About Kurnool Medical College
Founded in the mid-1950s to serve the Rayalaseema region, Kurnool Medical College offers comprehensive medical education with strong emphasis on clinical training through its extensive teaching hospital. Over the decades, it has added undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and super-speciality programs across major disciplines.
Kurnool Medical College Overview
- Established: 1956–57; one of the oldest government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- Type and Affiliation: Government institution affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences; approved by the National Medical Commission.
- Annual Intake: 250 MBBS seats; postgraduate programs include MD, MS, PG diplomas, DM, and M.Ch with around 457 PG seats.
- Campus & Hospital: Urban campus (~20–36 acres) attached to a 1,150-bed Government General Hospital providing extensive clinical exposure.
- Accreditations: Recognized by the Medical Council of India/NMC; NAAC and academic program accreditations maintained.
- Faculty & Facilities: Faculty-to-student ratio ~1:20; infrastructure includes well‑equipped labs, smart classrooms, library, skill labs, hostels, sports, cafeteria, and transport services.
Courses & Programs Offered at Kurnool Medical College
| Level |
Programs Offered |
| Undergraduate |
MBBS (5.5‑year program including internship) |
| Postgraduate |
MD/MS in multiple clinical and pre-clinical subjects |
| Diplomas |
PG Diplomas (e.g., DGO, DCH, DA) |
| Super-Speciality |
DM (Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Cardiology), M.Ch in various surgical fields |
Kurnool Medical College Admissions 2025
| Category |
Details |
| Entrance Exams Required |
- MBBS: NEET-UG (All-India and State Quota) - MD/MS/Diploma/DM/M.Ch: NEET-PG / NEET-SS |
| Admission Process |
1. Qualify NEET-UG or NEET-PG/SS 2. Participate in counselling by Dr. NTR University 3. Complete document verification and fee payment 4. Confirm seat and enroll |
| Typical Cut-off Ranges |
- MBBS (State Quota, General): NEET-UG ranks around 37,000–45,000 - PG Diplomas and MD/MS: NEET-PG AIQ ranks typically under 10,000 |
Kurnool Medical College Fee Structure & Financial Aid
| Program |
Duration |
Estimated Annual Fee (₹) |
| MBBS |
5.5 years (including internship) |
10,000–15,000 |
| MD/MS |
3 years |
30,000–50,000 |
| PG Diploma |
2 years |
25,000–40,000 |
- Scholarships: Available for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students under merit, fee waiver, and government schemes.
- Internship: Compulsory one-year clinical internship at attached hospital.
Kurnool Medical College Infrastructure & Campus Life
- Over 20 acres of campus with academic blocks, labs, and skill labs for anatomical and surgical training.
- 1,150‑bed teaching hospital serving around 3,000 outpatients daily with ICUs, emergency, and specialty units.
- Central air-conditioned library (~3,200 m²) housing ~23,000 books, plus reading halls.
- Separate hostels (PG, UG, male, female) with amenities, plus staff quarters.
- Additional amenities include cafeteria, sports facilities, auditorium, guest house, Wi-Fi, and shuttle services.
Kurnool Medical College Alumni & Clinical Exposure
- Notable alumni include several distinguished doctors (e.g., D. Nageshwar Reddy) with global impact.
- Internship and campus recruitment occur through associated hospitals; graduates often join government, private, and multi-speciality hospitals, research institutes, or pursue higher studies such as MD, MS, or Diplomate of National Board.
Kurnool Medical College Contact Details
- Location: Near, Bhudawarapet Bharath Petroleum, Kisan Ghat Rd, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518002
- Phone: 091487 30139
- Emails: kmc_knl@nic.in
- Website: https://www.kurnoolmedicalcollege.ac.in/
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