NEET-PG colleges in Visakhapatnam give MD/MS/DNB aspirants a rare mix in a single city - a century-old government powerhouse in Andhra Medical College, a modern deemed university in GITAM (GIMSR), a well-run private college in NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, and a cluster of NBEMS-accredited hospitals offering DNB and DrNB seats. This guide maps every Vizag PG option, the counselling routes (50% All India Quota via MCC and 50% Andhra Pradesh state quota via NTRUHS) and indicative fees, stipend and bond for NEET-PG 2026 - then shows you how to turn your rank into an exact, personalised college list.
Your NEET-PG 2026 rank is out. The MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor turns it into a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB colleges and specialities - across MCC AIQ and every state - each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and a clear admit-probability. Enter rank + category once and get an accurate shortlist, not a stale PDF.
Which medical colleges in Visakhapatnam offer NEET-PG MD/MS/DNB seats?
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) has three degree-awarding medical colleges plus several teaching hospitals that run NBEMS DNB/DrNB programmes. Between them they cover almost every clinical, pre-clinical and para-clinical specialty a NEET-PG candidate could want. Here is the landscape at a glance - treat all seat figures as indicative and confirm the live numbers in the predictor and the official seat matrices.
| College | Type | Counselling route | PG scope (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Medical College (AMC) | Government (est. 1923) | 50% AIQ via MCC + 50% AP state via NTRUHS | MD/MS + PG-Diploma across most major specialties; one of AP's largest government PG footprints |
| GITAM Inst. of Medical Sciences & Research (GIMSR) | Deemed university (private) | 100% via MCC - no state quota, no AP domicile | MD/MS across a broad range of disciplines (verify count) |
| NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (NRIIMS) | Private, Sangivalasa (Vizag) | 50% AIQ via MCC + 50% AP state via NTRUHS | MD/MS across major clinical & pre/para-clinical branches |
| Vizag NBEMS hospitals (Apollo, Queen's NRI, Medicover, etc.) | Private hospital / institutional | DNB & DrNB via MCC centralised counselling | DNB post-MBBS + select DrNB seats (branch-dependent) |
Stop scrolling generic lists - see YOUR Vizag shortlist
LockedVizag is only the start. Enter your NEET-PG 2026 rank and category and the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor returns a personalised list of every MD/MS/DNB seat you can realistically get - in Visakhapatnam, across Andhra Pradesh, and in every other state - each with round-wise closing ranks and an admit-probability. No guesswork, no outdated PDFs.
Match my rank to collegesWhy is Andhra Medical College the most-wanted PG seat in Vizag?
Andhra Medical College, established in 1923, is one of India's oldest and most respected government medical colleges. Its teaching hospital, King George Hospital (KGH), is the largest and busiest government hospital in Andhra Pradesh - which means an enormous clinical load, a huge draw for PG residents who want hands-on training. AMC offers MD, MS and PG-Diploma seats across most major specialties and consistently sees the toughest state-quota and AIQ competition in the region.
- Government college - by far the lowest PG fees of any Vizag option (indicative; verify current figures).
- Teaching hospitals include King George Hospital, Victoria Government Hospital and the Regional Eye Hospital - very high patient volume.
- Seats filled through both the 50% All India Quota (MCC) and the 50% AP state quota (NTRUHS).
- Falls in the Andhra University (AU) local area for AP state-quota local-status purposes.
- Also runs DM/MCh super-speciality courses - but those are filled via NEET-SS, not NEET-PG (see the scope note below).
This guide covers MD, MS and DNB/DrNB seats filled through NEET-PG 2026. AMC's DM and MCh super-speciality seats are admitted through NEET-SS, a separate NBEMS exam - not NEET-PG. And there is no AIIMS/PGIMER/JIPMER/NIMHANS-type INI institute in Visakhapatnam, so INI-CET (the exam for those PG seats) does not apply to any Vizag college.
How close is Andhra Medical College for your rank?
AMC is the seat everyone in Vizag wants - so is it a Reach, a Target or a Safe for you? The predictor scores your admit-probability for AMC and every AP government college by category, AIQ and state quota, using round-wise closing-rank history. See exactly where you stand before choices open.
What private PG options do GITAM (GIMSR) and NRI offer?
Beyond AMC, two private institutions carry the bulk of Vizag's remaining PG seats - and they fill very differently, which matters enormously for your strategy.
- GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (GIMSR): a deemed university under GITAM, NMC-recognised. As a deemed institute, 100% of its PG seats are filled through MCC (mcc.nic.in) - there is no AP state quota and no domicile requirement, so it is open to candidates from anywhere in India. It offers MD/MS across a broad range of disciplines; check the current seat count and branch list in the predictor and the MCC seat matrix.
- NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (NRIIMS): a private (non-deemed) college in Sangivalasa, Visakhapatnam, affiliated to NTRUHS. Its seats split across the 50% AIQ (MCC) and the 50% AP state quota (NTRUHS), with convener, management (B) and NRI (C) categories. Confirm the exact PG intake in the predictor and official seat matrix.
- The fee gap is large: government AMC is cheapest, private convener seats are moderate, and management/NRI/deemed seats run into many lakhs per year - so your rank AND your budget both shape the shortlist.
Private and deemed seats - worth it for your rank?
GIMSR (deemed) and NRIIMS (private) open up branches that government cut-offs may not - but fees swing hugely by quota. Line up closing rank against annual fee, stipend and bond for every private and deemed seat in one view, and decide with numbers instead of rumours.
Are there DNB and DrNB seats in Visakhapatnam hospitals?
Yes - and they are easy to overlook. Several NBEMS-accredited private hospitals in Vizag run DNB (post-MBBS) and some DrNB programmes. DNB seats are filled through MCC's centralised counselling and can be a smart route to your target specialty when MD/MS closing ranks are out of reach.
- Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam (Health City, Arilova) - multi-specialty, part of the Apollo DNB/FNB network.
- Queen's NRI Hospital, Seethammadhara - an established DNB centre.
- Medicover Hospitals, MVP - reported DNB/DrNB seats (branch-dependent; verify the current matrix).
- Other corporate and teaching hospitals add DNB seats across specialties from year to year - always check the current NBEMS/MCC seat matrix.
Don't overlook DNB - it can be your fastest route
DNB and DrNB seats in Vizag hospitals often close at ranks that MD/MS in the same specialty won't reach. The predictor folds DNB seats into your personalised list so you never miss a realistic path to your specialty. Add them to your plan now.
AIQ or AP state quota - which route gets you a Vizag seat?
For NEET-PG 2026, seats in government and non-deemed private colleges are split 50% All India Quota (run by the MCC at mcc.nic.in) and 50% state quota (run by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, NTRUHS, Vijayawada). Deemed universities like GIMSR are filled entirely through MCC with no domicile bar. For the AP state quota, local status depends on where you studied, not a simple certificate: AP classifies seats into the Andhra University (AU) area, the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area and the Andhra Pradesh Unreserved (APUR) pool - and Visakhapatnam sits in the AU area. Most aspirants should plan for both the MCC and NTRUHS rounds in parallel.
| Feature | 50% All India Quota (AIQ) | 50% AP State Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting body | MCC, DGHS (mcc.nic.in) | Dr NTR UHS (NTRUHS), Vijayawada |
| Domicile / local area | Open to all India (no domicile) | AP local status - AU / SVU area + APUR (Vizag = Andhra University / AU area) |
| Colleges covered | Govt AIQ seats + all deemed (incl. GIMSR) + DNB | Govt state-quota seats + private convener / management / NRI |
| Fee level | Govt seats low; deemed seats high | Convener low; management (B) & NRI (C) higher |
| Rounds | Multi-round (R1, R2, R3, Stray) | Multi-round (web options, mop-up) |
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AIQ, AP state quota and every other state - one list
Splitting your strategy across the 50% MCC round and the 50% NTRUHS round is where most aspirants lose seats. Enter your rank once and see your matches across AIQ, the AP state quota and all 30+ state counsellings together, ranked by admit-probability.
See AIQ + state matchesWhat are the indicative fees, stipend and bond for PG in Vizag?
Fees swing dramatically by college type and quota. Use the bands below only as a rough orientation - they are indicative, they change every cycle, and the exact figure depends on the specialty and the category. The predictor shows the current, seat-specific number so you never plan around a stale table.
| Seat / quota type | Indicative annual fee band | Notes (verify current) |
|---|---|---|
| Govt state-quota / convener (AMC) | Lowest - a small fraction of private fees | AP government PG tuition; confirm exact figure in the predictor / NTRUHS notice |
| Private convener (NRIIMS state quota) | Moderate | Lower than management / NRI at the same college |
| Management 'B' category (private) | ~Rs 12L-20L/yr (indicative) | Branch-dependent; clinical branches cost more |
| NRI 'C' category | Highest - often quoted in USD | For eligible NRI / NRI-sponsored candidates |
| Deemed university (GIMSR, via MCC) | High deemed band | Varies sharply by specialty; verify per branch |
Government PG residents in Andhra Pradesh are paid a monthly stipend broadly in the Rs 35,000-75,000 range by year of study (indicative). Private and deemed stipends vary and can be lower. State-quota government seats usually carry a service bond. These figures move every year - the predictor shows the current fee, stipend and bond attached to each specific seat so you compare like-for-like, and you should always cross-check the official NTRUHS/MCC notification before you lock a choice.
See the real fee, stipend and bond on every seat
LockedFee bands on the internet are stale and mix up quotas. The predictor attaches the current annual fee, monthly stipend and bond to each specific MD/MS/DNB seat you qualify for - so you compare Vizag against everywhere else on money, not marketing.
Show fees & stipendHow do I convert my NEET-PG 2026 rank into a Vizag college list?
- Confirm your NEET-PG 2026 result and All India Rank (declared 24 September 2026 by NBEMS). Qualifying cut-offs were 262/720 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD.
