Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – official seal

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Authority: Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada  |  MBBS & BDS State Counselling

Conducted by: Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Vijayawada — under Health, Medical & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh  |  Portal: drntruhsadmissions.in

NMC Approved Colleges 33+ Medical Colleges NEET UG 2026 (NTA) 85% State Quota + 15% AIQ
~6,400 MBBS Seats
33+ Medical Colleges
85% State Quota
15% All India Quota
Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MBBS admission, seat matrix and counselling guide for NEET UG 2026
NMC Approved · ~6,400 MBBS Seats

Andhra Pradesh · 33+ Medical Colleges

About Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Overview 2026

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official state-level admission process for allocating MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and B.Sc. Nursing seats across NMC-approved medical and dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The counselling is conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Vijayawada — under Health, Medical & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh through the official portal drntruhsadmissions.in. Every candidate seeking admission to a medical course in Andhra Pradesh through the state route must qualify NEET UG 2026 (conducted by NTA on 3 May 2026) and register on this state portal during the prescribed window. The page you are reading is a verified, fact-checked guide cross-referenced with the National Medical Commission (NMC) UG seat matrix dated 03 December 2025 and the official Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada brochure.

As per the NMC final undergraduate seat matrix for academic year 2025-26, Andhra Pradesh offers approximately 6,200–6,400 MBBS seats spread across 33–36 NMC-recognised medical colleges. Of these, 85% of seats in government medical colleges are filled through Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state-level counselling, while the remaining 15% (All India Quota) are allotted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC, mcc.nic.in) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Private medical colleges located in Andhra Pradesh reserve management and NRI quotas as per the state Fee Regulatory Committee directives, while deemed universities — wherever physically located — admit students exclusively through MCC counselling.

🎯 NEET 2026 Key Fact: AP enforces a 1-year rural service bond (penalty ₹30 Lakhs) for govt-college MBBS graduates — plan accordingly. Free guidance: +91-7303848310.

Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada – Counselling Authority & Significance

The Andhra Pradesh state counselling process for NEET UG 2026 is online and merit-based. After the NEET UG result is declared (expected mid-June 2026), Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada will release the state merit list, followed by online registration, document verification, choice filling and seat allotment in multiple rounds. Most counselling authorities run Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round and a Stray Vacancy Round in line with the Supreme Court timeline and central NMC guidelines. Candidates can register simultaneously for both MCC AIQ and Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling — they are two different processes — but they cannot hold seats in both quotas at the same time. Upon final allotment, the candidate must report physically to the allotted college within the deadline (usually 5–7 days).

Reservation & Domicile in Andhra Pradesh State Quota

Reservation in Andhra Pradesh state quota: SC ~15%, ST ~6%, BC-A ~7%, BC-B ~10%, BC-C ~1%, BC-D ~7%, BC-E ~4%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal This reservation matrix applies strictly to the state-quota seats — the 15% AIQ pool follows the central reservation policy (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal). Candidates from non-Andhra Pradesh states are not eligible for state-category benefits and must apply under the open category, except for AIQ where central reservations apply uniformly across India. Domicile / category certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Andhra Pradesh for state-quota benefits.

Fees, Bond & Financial Planning

Fees in Andhra Pradesh: Government college tuition in Andhra Pradesh is in the range of ₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota) for state-quota seats, while private and deemed colleges charge ₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI annually. Hostel, mess and one-time admission charges are separate. Set by AP Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC). Service bond: 1 year mandatory rural service for AP government college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for UG students. All bond amounts and durations are best confirmed against the latest Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada prospectus because state governments revise these periodically.

Post-MBBS Pathways – PG, NExT & Alternatives

After completing MBBS in Andhra Pradesh, graduates can pursue postgraduate (MD/MS) seats through NEET PG 2026, super-speciality (DM/MCh) through NEET-SS, or super-speciality fellowships under NBE. Many also opt for FMGE/NExT preparation if they target practising abroad, while others move into clinical research, public health or healthcare administration. Aspirants who do not secure a state-quota seat in Andhra Pradesh can also explore deemed universities via MCC, private medical colleges, or MBBS abroad in countries such as Russia, Georgia and Nepal. Allied alternatives include BAMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing under state and INC norms.

Compulsory Service Bond – Andhra Pradesh

Service Bond: 1 year mandatory rural service for AP government college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for UG students. Confirm the latest terms with Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada before accepting an allotment. Pre-admission guidance: +91-7303848310.

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Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Key Highlights at a Glance

Key facts about Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Counselling AuthorityDr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Vijayawada — under Health, Medical & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Official Websitedrntruhsadmissions.in
Courses CoveredMBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical (course mix varies by college)
MBBS Seats in State Counselling7,090 MBBS seats across 38 NMC-approved colleges that participate in Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling. (Excludes 1 MCC-AIQ-only and 0 Deemed-University colleges in Andhra Pradesh.) Source: NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025.
Government Colleges (state counselling)22 (4,090 seats — 85% state quota + 15% AIQ via MCC)
Private Colleges (state counselling)16 (3,000 seats — admitted via Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling)
MCC AIQ-Only Institutes in Andhra Pradesh1 (125 seats) — see Section C below for AIIMS / Central / ESIC institutes that do NOT appear in state counselling
Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh0 (0 seats) — see Section D below for Deemed Universities filled via MCC Deemed counselling
State Quota85% of seats (in state govt colleges) — Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada
All India Quota (AIQ)15% of state govt seats — via MCC at mcc.nic.in
Entrance ExamNEET UG 2026 (NTA) — 3 May 2026
Counselling WindowExpected July–November 2026 (after NEET UG result)
Registration Fee₹1,000 – ₹3,000 (varies by category)
Domicile RequiredYes for State Quota — 10-year AP residence / 7-year study in AP per APMC norms
Reservation PolicySC ~15%, ST ~6%, BC-A ~7%, BC-B ~10%, BC-C ~1%, BC-D ~7%, BC-E ~4%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal
Govt College Fees₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota)
Private College Fees₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI
Service Bond1 year mandatory rural service for AP government college MBBS graduates — Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for UG students
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All Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh – Classified by Counselling Path (NEET UG 2026)

Below is the complete official list of every NMC-approved MBBS college in Andhra Pradesh as per the NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025 (Public Notice No. N-15029/09/2025-UGMEB), classified by which counselling body actually fills its seats. This matters because applying through the wrong counselling body means missing the seat entirely.

📌 Why this classification matters: Many students wrongly assume every medical college in their state can be reached through state counselling. That is incorrect. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC are 100% MCC AIQ — apply via mcc.nic.in. Deemed Universities are 100% MCC Deemed counselling. Only the colleges in Sections A and B below are reachable through Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling.

A. State Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh 22 colleges · 4,090 seats

These are state-government and government-society medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. 85% of MBBS seats are filled through Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling at drntruhsadmissions.in using a valid Andhra Pradesh domicile certificate. The remaining 15% are All-India Quota (AIQ) seats filled by MCC at mcc.nic.in.

Government MBBS colleges in Andhra Pradesh via state counselling
College NameManagementMBBS Seats (2025-26)
ACSR Govt Medical College, NelloreGovt175
Andhra Medical College, VisakhapatnamGovt250
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, ChittoorSociety150
Gayathri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, VisakhapatnamSociety200
Government Medical College, KadapaGovt175
Government Medical College, MachilipatnamGovt150
Government Medical College, RajamahendravaramGovt150
Government Medical College, SrikakulamGovt200
Government Medical College, AnantapuramuGovt200
Government Medical College, EluruGovt150
Government Medical College, NandyalGovt150
Government Medical College, PaderuGovt50
Government Medical College, VizianagaramGovt150
Government Siddhartha Medical College, VijayawadaGovt175
Guntur Medical College, GunturGovt250
Kurnool Medical College, KurnoolGovt250
Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna DistrictSociety200
Government Medical College, OngoleGovt150
Rangaraya Medical College, KakinadaGovt250
Sri Venkateswara Medical College, TirupatiGovt240
SVIMS-Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, TirupatiGovt175
Viswabharathi Medical College, KurnoolSociety250
State Government Total22 colleges4,090 seats

B. Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (State Counselling) 16 colleges · 3,000 seats

These are NMC-approved private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh affiliated to the state health university. Their MBBS seats are filled through Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling — including state-government quota, management quota and NRI quota seats. Tap any college name below to view its dedicated admission page (fees, cutoff, hostel, contact). For broader fee comparison see the Private MBBS Fees Guide 2026.

C. Explore MCC AIQ Institutes in Andhra Pradesh 1 colleges · 125 seats

⚠️ Important — These institutes are NOT filled by Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC Pune, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC and other Central/Defence institutes in Andhra Pradesh are filled 100% via Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) All-India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in. They have no state-quota seats. Apply via MCC AIQ Counselling 2026 — no domicile required, open to all India.

MCC AIQ-only institutes in Andhra Pradesh
InstituteManagementMBBS Seats
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, MangalagiriGovt125
MCC AIQ-Only Total1 institutes125 seats
How to apply for these: Register on mcc.nic.in after NEET UG 2026 result, fill choices, lock and report. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration. For step-by-step help see our AIQ Counselling Guide.

Counselling-path classification is based on NMC's published management category and MCC's deemed-college list 2024-25. Tap any private or deemed college name to view its dedicated admission page; if a college's page is not yet available you will land on our enquiry form — call +91-7303848310 for one-on-one help. For BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical seat matrices see the BDS guide, AYUSH guide and paramedical guide.

All Medical Courses Under Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – UG, PG, AYUSH, Nursing & Paramedical

Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling covers MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS), B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical programmes. Each card below provides verified course details, admission route and links to our full guides.

Top MBBS Colleges by Seat Count (NMC 2025-26)

Govt

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Guntur Medical College, Guntur

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Society

Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool

MBBS – Society

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
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PG Courses (MD / MS / DM / MCh)

PG

MD / MS

Postgraduate Medical Courses

Multiple Depts
  • Duration: 3 Years each
  • Available at Andhra Pradesh govt & private colleges
  • Route: NEET-PG → 50% AIQ (MCC) + 50% State (state authority)
  • Specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Dermatology and more
NEET PG 2026 Guide
SS

DM / MCh

Super-Speciality

Limited
  • Duration: 3 Years each
  • Available at premier Andhra Pradesh institutions
  • Route: NEET-SS → NBE Counselling
  • Areas: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Oncology & more
Apply / Enquire
PG

M.Sc. Nursing & M.Pharm

Allied PG Courses

Available
  • Duration: 2 Years each
  • Route: INC entrance / GPAT
  • Specialisations: Med-Surg, OBG, Paeds (Nursing); Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy
Apply / Enquire

AYUSH Courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) & BDS

AYUSH

BAMS / BHMS / BUMS

Ayurveda · Homoeopathy · Unani

Available
  • Duration: 5.5 Years each (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NEET UG 2026 mandatory
  • AACCC conducts AIQ AYUSH counselling; state quota by Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada
  • Effective cutoffs typically lower than MBBS — strong fall-back
AYUSH Guide 2026
UG

BDS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Available
  • Duration: 5 Years (4 + 1 yr internship)
  • Route: NEET-UG → Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada for state quota
  • Lower NEET cutoff than MBBS; pathway to MDS & clinical practice
BDS Guide 2026

Nursing & Paramedical Courses

Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing / GNM / ANM

Nursing Programmes

Multiple
  • B.Sc. Nursing: 4 Years | GNM: 3.5 Years | ANM: 2 Years
  • NEET score is used for B.Sc. Nursing (post-2024 INC norms)
  • INC-approved programmes; state & private institutes participate
Nursing Guide
Para

BPT / BMLT / B.Pharm

Paramedical & Pharmacy

Available
  • BPT: 4.5 Yrs | BMLT: 3 + 1 Yrs internship | B.Pharm: 4 Yrs
  • Merit / entrance based; CET or institutional admission
  • High demand in Andhra Pradesh healthcare sector
Paramedical Guide
Cert

Diploma & Certificate

Healthcare Skills

Various
  • OT Tech, Dialysis Tech, ECG, X-Ray Tech
  • Duration: 1–3 Years
  • Open to non-NEET students; merit / direct admission
Diploma Guide

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Step-by-Step Admission Process

The Andhra Pradesh state counselling is conducted online by Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada. Candidates may participate in both MCC AIQ counselling and state counselling simultaneously, but cannot retain seats in both. Below is the verified 6-step workflow for Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 admissions.

Qualify NEET-UG 2026

NTA exam on 3 May 2026. Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD). Use our Marks vs Rank tool to estimate AIR.

Register on Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada Portal

Visit drntruhsadmissions.in during the announced window (Expected July–November 2026 (after NEET UG result)). Pay registration fee (₹1,000 – ₹3,000 (varies by category)) and upload required documents.

Merit List & Document Verification

Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada publishes the state merit list. Verify name, NEET score, category, domicile and rank — report errors in the grievance window. Non-Andhra Pradesh candidates appear under AIQ only.

Choice Filling & Locking

Fill college and course preferences carefully. Lock choices before deadline. Optimise order with the NEET College Predictor.

Seat Allotment & Reporting

Download allotment letter. Report to college within 5–7 days with originals. Download document checklist. Service bond signed at this stage where applicable.

Subsequent Rounds & Stray Vacancy

Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round in sequence. Cutoffs typically ease in later rounds. Track latest counselling news daily.

Important: A candidate cannot hold an MCC AIQ seat and a state-quota seat at the same time. If you accept an AIQ seat in a later round, your state-quota seat is forfeited automatically per central rules. Call +91-7303848310 for personalised strategy.

Eligibility – Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Academic

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English from a recognised board
  • General/EWS: minimum 50% aggregate in PCB
  • SC/ST/OBC: minimum 40% aggregate in PCB
  • PwD: minimum 45% aggregate in PCB
  • Compartment-cleared candidates may apply if NMC norms are met

NEET & Age

  • NEET-UG 2026: Mandatory for ALL — state, AIQ, deemed, NRI
  • Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD)
  • Minimum age: 17 years on 31 December 2026
  • No upper age limit (Supreme Court ruling)
  • Indian citizens, OCI/NRI may apply per NMC rules

Domicile & State Quota

  • 85% State Quota: Yes for State Quota — 10-year AP residence / 7-year study in AP per APMC norms
  • 15% AIQ: No domicile restriction — open to all India
  • Category certificates must be from Andhra Pradesh authority for state-quota benefits
  • Out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates are NOT valid for Andhra Pradesh state quota
  • EWS certificate must be issued for the current FY; OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL)

MBBS Fee Structure in Andhra Pradesh 2026 – College-Wise

Government colleges in Andhra Pradesh: ₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota).
Private & Deemed colleges in Andhra Pradesh: ₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI.
Set by AP Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC).

MBBS fee structure across Andhra Pradesh medical colleges 2026
College (sample)TypeAnnual Tuition (state quota)MBBS Seats
Andhra Medical College, VisakhapatnamGovt₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota)250 seats
Guntur Medical College, GunturGovt₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota)250 seats
Kurnool Medical College, KurnoolGovt₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota)250 seats
Viswabharathi Medical College, KurnoolSociety₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI250 seats
Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, EluruTrust₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI250 seats

*Subject to Andhra Pradesh state Fee Regulatory Committee revision for 2026-27. Hostel, mess, exam & one-time admission charges are usually additional. Always verify the latest fee notification on the official college website or Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada brochure before reporting. See the full college list above for all 38 NMC-approved colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Education Loan

SBI, BoB, Avanse, HDFC Credila and InCred offer education loans up to ₹40 lakhs (collateral-free for IBA-listed colleges) for NMC-approved MBBS courses in Andhra Pradesh. Interest rates start at ~9.5% p.a. for premier institutions. Get free loan eligibility check: +91-7303848310.

