Medical Colleges in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati has 3 medical colleges that participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 630 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,988 beds. That averages to roughly 663 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,538 beds while private institutions provide 450.

Medical education in Tirupati spans 62 years. The oldest institution, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, was established in 1960. The most recently established is Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (2022).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Tirupati. Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women has the highest intake at 240 seats, while Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 76% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Tirupati: most MBBS seats here (480 of 630) 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.