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 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}
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.
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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