Education Loan Guide 2026

Fee Comparison

Compare Andhra Pradesh MBBS fees with other states and with government vs private medical colleges. Lower-fee state govt colleges and AIIMS often deliver the best return on investment.

Compare All MBBS Fees

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MBBS Seat Matrix (NMC 2025-26)

Andhra Pradesh has 7,090 MBBS seats across 38 colleges that participate in state counselling (excluding 1 MCC AIQ-only institutes and 0 Deemed Universities). Source: NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025. The standard quota split for state government medical colleges is 85% state quota + 15% AIQ — exceptions exist for AIIMS / central / regional institutions which are filled fully through MCC AIQ counselling. Below is the seat-matrix view for the top 8 colleges by intake (approximate splits shown).

Andhra Pradesh MBBS seat matrix 2026
CollegeManagementTotal MBBSAIQ ShareState Quota Share
Andhra Medical College, VisakhapatnamGovt250~38~212
Guntur Medical College, GunturGovt250~38~212
Kurnool Medical College, KurnoolGovt250~38~212
Rangaraya Medical College, KakinadaGovt250~38~212
Viswabharathi Medical College, KurnoolSociety250250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, EluruTrust250250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
GSL Medical College, RajahmundryTrust250250 (state + mgmt + NRI)
Narayana Medical College, NelloreTrust250250 (state + mgmt + NRI)

Exact category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) seat breakdown is published by Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada before each counselling round. AIIMS / central institutes follow their own institutional reservation. Use our NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates and check the central reservation policy for AIQ. The full college list with all seat counts is shown in §4 above.

Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – NEET Cutoff Trends & Closing Ranks

Top Govt College – AIQ Gen R1

~AIR 1,000–10,000

Highest competition. Target a high score for Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.

State Quota (General)

Top govt: 580–660 marks | Lower-tier: 480–560 marks

Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state-merit cutoffs vary by zone & college type.

Private / Management / NRI

350–520 marks | NRI: lower effective cutoff

Management/NRI seats become more accessible from Round 2 onwards.

Indicative Year-Wise NEET Cutoff – Andhra Pradesh (Govt Quota, General)

Historical NEET cutoffs for Andhra Pradesh
YearTop Govt — Score (Gen, R1)Top Govt — AIR (Gen, R1)Lower-tier Govt Closing
2025~640–680~AIR 1,000–4,000~480–560 marks
2024~620–675~AIR 1,500–5,000~470–540 marks
2023~615–675~AIR 1,800–6,000~460–530 marks

*Indicative ranges based on past trends. Final cutoffs are released after each counselling round. NEET 2024 used a revised total because of grace marks; NEET 2025 used the standard 720 total. Verify your closing rank against the official Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada cutoff sheet.

Cutoff Insight 2026: AP enforces a 1-year rural service bond (penalty ₹30 Lakhs) for govt-college MBBS graduates — plan accordingly. Use our College Predictor or call +91-7303848310 for personalised cutoff analysis.

Teaching Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh – Clinical Exposure for MBBS Students

Top teaching hospitals attached to Andhra Pradesh medical colleges
Flagship Teaching HospitalAndhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Bed Capacity500 – 3,000+ beds at flagship hospitals across Andhra Pradesh
AccreditationNMC approved; many top centres also NABH / NABL accredited
Super-Speciality DeptsCardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (varies by hospital)
DiagnosticsCT, MRI 1.5T/3T, PET-CT (select centres), Cath Lab, 24×7 Emergency Lab
Operation TheatresModular OTs across major teaching hospitals in Andhra Pradesh
OPD per Day1,000–5,000+ patients at flagship hospitals — exceptional clinical exposure
Emergency & Trauma24×7 Emergency & Trauma centres at govt & major private teaching hospitals

Why Clinical Exposure in Andhra Pradesh Stands Out

  • Patient Diversity: Mix of urban, semi-urban & rural cases — strong differential-diagnosis skills
  • Disease Profile: Tropical infections, NCDs, tertiary referrals — broad MBBS preparation
  • Internship Stipend: Govt colleges typically pay ₹15,000–₹30,000/month (per state norms)
  • NEET-PG Preparation: Robust hands-on clinical training boosts NEET-PG performance
  • Research: ICMR / DST grants available at premier Andhra Pradesh teaching hospitals

Infrastructure & Facilities at Andhra Pradesh Medical Colleges – 2026

Lecture Halls & Labs

Air-conditioned digital lecture halls, anatomy & physiology labs, clinical-skills simulation centres at most Andhra Pradesh medical colleges.

Central Library & e-Resources

Subscriptions to UpToDate, Clinical Key, MedLine, e-textbooks; quiet reading rooms; group-study pods.

Hostel Facilities

Separate boys' & girls' hostels; mess with multiple cuisine options; first-year hostel typically compulsory at govt colleges.

Sports & Recreation

Cricket, football, basketball, badminton, athletics, gymnasium; college-level annual sports meets.

Digital Campus & Wi-Fi

Campus-wide Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, online assessment portals, digital pathology & radiology.

Safety, Counselling & Wellness

24×7 security, anti-ragging committees, mental-health counselling cells, first-year orientation programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions – Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026

NEET UG state-quota counselling for Andhra Pradesh is conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTR UHS), Vijayawada — under Health, Medical & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The official registration portal is drntruhsadmissions.in. This authority handles MBBS, BDS and AYUSH (in some states) admissions to government and NMC-affiliated private colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The 15% All-India Quota seats in state government colleges are filled separately by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Both processes run in parallel and a candidate may register for both.

As per the NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025, Andhra Pradesh has approximately 7,090 MBBS seats across 38 colleges that participate in Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling — 22 state government colleges contributing about 4,090 seats and 16 private NMC-approved colleges contributing about 3,000 seats. Note: AIIMS, AFMC, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC institutes (about 1 institutes / 125 seats in Andhra Pradesh) are NOT in this state pool — they are filled 100% by MCC AIQ. Deemed Universities (0 unis / 0 seats) are filled by MCC Deemed counselling.

The state reservation matrix applicable to the 85% state-quota MBBS seats in Andhra Pradesh government medical colleges (and applicable govt-quota seats in private colleges) is: SC ~15%, ST ~6%, BC-A ~7%, BC-B ~10%, BC-C ~1%, BC-D ~7%, BC-E ~4%, EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal. Category certificates must be issued by competent authority of Andhra Pradesh for state-quota benefits — out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates do not qualify for Andhra Pradesh state reservation. EWS certificate must be issued for the current financial year and OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL) status.

MBBS tuition fees in Andhra Pradesh for 2026-27 (state-quota seats only) are approximately as follows. Government colleges: ₹15,000 – ₹35,000/year (state quota). Private NMC-affiliated colleges (state-counselled): ₹5,00,000 – ₹16,00,000/year (Convenor / Category A) and higher for Management / NRI. Hostel, mess, exam fees and one-time admission charges are usually additional and add roughly ₹3-4 lakh/year to the quoted tuition. Deemed-university fees (paid through MCC Deemed counselling) are higher — typically ₹15-25 lakh/year. All fees are subject to revision by the Andhra Pradesh Fee Regulatory Committee and the official state notification before reporting.

1 year mandatory rural service for AP government college MBBS graduates with a penalty of ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for UG students. The bond is signed at the time of admission/joining. Always verify the latest bond notification on the Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada prospectus before reporting because state governments revise bond duration and penalty amounts periodically. The bond typically applies only to candidates availing the subsidised state-quota seat — AIQ candidates and private-college students may have different terms.

Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada typically conducts Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round for state-quota MBBS admissions. After each round, unfilled vacancies are carried into the next round; vacancies in private colleges may be filled in the stray-vacancy round. Counselling for Andhra Pradesh 2026 is expected during Expected July–November 2026 (after NEET UG result) after the NEET UG 2026 result. MCC AIQ counselling typically begins earlier (July-August 2026) and runs three rounds plus a mop-up round.

Yes, but only through specific routes. (a) For 15% AIQ seats in state government colleges of Andhra Pradesh — open to all India via MCC at mcc.nic.in, no domicile required. (b) For 85% state-quota seats — Yes for State Quota — 10-year AP residence / 7-year study in AP per APMC norms. (c) For private colleges in Andhra Pradesh — depends on whether Andhra Pradesh treats them as open-state or closed-state for non-domicile candidates; some states (Karnataka, Kerala, UP) allow non-domicile through private quota; closed states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu) restrict private quota to domicile candidates. Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh are 100% open to all India via MCC Deemed.

Required documents include: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard; Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates; valid Andhra Pradesh domicile / nativity certificate (mandatory for state quota); category / reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent Andhra Pradesh authority if applicable; PwD certificate from authorized medical board if applicable; photo ID (Aadhaar + Passport / Voter ID); recent passport-size photographs (10-12 copies); transfer / migration certificate; character certificate; and the seat allotment letter at reporting. See the full document checklist guide at neet.futeducation.com/neet-guide/neet-2026-counselling-document-checklist.

Yes. NMC-affiliated private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh typically reserve part of their seats as management quota and 15% as NRI quota. After the state-government quota share is filled by Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada, the remaining seats are filled in mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds at higher fees. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all seats including management and NRI — direct admission and capitation fees are illegal under the National Medical Commission Act. Top private colleges in Andhra Pradesh include Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, GSL Medical College, Narayana Medical College. For free guidance on management/NRI options call our admission helpline.

Cutoffs vary widely by college tier. Top state government colleges in Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Medical College, Guntur Medical College, Kurnool Medical College) typically close in AIQ Round 1 within AIR 1,000–10,000 for General category, requiring NEET scores around 620-680. Lower-tier government colleges close around 480-560 marks. Private colleges via state counselling close at 350-520 marks for state quota and 280-450 for management quota. Deemed Universities can close at 200-450 marks. Use our free NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates based on your category and rank.

This is the most common point of confusion. Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada state counselling does NOT fill seats at AIIMS, AFMC Pune, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC institutes or any Deemed University located in Andhra Pradesh. Specifically, the 1 MCC AIQ-only institutes in Andhra Pradesh (such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences) are filled <strong>100% by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)</strong> under the All-India Quota — they have <strong>zero</strong> state-quota seats. To apply for these institutes, a NEET-qualified candidate must register separately on <strong>mcc.nic.in</strong> after results are declared. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration on its own portal. The colleges listed in Sections A and B of this page (state government and state-counselled private colleges) are the ONLY ones reachable through Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada — exactly 7,090 MBBS seats across 38 colleges.

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Andhra Pradesh vs Top NEET Counselling States 2026

Comparison of Andhra Pradesh state counselling with peer states
StateRegionMBBS SeatsGovt Fee/yrPvt/NRIAuthorityColleges
Andhra Pradesh ⭐Andhra Pradesh~6,400₹15,000 – ₹35,000Yes (Pvt/NRI)Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada33+
KarnatakaKarnataka13,944₹15K–₹40KYesKEA Karnataka73+
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu13,050₹13.5K–₹40KYesDME TN74
UPUP13,425₹54KYesDGME UP85+
MaharashtraMaharashtra12,824₹1.14L–₹1.30LYesCET Cell73+

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Andhra Pradesh vs Karnataka

Karnataka leads India with 13,944 MBBS seats and a recently revised SC (17%) and ST (7%) reservation. Compare its KEA-led system with Andhra Pradesh's Dr. NTR UHS Vijayawada workflow, fee bands and bond policy.

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Tamil Nadu has 74 colleges and a unique 69% reservation matrix (no EWS in state quota). Its UG service bond is 5 years with ₹5L penalty — useful as a benchmark for Andhra Pradesh.

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Andhra Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh

UP has 85+ medical colleges and 13,425 MBBS seats. Its UG bond is 2 yrs / ₹10L (PG ₹40L). Compare its UPNEET system, fee structure and reservation with Andhra Pradesh.

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