Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences·Estd. 2012
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam is a private medical college established in 2002 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and managed by a trust/society. It offers the MBBS undergraduate programme along with postgraduate MD and MS courses, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accessed through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for specialisations.
NEET scores and state counselling decide seat allotment for aspirants targeting NRI Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam admission 2026. This page pulls together the courses offered, eligibility requirements, fee structure, admission process, cutoff information, seat matrix and facilities, giving NEET aspirants a clear reference point as they prepare for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 10 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 17 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
15 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 12,485 | 2024 |
| Paediatrics | 13,540 | 2024 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 14,862 | 2024 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 18,990 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 24,467 | 2024 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 27,233 | 2024 |
| Psychiatry | 42,030 | 2024 |
| Pathology | 65,239 | 2024 |
| Microbiology | 1,22,188 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,23,336 | 2024 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt | Management |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹16.5K | ₹13.2 L |
MD
₹1.55 L – ₹57.5 L / year
MS
₹4.97 L – ₹57.5 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Dr. YSR UHS
State / management quota
Admission to NRI Institute of Medical Sciences is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a private college, seats span a government/convener quota, a management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Government/convener-quota seats are counselled by the Andhra Pradesh State NEET-UG Counselling, while management and NRI seats follow the private-quota rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences closed near rank 13,540 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences has 250 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Andhra Pradesh state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹16.5K per year (2025 data). The management-quota fee is about ₹13.2 L per year. Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
The management-quota fee is about ₹13.2 L per year. NRI/management seats require the same valid NEET rank as any other seat.
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 15 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences is a private medical college in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Andhra Pradesh State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list NRI Institute of Medical Sciences in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹30K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹30K by the third year. A service bond of 1 year applies (penalty about ₹40 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences has an attached teaching hospital of around 980 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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