NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (NRIIMS), Visakhapatnam
An NMC-recognised private medical college and ~1,058-bed teaching hospital at Sangivalasa, near Visakhapatnam, in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh
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Anil Neerukonda Hospital
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Established 2012
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Introduction
NRIIMS Visakhapatnam
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (NRIIMS), Sangivalasa is a private medical college in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh, established in 2012 by the Anil Neerukonda Educational Society. It sits on a campus at Sangivalasa, in Bheemunipatnam mandal, about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam city on the Bheemili coast. The college is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. It admits 250 MBBS students each year and also runs postgraduate MD and MS programmes in a number of departments. Its attached Anil Neerukonda Hospital, a roughly 1,058-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital that opened in 2011, serves the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili region, giving MBBS students steady clinical exposure at a modern private teaching hospital.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesConvener (Category A): about ₹18,150 a year; Management (Category B): about ₹14.5 lakh a year; NRI (Category C): up to about ₹43.6 lakh a year (interim fees for 2026-27)
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with PCB/English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats250
As a private college with its own large multi-speciality teaching hospital, MBBS at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences is offered across convener, management and NRI quotas at fees that vary sharply by category. Clinical training runs at the attached Anil Neerukonda Hospital, a roughly 1,058-bed teaching hospital that serves the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili region with an emergency department, ICUs, multiple operating theatres and diagnostics. Its NMC recognition, postgraduate programmes and coastal campus near Visakhapatnam make it a preferred option for students seeking a private MBBS seat in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The NRI Institute of Medical Sciences main building, Visakhapatnam
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at NRIIMS Visakhapatnam: Key Highlights
NRIIMS is a private college with its own large multi-speciality teaching hospital in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh. You choose it for a modern ~1,058-bed teaching hospital, postgraduate programmes across several departments, an affordable convener-quota route, a coastal campus near Visakhapatnam, and strong connectivity to the city and its international airport.
An NMC-Recognised Private College Since 2012
A Modern Teaching Hospital Near Visakhapatnam
Postgraduate Programmes Across Departments
An Affordable Convener-Quota Route
Near Visakhapatnam, North-Coastal AP
A Self-Contained Coastal Campus
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Programme 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 Anil Neerukonda Hospital.
MBBS Course
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Study:
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 NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
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 Anil Neerukonda Hospital:
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency Medicine
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the Anil Neerukonda 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 NRI Institute of Medical Sciences 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 NRI Institute of Medical Sciences 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
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences 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 quota) or NRI / sponsor documents (NRI quota)
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Important dates
Waiting for NEET 2027? Here Are the Expected Dates
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 dates yet. These are the expected dates, based on the last three NEET cycles. We will update them as soon as the official dates are out.
Expected NEET 2027 Timeline
- 1
February 2027
NEET 2027 Registration Opens
Expected in the first or second week of February, open for about a month
- 2
April 2027
Admit Card Release
Expected about a week before the exam, on the NTA portal
- 3
May 2027
NEET 2027 Exam Day
Expected on the first Sunday of May (likely 2 May 2027)
- 4
June 2027
Result Announcement
Expected four to six weeks after the exam
- 5
July to August 2027
Counselling Begins
AIQ and state counselling rounds expected to start
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NEET cutoffs
NEET-UG Cut-off
Closing ranks change every year and differ by round and category.
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences is a private college, so MBBS fees depend heavily on the quota. The figures below are the interim fees for 2026-27 fixed by the Andhra Pradesh government in G.O.Rt.No.785 of 29 August 2026; they apply to all private medical colleges in the state and may be revised once the final fee is fixed.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee: Convener Quota (per year) | About ₹18,150 (Category A, 2026-27) |
| MBBS Fee: Management / Category B (per year) | About ₹14.5 lakh (Category B, 2026-27) |
| MBBS Fee: NRI Quota | Up to about ₹43.6 lakh (Category C, 2026-27) |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Visakhapatnam) |
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MBBS Tuition Fee (Convener Quota, per year, approx.)
About ₹18,150 (Category A, 2026-27)
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences occupies a self-contained campus at Sangivalasa, in Bheemunipatnam mandal about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam, in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh. The academic area includes pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, an anatomy dissection hall, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a library and an examination hall. The attached Anil Neerukonda Hospital is a roughly 1,058-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital with an emergency department, OPD and IPD services, ICUs (MICU/SICU), multiple operating theatres, a dialysis unit, a central laboratory and radiology. The campus also provides sports facilities, separate hostels for male, female and NRI students, and mess and dining facilities.
Students in the campus courtyard at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
A self-contained campus at Sangivalasa, about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam near the Bheemili coast, combining academic blocks, a library and the teaching hospital.
Pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, an anatomy dissection hall, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a central library and an auditorium support the MBBS programme.
The ~1,058-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital provides an emergency department, OPD and IPD services, ICUs, multiple operating theatres, a dialysis unit and diagnostics, serving the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili region.
The campus includes sports and recreation facilities, supporting an active student life alongside academics.
Separate hostels for male, female and NRI students are provided, with mess and dining facilities on campus.
History
History Information
A campus courtyard at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
Founded in 2012 at Sangivalasa
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2012 by the Anil Neerukonda Educational Society at Sangivalasa, near Visakhapatnam, as a private medical college for north-coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Growth of Programmes
The college settled its MBBS intake (250 seats, NMC-recognised) and developed postgraduate MD and MS programmes in a number of departments.
A Modern Teaching Hospital for the Region
The attached Anil Neerukonda Hospital, which opened in 2011 and grew to roughly 1,058 beds, anchors the college's clinical training across the major departments and serves the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili region.
The NRI Institute of Medical Sciences campus building, Visakhapatnam
Over a Decade of Doctors for North-Coastal AP
Since 2012, NRIIMS has trained MBBS and postgraduate doctors at Sangivalasa, contributing to the medical workforce of north-coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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Housing
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam Hostel Facilities
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences provides separate hostel accommodation for male, female and NRI students on campus, within reach of the academic blocks and teaching hospital.
Mess & Dining
Study & Common Areas
Security & Supervision
Visakhapatnam Setting
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Location
How to Reach NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
Address
NRIIMS is at Sangivalasa, Bheemunipatnam mandal, about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam, north-coastal Andhra Pradesh 531162, close to the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili road and the NH-16 corridor.
Nearest Airport
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ), approximately 25-30 km away, is the nearest airport, with domestic and select international connections.
Nearest Railway
Visakhapatnam Junction, one of the busiest stations on the Howrah-Chennai main line, is the nearest major railhead, about 25 km away, connecting the city across India.
Road Connectivity
Sangivalasa is reached via the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili road; the NH-16 (Chennai-Kolkata) corridor passes through Visakhapatnam, and buses, taxis and autos serve the campus.
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; NRIIMS itself offers PG seats in a number of departments, so some graduates can specialise on the same campus.
After the compulsory rotating internship, NRI Institute of Medical Sciences graduates register with the NMC or their State Medical Council to practise. They can then specialise through NEET PG (MD, MS or DNB) and go on to DM or MCh super-specialty training through NEET SS.
Graduates join the Anil Neerukonda Hospital and other private and government hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and India, building clinical careers across specialties.
Graduates can also enter government health services and the National Health Mission through the applicable recruitment routes.
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences's PG environment supports careers in academic medicine and clinical research in collaboration with national bodies.
Graduates who wish to practise abroad can pursue the relevant licensing examinations such as the USMLE (United States) or PLAB (United Kingdom); the NRI cohort gives the college an internationally connected community.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences students can access central and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships, especially relevant for convener-quota students; the main routes are the standard government schemes below. No NRI Institute of Medical Sciences-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.
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 NRI Institute of Medical Sciences 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.
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NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private (self-financing) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | Quota-based (about ₹18,150 convener; ₹14.5L mgmt; up to ₹43.6L NRI, 2026-27) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 2012 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Dr. NTR / YSR UHS | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 250 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | Anil Neerukonda Hospital | AIIMS Hospital |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam offers 250 MBBS seats per year, filled through NEET-UG via convener (Category A), management (Category B) and NRI (Category C) quotas under Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences counselling.
Yes. NRIIMS is recognised by the National Medical Commission and affiliated to Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences. It also runs postgraduate MD and MS courses in a number of departments, and its MBBS degree is valid for NMC registration and NEET PG.
Fees depend on the quota: convener (Category A) seats cost about ₹18,150 a year, management (Category B) seats about ₹14.5 lakh a year, and NRI (Category C) seats up to about ₹43.6 lakh a year. These are the interim fees for 2026-27 under Andhra Pradesh G.O.Rt.No.785.
Yes. NRIIMS is attached to the Anil Neerukonda Hospital, a roughly 1,058-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital serving the Visakhapatnam-Bheemili region, with an emergency department and the major clinical departments.
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