Best Medical Colleges in Vijayawada

Medical Colleges in Vijayawada: Candidates who wish to make a career in the field of medicine must check the list of top medical colleges in Vijayawada, the city of temples. As per Careers360 data, there are only 5 medical colleges in Vijayawada. out of which 3 are government owned and 2 are private. Out of those 5 medical colleges, only 3 medical colleges in Vijayawada offer MBBS, MD/MS/Diploma, DM/M.Ch and BAMS/BUMS, BNYS, BPT and BOT degrees. The admission in such courses is granted by the top medical entrance exams of India such as NEET, NEET PG and NEET SS.

To assist candidates in making an informed decision, Careers360 brings this article to top medical colleges in Vijayawada. Aspirants must read the list of Vijayawada top medical colleges with course details, admission process, as well as fee structure below.

List of Medical Colleges in Vijayawada

Particulars	Details
Number of medical colleges	3
Types of colleges	Number of government colleges- 3 Number of private colleges- 2
University affiliated	NTRUHS Vijayawada- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
Admissions through entrance exams	NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS
Top courses	MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, BAMS, BUMS and BNYS, BPT and BOT
Seats	Over 175 MBBS seats, Over 100 MD/MS/Diploma seats
Average fee	MBBS- Rs 70,220 MD/ MS- Rs, 30,000 BAMS/ BUMS/ BNYS- Rs 38,250

Medical Admission in Vijayawada- Eligibility Criteria

To take admission in undergraduate lists of medical colleges in Vijayawada, aspirants are required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, also known as NEET. On the other hand, candidates who wish to secure admission in the postgraduate medical colleges in Vijayawada must clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate, or NEET PG 2021. The admission to DM and MCh courses are granted on the basis of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality Courses, also known as NEET SS.

It is to be noted that candidates must also fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the authorities, along with clearing the entrance exams. Mentioned below are the basic eligibility criteria for candidates to admission to the list of medical colleges in Vijayawada.

Medical Admission in Vijayawada For AYUSH and MBBS Courses

As per NEET-UG eligibility criteria, candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
Must have passed/appeared in 10+ 2.
Mandatory subjects in 10+2 are Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Qualified Class 12 or equivalent examination with 50% for general category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for general-PH
For state quota seats, students should fulfill the NEET domicile criteria of Andhra Pradesh.

Medical Admission in Vijayawada For PG Courses.

As per NEET PG eligibility criteria, the candidate must be a MBBS graduate.
He/She must also hold a provisional or permanent registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).
They must have completed a mandatory rotatory internship.

Medical Colleges in Vijayawada- Admission Process for MBBS, AYUSH and PG Courses

Candidates need to be familiar with the admission process to secure a seat in top medical colleges in Vijayawada. AYUSH and AP MBBS admission in Vijayawada is granted on the grounds of the NEET UG scores, on the other hand, one needs to qualify for NEET PG in order to get AP PG medical admission in Vijayawada. While admission to SS courses is done as per NEET SS exam.

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada conducts admission to the list medical colleges in Vijayawada for state quota seats. While the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) grants admission to All India Quota (AIQ) seats. On the other hand, counselling for admission to AIQ seats in AYUSH courses is conducted by AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).

Candidates must know that 15% MBBS and AYUSH seats in medical colleges in Vijayawada are reserved under AIQ. While the remaining 85% are reserved under the state quota. Similarly, For PG medical admissions, 50% seats in the best medical colleges in Vijayawada are reserved under AIQ and the rest 50% under state quota. It is to be noted that in the admission to state quota seats, candidates should be a domicile of the state. Students can check the detailed admission procedure below.

Students have to register at the MCC website for admission to AIQ seats in MBBS course - mcc.nic.in and at accc.gov.in for AYUSH courses.
On the other hand, to apply for state quota admission at medical colleges in Vijayawada, students have to fill the online application form at ntruhs.ap.nic.in.
The authorities will then release the merit list mentioning the names of eligible students for admission to top medical colleges in Vijayawada at the official website.
Shortlisted aspirants have to submit their choices of courses and colleges during online counselling.
Based on choices submitted by applicants, NEET/ NEET PG/ NEET SS rank, seats available, reservation, and other criteria, authorities grant admission to shortlisted candidates.
Selected students have to report to the allotted medical college in Vijayawada for document verification and completion of the admission process.

List of Medical Colleges in Vijayawada (Course and fees wise)

It is important for candidates to be aware of the fee structure of MBBS and other courses at best medical colleges in Vijayawada. Having the fee information will enable aspirants in making an informed decision. Check the list of top medical colleges in Vijayawada mentioned below.

Fee of list of medical and AYUSH colleges in Vijayawada

Name of college	MBBS	MD/MS	BAMS/ BUMS/ BNYS
Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada	Rs 70,220	30,000	-
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences	NA	30,000	Rs 38,250

Fee of list of BPT and BOT colleges in Vijayawada

Name of college	BPT fee	BOT fee
Saveetha Amaravati University, Vijayawada	2.15 Lakhs	3.15 Lakhs
NTRUHS Vijayawada - Dr NTR University of Health Sciences	Rs 22, 500	-

Top Government Medical Colleges in Vijayawada

There are a total of 2 government medical colleges in the state offering MBBS, MD, MS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, DM and M.Ch courses. Check the complete list of top government colleges in Vijayawada below.

List of government medical colleges in Vijayawada

S. No	College name
1	Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada
2	NTRUHS Vijayawada - Dr NTR University of Health Sciences

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Top Private Medical Colleges in Vijayawada

As per the Careers360 data, there is only one private medical college in Vijayawada that only offers BPT and BOT degree. Details for the same are mentioned in the table below.

Details of private medical college in Vijayawada

S. No	College name
1	Saveetha Amaravati University, Vijayawada

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Entrance Exams For Best Medical Colleges in Vijayawada

NEET UG

The admission for MBBS in medical colleges in Vijayawada is granted based on NEET UG conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET is India's single largest medical exam for UG medical and AYUSH courses, which is conducted in a pen-paper mode across the country. As per the exam pattern of NEET, a total of 180 multiple choice questions are asked from the NEET syllabus, which includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from class 11 and 12.

NEET PG

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the NEET PG exam for admissions in top medical colleges in Vijayawada for PG medical courses such as MD, MS, M.Ch and DM. The test contains questions from the MBBS course curriculum. As per NEET PG exam pattern, aspirants have to answer 200 objective questions in 3 hours.

NEET SS

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty also known as NEET SS is also National Board of Examinations (NBE). The entrance exam is conducted for admission to Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgie (MCh) seats. As per the NEET SS exam pattern, 100 multiple questions are asked in the Computer Based Test (CBT).