How many medical colleges are in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has 2 medical colleges participating in All India Quota NEET counselling, with a combined 400 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Visakhapatnam?

There is 1 government medical college in Visakhapatnam: Andhra Medical College.

Medical Colleges in Visakhapatnam, All India Quota

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

400

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Deemed

Visakhapatnam has 2 medical colleges that participate in All India Quota NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 deemed. These colleges collectively offer 400 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 3,200 beds. That averages to roughly 1,600 beds per institution.

Medical education in Visakhapatnam spans 92 years. The oldest institution, Andhra Medical College, was established in 1923. The most recently established is GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) (2015).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Visakhapatnam. Andhra Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 63% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Visakhapatnam: most MBBS seats here (250 of 400) are in government colleges, which typically have lower fees but require higher NEET ranks. Candidates with ranks in the upper range may find government options here more accessible than in larger cities.