Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Santhiram Medical College and General Hospital Nandyal offers a 5.5-year MBBS program including a 1-year compulsory internship, affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college has an intake of 100 seats, with state-quota fees at INR 2,44,000 for 4.5 academic years. Admission is strictly through NEET-UG, and the attached 650-bed teaching hospital supports extensive clinical training.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. AP MBBS counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Santhiram Medical College MBBS Fees 2026

• Management quota total tuition for 4.5 years amounts to INR 59,40,000.
• Hostel is optional and charged separately from the tuition fee.
• Fee structure is subject to revision by the AP state fee committee each year.

Santhiram Medical College MBBS Admission 2026

• AP state quota counselling is conducted by YSRUHS at drysruhs.edu.in for 85% of MBBS seats.
• AIQ (15% seats) counselling is conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG result.
• Candidates must produce NEET-UG scorecard, 10th and 12th certificates, and domicile proof during AP counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/GEN-EWS candidates
• Minimum 40% aggregate marks for OBC/SC/ST candidates
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score above the qualifying percentile is mandatory

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG and secure a valid score above the NMC-prescribed qualifying percentile
• Register on the YSRUHS portal at drysruhs.edu.in for AP state quota counselling
• Fill college and course preferences, including Santhiram Medical College Nandyal
• Receive seat allotment in one of the counselling rounds based on NEET merit and preferences
• Report to Santhiram Medical College with original documents within the notified deadline
• Pay the fee and complete enrollment to confirm the MBBS seat

✓ Opt for this if

• You have a valid NEET-UG score and want MBBS in Andhra Pradesh
• You qualify for the state quota and the low tuition fee of INR 2,44,000 for 4.5 years
• You want clinical training at an attached 650-bed hospital within the campus
• You are an AP-domicile student looking for a self-financing MBBS college in Nandyal

✗ Skip if

• You cannot afford the management quota fee of INR 13.20 Lakhs per year
• You are targeting a top NIRF-ranked government medical college for MBBS
• You prefer a metro city medical college for greater clinical diversity
• You need a medical college with a large tertiary care hospital of over 1,000 beds

Santhiram Medical College MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Vidyadeevena scholarship applications are submitted through the AP government education portal.
• NSP scholarships must be submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the notified annual deadline.

Santhiram Medical College MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Santhiram Medical College Nandyal?

Ans. The state-quota MBBS fee at Santhiram Medical College Nandyal is INR 2,44,000 for the entire 4.5-year academic program. The management-quota fee is INR 13,20,000 per year, totalling INR 59,40,000 for 4.5 years. Hostel charges of INR 1,20,000 per year are billed separately and are optional.

Ques. What NEET score is needed for MBBS at Santhiram Medical College?

Ans. There is no fixed NEET cutoff published by Santhiram Medical College for 2026. Seats are allotted through AP state quota counselling by YSRUHS and MCC AIQ counselling based on the state and national merit list. Based on previous years, General category candidates typically need a NEET score well above the national qualifying percentile for state-quota seats.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at Santhiram Medical College Nandyal?

Ans. Santhiram Medical College Nandyal has a total intake of 100 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 15% are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% through AP state quota counselling conducted by YSRUHS. A portion of seats is also available under the management quota as per AP norms.

Ques. What is the admission process for MBBS at Santhiram Medical College?

Ans. Admission to MBBS at Santhiram Medical College is strictly through NEET-UG. AP-domicile students register for AP state quota counselling at drysruhs.edu.in, fill preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET merit. Non-domicile students can apply through MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in. Candidates must report with original documents within the allotment deadline to confirm the seat.

Ques. Does Santhiram Medical College have a teaching hospital?

Ans. Yes, Santhiram Medical College and General Hospital has a 650-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital within its 153-acre campus in Nandyal. The hospital covers departments including general medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and more. MBBS students receive hands-on clinical training at this hospital as part of their curriculum from the second year onwards.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from Santhiram Medical College?

Ans. MBBS graduates from Santhiram Medical College can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma specializations in government or private medical colleges. Graduates can also work as medical officers in government hospitals through AP PSC exams, join the armed forces medical corps, or practice independently after completing their mandatory 1-year internship and MCI/NMC registration.