF.
Cut-off cheatsheet (recent closing ranks) 🎯
State Quota (Open) closing ranks from recent years—use these to benchmark your target. (Year/rounds vary across sources; treat as trend, not a guarantee.)
College
Quota
Category
Closing Rank (Year)
Andhra Medical College, Vizag
Govt (State)
Open
4,655 (2024)
Guntur Medical College
Govt (State)
Open
8,601 (2024)
Kurnool Medical College
Govt (State)
Open
12,089 (2024)
SV Medical College, Tirupati
Govt (State)
Open
18,006 (2024)
Rangaraya MC, Kakinada
Govt (State)
Open
14,002 (2024)
Siddhartha MC, Vijayawada
Govt (State)
Open
17,188 (2024)
AIIMS Mangalagiri
AIQ (15%)
Gen (AIQ)
typically ~1,300–1,800 (recent years; varies by round)
for full category-wise last ranks (OC/EWS/BC-A..E/SC/ST) published by the state authority, see the official Dr. YSRUHS PDF (2023-24 Phase-II; detailed college-wise last ranks). DRNTRUHS+1
⚠️ Cut-offs depend on year, round (R1/R2/Mop-up/Stray), quota (AIQ vs State), and category. Always verify against the latest counselling notifications from MCC (AIQ) and Dr. YSRUHS (State). S3WAAS
Quick comparisons 🧭
Academics & clinical exposure (headline view)
Top govt choices: AMC Vizag, GMC Guntur, KMC Kurnool, SVMC Tirupati, RMC Kakinada. Strong patient load and alumni networks. NMC
State 85% (AP govt & private): Register at Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences; follow state schedule and last-rank PDFs for your category. DRNTRUHS+1
Category-wise reservation (OC/EWS/BC-A to E/SC/ST) as per state norms.
Service/Discontinuation bonds may apply to some colleges; read prospectus.
Medical fitness certificate generally required at reporting.
10. City Life & Hostels 🏙️
Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Kakinada offer robust transport, food and rentals. Smaller cities (Nandyal, Machilipatnam) mean quieter student life and lower costs.
11. Choosing Strategy 🧭
Target a range of colleges: 2 ambitious + 3 realistic + 2 safe.
Balance clinical load with academics; older districts see more cases.
Account for language/locality for smoother patient interactions.
Verify bond/penalty obligations before joining.
12. FAQs & Resources ❓
Minimum qualifying marks? As per NEET year-wise notification (UR/EWS 50th percentile, etc.).
Where to check official last ranks? Dr. YSRUHS PDF notifications (category-wise, round-wise).
Where to check seats? NMC seat matrix and college prospectuses.
Footnotes / Sources (summarized): • NMC Seat Matrix 2024‑25 (state-wise, college-wise) • AIIMS Mangalagiri prospectus • Careers360 AP cutoff (2024/2023) • Dr. YSRUHS last-ranks PDF (2023-24).
Annexures — Syllabus, Study Plan & Checklists 📑
Annex 1: College Visit Checklist #1
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 2: College Visit Checklist #2
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 3: College Visit Checklist #3
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 4: College Visit Checklist #4
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 5: College Visit Checklist #5
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 6: College Visit Checklist #6
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 7: College Visit Checklist #7
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 8: College Visit Checklist #8
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 9: College Visit Checklist #9
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 10: College Visit Checklist #10
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 11: College Visit Checklist #11
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 12: College Visit Checklist #12
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 13: College Visit Checklist #13
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 14: College Visit Checklist #14
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 15: College Visit Checklist #15
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 16: College Visit Checklist #16
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 17: College Visit Checklist #17
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 18: College Visit Checklist #18
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 19: College Visit Checklist #19
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 20: College Visit Checklist #20
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 21: College Visit Checklist #21
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 22: College Visit Checklist #22
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 23: College Visit Checklist #23
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 24: College Visit Checklist #24
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 25: College Visit Checklist #25
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 26: College Visit Checklist #26
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 27: College Visit Checklist #27
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 28: College Visit Checklist #28
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 29: College Visit Checklist #29
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
Annex 30: College Visit Checklist #30
Talk to current interns about workload & OPD/IPD volume.
Check hostels for hygiene, Wi‑Fi, and mess quality.
Ask about PG exposure and research support.
Confirm latest fee notification and bonds.
Tip: Keep scanned PDFs of all documents on a pen drive and cloud.
This tool calculates fees based on official college fee structures, quota, category, gender, and income slab. Includes scholarships and waivers where applicable.
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🎓 Government scholarships & waivers applied automatically
Category-based: SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, and EWS waivers as per CET Cell norms
Income slab-based: Discounts for non-creamy layer candidates (₹8 lakh cut-off)
Gender-based: Special reduced fees for female candidates in select colleges/quota
Realistic estimates: Applied using actual percentages from government GRs (where published)