Best MBBS Colleges in Kurnool - 2026 Fees, Admissions, NEET Cutoffs

Andhra Pradesh is home to around 40 best MBBS colleges. Out of which 3 colleges are owned privately and rest the government owns 2 colleges. NEET and AP NEET are the top entrance exams for admission to best Medical colleges in AP offering MBBS courses. Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, SVMC - Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Andhra Medical College are the top Medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

To join MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), you need to finish Class 12 with English, Chemistry, and Biology, and get at least 50% marks in these subjects.

The MBBS course takes about 5.5 years in India to complete.

Colleges may have their own minimum marks, so some may ask for more than 50%.

 

MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh are spread across the state. Tabulated below is the list of top cities housing the colleges:

State	No. of Colleges
Kurnool	4
Tirupati	4
Vijayawada	4
Visakhapatnam	4
Guntur	3
Srikakulam	3

NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a paper-and-pencil-based test (PBT) of three hours or 180 minutes duration. There will be a total of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), all of which will be compulsory to attempt. The syllabus of the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. The Biology subject is segregated between Zoology and Botany. On the other hand, the Chemistry subject is segregated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Unlike last year, the subjects will not be divided into two sections.

According to the marking scheme, each correct question carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. The following table brings the structure of the NEET exam.

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Physics Section	45	180
Chemistry Section	45	180
Botany Section	45	180
Zoology Section	45	180

After MBBS, the most sought-after PG specializations among Andhra Pradesh graduates are broadly similar to national trends. Radiology, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology are the most competitive because of high earning potential and relatively better lifestyle compared to high-intensity surgical specialties. General Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics are always in demand and form the backbone of clinical practice. 

Yes, most medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, both government and private, provide hostel accommodation for students. Government college hostels are very affordable and are often located within the campus or nearby. Private college hostels vary in quality and amenities but are generally comfortable. For female students, separate hostel facilities with security and warden supervision are mandatory as per NMC norms. Hostel fees are charged separately from tuition fees. 

The 12-month compulsory rotating internship is the last year of the MBBS course in Andhra Pradesh. The interns are posted in various clinical departments of the attached teaching hospital. The departments include General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Emergency Medicine. Interns stay in each posting for a few weeks to a couple of months. A monthly stipend is given to the interns as per state government norms.

Yes, It is estimated that joining the top Medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some best Medical college in Andhra Pradesh along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
SVMC - Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati Fees	INR 55,000
Andhra Medical College Fees	INR 68,000
AIIMS Mangalagiri Fees	INR 6,000
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Fees	INR 60,000
Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool Fees	INR 46,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Yes, joining the best MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS	INR 2.7 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA
Narayana Medical College and Hospital MBBS	INR 56.25 lakh	INR 5 LPA
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research MBBS	INR 1.62 Cr	INR  4.8 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Yes, there are many government Medical colleges in AP. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Admission	INR 2.7 lakh
AIIMS Mangalagiri Admission	INR 6,080

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, it is mandatory for all government medical colleges, as well as semi government medical colleges. The admission process is based on NEET rank, so it's compulsory.

There are many reputable colleges in India. Candidates can see table listing best colleges offering MBBS course in the world as follows -

Yes, the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical) exam is primarily based on the higher secondary syllabus (Class 11 and Class 12 both).

The fee payment can be done through a demand draft drawn in the name of GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research payable at Visakhapatnam. In addition, a fee can also be made by transfer (RTGS/NEFT) to the institute's account and proof of remittance must be produced at the time of reporting for admission. For fee payment, the account details are provided below:

Particular	Details
Beneficiary Name	GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research College Receipts A/c
Account Number	534302010033501
Name of Bank and Branch	Union Bank of India, GIMSR Branch
IFSC Code	UBIN0576131

No, AIIMS Mangalagiri MBBS course is one of the most economically friendly option across whole of India. Total tuition fees for this course is only INR 6,100 at AIIMS Mangalagiri. However, as a result, getting admission into this institute is very tough.