Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMC-W) is a unique public/government medical college exclusively for female students. Established in 2014, it is a constituent college of the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, which is a state university.
While it is a constituent college of SVIMS, its admissions for 85% of state quota seats are conducted by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada, alongside all other government and private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The college is recognized for its high academic standards and its integration with the SVIMS super-specialty hospital.
Type: Government (State University Constituent College)
Affiliation: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati (a State University)
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The parent hospital (SVIMS) is accredited by NABH.
Established: 2014
The college is part of the sprawling SVIMS campus.
Location: The campus is located on Alipiri Road, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Campus Size & Vibe: Spread over 50 acres, the campus is modern, well-maintained, and integrated with the main SVIMS university and hospital.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments.
Library: A large, air-conditioned central library with over 11,500 books, numerous print journals, and an e-library with digital resources.
Residential Life: As a women's college, it has a dedicated, secure hostel complex with a capacity for 650 students.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, and sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college's primary clinical training is at one of the state's top super-specialty hospitals.
Flagship Hospital: The Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital for the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary and quaternary care referral hospital.
Capacity: A massive hospital with 1482 beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties (Cardiology, CTVS, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Endocrinology, Medical & Surgical Oncology, etc.).
Educational Engine: The SVIMS Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering extensive and diverse hands-on clinical exposure to complex cases.
State University Affordability
As a constituent college of a state university, SPMC-W has a unique fee structure, distinct from other government colleges.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. The Category A fee is higher than other AP government colleges but far lower than private colleges. The college has a specific NRI Quota (Cat C) with high fees, which is rare for a government institution. Always verify the precise, current fee structure from the official YSRUHS counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate, dedicated hostel blocks are available for all female students.
Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, cupboard) and common areas.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.
Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal annual charges (e.g., ~₹2,000 - ₹3,000 for maintenance, electricity, etc.).
Mess Charges: The mess is run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and is reputed to be free of cost for students, with only nominal establishment charges.
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 by two bodies:
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to female students from all over India.
85% State Quota (Cat A & Cat C): The remaining seats are filled by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS) through the AP-NEET state counselling. This quota is further divided into regular state quota seats and the 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 government medical college attached to a super-specialty hospital, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the SVIMS Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at SVIMS makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus