Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has many reputed medical colleges that offer UG and PG programs. In this composition, we will explore the Top 10 private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh and assess the state's suitability as a viable option for pursuing MBBS.

The state's medical education infrastructure has significantly improved in recent years, with an emphasis on upgrading and establishing new medical colleges. 

When a student's MBBS entrance exam score falls in the range of 400-450 and his/her budget for the course is between 60-70 lakhs, they tend to search for options that are within their budget range. At this score and budget students tend to consider Bihar and UP for their MBBS studies, but it is important to explore other options as well, to find good medical colleges.

The feedback and reputation of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are excellent. When we talk about the academics at Andhra Pradesh College it is remarkable, every students receive the individual attention of teachers in most of the colleges. 

 We are going to discuss a comparative analysis of all the private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh on the basis of -

• Academic
• Infrastructure
• Patient flow
• Available medical programs
• Living condition

The Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

1. Narayana Medical College, Nellore

Overview - Narayana Medical College is considered one of the prestigious medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh that was established in 2000. Having been operational for 23 years, it is also the oldest medical college in the state.

Moreover, it provides Hi-Tech healthcare facilities to every section of society in the region. This college is affiliated with the YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and spreads over 143 acres, with all the modern facilities, like a spacious garden and a semi-furnished residential complex. Moreover, this medical college has all the essentials that make it the number one and the Top medical college in Andhra Pradesh.

Courses - NMC, Nellore medical college offers a broad selection of medical courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialized courses. The annual intake for MBBS is 250 in NMC, Nellore, moreover this medical college is NMC approved. Also, the intake for P.G. and Super specialty are 144 and 18, respectively.

Seat distribution - The total number of MBBS seats is 250 under three categories -

• Category ‘A’ has 125 seats
• Category ‘B’ has 87 seats
• Category ‘C’ has 38 seats 

Hospital - This medical college has collaboration with corporate partners and aims to provide quality health care to all. A large number of small and large public sectors are served by this medical college. Narayana teaching hospital is located on the medical college campus at Nellore. With a total of 1180 beds, out of which 240 are dedicated to service beds, the hospital provides exceptional healthcare services. In addition, the Narayana Specialty Hospital features outstanding infrastructure, including 18 modular operation theaters, and accommodates 160 beds. 

Faculty - The teaching faculty consists of 73 members, including professors, assistant professors, and residents, and each holds MBBS, MD, and MS degrees. The medical college provides a conducive academic environment where students receive personalized attention and the faculty members maintain a healthy relationship with them. Additionally, U.G. students in NMC Nellore, are divided into groups of ten, and each group is assigned a designated mentor to take care of them. 

Strong Academic - The strong academic of this college not only provides a better strong foundation to learn but also college offers an atmosphere that fosters learning and exploration by educating healthcare professionals, conducting research in health science, and providing comprehensive healthcare services. Moreover, almost 95% of the students who pursue undergraduate studies at this medical college apply for postgraduate programs, not just because of the strong academic program but also due to the support provided by the mentors.

Patient Flow - The patient flow is very good and the average attendance of OPD is beyond 2000 average, enough for students to gain practice.  

Tuition Fees - The annual fee for the MBBS is 12 lacs per year under the management quota in the NMC Nellore.

2. NRI Medical College, Guntur

Overview- NRI Medical College, Guntur is one of the most prominent medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh that was established in 2003 nearly 20 years ago.  This medical college is fulfilling the need to establish modern specialty and general hospitals in the region and provide the community with access to modern health facilities.  

NRI medical college boasts strong academics and experienced teachers with several years of expertise in the medical field. Aspirants seeking admission are required to provide a bank guarantee equivalent to one year's fee.

Being situated in the heart of the city on the Vijayawada-Guntur expressway, this medical college serves as a prominent center for healthcare facilities, thus attracting a considerable number of patients. The daily count of patients in the OPD exceeds 1000, providing ample opportunities for students to gain valuable practical experience. The campus of the college and hospital is extensive and covers a large area, with a total constructed space of one million square feet, which includes eight buildings. 

When we talk about the MBBS seats in NRI Medical College then it is 200 seats. Both UG and PG courses are available in this medical college. It's impressive to witness NRI Medical College's exceptional performance in delivering excellent education and training and being acknowledged for their achievements by being ranked among the Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Moreover, this college is MCI recognized. Furthermore, in terms of clinical statistics, NRI Medical College is considered to be more advanced compared to other medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. This medical college has a total of 980 beds equipped with advanced technology.

• Library -   NRI Medical College’s Library is over 3200 square meters on four floors. The total seating capacity in the library is 866 and inside the library, there is a sufficient number of books and journals. The total book collection is 15,619 in the library with 85 Indian and 52 foreign journals.
• Location-  This medical college is at Manglagiri Road, Chinakakani Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. 
• Seat Distribution -  Out of 200 MBBS seats 100 seats are reserved for the ‘category A’ that are reserved for the state’s candidates only. 

There are 70 seats available for Category 'B' under the management quota in this medical college, which can be applied for by any candidate who has cleared NEET. Whereas, Category ‘C’ known as NRI seats has 30 seats to offer. 

• Language -  Students from Northern India may face a language barrier as there are fewer Hindi speakers and the majority of the people speak English or Telugu. 

3. GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry

GSL Medical College was established in 2002 and is one of the Top Private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, recognized by MCI, and is affiliated with Dr. NTR Universtity of Health Science, Vijayawada. 

Overview - GSL medical college was established with the divine vision of providing international standard Medicare to every section of society. And, this medical college and hospital is on a sprawling area of 85 acres. This medical college has a pleasant atmosphere inside the campus and a beautiful garden. 

Hospital - This college has a 1000-bed general hospital that provides territory healthcare and multi-specialty treatment. On 01-01-2002, it was commissioned with the noble purpose of providing rural health care facilities in urban areas.

Courses Details - There are various courses available in this medical college such as - UG, PG, and Super-speciality courses.

• The annual intake capacity for MBBS is 250
• Moreover, the annual intake capacity for PG is 116.
• And, 5 seats are available for two courses 3 seats in DM (Medical Oncology) and 2 seats in M.Ch. (Reproductive Medicine) 

Location - As the GSL medical college lies bordering the National Highway-16, it is within 10 km of the Rajmundhry Domestic Airport.

Faculty - GSL medical college boasts highly experienced faculty who are well-qualified and possess valuable degrees in medicine, which allows them to deliver quality education. The faculty is comprised of more than 100 members, including Professors, Assistant Professors, Tutors, and H.O.D., and this large number of experienced faculty members contributes to the academic strength of GSL medical college.

4. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Guntur

Overview - APOLLO, Chittoor was established in 2015 with the vision to provide accessible healthcare facilities and excellent medical education to students. Moreover, this medical college spreads over an area of 108 acres of campus with ultra-modern teaching facilities. And the size of the college campus is 40 acres. It is MCI recognized medical college and affiliated with NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Hospital - Apollo medical college has taken over the management of the Chittoor Government District Hospital, which has a capacity of 850 beds. Being a government hospital, it receives a vast and impressive patient flow, as this hospital is trusted and relied upon by the local community and surrounding areas.

Since taking over, Apollo Hospital has initiated a process to revamp and upgrade the infrastructure of the hospital, giving it a fresh new look. This hospital is located a bit away from the campus but the college provides a bus service that helps to reach the hospital in 10 to 15 minutes.

Courses - Both PG and UG courses are provided at Apollo College.

5. Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru

Overview - Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences (ASRAM) is a medical college located in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India. The college is named after the Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, who fought against the British in the early 20th century. The college was established in 1999 and is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. This college was recognized by the MCI in the year of 2014. Moreover, this college is located in a vast area of 100 acres. 

Hospital - The Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences has an attached teaching hospital that caters to the medical needs of sick patients from the West Godavari district, as well as from neighboring districts such as East Godavari, Khammam, and Krishna.

The teaching hospital of ASRAM has 1100 beds that are supervised by qualified and experienced teaching faculty.  

• The daily average of patients is 1000.

Under the "NTR Vidya Seva" program of the State Government, the hospital has been designated as a leading healthcare center in the region, attracting numerous patients who require medical treatment. This provides an excellent opportunity for the students to gain practical experience in their chosen fields of study. 

Location - The Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences is situated next to National Highway No. 5, and is easily accessible. It is about 3 kilometers away from Eluru Railway Station and around 35 kilometers from Gannavaram (Vijayawada) airport, which makes it convenient for visitors who may be interested in touring the campus.

Courses - Initially, it was started with the annual intake of 100 MBBS seats, but after the approval by MCI in the academic year of 2009-10, the number of MBBS seats has now taken over to 150 with the annual intake. As, of now here are 150 MBBS seats are available for the MCI. Postgraduate courses in all Broad Specialties were started in 2007.  

Library - The library is newly furnished and fully air-conditioned that has an internet facility with 60 computers. The library at the Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences is spread over four floors, covering an area of 4000 square meters, with a seating capacity of 650. The library houses a collection of 24571 books and has a good number of journals available in various fields, including 75 Indian journals and 59 foreign journals.

6. Katuri Medical College

Katuri Medical College is a private medical college located in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The college was established in 2002, it is one of the oldest and best medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh and is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, and is recognized by MCI.  

Overview - KMCH has been providing advanced medical care to rural and urban communities for 20 years. They use innovative technology and techniques to deliver top-notch care and have produced excellent medical graduates, including gold medallists. Their mission is to provide equal quality care to all patients, regardless of their background. Giving out 150 Indian Medical Graduates and Postgraduates in different specialties every year

Hospital - The hospital offers 24/7 medical services to all, including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. With a world-class facility boasting 1100 beds, the hospital is staffed by clinicians in all specialties, including lifesaving super-specialties like cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery. 

As being located closer to the Indian rural community area, this hospital is serving communities living in Katurinagar and Guntur districts very faithfully. That, in return, provides good clinical exposure to students.

Courses - Both UG and PG programs are provided by the Katuri Medical College and the annual intake for MBBS is 150, whereas for P.G. the total number of seats is 89 in the various medical departments. 

Fee - The tuition fee for the U.G course is 12 lakh per annum whereas, the fee for sports, cultural, library, and other charges cost around 1.60 lahks.

Location - Katuri Medical College is located on NH-5, towards Chilakaluripet, in the suburban area of Guntur southwest, about 15 km from Guntur City.

7. P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam

PESIMSR is the first and only medical college in the town of Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. This medical college was established in the year 2001, it was inaugurated by the most respectable President Shri. APJ Abdul Kalam. It is affiliated with the NTR University of Health and Science, Vijayawada. 

PESIMSR, Kuppam is a permanently recognized Medical College by MCI & Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for both UG & UG courses. It is a lush green 85+ acre campus that has all the available basic facilities.

Courses - The number of courses is available here UG, PG, and diploma in medicine, detail of seats -

• The annual intake of MBBS is 150.
• And, the annual intake for B.Sc is 100.
• B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) has an annual intake of 20.

The total number of PG seats is 7 in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology. 

Hospital - The PES hospital is located on the campus, housing an 800 bedded tertiary care hospital, with state–of–the–art facilities, and modern medical equipment for students. Also, the hospital has modern amenities to serve the rural community and is dedicated to delivering top-quality and reasonably priced medical care to underprivileged and impoverished people in rural areas.

Library - The central library consists of 18313 books that include 11034 texts and 7279 references. 

Fees - The tuition fee for the UG course is 12 lakh, and the total fee for the year is 13.50 lakh.

Location - The location of National Highway 219, Kuppam,‎ is located on well-connected roads and highways. 

8. Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital

Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital was established in August 2004, under the Aditya Educational Society, is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), and is affiliated to the DR. NTR University of Health Science, Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh. 

This medical college is situated in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. GEMSH is the leading and modern hospital for residents in the Srikakulam district. It is the only advanced facility hospital in the area, making it a valuable healthcare provider for the underprivileged section of society.

Courses - The number of courses provided in this medical college is 5 and these are -

• MBBS
• MD/MS/Diploma
• B.SC. Nursing
• B.SC. MLT
• Physiotherapy

In the 2021-22 academic year, the MBBS program had an annual intake of 150 seats. However, the college has limited its seats to 100 and released an annual notification to increase the number of seats to 150 and in P.G. 2 seats were approved for the academic year of 2021-22 for M.D in Psychiatry. When we talk about the Nursing seats it was 80 for the academic year 2108-19.

Location - The town of Srikakulam is the district headquarters of Srikakulam District, located at the northeastern end of Andhra Pradesh. It is a thriving area in the coastal region with good connectivity via road and rail, including the Chennai-Kolkata Highway (NH-5) and rail routes. The nearest airport, Visakhapatnam (VTZ), is 100 km away.

Fees - The annual fee for the MBBS is 12 lacs per year under the management quota in the NMC Nellore.

9. NRI Institute of Medical Science, Vizag

NRI Institute of Medical Science was started in the year of 2012 with the divine vision of making affordable health and quality medical education for all. The institute is under the affiliation of Dr. NTR Universtity of Health Science and it is spread across an area of 10.75 lakh square feet its campus includes - a college, hospital, staff quarters, and hostel. 

The library of the campus has 15000 books, an E-library, and an evaluation center. 

Most attractive feature -

• Excellent, globally competitive holistic training.
• Moral value for the future generation.
• Creating a radiant culture of Research of Scientific essence.

Courses - Right now, this medical college provides 150 MBBS seats and 66 seats of PG courses, however, this medical college has a vast infrastructure that can easily serve many students.

Hospital - The medical college is affiliated with Anil Neerukonda Hospital, which boasts over 980 beds, more than 200 doctors, and advanced diagnostic centers and laboratories, including MRI and CT scan facilities. 

Hospital Feature 

• 4,400,000+ square feet of build-up area and provides service 24/7 round the clock also trauma care center.
• Many modern government health schemes regulate here automatically attract a large number of patients and provide students with great clinical exposure.

Fee - The tuition Fee for students belonging to the ‘B’ category Management Quota is 12 lakh. 

10. Konaseema Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Foundation

Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation is a medical college located in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India. The institute offers undergraduate courses in Medicine, Surgery, and Nursing, and has a focus on providing quality education and training to its students.

Overview - KIMS Amalapuram is located in the Amalapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, is affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and is recognized by the Medical Council Of India.  This medical college was established in 2005 and offers both UG and PG. 

KIMS is the sole super-specialty hospital in the Konaseema region, committed to advancing the healthcare industry by providing high-quality medical services to nearly 214 villages. The focus is on utilizing advanced healthcare technologies to offer high-quality medical services to the population at a reasonable cost.

Hospital - KIMS Hospital is an 850 bedded modern healthcare hospital that plays a significant role in providing excellent medical services to the community residing in the Konaseema region. The hospital is dedicated to serving the healthcare requirements of the Konaseema local community, which spans over 17 mandals and 214 villages.

• 14 modular operation theatre
• 80 specialty and critical care dedicated ICU BEDS

Courses -The total number of MBBS seats in KIMS College is 150, of which 75 seats are reserved under Convere Quota (CQ) and 75 seats under Management Quota (MQ). And the seats of PG are 92 for the various departments. 

Location - The medical college is situated in the Amalapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, in a very convenient location with excellent connectivity to major roads and railways. The city has good transportation links, with the nearest railway station and airport being located in Rajahmundry, about 68 km away. Additionally, there is a bus station located only 6 km away from KIMS, which provides easy access for students and staff.

Conclusion

The above-mentioned list of the Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh was prepared after diligent research about the medical college by the team Get My University. Andhra Pradesh has very strong academics and after our research, we found there is no gap in education.

But, there appears to be a gap in the infrastructure of many of the colleges, as most of them were built a long time ago, and now require redevelopment and improvement in their buildings and infrastructure. Students belonging to the Northern region of India may experience difficulty in adjusting to the cultural differences of the southern region of India. 

Language barriers may also be a concern initially, but with time, students can adjust and overcome this challenge. The people and culture of Andhra Pradesh are known for their friendliness and supportive nature, which can make it easier for students to adjust and feel at home.