Medical Colleges in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada has 2 medical colleges that participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 325 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 2,307 beds. That averages to roughly 1,154 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,657 beds while private institutions provide 650.

Medical education in Vijayawada spans 36 years. The oldest institution, Siddhartha Medical College, was established in 1980. The most recently established is Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences (2016).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Vijayawada. Siddhartha Medical College has the highest intake at 175 seats, while Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 54% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Vijayawada: most MBBS seats here (175 of 325) 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.