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Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
An established private medical college and ~650-bed teaching hospital at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh
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Viswabharathi General Hospital, Kurnool
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Established 2014
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Introduction
Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
Viswabharathi Medical College is a private medical college at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 2014 by the Viswabharathi Educational Society, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. It admits 250 MBBS students each year through NEET-UG under competent-authority (convener), management and NRI quotas, and also runs postgraduate MD/MS programmes in select disciplines. Its attached Viswabharathi General Hospital is a roughly 650-bed teaching hospital serving Kurnool and the Rayalaseema region.
- 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, MBBS fees at Viswabharathi Medical College depend heavily on the quota: a low convener (Category A) fee for competent-authority seats, a higher management (Category B) fee, and a separate NRI (Category C) fee. Clinical training runs at the attached Viswabharathi General Hospital, a roughly 650-bed teaching hospital serving Kurnool and the wider Rayalaseema region with a busy emergency department, OPD and IPD services and all major clinical specialties. About a decade of operation, on-campus PG programmes and a self-contained campus make it an option for students seeking a private MBBS seat in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
The Viswabharathi Medical College main building, Kurnool
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool: Key Highlights
Viswabharathi Medical College is a private college with its own teaching hospital at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. You choose it for about a decade of operation, a roughly 650-bed teaching hospital, postgraduate MD/MS programmes in select disciplines, a competent-authority (convener) quota route for AP students, and a self-contained campus.
An Established Private College Since 2014
A Large Teaching Hospital for the Kurnool Region
Postgraduate and Super-Specialty Programmes
An Affordable Convener-Quota Route
Serving Kurnool & the Rayalaseema Region
A Large, Self-Contained 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 University of Health Sciences, combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the Viswabharathi General 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 Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
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 Viswabharathi General Hospital:
General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency Medicine
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the Viswabharathi General 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 Viswabharathi Medical College is entirely through NEET-UG merit, with counselling conducted by Dr. NTR 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 Viswabharathi Medical College 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
Viswabharathi Medical College Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank/score for the relevant quota and category (convener / management / NRI) through Dr. NTR 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
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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 Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
Viswabharathi Medical College 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 a year (Category C, 2026-27) |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Kurnool) |
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MBBS Tuition Fee (Convener Quota, per year, approx.)
About ₹18,150 (Category A, 2026-27)
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
Viswabharathi Medical College occupies a self-contained campus at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, with the academic blocks, central library and teaching hospital together.
A self-contained campus at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, combining academic blocks, a central 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 ~650-bed teaching hospital provides a busy emergency department, OPD and IPD services, ICUs, operating theatres, diagnostics and specialty units, serving Kurnool and the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
The campus includes sports and recreation facilities, supporting an active student life alongside academics.
Separate on-campus hostels for men and women (and NRI students) with mess and dining facilities, common rooms, study areas, 24x7 utilities with power back-up, and security/warden supervision.
History
History Information
Founded in 2014 at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool
Viswabharathi Medical College was founded in 2014 by the Viswabharathi Educational Society at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, as a private medical college serving the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
Growth of Programmes
The college has an MBBS intake of 250 seats (NMC-recognised) and runs postgraduate MD/MS programmes in select disciplines.
A Large Teaching Hospital for the Region
The attached Viswabharathi General Hospital is a roughly 650-bed teaching hospital serving Kurnool and the Rayalaseema region, anchoring the college's clinical training across the major departments.
About a Decade of Doctors for the Rayalaseema Region
Since 2014, Viswabharathi Medical College has trained MBBS and postgraduate doctors at Kurnool, contributing to the medical workforce of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
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Housing
Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool Hostel Facilities
Viswabharathi Medical College provides on-campus hostel accommodation for its MBBS students, with separate blocks for men and women (and NRI students), located within the campus at Penchikalapadu close to the academic blocks and the teaching hospital, so students can move easily between classes, wards and their rooms.
Hostel Rooms
Mess & Dining
Study & Common Areas
Security & Supervision
Kurnool Setting
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Location
How to Reach Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
Address
Viswabharathi Medical College is at Penchikalapadu, Kurnool, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh; it is about 20 km from Kurnool city bus station.
Nearest Airport
Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport, approximately 130-140 km away, is the nearest airport; Chennai International Airport (~170-180 km) offers wider domestic and international connections.
Nearest Railway
Kurnool City railway station is the nearest major railhead, connecting the city to Hyderabad, Guntur, Guntakal and across the region; the campus is a drive from the station.
Road Connectivity
Kurnool lies on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru (NH-44) corridor; APSRTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the Viswabharathi Medical College campus at Penchikalapadu.
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; Viswabharathi Medical College itself offers PG seats in select disciplines, so many graduates can specialise on the same campus.
After the compulsory rotating internship, Viswabharathi Medical College 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 Viswabharathi General 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.
Viswabharathi Medical College'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
Viswabharathi Medical College 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 Viswabharathi Medical College-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 Viswabharathi Medical College 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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Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool vs AIIMS New Delhi
| University | Viswabharathi Medical College, KurnoolKurnool, 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 | 2014 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | Dr. NTR UHS | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 250 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | Viswabharathi General Hospital | AIIMS Hospital |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool 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 University of Health Sciences counselling.
Yes. Viswabharathi Medical College is a private medical college recognised by the National Medical Commission and affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. It also runs postgraduate MD/MS courses in select disciplines; its MBBS degree is valid for registration and practice in India.
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. Viswabharathi Medical College is attached to the Viswabharathi General Hospital, a roughly 650-bed teaching hospital serving Kurnool and the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, with a busy emergency department and all major and specialty clinical departments.
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