The Campus: A New Health Hub near Tirupati

The college is situated on a dedicated, newly developed campus.

• Location: The campus is located on Airport Road, Renigunta, Tirupati District (near Chittoor), Andhra Pradesh. It is very close to the Tirupati International Airport.

• Campus Vibe: As a new institution, it features modern infrastructure and a developing campus environment focused on academics and clinical training.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

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

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

• Library: A central library provides students access to essential medical books, journals, and digital resources.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls.

• Amenities: The campus includes canteens, mess facilities, and developing sports/recreational facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: SBMCH Hospital

The college is attached to its own teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.

• Flagship Hospital: The Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a new multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital.

• Capacity: A 350-bed hospital (some sources cite 650 beds, while others specify 715 teaching beds + 30 ICU beds; the 350-bed count might be for specific teaching departments). It is scaling up its facilities.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across various clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, etc. It features 24x7 Emergency/Trauma care, advanced Critical Care (ICU) beds, and modern operation theatres.

• Educational Engine: The SBMCH Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering hands-on clinical exposure essential for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Andhra Pradesh (YSRUHS/APHERMC)

As a private college in Andhra Pradesh, fees are fixed by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (APHERMC) and managed through state counselling.

Disclaimer: These are indicative figures based on 2023-2024 data. All fees (Cat A, B, C) are strictly governed by the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission (APHERMC) and announced annually by Dr. YSRUHS during counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure from the official YSRUHS counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students.

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, cupboard).

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. These costs must be confirmed directly with the college administration as they can vary based on room type and are subject to change for the new academic year.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (AP)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.

• State Counselling is Key (Andhra Pradesh): Seat allotment for all categories (Govt. Quota - Cat A, Management Quota - Cat B, NRI Quota - Cat C) is handled entirely by the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), which conducts the centralized state counselling for all medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

• Always check the official YSRUHS (uhsap.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a new medical college, the career path is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the SBMCH Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.

• Post-Graduation: Graduates are eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in government or private service.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals