GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Visakhapatnam

There are 12 Govt/1 AIIMS, 1 Deemed & 13 Private Medical College in Andhra Pradesh, which offer 5685 M.B.B.S Seats. Counseling will be done for both Govt. as well as Private. Whereas Deemed counseling will take place through MCC.

In the year 2022 state counseling body introduced a new seat-sharing formula, which created a lot of stress on the students from other states who were looking for getting a medical seat in Andhra Pradesh. 

Till 2021 all the B category seats in Private Medical College were open for all \students but from 2022 onwards the new seat-sharing came into the picture, wherein 85% of seats of B category were made open for only State domiciled students, and the remaining 15% seats of B category made available for the students from any state, which causes more competition for other state students aspiring for a seat in Andhra Pradesh.

If you are falling in a score range of 300 - 350 and have a domicile of Andhra Pradesh then you have a high probability of getting a seat in medical college. On the other hand, if you don’t have a domicile in Andhra Pradesh you will have to score above 400 to secure a seat in medical college. 

Most of the colleges in Andhra Pradesh are known for their best academics, clinical exposure and infrastructure. There are only a few institutions that need improvement in terms of education and infrastructure which shows how medical programs are being positioned in the State.

The state has a rich history of medical education and research, with several renowned medical institutions that have produced some of the most knowledgeable doctors. 

If you are someone who is comfortable with a warm and tropical climate and enjoys the vibrant culture of the southern region of India, then Andhra Pradesh can offer you the perfect opportunity to pursue your medical education. 

Planning to pursue an admission in Andhra Pradesh medical college in 2023?

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Important Note

Before you apply for medical college in Andhra Pradesh, you should make sure that you are aware of the counseling rules. 

1. Choice Filling is mandatory in every round
2. You can not participate directly in other rounds, without participating in Round 1
3. If a college gets allotted and you wish not to report, in such a case that college will be deleted from your choice in the subsequent round of counseling.
4. Form filling will be allowed only once during R1
5. Free exit is applicable till a permissible time frame, beyond which there is a penalty clause applicable.

Here's a step-by-step guide to the MBBS admission process in Andhra Pradesh:

1. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects and should have secured a minimum of 50% marks (for general category candidates) and 40% marks (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in aggregate.

For Govt. only students having a domicile of Andhra Pradesh will be able to participate. For Private medical colleges of Andhra Pradesh, both domicile and Non-domicile students can participate.

2. NEET UG exam: Candidates must have appeared and qualified for the NEET UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
3. Online application process: Candidates need to apply online through the official website of NTRUHS. 
4. Merit list: NTRUHS prepares the merit list based on the NEET UG score, and candidates are called for counseling rounds based on their merit rank.
5. Counseling process: Counseling is conducted online in multiple rounds, where candidates have to select their preferred college and course. The allotment of seats is done based on the candidate's merit rank and preferences.
6. Seat confirmation and admission: Candidates who are allotted seats need to pay the requisite amount to the university online before reporting to the respective college to confirm their admission by submitting the required documents and paying the admission fees. 

**Note - If any applicant does not report to a college agter allottment he/she will not be allowed to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling. 

7. Security Deposit- Nil