Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), the regulatory authority for postgraduate medical education in Andhra Pradesh, has released the official list of 36 medical colleges that will participate in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling. The list includes government colleges, private institutions, and minority-run medical colleges spread across three university areas: Andhra University (AU), Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), and Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SWI). This is the definitive roster of colleges where NEET-PG candidates can secure postgraduate seats in MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB broad-speciality programmes. Every candidate applying for NEET-PG counselling in Andhra Pradesh must know which colleges are participating, their location, and their category (government, private, or minority) to make informed choices during seat selection.
Andhra Pradesh has 36 participating postgraduate medical colleges for NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling: 16 government colleges, 17 private colleges, and 3 minority institutions across three university areas.
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This is the official roster of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh where NEET-PG 2026-27 seats will be allocated through counselling. Every college on this list is eligible to offer postgraduate programmes (MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB broad-speciality) to candidates who qualify NEET-PG and participate in the state's counselling process. The list is published by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, the apex regulatory body for PG medical education in the state.
During NEET-PG counselling, you will be asked to rank these colleges in your order of preference. Your final seat allocation will depend on your NEET-PG rank, the category of seat you are eligible for (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), and the availability of seats in your chosen college and speciality. Knowing the full list helps you plan your choices strategically and understand which colleges are available in your preferred locations.
College Count by Category
The 36 colleges are divided into three types: government institutions, private colleges, and minority-run medical colleges. Government colleges typically have lower fees and are highly competitive. Private colleges charge higher fees but may have more seats available. Minority colleges are run by religious or community organizations and have their own fee structures and admission policies.
The distribution across the state's three university areas ensures geographic spread: Andhra University (AU) area has 20 colleges, Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area has 15 colleges, and Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SWI) area has 1 college. This geographic diversity allows candidates to choose colleges closer to their home or preferred location.
- Government colleges: 16 institutions
- Private colleges: 17 institutions
- Minority colleges: 3 institutions
- Total: 36 postgraduate medical colleges
Government Medical Colleges (16 Colleges)
Government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are funded by the state and typically charge lower fees than private institutions. These colleges are highly sought after because of their affordability and reputation. Seats in government colleges are allocated through NEET-PG merit-based counselling, and competition is intense.
The 16 government colleges are spread across both AU and SVU areas. In the AU area, government colleges include Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam, Guntur Medical College, Government Medical College Ongole, Government Medical College Srikakulam, Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada, and others. In the SVU area, government colleges include ACSR Government Medical College Nellore, Government Medical College Anantapuramu, Government Medical College Kadapa, Kurnool Medical College, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Tirupati, S.V. Medical College Tirupati, and Government Medical College Nandyal. One government college, Siddhartha Medical College Vijayawada, is in the SWI area.
- Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (AU)
- Guntur Medical College, Guntur (AU)
- Government Medical College, Ongole (AU)
- Government Medical College, Srikakulam (AU)
- Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (AU)
- Sri Pingali Venkaiah Government Medical College, Machilipatnam (AU)
- Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao Government Medical College, Eluru (AU)
- Government Medical College, Rajahmundry (AU)
- Government Medical College, Vizianagaram (AU)
- ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore (SVU)
- Government Medical College, Anantapuramu (SVU)
- Government Medical College, Kadapa (SVU)
- Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (SVU)
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati (SVU)
- S.V. Medical College, Tirupati (SVU)
- Government Medical College, Nandyal (SVU)
- Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada (SWI)
Private Medical Colleges (17 Colleges)
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Private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are run by private organizations and trusts. These colleges charge higher fees than government institutions but may offer more flexibility in seat availability and speciality options. Seats in private colleges are also allocated through NEET-PG merit-based counselling, and candidates must meet the same eligibility criteria as for government colleges.
The 17 private colleges are distributed across AU and SVU areas. In the AU area, private colleges include Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences Eluru, Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital Srikakulam, GSL Medical College Rajamahendravaram, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health care and Medical Technology Visakhapatnam, Katuri Medical College Guntur, Konasema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation Amalapuram, Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences Vizianagaram, NRI Medical College Guntur, NRI Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam, and Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences Gannavaram. In the SVU area, private colleges include Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Chittoor, Narayana Medical College Nellore, P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Kuppam, Santhiram Medical College Nandyal, Viswabharathi Medical College Kurnool, and Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Renigunta Tirupati.
- Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru (AU)
- Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam (AU)
- GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram (AU)
- Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam (AU)
- Katuri Medical College, Chinakondrupadu, Guntur (AU)
- Konasema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram (AU)
- Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram (AU)
- NRI Medical College, Chinnakakani, Guntur (AU)
- NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam (AU)
- Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram (AU)
- Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Chittoor (SVU)
- Narayana Medical College, Nellore (SVU)
- P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kuppam (SVU)
- Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal (SVU)
- Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool (SVU)
- Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Renigunta, Tirupati (SVU)
Minority Medical Colleges (3 Colleges)
Minority medical colleges are institutions run by religious or community organizations. In Andhra Pradesh, there are 3 minority colleges participating in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling. These colleges follow the same NEET-PG merit-based counselling process as government and private colleges, but may have specific policies regarding admission and fee structure set by their managing organizations.
The three minority colleges are: Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Jupudi, Ibrahimpatnam (AU area), and Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa (SVU area). Candidates from all communities are eligible to apply to these colleges through NEET-PG counselling.
- Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Jupudi, Ibrahimpatnam (AU)
- Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa (SVU)
Colleges by University Area
Andhra Pradesh's postgraduate medical colleges are organized under three university areas for administrative and academic purposes. Understanding which area a college belongs to helps you understand the regulatory framework and counselling process for that college.
Andhra University (AU) area covers the northern and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and includes 20 colleges: 10 government colleges and 10 private colleges. Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area covers the southern regions and includes 15 colleges: 5 government colleges and 10 private colleges. Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SWI) area includes 1 government college. All three areas participate in the unified NEET-PG counselling process conducted by the state.
- Andhra University (AU) area: 20 colleges (10 government, 10 private)
- Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area: 15 colleges (5 government, 10 private)
- Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SWI) area: 1 college (1 government)
Specialized Institutions on the List
Among the 36 colleges, one institution stands out as a specialized cancer research and treatment center: Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam (AU area, government). This is a government institution that offers postgraduate programmes with a focus on oncology and cancer research. Candidates interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in cancer-related specialities should note this institution.
All other colleges on the list are general medical colleges offering a broad range of postgraduate specialities including MD (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia, Community Medicine, etc.), MS (Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, etc.), and DNB broad-speciality programmes.
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- Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam — specialized cancer research and treatment institution
How to Use This List During Counselling
During NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling, you will be required to register and fill in your choices of colleges and specialities. This list tells you exactly which colleges are available for you to choose from. You should rank these colleges in your order of preference based on factors such as location, reputation, speciality availability, and your NEET-PG rank.
Your final seat allocation will depend on: (1) your NEET-PG rank and score, (2) the category of seat you are eligible for (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), (3) your order of preference, and (4) the number of seats available in each college and speciality. Candidates with higher ranks get priority in seat allocation. It is important to fill in your choices carefully and strategically, as your final seat will be allocated based on the merit-based algorithm used by the counselling authority.
Before counselling begins, visit the official websites of colleges you are interested in to understand their fee structure, hostel facilities, faculty, infrastructure, and speciality offerings. This will help you make informed choices during the counselling process.
- Rank colleges in your order of preference during counselling registration
- Consider location, reputation, speciality availability, and your rank
- Understand that seat allocation is merit-based and depends on your rank and category
- Research colleges beforehand to make informed choices
- Fill in your choices carefully — your final seat depends on this
College Code Reference
Each college on the list has been assigned a unique college code (CCODE) for use during NEET-PG counselling. These codes are used in the online counselling portal to identify colleges and specialities. When you fill in your choices during counselling, you will use these codes to select your preferred colleges.
For example, Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam has the code AMCV, Guntur Medical College has the code GMCG, and so on. Keep a reference of these codes handy when you begin the counselling process, as they will be used in the online portal.
- Each college has a unique 4-letter code (CCODE) for counselling portal use
- Codes are listed in the official college list
- Use these codes when filling in your college preferences during counselling
Important Notes for Candidates
This list is the official roster of colleges participating in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling in Andhra Pradesh. Only colleges on this list are eligible to offer postgraduate seats through NEET-PG merit-based counselling. If a college is not on this list, it will not participate in the state counselling process.
