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Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore
An established private medical college and large teaching hospital in Nellore, coastal Andhra Pradesh
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Not in published NIRF / IIRF Medical rankings
NIRF Rank
Private (self-financing)
Ownership Type
Narayana Medical College Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 2000
History
Introduction
Narayana Medical College Nellore
Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore is an established private medical college in coastal Andhra Pradesh, founded in 2000 by Dr. P. Narayana under the Narayana Educational Society. It sits on a campus at Chinthareddypalem, Nellore. The college is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. It admits a large MBBS batch each year, reported at up to 250 seats, and also runs postgraduate MD and MS programmes across a broad range of departments. Its attached Narayana Medical College Hospital, a large teaching hospital of roughly 1,000 or more beds, serves the Nellore region, giving MBBS students heavy clinical exposure at a private college that has been running for over two decades.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesConvener quota: approx. ₹15,000 per year; Management quota: approx. ₹12-13 lakh per year; NRI quota: higher
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
- MBBS SeatsUp to 250 (verify current year)
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings
Narayana Medical College, Nellore:
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NIRF
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IIRF
Narayana Medical College, Nellore does not currently appear in the published NIRF or IIRF Medical rankings, which are dominated by older government and deemed institutions. It is, however, an established NMC-recognised private college with a large tertiary-care teaching hospital and postgraduate programmes; we have not assigned it a rank we cannot verify.
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Academic Excellence
Why Choose Narayana Medical College, Nellore, for MBBS
Narayana is an established private college with one of the larger teaching hospitals in coastal Andhra Pradesh. You choose it for over two decades of operation, a roughly 1,000-plus-bed tertiary-care hospital, a large MBBS intake, postgraduate programmes across many departments, and an affordable convener-quota route.
An Established Private College Since 2000
A Roughly 1,000-Plus-Bed Teaching Hospital
A Large MBBS Intake
Postgraduate Programmes Across Many Departments
An Affordable Convener-Quota Route
A Self-Contained Nellore Campus
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC, with examinations conducted by Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the Narayana Medical College Hospital.
MBBS Course
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Duration:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MBBS Fee Structure
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On campus – Full Time
MBBS Syllabus & Departments at Narayana Medical College, Nellore
1 Year
Pre-Clinical Departments
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry1.5 Years
Para-Clinical Departments
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
PathologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyForensic MedicineCommunity Medicine2 Years
Clinical Departments
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure at the Narayana Medical College Hospital:
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency Medicine
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the Narayana Medical College Hospital. The standard NMC rotation is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Medicine |
| 2 Months | Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 2 Months | Paediatrics |
| 2 Months | Community Medicine |
| 2 Months | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | Emergency & Casualty |
| 2 Months | Elective Postings |
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to MBBS at Narayana is entirely through NEET-UG merit, with counselling conducted by Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences for Andhra Pradesh. Seats are filled across categories: the convener (state) quota at low fees with local/domicile rules, the management (open private management) quota at higher fees, and the NRI quota. Candidates apply through the state counselling process and choose Narayana on NEET-UG rank, subject to the quota and category rules.
Admission Timeline
- 1January-MarchApplication Opens
- 2April-MayEntrance Exam
- 3June-JulyResults
- 4September-OctoberStart
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects, from a recognised board.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish
Minimum Grades (PCB)
Minimum qualifying-exam marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together: 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwBD candidates (per NEET-UG norms).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40% |
| PwBD | 45% |
Age Requirement
The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December of the year of admission.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission
Requirements
The student must have qualified NEET-UG in the same year, meeting the category percentile cut-off. Convener-quota seats require Andhra Pradesh local/domicile status; management and NRI quotas have their own eligibility and documentation.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
Narayana Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank/score for the relevant quota and category (convener / management / NRI) through Dr. YSR UHS counselling
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- NEET-UG Admit Card, Scorecard & Rank Letter
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Pass Certificates
- AP Local / Category Certificate (convener) or NRI / sponsor documents (NRI)
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Upcoming NEET 2027 Timeline
- 1
December 2026
NEET 2027 Registration Opens
Start of application window for NEET UG 2027
- 2
March 2027
Admit Card Release
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- 3
May 2027
NEET 2027 Exam Day
National-level entrance examination
- 4
June 2027
Result Announcement
NEET 2027 results and scorecards released
- 5
July 2027
Counselling Begins
AIQ and state-level counselling rounds start
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NEET cutoffs
Narayana Medical College, Nellore NEET-UG Cut-off
NEET-UG cut-offs at Narayana vary by quota: convener seats close at the most competitive scores, management and NRI seats at less competitive scores. Figures below are indicative and change every year; verify through Dr. YSR UHS counselling:
| Quota | NEET Closing (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Convener (State) | Most competitive — verify each year |
| Management | Less competitive — verify each year |
| NRI | Separate NRI merit list |
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at Narayana Medical College, Nellore
Narayana is a private college, so MBBS fees depend heavily on the quota. The figures below are from reported fee structures and must be confirmed against the official Andhra Pradesh fee notification and the Narayana prospectus before relying on them.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Component | Amount (approx., verify) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee — Convener Quota (per year) | ~₹15,000 |
| MBBS Fee — Management Quota (per year) | ~₹12-13 lakh |
| MBBS Fee — NRI Quota | Higher — confirm with prospectus |
| Hostel, Mess & Deposits | Additional — confirm with college |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Nellore) |
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MBBS Tuition Fee (Convener Quota, per year, approx.)
Approximately ₹15,000
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
Narayana Medical College & Hospital occupies a self-contained campus at Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, in coastal Andhra Pradesh. The academic area includes pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a central library and an auditorium. The attached Narayana Medical College Hospital is a large tertiary-care teaching hospital of roughly 1,000 or more beds serving the Nellore region, with a busy emergency department, OPD and IPD services, intensive-care units, operating theatres and diagnostics. The campus, set among landscaped grounds, also provides separate hostels for male, female and NRI students, mess and dining facilities, and sports and recreation amenities.
The Narayana Medical College campus, Nellore
A self-contained campus at Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, combining academic blocks and the large teaching hospital in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Location
How to Reach Narayana Medical College, Nellore
Address
Narayana is at Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, coastal Andhra Pradesh, near the NH-16 corridor.
Nearest Airport
Tirupati Airport (TIR), approximately 130-140 km away, is the nearest airport; Chennai International Airport is the nearest major airport, about 170 km away
Nearest Railway
Nellore Railway Station, a major station on the Howrah-Chennai line, is the nearest railhead, connecting the city to cities across India
Road Connectivity
Nellore lies on National Highway 16 (Chennai-Kolkata corridor); buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the Chinthareddypalem campus
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Narayana Medical College, Nellore
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; Narayana itself offers PG seats across many departments, so many graduates can specialise on the same campus.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Narayana students can access central and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships, especially relevant for convener-quota students; the verified routes are the standard government schemes below. No Narayana-specific scholarship has been invented here:
Andhra Pradesh Fee Reimbursement Schemes
The Government of Andhra Pradesh operates fee-reimbursement and maintenance schemes for eligible students from economically weaker, SC, ST, BC and minority families in professional courses; these are most relevant to convener-quota students. Eligibility and the current scheme should be confirmed with the AP authorities and the college.
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC), Government of India
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (SC/OBC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (ST) fund Post-Matric Scholarships for professional courses including MBBS, covering fees and a maintenance allowance, via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)
Administered by the Ministry of Education via the National Scholarship Portal, CSSS supports meritorious students from families below a defined income threshold who qualify in the top percentile of their Class 12 board, providing an annual maintenance allowance renewable on performance.
Application Process
Apply via the Right Portal
Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal and the Andhra Pradesh scholarship portal; the Narayana office can advise on documentation, particularly for convener-quota students.
Submit Documents
Verify eligibility, income and category-certificate requirements and deadlines, and submit documents before the window closes.
Review & Disbursal
After review, eligible students receive the scholarship amount directly in their bank account.
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.5
110 reviews
Academics4.6
Infrastructure4.5
Hostel4.3
Campus Life4.4
Value for Money4.7
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Narayana Medical College Nellore vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | Narayana NelloreNellore, Andhra Pradesh, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private (self-financing) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | Quota-based (₹15,000 convener; ~₹12-13L mgmt) | ~₹6,000 (full course) |
| Established | 2000 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Dr. NTR / YSR UHS | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | Up to 250 (verify) | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | ~1,000+ beds | AIIMS Hospital |
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