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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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SVIMS Hospital & SVRRGGH, Tirupati
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Established 2014
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Introduction
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.
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
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.
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Program 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).
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
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On Campus – Full Time
1 Year
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
1.5 Years
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
2 Years
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure at the Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain Ruia Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH):
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 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.
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 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% |
The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December of the year of admission.
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
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
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Important date's
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December 2026
Start of application window for NEET UG 2027
March 2027
Download admit cards from NTA portal
May 2027
National-level entrance examination
June 2027
NEET 2027 results and scorecards released
July 2027
AIQ and state-level counselling rounds start
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NEET cutoffs
NEET-UG cut-offs at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women depend on the route (All India Quota vs state quota) and category, and apply to women candidates only. As a government college with very low fees, closing ranks are competitive; we did not find a reliable current-year closing rank to cite, so no specific number is stated. Verify with the latest counselling data.
| Route | NEET Closing (indicative) |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (15%, MCC) | Highly competitive — verify each year |
| State Quota (85%, Dr. NTR UHS) | Highly competitive — verify each year |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | Reserved per government norms |
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Affordable education
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. The figures below are indicative and must be confirmed against the official Andhra Pradesh fee notification.
| Component | Amount (approx., verify) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.) | ~₹10,000-15,000 (verify) |
| Admission Routes | NEET-UG: 15% All India Quota (MCC) + 85% State (Dr. NTR UHS) |
| Management / NRI Quota | Not applicable (government college) |
| Hostel, Mess & Deposits | Additional — confirm with college |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Tirupati) |
MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.)
Approximately ₹10,000-15,000 (verify)
World-Class Campus
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.
History
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).
The college began with an MBBS intake of 150 women students, later expanded to about 175 with the EWS quota (NMC-recognised; verify current intake). Postgraduate and super-specialty training in Tirupati is run through SVIMS.
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.
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
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.
Resident students are housed in furnished hostel rooms with beds, study tables, storage and study facilities; single, twin and shared configurations are typically available. As a government women's college, confirm exact room types, occupancy and charges with the college.
The hostel mess serves three meals a day, with predominantly South Indian and Andhra/Rayalaseema vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, plus North Indian options; being at Tirupati, pure-vegetarian and satvik meals are widely available. Hygiene, menu rotation and mess charges should be confirmed with the college.
Hostels provide reading and common rooms, recreation and TV areas, and quiet study spaces, with 24x7 electricity and water supply and power back-up, so residents can study on campus outside class hours.
As a women-only institution, the campus and hostels have dedicated security staff, CCTV surveillance, resident wardens and controlled gate/entry access, with safety arrangements designed for women students.
Tirupati is a temple city and district headquarters in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, at the foot of the Tirumala hills and one of India's busiest pilgrimage centres. It is well connected by rail and road, with Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport nearby for wider travel.
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Location
Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women is on the SVIMS campus, Alipiri Road, Tirupati, Tirupati district (formerly part of Chittoor district), Andhra Pradesh 517507; verify the exact campus address.
Nearest Airport
Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport is the nearest airport (roughly 15-20 km from the campus), connecting Tirupati to major cities; verify exact distance.
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
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; postgraduate training in Tirupati is available through SVIMS. Confirm whether the women's college offers its own PG seats.
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Scholarship & Financial
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 verified routes are the standard government schemes below. No SPMC-W-specific scholarship has been invented here:
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. Eligibility and the current scheme should be confirmed with the AP authorities and the college.
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).
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.
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.
Verify eligibility, income and category-certificate requirements and deadlines, and submit documents before the window closes.
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; verify) | ~₹6,000 (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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