Government Medical College (GMC), Eluru, is a public State Government Medical College located in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. It is a new institution, established in 2023 as part of a major initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to create new medical colleges and enhance healthcare infrastructure in several districts.
The college is academically affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, which is the state's governing university for all health science colleges. All students at GMC Eluru will receive their final degrees from YSRUHS.
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2023
As a college established in 2023, the campus features brand new infrastructure built to modern standards.
Location: The campus is located in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, behind the Old Bus Stand.
Campus Vibe: It is a new, developing campus focused on establishing its academic and clinical facilities.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Includes modern, digital lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) and para-clinical departments as per NMC guidelines.
Library: A central library is established with essential medical textbooks, journals, and a digital library section (e-content).
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are available.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, Wi-Fi, sports facilities, a convenience store, a gym, and an auditorium.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Flagship Hospital: The Government General Hospital, Eluru, is the constituent teaching hospital for the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the district, ensuring a high volume of patients for clinical training.
Capacity: A large hospital with 400-500 beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology.
Educational Engine: The GGH Eluru is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering extensive, high-volume patient exposure essential for medical training from the second year onwards.
State University Affordability
As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. However, as a new college established on a "Self-financing" model by the government, it has a distinct fee structure compared to older government colleges.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures based on the 2023 admission cycle. Fees for new government colleges (self-financing model) are subject to revision by the AP state government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official YSRUHS counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate, new hostel blocks are available for male and female students.
Amenities: Hostels are equipped with basic furnishings.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees.
Hostel Fee (Annual): ~ ₹16,000 (as per the 2023 fee structure document).
Mess Charges: Paid separately, typically on a monthly basis.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (Andhra Pradesh): Seat allotment is handled entirely through the Andhra Pradesh State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS).
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.
85% State Quota (Competent Authority): The remaining seats are filled through the YSRUHS (AP-NEET) state counselling, which includes Govt. Quota, Management Quota (in new govt. colleges), and NRI Quota seats.
Always check the official YSRUHS (uhsap.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a new government medical college, the career path is well-defined.
Internship: After 4.5 years, MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Government General Hospital, Eluru, for which they will receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in government or private service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus