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Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMC-W), Tirupati
A government medical college exclusively for women (established 2014), managed by SVIMS, at Tirupati in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh
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Introduction
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
SVIMS – Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMC-W), Tirupati is a government medical college exclusively for women, in Tirupati, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2014, India's second government medical college dedicated solely to women; it is managed by and affiliated to Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), a deemed university at Tirupati, and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It admits about 175 women MBBS students each year (originally sanctioned for 150, expanded with the EWS quota), filled purely on NEET-UG merit through government counselling. Clinical training is at the SVIMS Hospital and the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), which together provide around 1,500 teaching beds.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesGovernment college, MBBS tuition is very low (around ₹10,000-15,000 per year), with no management or NRI quota
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with PCB/English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats175
As a government college exclusively for women, MBBS at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is offered at very low state tuition, with seats filled purely on NEET-UG merit through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% state quota (Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences); there is no management or NRI quota. Clinical training runs at the SVIMS Hospital and the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), which together provide around 1,500 teaching beds serving Tirupati and the wider Rayalaseema region. A women-only campus and hostels, NMC recognition, and the backing of the SVIMS deemed university make it a preferred option for women seeking a government MBBS seat in this part of Andhra Pradesh.
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at SPMC-W Tirupati: Key Highlights
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is a government medical college dedicated exclusively to women in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, managed by SVIMS, with clinical training at large tertiary teaching hospitals. You choose it for very low government fees, a women-only campus and hostels, NMC recognition, and the backing of the SVIMS deemed university at Tirupati.
A Government Women's Medical College Since 2014
A Major Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Postgraduate and Super-Specialty Programmes
Very Low Government Fees
A Women-Only Government College at Tirupati
An Established Government 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 Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH).
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 Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
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 Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH):
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency Medicine
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH). 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 Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is open to women candidates only and is entirely through NEET-UG merit. As a government college, seats are filled through two routes: the 15% All India Quota via MCC counselling and the 85% state quota via Andhra Pradesh (Dr. NTR UHS) counselling. There is no management or NRI quota.
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. State-quota (85%) seats require Andhra Pradesh local/domicile status; the 15% All India Quota is open nationally via MCC. Admission is open to women candidates only, and there is no management or NRI quota.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank/score for the relevant route (All India Quota or state quota) and category through NEET-UG 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 / Nativity & Category Certificate (state quota)
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Important dates
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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 Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is a government college, so MBBS tuition is very low and set by the state; there is no management or NRI quota.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.) | ~₹10,000-15,000 |
| Admission Routes | NEET-UG: 15% All India Quota (MCC) + 85% State (Dr. NTR UHS) |
| Management / NRI Quota | Not applicable (government college) |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Tirupati) |
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MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.)
Approximately ₹10,000-15,000
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women sits within the SVIMS campus (about 50 acres allotted by the TTD) on Alipiri Road at Tirupati, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, sharing the academic area, central library and teaching hospitals of the institute.
A government campus within the SVIMS grounds (about 50 acres allotted by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) on Alipiri Road at Tirupati, combining academic blocks, a central library and the teaching hospitals.
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 SVIMS Hospital and SVRRGGH together provide around 1,500 teaching beds, with an emergency department, OPD and IPD services, ICUs, operating theatres, diagnostics and specialty units, serving Tirupati and the Rayalaseema region.
The campus includes sports and recreation facilities, supporting an active student life alongside academics.
Secure on-campus hostel accommodation for women students is provided within the SVIMS campus, with mess and dining facilities close to the academic blocks and teaching hospitals.
History
History Information
Established in 2014 at Tirupati
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women was established in 2014 as India's second government medical college exclusively for women, under the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) at Tirupati, on the SVIMS campus on land associated with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Growth of Programmes
The college began with an MBBS intake of 150 women students, later expanded to about 175 with the EWS quota (NMC-recognised). Postgraduate and super-specialty training in Tirupati is run through SVIMS.
A Major Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Clinical training draws on the SVIMS Hospital and the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), which together provide around 1,500 teaching beds, anchoring the college's clinical years.
A Decade of Women Doctors for Rayalaseema
Since 2014, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women has trained women MBBS students at Tirupati, contributing to the medical workforce of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
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Housing
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati Hostel Facilities
As a women's medical college, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women provides secure on-campus hostel accommodation for its women students within the SVIMS campus, close to the academic blocks and teaching hospitals, so students can move safely between classes, wards and their rooms.
Hostel Rooms
Mess & Dining
Study & Common Areas
Security & Supervision
Tirupati Setting
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Location
How to Reach Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
Address
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is on the SVIMS campus, Alipiri Road, Tirupati, Tirupati district (formerly part of Chittoor district), Andhra Pradesh 517507.
Nearest Airport
Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport is the nearest airport (roughly 15-20 km from the campus), connecting Tirupati to major cities.
Nearest Railway
Tirupati is a major railway junction: Tirupati Main station and the adjacent Renigunta Junction connect the city to Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and across India.
Road Connectivity
Tirupati is well connected by road (National Highways linking it to Chennai, Kadapa and Bengaluru); APSRTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the SVIMS campus.
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; postgraduate training in Tirupati is available through SVIMS.
After the compulsory rotating internship, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women 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 Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH) 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.
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women'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) after the required steps.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women students can access central and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships and fee-reimbursement schemes; as a government college its fees are already low. The main routes are the standard government schemes below. No SPMC-W-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 including MBBS; these are especially relevant at government colleges.
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 SPMC-W office can advise on documentation and certificates.
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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Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMC-W)Tirupati, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government (state) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | ~₹10,000-15,000/year (government) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 2014 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | SVIMS (deemed) | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 175 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | SVRRGGH | AIIMS Hospital |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions students and parents ask most often about MBBS admissions.
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati offers about 175 MBBS seats per year (originally 150, expanded with EWS), reserved for women candidates and filled purely on NEET-UG merit through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% state quota (Dr. NTR UHS counselling).
Yes. Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is a government medical college exclusively for women, recognised by the National Medical Commission and managed by and affiliated to Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), a deemed university at Tirupati; its MBBS degree is valid for registration and practice in India.
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is a government college, so MBBS tuition is very low (around ₹10,000-15,000 per year). There is no management or NRI quota.
Yes. Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women uses the SVIMS Hospital and the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), Tirupati for clinical training, together around 1,500 teaching beds serving the Rayalaseema region.
Closing ranks at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati change every year and differ by round and category. Check which colleges your NEET score could reach in our NEET College Predictor.