MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh 2026

Students across India often explore different states for medical education based on college reputation, seat availability and fee structure. MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh is a preferred option for many NEET-qualified candidates because the state has a good number of government and private medical colleges offering education and hospital-based clinical training.Andhra Pradesh is famous for its established medical institutions, experienced faculty and practical exposure through associated teaching hospitals. Admission to MBBS courses is conducted through NEET-UG qualification followed by centralised counselling, making the process transparent & merit based for aspiring medical students.

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Complete Overview of MBBS Admission Process in Andhra Pradesh

Particulars	Details
Entrance Exam	NEET UG 2026 (Mandatory)
Counselling Authority	Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
Official Website	drysruhs.edu.in
Seat Allocation	15% All India Quota (MCC) & 85% State Quota (Dr. YSR UHS)

Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Sl. No.	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	University Name	Year of Established	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1958	250
2	S V Medical College, Tirupati	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1960	240
3	Government Medical College, Machilipatnam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2023	150
4	Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1957	250
5	Guntur Medical College, Guntur	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1946	250
6	Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijaywada	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1980	175
7	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Vijayawada	Statutory Autonomous, AIIMS(New Delhi)	2018	125
8	Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	1923	250
9	Government Medical College, Paderu	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2024	50
10	Government Medical College, Rajamahendravaram	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2023	150
11	Government Medical College, Eluru	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2023	150
12	Government Medical College, Nandyal	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2023	150
13	Government Medical College, Vizianagaram	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2023	150
14	SVIMS – Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Alipiri Road, Tirupati	Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati	2014	175
15	ACSR Government Medical College Nellore	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2014	175
16	Government Medical College, Ongole	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2011	150
17	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam	Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences	2008	200
18	Government Medical College, Kadapa	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2006	175
19	Government Medical College, Ananthapuram	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2000	200

Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Sl. No.	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	University Name	Year of Established	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2002	200
2	Narayana Medical College, Nellore	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2000	250
3	Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2005	250
4	P E S Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2001	150
5	Katuri Medical College, Guntur	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2002	150
6	Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2000	250
7	Dr. P.S.I. Medical College , Chinoutpalli	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2002	150
8	GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2002	250
9	NRI Medical College, Guntur	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2003	200
10	Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Chittoor	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	–	150
11	Gayathri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2016	200
12	Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Dist., A.P.	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2016	200
13	Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2016	150
14	GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam	Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University) Deemed, Visakhapatnam	2015	150
15	Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2014	250
16	NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2012	250
17	Fathima Instt. of Medical Sciences,Kadapa	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2010	100
18	Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital,Srikakulam	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2010	150
19	Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram	DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES	2005	200

Government vs Private Seat Matrix

In Andhra Pradesh, MBBS seats are divided between government & private medical colleges, giving students admission options based on NEET rank, category and budget.

MBBS Seats in Andhra Pradesh(Government)

Andhra Pradesh has around 18 government medical colleges with approximately 3,300+ MBBS seats. These colleges are highly preferred because of affordable tuition fees, experienced faculty and strong patient exposure in government hospitals. Competition for these seats is usually high due to lower fees and merit-based admission.

S.No	College	Seat Intake
1	Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada	250
2	S V Medical College, Tirupati	240
3	Government Medical College, Machilipatnam	150
4	Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool	250
5	Guntur Medical College, Guntur	250
6	Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijaywada	175
7	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri	125
8	Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam	250
9	Government Medical College, Paderu	50
10	Government Medical College, Rajamahendravaram	150
11	Government Medical College, Eluru	150
12	Government Medical College, Nandyal	150
13	Government Medical College, Vizianagaram	150
14	SVIMS – Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati	175
15	ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore	175
16	Government Medical College, Ongole	150
17	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam	200
18	Government Medical College, Kadapa	175
19	Government Medical College, Ananthapuram	200

MBBS Seats in Andhra Pradesh(Private)

The state has around 17 private medical colleges offering nearly 3,000+ MBBS seats, including management and NRI quota options. Private colleges generally have higher tuition fees but provide more admission flexibility for eligible candidates.

Fees Structure for MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh

Types of Colleges Offering NRI Seats in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Cut off 2025

NEET Cutoff (2025)

The latest NEET cutoff for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh (2025) differs by category, college type and counselling quota. Based on recent Andhra Pradesh counselling trends, the approximate cutoff ranges are:

Government Medical Colleges (85% State Quota – Andhra Pradesh)

General / UR: 605–645+ marks (top colleges may require higher scores)

OBC / EWS: 595–630+ marks

SC: 490–550+ marks

ST: 430–500+ marks

Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

General / UR: 320–520+ marks depending on college reputation, fee structure and counselling round.

Popular private colleges may close at comparatively higher scores, while later counselling rounds can have lower cutoffs.

Top government colleges that generally close at higher scores include:

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

Guntur Medical College, Guntur

Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati

For students targeting a government MBBS seat in Andhra Pradesh, a safer score target is generally:

625+ marks for the General category

600+ marks for OBC / EWS

500+ marks for reserved categories, (change yearly)

Cutoffs change every year based on:

Number of NEET applicants

Exam difficulty level

Available MBBS seats

Counselling rounds and reservation policies.

