MBBS in Andhra Pradesh – Complete Guide by Map My MBBS
Andhra Pradesh is a prominent state for medical education, offering a large number of government and private medical colleges, quota structures that benefit local students, and relatively lower government college fees. This guide will help you navigate MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh for — covering seats, fees, counselling, eligibility, and more.
College & Seat Landscape
Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
| S.No. | Name & Address of Medical College | District | University | Year | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Medical College, Paderu | Alluri Sitharam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada | 2024 | 50 |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Machilipatnam | NTR | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2023 | 150 |
| 3 | ACSR Government Medical College | Nellore | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2014 | 175 |
| 4 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada | Mangalagiri | AIIMS (Autonomous) | 2018 | 125 |
| 5 | Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1923 | 250 |
| 6 | Government Medical College, Ananthapuram | Ananthapuram | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2000 | 200 |
| 7 | Government Medical College, Eluru | NTR | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2023 | 150 |
| 8 | Government Medical College, Nandyal | NTR | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2023 | 150 |
| 9 | Government Medical College, Rajamahendravaram | East Godavari | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2023 | 150 |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Vizianagaram | NTR | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2023 | 150 |
| 11 | Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada | Vijayawada | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1980 | 175 |
| 12 | Guntur Medical College, Guntur | Guntur | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1946 | 250 |
| 13 | Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool | Kurnool | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1957 | 250 |
| 14 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa | Kadapa | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2006 | 175 |
| 15 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole | Ongole | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2011 | 150 |
| 16 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam | Srikakulam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2008 | 200 |
| 17 | Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada | Kakinada | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1958 | 250 |
| 18 | S V Medical College, Tirupati | Tirupati | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 1960 | 240 |
| 19 | Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati | Tirupati | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | 2014 | 175 |
| Total Seats | 3415 | ||||
Government Medical Colleges — Annual Tuition Fees
Total government college seats across AP are about 3,415 seats, Government Quota annual tuition Fee starts from 15000/-, SF seat annual Fee ₹ 12,00,000 and NRI annual fee ₹ 20,00,000.
Private Medical Colleges
| S.No. | Name & Address of Medical College | District | University | Management | Year | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru | Eluru | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2000 | 250 |
| 2 | Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor | Chittoor | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Society | 2016 | 150 |
| 3 | Dr. P.S.I. Medical College, Chinoutpalli | Chinoutpalli | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2002 | 150 |
| 4 | Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa | Kadapa | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2010 | 100 |
| 5 | Gayathri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Society | 2016 | 200 |
| 6 | GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | GITAM University (Deemed) | Private | 2015 | 150 |
| 7 | Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam | Srikakulam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2010 | 150 |
| 8 | GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry | Rajahmundry | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2002 | 250 |
| 9 | Katuri Medical College, Guntur | Guntur | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2002 | 150 |
| 10 | Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram | Amalapuram | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2005 | 200 |
| 11 | Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram | Vizianagaram | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2002 | 200 |
| 12 | Narayana Medical College, Nellore | Nellore | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2000 | 250 |
| 13 | Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna | Krishna | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Society | 2016 | 200 |
| 14 | NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2012 | 250 |
| 15 | NRI Medical College, Guntur | Guntur | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2003 | 200 |
| 16 | PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam | Kuppam | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2001 | 150 |
| 17 | Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal | Nandyal | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2005 | 250 |
| 18 | Sri Balaji Medical College, Chittoor | Chittoor | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2022 | 150 |
| 19 | Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool | Kurnool | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Society | 2014 | 250 |
| 20 | Anna Gouri Medical College & Hospital, Tirupati | Tirupati | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2026 | 150 |
| Total Seats | 3800 | |||||
4. Fee of some well-known private / self-financing medical colleges include:
| S.No. | College Name | Category | Yearly Tuition Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa | Cat_B | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 2 | Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 23,50,000 | ||
| 3 | Anna Gouri Medical College & Hospital | Cat_B | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 32,00,000 | ||
| 4 | Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 5 | Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute, Visakhapatnam | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 6 | Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 35,00,000 | ||
| 7 | Sri Balaji Medical College, Tirupati | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 36,00,000 | ||
| 8 | Viswa Bharathi Medical College, Kurnool | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 9 | GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam | Cat_B1 | 25,37,000 |
| Cat_C | 40,50,000 | ||
| 10 | Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences, Amalapuram | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 11 | Great Eastern Medical School, Srikakulam | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 12 | PES Institute of Medical Sciences, Kuppam | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 13 | Katuri Medical College, Guntur | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 14 | NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 15 | GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 16 | Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy, Eluru | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 17 | Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 18 | Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Medical College | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 19 | Narayana Medical College, Nellore | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 | ||
| 20 | NRI Medical College, Chinnakakani | Cat_B1 | 13,20,000 |
| Cat_C | 39,60,000 |
Admission & Counselling Process
- Qualify NEET-UG — mandatory for all MBBS admission in AP.
- Registration for State Counselling — through the state medical education / health authority.
- Seat Categories & Quotas
- Government colleges: seats under state quota, self-financing (SF) seats, and NRI quota seats.
- Private colleges: seats are distributed among Category A (state / local quota), Category B (management quota), Category C (NRI quota).
- Document Verification — academic records, identity, NEET score, domicile (for local quota) etc.
- Choice Filling & Locking — candidates select college preferences under each quota.
- Seat Allotment — based on NEET rank, category, quota, and availability.
- Reporting & Fee Payment — accept the seat by paying fees and joining the allotted college.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh 2026, a candidate must:
- Pass 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology.
- Obtain required aggregate marks (typically 50% in PCB for general category; relaxed for reserved categories).
- Qualify NEET-UG with the required percentile.
- Be of minimum required age (usually 17 years by December 31 of admission year).
- For local quota seats (Category A), satisfy the domicile / local status requirements as per state norms.
Important Policies & Notes
To be eligible for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh 2026, a candidate must:
- Under the state quota in private colleges (Category A), only domicile students are eligible.
- There is a 50% seats rule in private / self-financing colleges:
- 50% seats are filled under state quota at lower (capped) fees
- 50% seats are under management / NRI quotas with higher fees
- Government colleges sometimes open Self-Financing (SF / optional) seats with higher tuition.
- Fee amounts (especially in private / NRI quotas) are subject to changes by the state or regulatory authorities — always verify from the latest notification.
FAQs — MBBS in Andhra Pradesh 2026
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What is the tuition fee in government medical colleges in AP?
It is approximately ₹ 11,576 per year under state quota.
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How much do private colleges charge under different quotas?
- Category A (state quota): ~ ₹ 16,500
- Category B (management): ~ ₹ 13,20,000
- Category C (NRI): ~ ₹ 39,60,000
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Can non-AP students apply under Category A in private colleges?
No — Category A quota is reserved for domicile / local students.
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Is NEET mandatory for MBBS admission in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes, NEET-UG is the required entrance examination for all MBBS seats.
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What is a self-financing (SF) seat in government colleges?
Some government colleges offer SF seats with higher fees, separate from the regular low-cost state quota seats.
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Are there additional charges besides tuition?
Yes — charges such as hostel, mess, lab, library, admission & registration fees are extra and vary by college.