- Note your category and your AP local-area status (AU / SVU / APUR) if you plan to use the state quota.
- Open the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor and enter your rank + category.
- Review your personalised MD/MS/DNB matches - Vizag first, then all of Andhra Pradesh, then every other state - each with round-wise closing ranks, fees, stipend, bond and admit-probability.
- Sort them into Safe / Target / Reach and build your MCC and NTRUHS choice lists before the rounds open.
Turn your NEET-PG 2026 rank into a ranked college list
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Build my college listNEET-PG colleges in Visakhapatnam: FAQs
Which is the best NEET-PG college in Visakhapatnam?
Andhra Medical College (AMC) is widely regarded as the top PG choice in Vizag thanks to its heritage (est. 1923), the very high clinical volume at King George Hospital, and the lowest fees as a government college. GIMSR (deemed) and NRIIMS (private) are strong alternatives, especially for candidates who miss the government cut-off. 'Best' depends on your rank, category and specialty - the predictor ranks them for your exact profile.
How many PG medical colleges are there in Visakhapatnam?
Three degree-awarding medical colleges offer MD/MS - Andhra Medical College (government), GITAM's GIMSR (deemed) and NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (private) - plus several NBEMS-accredited hospitals (Apollo, Queen's NRI, Medicover and others) that run DNB/DrNB seats. Exact seat numbers change every year; verify the live count in the predictor.
Does Andhra Medical College come under AIQ or state quota?
Both. As a government college, AMC's PG seats are split 50% All India Quota (MCC, mcc.nic.in) and 50% Andhra Pradesh state quota (NTRUHS, Vijayawada). You should register for both to maximise your chances.
How are GITAM (GIMSR) PG seats filled?
GIMSR is a deemed university, so 100% of its MD/MS seats are filled through MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in. There is no AP state quota and no domicile requirement, so candidates from any state can apply - but deemed-university fees are high, so weigh fee against closing rank in the predictor.
What NEET-PG 2026 rank do I need for an MD/MS seat in Vizag?
There is no single answer - closing ranks depend on the specialty, category, quota (AIQ vs state) and the round, and they move every year. Government clinical branches at AMC are the most competitive, while pre/para-clinical, DNB and private seats close at more relaxed ranks. Rather than trust an old figure, enter your rank in the predictor to see round-wise closing ranks and your admit-probability for each seat.
What were the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs?
NBEMS set the qualifying cut-off scores (out of 720) at 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD candidates, from a pool of roughly 2.66 lakh candidates. Qualifying only lets you into counselling - your rank decides which Vizag seats are actually reachable.
Can I get a DNB seat in Visakhapatnam through NEET-PG?
Yes. DNB (post-MBBS) and some DrNB seats at Vizag hospitals such as Apollo, Queen's NRI and Medicover are filled through MCC's centralised counselling using your NEET-PG rank. DNB is often a faster route to a target specialty than MD/MS - the predictor includes DNB seats in your list.
Who conducts Andhra Pradesh NEET-PG state-quota counselling?
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, conducts the 50% AP state-quota counselling online for MD/MS and PG-Diploma seats in government and private colleges, including those in Visakhapatnam. The 50% AIQ and all deemed and DNB seats go through the MCC.
Am I eligible for the AP state quota if I studied outside Andhra Pradesh?
AP local status is based on years of study/residence in the state, mapped to the Andhra University (AU) area, the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) area or the unreserved (APUR) pool - not a simple domicile certificate. If you don't meet the local-status rules you may still compete for unreserved/open seats and, of course, the All India Quota. Check the current NTRUHS notification for exact rules.
What is the PG stipend and bond in Visakhapatnam?
Government PG residents in Andhra Pradesh receive a monthly stipend broadly in the Rs 35,000-75,000 range depending on year of study (indicative), while private and deemed stipends vary and can be lower. State-quota government seats typically carry a service bond. Exact stipend and bond differ by college and year - the predictor shows the current figure attached to each seat.
Are DM/MCh super-speciality seats at AMC filled through NEET-PG?
No. DM and MCh super-speciality seats (Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology and so on) are admitted through NEET-SS, a separate exam conducted by NBEMS - not NEET-PG. NEET-PG 2026 is for MD, MS, DNB, DrNB (direct 6-year) and PG-Diploma.
How do I get the exact list of Vizag colleges I can get into?
Open the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor, enter your rank and category, and you'll get a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB seats you can realistically win - in Visakhapatnam and everywhere else - each with round-wise closing ranks, fees, stipend, bond and admit-probability. It's the fastest way to plan your MCC and NTRUHS choices.
Visakhapatnam packs a full PG spectrum into one city - a heritage government giant in AMC, a deemed university in GIMSR, a private option in NRIIMS, and a bench of DNB hospitals. The winning move is to see all of it against your actual rank. For the wider picture, read our guide to NEET-PG colleges across Andhra Pradesh, then match your rank in the predictor to lock your MD/MS/DNB shortlist for 2026.
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