Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation (Dr. PSIMS & RF), Chinoutpalli
An established private medical college and 890-bed super-specialty hospital near Vijayawada
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Not in published NIRF / IIRF Medical rankings
NIRF Rank
Private (self-financing)
Ownership Type
Dr. PSIMS Teaching Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 2002
History
Introduction
Dr. PSIMS Chinoutpalli
Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation (Dr. PSIMS & RF), popularly known as Dr. P.S.I. Medical College, is an established private medical college near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2002 and located at Chinna Avutapalli (Chinoutpalli) near Gannavaram in Krishna district, it is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Dr. NTR / Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. The college admits 150 MBBS students each year and also runs a large postgraduate and super-specialty programme. Its teaching hospital, set up in 2003, has around 890 beds with NMC-approved super-specialty departments and advanced facilities including a 16-slice CT, a 1.5-Tesla MRI and a cath lab, giving students wide clinical exposure on a green 40-acre campus.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesPer year (2026-27): Category A ₹18,150, Category B ₹14,52,000, Category C up to ₹43,56,000
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats150
The teaching hospital building at Dr. PSIMS & RF, Chinoutpalli
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings
Dr. PSIMS, Chinoutpalli:
Not ranked
NIRF
Not ranked
IIRF
Dr. PSIMS & RF, Chinoutpalli 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 super-specialty teaching hospital; no national rank is quoted for it here.
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at Dr. PSIMS Chinoutpalli: Key Highlights
Dr. PSIMS is an established private college with a large super-specialty teaching hospital and deep postgraduate programmes. You choose it for the clinical exposure of an 890-bed hospital, the breadth of PG and super-specialty departments, and a settled green campus close to Vijayawada.
An Established Private Medical College
An 890-Bed Super-Specialty Teaching Hospital
Deep PG & Super-Specialty Programmes
A Green 40-Acre Campus
Multiple Admission Quotas
Close to Vijayawada and its Airport
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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 Dr. PSIMS teaching 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 Dr. PSIMS, Chinoutpalli
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 Dr. PSIMS teaching hospital:
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisDM/MCh Super-Specialty Departments
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the Dr. PSIMS teaching 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 Dr. PSIMS 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 three quotas: the convener (state) quota at lower fees with local/domicile rules, the management quota at higher private fees, and the NRI quota at up to ₹43.6 lakh a year (2026-27). Candidates apply through the state counselling process and choose Dr. PSIMS 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:
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
Dr. PSIMS 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
Reported 2025 Andhra Pradesh state (convener) quota closing NEET scores at Dr. PSIMS, by local-area category (AU = Andhra University region). Management and NRI quota cut-offs are separate and less competitive. Official figures are published through Dr. YSR UHS counselling:
| Category (AP Convener / State Quota, AU area) | Approx. Closing NEET Score (2025) |
|---|---|
| OC (Open) | 505 |
| BC-D | 491 |
| SC | 426 – 441 |
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at Dr. PSIMS, Chinoutpalli
Dr. PSIMS is a private college, so MBBS fees depend heavily on the quota.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee: Convener (State) Quota | ₹18,150 a year (2026-27) |
| MBBS Fee: Management Quota (per year) | ~₹14.5 lakh (2026-27) |
| MBBS Fee: NRI Quota (per year) | Up to ~₹43.6 lakh (2026-27) |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Gannavaram / Vijayawada) |
MBBS Tuition Fee (Convener / State Quota, per year, approx.)
₹18,150 a year (2026-27)
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
Dr. PSIMS & RF, Chinoutpalli occupies a green, pollution-free campus of about 40 acres at Chinna Avutapalli near Gannavaram, Krishna district, close to Vijayawada. The academic area includes pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, lecture halls, a distinctive circular academic block, and a central library. The attached Dr. PSIMS teaching hospital, established in 2003, is a roughly 890-bed facility with NMC-approved super-specialty departments and advanced equipment including a 16-slice CT scanner, a 1.5-Tesla MRI and a cath lab, providing OPD and IPD services, intensive-care units, operating theatres and modern diagnostics. The campus also provides separate hostels for male, female and NRI students, mess and dining facilities, sports infrastructure, and an active student life organised around houses and cultural events.
A green, pollution-free campus of about 40 acres at Chinoutpalli near Gannavaram, combining academic blocks with the teaching hospital.
Pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, lecture halls, a distinctive circular academic block and a central library support the MBBS programme.
The teaching hospital provides OPD and IPD services, ICUs, operating theatres and advanced diagnostics including a 16-slice CT, a 1.5-Tesla MRI and a cath lab, with NMC-approved super-specialty departments.
Separate hostels for male, female and NRI students are provided, with mess and dining facilities on campus.
Sports infrastructure and a house-based system of cultural and co-curricular activities support an active student life on campus.
Location
How to Reach Dr. PSIMS, Chinoutpalli
Address
Dr. PSIMS is at Chinna Avutapalli (Chinoutpalli), Gannavaram, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, near Vijayawada.
Nearest Airport
Vijayawada International Airport, Gannavaram (VGA), is close by (within roughly 10-15 km), making the campus easy to reach by air
Nearest Railway
Vijayawada Junction, a major railhead about 20-25 km away, connects the area to cities across India
Road Connectivity
The campus is near the Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam highway corridor at Gannavaram; buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the route
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Dr. PSIMS, Chinoutpalli
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; Dr. PSIMS itself offers a wide range of PG and DM/MCh super-specialty seats, so many graduates can specialise on the same campus.
After the compulsory rotating internship, Dr. PSIMS 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 Dr. PSIMS teaching hospital and other private and corporate 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.
Dr. PSIMS's PG and super-specialty 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
Dr. PSIMS 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 Dr. PSIMS-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 Dr. PSIMS 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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Dr. PSIMS Chinoutpalli vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | Dr. PSIMS ChinoutpalliChinoutpalli, Andhra Pradesh, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private (self-financing) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | Quota-based (A ~₹18k; B ~₹14.5L; C up to ~₹43.6L, 2026-27) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 2002 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Dr. NTR / YSR UHS | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 150 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | ~890 beds, super-specialty | AIIMS Hospital |
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