The list is published by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, the regulatory authority for postgraduate medical education in Andhra Pradesh. Any updates or changes to this list will be communicated through official notifications. Candidates should regularly check the official website of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (drntr.uhsap.in) for any updates or clarifications.
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for NEET-PG before applying. Eligibility typically requires an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college, completion of internship, and registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Candidates should verify their eligibility with the counselling authority before the counselling process begins.
- Only colleges on this list participate in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling
- This list is official and published by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
- Check the official website regularly for updates or changes
- Verify your NEET-PG eligibility before counselling begins
- Ensure you have completed MBBS, internship, and NMC registration
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How many medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are participating in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling?
A total of 36 medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are participating in NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling. These include 16 government colleges, 17 private colleges, and 3 minority-run colleges spread across three university areas: Andhra University (AU), Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), and Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SWI).
What is the difference between government, private, and minority medical colleges?
Government medical colleges are funded by the state and charge lower fees. Private colleges are run by private organizations and charge higher fees. Minority colleges are run by religious or community organizations and have their own fee structures. All three types participate in NEET-PG merit-based counselling, and seats are allocated based on your rank and category.
Which colleges are in the Andhra University (AU) area?
The AU area includes 20 colleges: 10 government colleges (Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam, Guntur Medical College, Government Medical College Ongole, Government Medical College Srikakulam, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital Visakhapatnam, Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada, Sri Pingali Venkaiah Government Medical College Machilipatnam, Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao Government Medical College Eluru, Government Medical College Rajahmundry, Government Medical College Vizianagaram) and 10 private colleges.
Which colleges are in the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area?
The SVU area includes 15 colleges: 5 government colleges (ACSR Government Medical College Nellore, Government Medical College Anantapuramu, Government Medical College Kadapa, Kurnool Medical College, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Tirupati, S.V. Medical College Tirupati, Government Medical College Nandyal) and 10 private colleges.
What is Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre?
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Visakhapatnam is a specialized government institution that offers postgraduate programmes with a focus on oncology and cancer research. It is the only specialized cancer research center on the list and is located in the AU area.
How do I use this college list during NEET-PG counselling?
During counselling registration, you will be asked to rank these colleges in your order of preference. Your final seat allocation will depend on your NEET-PG rank, your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), your order of preference, and the number of seats available in each college and speciality. Rank colleges strategically based on location, reputation, and speciality availability.
What are college codes and why do I need them?
Each college has been assigned a unique 4-letter code (CCODE) for use in the online counselling portal. For example, Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam has the code AMCV. You will use these codes when filling in your college preferences during the counselling process, so keep a reference of them handy.
Can I apply to colleges not on this list?
No. Only colleges on this official list participate in NEET-PG 2026-27 merit-based counselling in Andhra Pradesh. If a college is not on this list, it will not offer seats through the state counselling process. However, some colleges may conduct their own separate counselling or admission processes outside of NEET-PG.
What should I do before counselling begins?
Before counselling, research the colleges you are interested in to understand their fee structure, hostel facilities, faculty, infrastructure, and speciality offerings. Verify that you meet the NEET-PG eligibility criteria (MBBS degree, completed internship, NMC registration). Check the official website of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences regularly for counselling schedule and updates.
Where can I find more information about these colleges?
You can find more information about these colleges on their official websites and on the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences website (drntr.uhsap.in). The counselling authority will also provide detailed information about seat matrices, fee structures, and speciality availability during the counselling process.
Are all colleges on this list offering all specialities?
Not necessarily. Different colleges offer different specialities based on their infrastructure, faculty, and regulatory approvals. The exact specialities available at each college will be provided in the seat matrix and detailed information released by the counselling authority during the counselling process.
What is the difference between AU, SVU, and SWI areas?
These are three university areas in Andhra Pradesh for administrative and academic purposes. AU (Andhra University) covers northern and coastal regions with 20 colleges, SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) covers southern regions with 15 colleges, and SWI (Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences) has 1 college. All three areas participate in the unified NEET-PG counselling process.
This official list of 36 postgraduate medical colleges is your reference for NEET-PG 2026-27 counselling in Andhra Pradesh. Save this list and use the college codes when filling in your preferences during counselling registration. Before counselling begins, research colleges you are interested in, verify your eligibility, and check the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences website (drntr.uhsap.in) for the counselling schedule and any updates. Your final seat will depend on your rank, category, and the choices you make during counselling, so plan carefully.
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