How many medical colleges are in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has 3 medical colleges participating in Andhra Pradesh NEET counselling, with a combined 600 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Visakhapatnam?

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

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Visakhapatnam?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Visakhapatnam is 600. Andhra Medical College has the most seats (250) and NRI Institute of Medical Sciences has the fewest (150).

Medical Colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

600

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Private

Visakhapatnam has 3 medical colleges that participate in Andhra Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 600 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 4,190 beds. That averages to roughly 1,397 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 2,350 beds while private institutions provide 1,840.

Medical education in Visakhapatnam spans 93 years. The oldest institution, Andhra Medical College, was established in 1923. The most recently established is Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology (2016).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Visakhapatnam. Andhra Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while NRI Institute of Medical Sciences has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 42% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Visakhapatnam: the majority of seats (350 of 600) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (250) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.