Reservation Rules for MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh

Category-wise reservation in Andhra Pradesh MBBS admission:-

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% reservation
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 6% reservation
• Backward Classes (BC): 29% reservation (divided into BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E categories)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% reservation (for eligible general category candidates as per rules)

Other reservation categories:-

• Persons with Disability (PwD):- Usually 5% reservation as per NMC and counselling norms
• NCC / Sports / CAP (Children of Armed Personnel):- Reservation may apply under special categories as notified by the counselling authority
• Female Candidates:- No separate fixed reservation in MBBS seats, but eligibility applies equally across categories

Local / Non-Local Reservation:-

Andhra Pradesh also follows local area reservation rules for state quota seats. A large percentage of seats are reserved for local candidates based on study/local status criteria under university regions, while a smaller percentage may remain open.

Reservation policies can be updated by the counselling authority each year, so students should always verify the latest official notification before counselling registration.

Top colleges for MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has several reputed medical colleges famous for education, experienced faculty and clinical training. Some of the top MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh include Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada and Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati.

These institutions are highly preferred by NEET qualified students because of their academic reputation, associated teaching hospitals, patient exposure and practical learning opportunities. Admission to these colleges is based on NEET UG rank and the Andhra Pradesh counselling process, making them competitive choices for medical aspirants.

For MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh 2026, students should regularly track official counselling notifications because admission dates are announced after the NEET-UG 2026 results. Important dates typically include counselling registration, document verification, web options entry, seat allotment & college reporting deadlines.

Important Dates for MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh 2026

• NEET UG 2026 Exam:- Expected in May 2026
• NEET UG Result Declaration:- Expected in June 2026
• AP MBBS Counselling Registration Start:- Expected in July 2026
• Document Verification:- Expected in July 2026
• Web Options / Choice Filling:- Expected in July–August 2026
• Round 1 Seat Allotment Result:- Expected in August 2026
• College Reporting for Round 1:- Expected in August 2026
• Round 2 Counselling Registration / Web Options:- Expected in September 2026
• Mop-Up Round:- Expected in October 2026
• Stray Vacancy Round:- Expected in November 2026

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Admission

To apply for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh students must fulfil the eligibility requirements set by the admission authority and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Candidates should have completed 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology & English from a recognised board. A minimum qualifying percentage in PCB subjects is required as per category norms.

Students must also qualify for the NEET-UG exam, as it is mandatory for admission to government, private and deemed medical colleges. The minimum age required for MBBS admission is 17 years at the time of admission. For state quota seats, candidates may need to satisfy Andhra Pradesh domicile, or local eligibility rules as per official counselling guidelines, while private & management quota admissions may have separate eligibility conditions.

Admission Process (state-specific)

The MBBS admission process in Andhra Pradesh is conducted through NEET-UG based counselling for government, private, and deemed medical colleges. Students must follow each admission step carefully to secure an MBBS seat.

Qualify NEET UG Exam

Students must appear for and qualify for the NEET UG exam, which is mandatory for MBBS admission in India.

Online Registration

After NEET results are announced, eligible candidates need to register online through the official Andhra Pradesh medical counselling portal.

Pay Registration Fee

Candidates must pay the required counselling registration fee online to complete the application process.

Upload Documents

Students need to upload scanned copies of required documents such as NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th marksheets, ID proof, photographs, caste certificate, and domicile certificate (if applicable).

Document Verification

The counselling authority verifies the submitted documents. Some candidates may also need to attend physical certificate verification if required.

Merit List Publication

After verification, the authority releases the merit list of eligible candidates based on NEET rank and category.

Choice Filling & Locking

Candidates select and prioritise their preferred medical colleges and course options before locking in their choices.

Seat Allotment Result

Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, reservation policy, college preference, and seat availability.

Download Allotment Letter

Students who have been allotted a seat must download the allotment letter from the counselling portal.

College Reporting & Admission Confirmation

Candidates report to the allotted college with original documents, complete fee payment and confirm admission within the given deadline.

Documents Required for Admission in MBBS

For MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh, students must keep all required documents ready for counselling registration, verification and college reporting. These documents are necessary to confirm eligibility and complete the admission process successfully.

• NEET UG Admit Card
• NEET UG Scorecard / Rank Letter
• Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof
• Passport size Photographs
• Domicile / Local Status Certificate (for state quota seats, if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Income Certificate (if required for fee reimbursement or reservation benefits)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional Allotment Letter issued by the counselling authority

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Conclusion

Students who want to pursue medical education should carefully compare factors such as college reputation, fee structure, seat availability, hospital exposure and counselling rules before selecting a state. MBBS Admission in Andhra Pradesh remains a preferred option for NEET-qualified candidates because the state offers a balanced combination of government and private medical colleges, affordable government seats, management quota opportunities and strong clinical training through attached teaching hospitals.With a transparent NEET-UG-based counselling process, multiple MBBS seat options and reputed institutions across cities such as Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Vijayawada and Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh provides good opportunities for students seeking medical education and practical learning experience in India.

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