Medical Colleges in Hyderabad, Telangana

Hyderabad has 9 medical colleges that participate in Telangana NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 7 private. These colleges collectively offer 1,675 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 7,904 beds. That averages to roughly 878 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,462 beds while private institutions provide 6,442.

Medical education in Hyderabad spans 170 years. The oldest institution, Dr V R K Womens Medical College, was established in 1846. The most recently established is ESI Medical College, Sanathnagar (2016).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Hyderabad. Dr V R K Womens Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while ESI Medical College, Sanathnagar has 125 seats. Government colleges account for 22% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Hyderabad: the majority of seats (1,300 of 1,675) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (375) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.