Andhra Pradesh NEET MBBS Counselling 2026
Andhra Pradesh NEET MBBS Counseling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges & Cutoffs
Where AP’s top NEET rankers actually locked their MBBS seats in Round 1 — with closing ranks, seat intake, and bond rules for every major government medical college.
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See How Round 1 Choices Actually Played Out
A quick walkthrough of how top rankers approached their AP NEET choice list this year — before you dive into the cutoff tables and college-wise breakdown below.
Use it alongside the Round 1 closing ranks to sanity-check your own list before you report.
Quick Answer
AIIMS Mangalagiri tops Andhra Pradesh’s central-list preference, closing Round 1 at AIR 1,357. Among state institutions, Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam is the flagship, closing at AIR 4,371, followed by Guntur Medical College (AIR 8,022), Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada (AIR 9,210), and SV Medical College, Tirupati (AIR 10,150). Kurnool, Kakinada, Anantapur, and Ongole close between roughly AIR 11,400–16,800.
- Top Overall PickAIIMS Mangalagiri — AIR 1,357, zero rural bond
- Top State CollegeAndhra Medical College, Vizag — AIR 4,371, est. 1923
- Rayalaseema LeaderSV Medical College, Tirupati — AIR 10,150, est. 1960
- State Quota BodyDr. YSRUHS (drysruhs.edu.in)
Securing a government MBBS seat in Andhra Pradesh takes careful planning. NEET scores across the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions run high every year, and competition for state seats stays tight through every counseling round. Students in AP follow a fairly clear preference pattern: AIIMS Mangalagiri sits at the top of the central list, while Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam remains the flagship choice among state institutions, followed by the legacy medical centers in Guntur, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Kurnool. This guide is built on Round 1 MCC Counseling data for 15% All India Quota and Open Central seats — a strong real-world signal of where high rankers actually choose to go.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh (Round 1, 2026)
Here’s how NEET toppers ranked Andhra Pradesh’s government medical colleges during Round 1 counseling:
| Tier / Rank | College Name | Campus Location | Closing Rank (AIR) | MBBS Seats | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Tier | AIIMS Mangalagiri | Mangalagiri, Guntur (100% Central) | 1,357 | 125 | 2018 |
| Rank 1 | Andhra Medical College (AMC) | Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam | 4,371 | 250 | 1923 |
| Rank 2 | Guntur Medical College (GMC) | Kothapet, Guntur | 8,022 | 250 | 1946 |
| Rank 3 | Siddhartha Medical College (SMC) | Gunadala, Vijayawada | 9,210 | 175 | 1980 |
| Rank 4 | SV Medical College (SVMC) | Alipiri Road, Tirupati | 10,150 | 240 | 1960 |
| Rank 5 | Kurnool Medical College (KMC) | Budhawarapet, Kurnool | 11,400 | 250 | 1956 |
| Rank 6 | Rangaraya Medical College (RMC) | Pithapuram Road, Kakinada | 13,200 | 250 | 1958 |
| Rank 7 | Government Medical College, Anantapur | Anantapur | 15,400 | 150 | 2000 |
| Rank 8 | Government Medical College, Ongole | Ongole, Prakasam | 16,800 | 120 | 2011 |
Note: MCC manages 15% All India Quota seats. Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (Dr. YSRUHS) handles the 85% state quota seats at drysruhs.edu.in.
Round 1 Cutoff Rank Comparison Chart
Bar length is proportional to closing AIR (lower rank = stronger preference) — for visual comparison only, not to scale with the full NEET rank range.
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1. AIIMS Mangalagiri #1 Overall
Closing Rank: AIR 1,357 | Seats: 125
AIIMS Mangalagiri sits near Vijayawada and Guntur as a premier central government institute. You get modern hospital blocks, zero state rural service bond, and internal PG quota advantages later on.
2. Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam Top State College
Closing Rank: AIR 4,371 | Seats: 250
Established in 1923, AMC Vizag is the oldest and most prestigious state medical college in AP. Attached to King George Hospital (KGH), the OPD patient volume here is massive, and it remains the #1 choice for state quota rankers.
3. Guntur Medical College, Guntur Central AP Referral Hub
Closing Rank: AIR 8,022 | Seats: 250
GMC Guntur opened in 1946 and serves as a major referral center for Central Andhra districts. The hospital handles heavy caseloads in surgery, paediatrics, and emergency care.
4. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada & SVMC Tirupati City & Rayalaseema Picks
SMC Vijayawada: AIR 9,210 | SVMC Tirupati: AIR 10,150
SMC Vijayawada offers a great city location and strong road connectivity. SVMC Tirupati serves the Rayalaseema belt with a large campus and well-funded clinical departments.
5. Kurnool Medical College & Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada Legacy Regional Colleges
KMC Kurnool: AIR 11,400 | RMC Kakinada: AIR 13,200
KMC Kurnool is a trusted legacy college serving the Rayalaseema region. RMC Kakinada covers the East Godavari region with 250 seats and steady hospital patient flow.
6. Government Medical Colleges: Anantapur & Ongole Expanding Access
- GMC Anantapur: Closing Rank — AIR 15,400 | Seats: 150 | Est. 2000
- GMC Ongole: Closing Rank — AIR 16,800 | Seats: 120 | Est. 2011
These newer government medical colleges extend MBBS access into Rayalaseema and coastal Prakasam district, and are practical picks for candidates in the AIR 15,000–17,000 range.
3 Rules Before Filling Your AP Choice Sheet
- Register on the Dr. YSRUHS Portal. MCC manages the 15% All India Quota and AIIMS seats, but the 85% state quota seats require separate registration at drysruhs.edu.in.
- Understand the bond rules. AP state medical colleges require a compulsory service bond after MBBS. Central institutes like AIIMS Mangalagiri carry no state rural bond.
- Verify local status papers. Keep your local/non-local residency and category certificates updated. Cross-check with the NEET Counseling Documents Checklist and India MBBS Seat Matrix Overview before reporting.
Heads-up: AIQ (15%) seats are open to candidates from any state via MCC. The 85% State Quota is strictly for AP local/domicile candidates through Dr. YSRUHS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs 85% state quota counseling in Andhra Pradesh?
Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (Dr. YSRUHS), Vijayawada conducts online state quota counseling for 85% of seats across government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Should I pick AIIMS Mangalagiri or AMC Visakhapatnam?
Pick AIIMS Mangalagiri for central infrastructure, no service bond, and internal PG quota benefits. Pick AMC Vizag for legacy hospital patient volume and strong state-capital-region connections.
Can candidates from other states apply for the 85% AP state seats?
No. The 85% state quota seats in Andhra Pradesh are reserved for AP local/domicile candidates. Non-domicile candidates can only apply for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats through MCC.
Is Siddhartha Medical College Vijayawada better than SVMC Tirupati?
SMC Vijayawada closed marginally ahead at AIR 9,210 against SVMC Tirupati’s AIR 10,150, and offers stronger city connectivity. SVMC Tirupati has a larger campus and serves the Rayalaseema belt with well-funded clinical departments. Choose based on regional preference and campus size rather than rank alone.
Cutoff ranks reflect Round 1, MCC/Dr. YSRUHS counseling 2026 and are for reference only — actual closing ranks vary by round, category, and domicile status. Verify current cutoffs on the official MCC and Dr. YSRUHS portals before finalizing your choice list.