About the Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences was founded in 1986 to unify medical and health education under a single University. It oversees academic quality control and funding across hundreds of affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The university publishes its own medical sciences journal and emphasises research, clinical training, and public health education.
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Overview
- Established: 1986; named after former CM N.T. Rama Rao; public health sciences university under Andhra Pradesh and UGC.
- Campus: Urban campus in Gunadala, Vijayawada with affiliated teaching hospitals.
- Programs Offered: UG, PG, super-specialty, doctoral, and postgraduate fellowship courses in medicine, dentistry, nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, physiotherapy, paramedical and allied health sciences.
- Accreditations & Affiliations: Recognized by UGC; medical programs aligned with NMC, Dental Council, Indian Nursing Council, AYUSH authorities. NAAC accreditation for institutional quality.
- Admissions 2025: UG (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS) via NEET‑UG; PG (MD/MS/MDS) via NEET‑PG; super-specialty via NEET‑SS; paramedical/nursing via AP EAMCET/APNCET or qualifying scores.
- Hospital Internships & Placements: Mandatory 1-year internships with stipend and high placement rates in hospitals and health institutes.
- Placement Range: Average 3–10 LPA depending on program; MBBS/MD graduates often receive 6–15 LPA offers; nursing and allied fields place 60–85% of students.
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Courses & Programs Offered
| Program Level |
Degrees & Specializations |
| Undergraduate (UG) |
MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, B. Pharmacy, B.Sc. Allied Courses |
| Postgraduate (PG) |
MD, MS, MDS, M.Sc Nursing, M.Pharmacy, MPT, other allied health sciences |
| Super-specialty & Fellowships |
DM, M.Ch, Post-doc diplomas in clinical specialties |
| Doctoral & Post-Doctoral |
Ph.D. and PDF programs in medical and health sciences disciplines |
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Admissions 2025
Entrance Exams Required:
- NEET‑UG for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS
- NEET‑PG for MD, MS, MDS
- NEET‑SS for super-specialty seats
- AP EAMCET/APNCET or merit-based for BPT, allied health programs
- University-level test and interview for Ph.D.
Admissions Timeline:
- NEET‑UG: May–June 2025
- NEET‑PG/SS: Dates as per national testing authority
- APNCET 2025: Notifications in May–June 2025
- Ph.D. cycle: Entries throughout the academic year
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Fee Structure & Financial Aid
| Course |
Duration |
Fees (Approx ₹/year) |
| MBBS/BDS |
5.5 / 5 years |
₹1–2 L |
| BAMS/BHMS |
5.5 years |
₹40k–70k |
| Lateral paramedical |
4 years |
₹30k–75k |
| MD/MS/MDS |
3 years |
₹2–3.5 L |
| M.Sc Nursing / Pharmacy / MPT |
2 years |
₹70k–1.5 L |
| Super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) |
3 years |
As per regulations |
| Research (Ph.D./PDF) |
Varies |
As per university norms |
Additional Support:
- Schemes like Undergraduate Student Research Scholarship (UGSRS)
- Government and state-level financial aids for socially and economically disadvantaged students
- Universal internship stipends and hospital-based employment pipelines
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Placements & Internships
| Program |
Placement Rate |
Average Package |
Top Hiring Institutions |
| MBBS / BDS |
50–80% placement |
₹6–15 LPA |
AIIMS, Apollo, Manipal, Max Healthcare, Govt hospitals |
| Nursing |
60–70% placement |
₹3–5 LPA |
Apollo, Fortis, Care Hospitals |
| Allied Health Fields |
60–85% placement |
₹3–10 LPA |
Regional and national hospitals |
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Rankings & Accreditation
- APNMC accredited with a high grade
- Oversight from NMC, DCI, INC, CCIM, and other professional councils
- Recognized as one of the premier state health universities with over 500 affiliated colleges and hundreds of thousands of students served.
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Campus & Facilities
- Urban campus connected to teaching hospitals and clinical centres
- Central library with extensive medical journals and digital resources
- Advanced laboratories for anatomy, histopathology, and allied sciences
- Hostels for male and female students, equipped with mess and Wi-Fi
- Oncampus facilities include auditorium, cafeteria, gym, sports complex, and student health center
Facilities support both academic training and holistic student welfare across affiliated institutions.
Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences Contact Details
- Address: Gunadala, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 520008
- Email: registrar.drntr@uhsap.in
- Phone: 0866 245 0569
- Website: Official university portal
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