The Campus: A Historic Hub in Tirupati

The college and its associated hospitals are spread across the pilgrim city of Tirupati.

• Location: The main college campus is located on Alipiri Road, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

• Campus Vibe: It is an urban campus with a rich history. The environment is academic and extremely busy, centered around its massive, high-volume teaching hospitals.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features established lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

• Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A large central library provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and digital resources.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).

• Amenities: The campus includes canteens, mess facilities, and sports grounds.

Healthcare Pillar: SVRR Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH)

The college is attached to a massive government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), commonly known as "Ruia Hospital," is the main constituent teaching hospital for the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the entire Rayalaseema region and parts of Tamil Nadu.

• Capacity: A massive hospital with 1500 beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and advanced Critical Care (25 ICUs), 27 Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.

• Associated Hospitals: Clinical training is also supplemented by the Government Maternity Hospital (GMH), Tirupati.

• Educational Engine: The SVRRGGH is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents. The exceptionally high patient inflow provides unparalleled and diverse hands-on clinical exposure, which is considered the college's biggest strength.

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Andhra Pradesh state government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official YSRUHS counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Rooms are typically shared (3-4 people per room).

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (beds, tables, chairs). Student reviews note that the infrastructure is old, but functional.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available and are typically run by student committees.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.

• Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal annual rent (e.g., ~₹11,700 - ₹15,000).

• Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (AP)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).

• 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: Seats are reserved for students with Andhra Pradesh domicile and are filled through the YSRUHS (AP-NEET) state counselling.

• Always check the official YSRUHS (uhsap.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As one of India's premier government medical colleges, the career path for graduates is excellent.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the SVRR Government General Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at SVRRGGH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers a large number of its own PG seats (146), providing a strong in-house pathway.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals