NEET PG MD/MS in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Admission 2026

NEET PG is the national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB programmes across India.

In Andhra Pradesh, 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government Medical Colleges are filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while State Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges and Competent Authority Quota (Category A) seats in Private Medical Colleges are allotted through Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada. Management Quota (Category B) and NRI / Institutional Quota (Category C) seats in private medical colleges are also filled through the counselling process conducted by Dr. NTRUHS in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. From the academic year 2023-24, the five new Government Medical Colleges (Eluru, Machilipatnam, Nandyal, Rajahmundry and Vizianagaram) also have Competent Authority (Self-financing) and Competent Authority (NRI) seats.

Andhra Pradesh is one of India's leading destinations for postgraduate medical education, offering admission through Government, Private, Minority, and Deemed Medical Colleges. The state has 35+ medical colleges with approximately 3,000+ MD/MS/PG Diploma seats (based on the 2025 seat matrix). Leading institutions such as Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Guntur Medical College, Kurnool Medical College, Siddhartha Medical College, Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Government Medical College, Anantapur, Government Medical College, Kadapa, NRI Medical College, Guntur, GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Great Eastern Medical School, Srikakulam, Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences, and Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences are highly preferred for their academic excellence, advanced clinical exposure, experienced faculty, modern teaching hospitals, and quality residency training.

Admissions to Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 will be conducted strictly on the basis of the NEET PG 2026 merit list, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, and the counselling schedule published by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada. Candidates seeking admission should participate in the online counselling process within the prescribed timelines to maximize their chances of securing a preferred postgraduate medical seat.

MD/MS Course Overview

After successfully completing the MBBS programme, candidates can pursue postgraduate medical education through MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) programmes. These postgraduate courses provide advanced theoretical knowledge, specialized clinical training, research exposure, and practical skills, preparing doctors for specialist clinical practice, academics, and super-speciality education.

MD (Doctor of Medicine) Specializations

The MD programme offers specialization in various non-surgical and para-clinical disciplines, including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis (Radiology), Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, along with other recognized medical specialties.

MS (Master of Surgery) Specializations

The MS programme focuses on surgical disciplines and includes specializations such as General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).

Course Duration & Training

The duration of MD/MS (degree) programmes is three years and PG Diploma programmes is two years. The curriculum integrates classroom teaching with extensive clinical postings, ward duties, seminars, journal presentations, thesis work, research activities, academic discussions, and hands-on patient care. This comprehensive training equips postgraduate doctors with the clinical expertise and research skills required for specialist practice, medical teaching, and higher super-speciality programmes such as DM and MCh.

Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh offers postgraduate medical education through Government and Private Medical Colleges offering MD/MS programmes. The colleges and fee information below provide an overview of the major institutions covered in the Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling data. Fees may vary according to specialty, seat type, category and counselling quota.

Government Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Government medical colleges generally offer MD/MS seats at substantially lower tuition fees compared with private institutions. For the five Government Medical Colleges listed below, the regular Government/Competent Authority (General) fee is approximately ₹30,000 per year. As per the 2026-27 Dr. NTRUHS notification (G.O.Ms.No.163 & 164, dated 05.12.2025), 35% of the State Quota seats in these colleges are Competent Authority (Self-financing) seats at ₹9,00,000 per annum and 15% are Competent Authority (NRI) seats at ₹29,00,000 per annum (subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions, if any).

Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Private medical college fees in Andhra Pradesh vary significantly according to the MD/MS specialty and seat type. The counselling data shows lower fee levels for S1-A/S1-B seats and substantially higher fees for S-2 and S-3 seats. Some non-clinical courses may also have lower fees than clinical specialties. The official 2026-27 Management Quota tuition fee structure is given in the fee section below.

Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Approx Closing Ranks

Management Quota Seat Structure 2026-27

Management Quota seats in private un-aided medical colleges are filled by Dr. NTRUHS purely on NEET PG 2026 rank through a single online application. The seat distribution for 2026-27, as per the Government Orders cited in the official prospectus, is given below.

Local Area Definition

For the 85% S1B seats, Andhra Pradesh is treated as two local areas – Andhra University (AU) and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU, including SVIMS). For candidates who completed MBBS from Govt. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, local area is decided by the maximum study period of 4 years out of 7 years (6th class to Intermediate/10+2) in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh must upload a digitally signed online Local Status Certificate issued by the MRO of A.P. (where applicable).

Andhra Pradesh MD/MS Fee Structure 2026

The tuition fee for MD/MS courses in Andhra Pradesh varies depending on the type of medical college, admission quota, specialty, and applicable fee regulations. Government Medical Colleges offer postgraduate medical education at subsidized tuition fees, while Private Medical Colleges have separate fee structures for Competent Authority Quota (Category A), Management Quota (Category B), and NRI / Institutional Quota (Category C) admissions. Candidates should verify the latest fee notification issued by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) and the respective medical colleges before participating in the counselling process.

Approximate Annual Tuition Fee

Official Management Quota Tuition Fee 2026-27 (Private Un-aided Medical Colleges)

Other Compulsory Payments (Management Quota)

• Registration & Processing Fee: ₹7,000 / ₹10,000 / ₹14,000 depending on where MBBS was completed (non-refundable).
• University Fee: ₹54,600 – non-refundable, payable to download the provisional allotment order.
• Refundable Security Deposit: ₹3,00,000 for Phase-III (Mop-Up) and Stray Vacancy rounds (see rules below).

Note: Management Quota tuition fee is as per G.O.Rt.No.786, HM & FW (C1) Dept., dated 29-08-2026 of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and is subject to the outcome of W.P.Nos.32975, 33162 & 35090 of 2022. Self-financing / NRI fees for the new Government colleges are as per G.O.Ms.No.163 & 164 dated 05-12-2025. Other rows are indicative figures for the 2025 session and may vary by college, specialty and Government notification – refer to the latest Dr. NTRUHS notification.

Eligibility Criteria for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026

Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and other postgraduate medical courses through Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the National Medical Commission (NMC), and Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada. Applicants should ensure that they fulfil all academic, internship, registration, and counselling requirements before participating in the admission process.

Eligibility Requirements

• NEET PG Qualification: Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by NBEMS.
• MBBS Qualification: Applicants must possess an MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Foreign medical graduates must have qualified the FMGE and hold permanent medical council registration.
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship: Candidates must complete the one-year compulsory rotatory internship on or before 30-09-2026 (cut-off date notified by Dr. NTRUHS for 2026-27).
• Medical Registration: Applicants must possess a valid Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or any State Medical Council.
• Local / Non-Local Eligibility: Candidates must fulfil the local or non-local eligibility conditions prescribed by Dr. NTRUHS for the applicable admission quota (S1B seats are for local Andhra Pradesh candidates only).
• Reservation Certificates: Candidates claiming reservation benefits in State/Competent Authority seats must produce valid Caste, EWS, PwD, or other applicable reservation certificates issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.
• Final Eligibility: Admission shall be governed by all eligibility conditions and provisions mentioned in the official Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Counselling Notification and the guidelines issued by Dr. NTRUHS.

Minimum NEET PG 2026 Cut-off (as per Dr. NTRUHS 2026-27)

Documents Required for Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates participating in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 must upload scanned copies of all required documents during online registration and keep the originals ready for verification at the time of admission. Failure to produce any mandatory document within the prescribed timeline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat. The entire process is online – no printouts need to be sent to the University, but the printout of the application form and the provisional verification form must be produced at the allotted college along with original certificates.

Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Registration (Management Quota 2026-27)

Documents Required at the Time of Admission / Reporting

• Original certificates of all documents uploaded online, along with self-attested photocopies
• Provisional allotment order (downloaded after paying the ₹54,600 University Fee)
• Printout of the online application form and the Provisional Verification form
• Bond on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure-IV) and payment of tuition fee
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Any additional documents prescribed by Dr. NTRUHS in the official counselling notification.

Reservation Policy

Reservation for Andhra Pradesh State Quota MD/MS seats is provided in accordance with the reservation policy notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Reservation benefits are available only to eligible candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions and submit valid category certificates during the counselling process conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada.

Category-wise Reservation (State / Competent Authority Seats)

Note: The reservation policy is subject to the latest notifications, amendments, and orders issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS). Candidates should refer to the official Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Counselling Notification for the latest reservation provisions applicable during the counselling process.

Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026 Counselling Process

Admission to MD/MS courses in Andhra Pradesh is conducted through a centralized online counselling process managed by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling process for admission to Government, Private, Minority, and eligible Deemed Medical Colleges. Seat allotment is carried out based on the candidate's NEET PG rank, reservation category (where applicable), local area status, eligibility, seat availability, and the web options exercised during counselling. As per the 2026-27 Management Quota prospectus, there will be four rounds: Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III (Mop-Up) and Stray Vacancy Round (subject to change as per DGHS/NMC/MCC norms and Dr. NTRUHS).

Steps Involved in Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026

• Step 1: Online Registration
  Register on the official Dr. NTRUHS counselling portal (https://drntr.uhsap.in) using a desktop/laptop, fill the single application form and pay the registration & processing fee. Opt for S2 (NRI) / S3 (Institutional) at this initial stage itself.
• Step 2: Certificate Upload & Verification
  Upload the required certificates and documents. The University releases the final merit position after verification of the uploaded scanned certificates.
• Step 3: Web Options (Choice Filling)
  Select, prioritize, and lock your preferred medical colleges and MD/MS specialities. There is no limit on the number of options – but choose only courses and colleges you genuinely want to join, and take a printout of the saved options.
• Step 4: Seat Allotment
  Seats are allotted based on the candidate's NEET PG rank, local area status, eligibility, seat availability, and the web options submitted.
• Step 5: Reporting to the Allotted Medical College
  Pay the non-refundable ₹54,600 University Fee to download the provisional allotment order, report to the college with original documents, pay the tuition fee and execute the bond to complete admission.
• Step 6: Upgradation, Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Round
  Joined candidates of Phase-I/II can upgrade only up to Phase-III (Mop-Up). Remaining seats are filled in the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds.

Round-wise Rules (Management Quota 2026-27)

Security Deposit (Phase-III Mop-Up & Stray Round)

To prevent seat blocking, the Competent Authority collects a refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000 online from Management Quota merit-list candidates who wish to participate in the Phase-III (Mop-Up) or Stray Vacancy round.

• If a candidate is allotted a seat in Phase-III or Stray round but fails to join within the stipulated time, the deposit is forfeited and the candidate becomes ineligible for further A.P. State counselling (CQ and MQ) for 2026-27. Failure to join the Stray-round seat also leads to debarment from A.P. State counselling for the next one year.
• If the candidate joins the allotted seat, the deposit is refunded after closure of admissions.
• If the candidate is not allotted any seat, the deposit is refunded after closure of admissions.
• The deposit is also forfeited if admission is cancelled for reasons such as wrong information at registration or failure to produce required documents at reporting within the stipulated time.
• Candidates who paid the deposit in Phase-III and were not allotted any seat can exercise web options in the Stray Round without paying it again.

Resident Stipend (2026–27)

Postgraduate medical residents pursuing MD/MS courses in Andhra Pradesh receive a monthly stipend during their residency training. The stipend varies depending on the type of medical college, institutional policies, and Government regulations. Government Medical Colleges generally provide higher stipend packages, while Private Medical Colleges offer stipends according to their respective institutional norms.

Approximate Monthly Resident Stipend

Note: The stipend figures are indicative for the 2025–26 academic session and may vary depending on the institution, specialty, and applicable Government or institutional policies. Resident stipend rates are subject to periodic revision by the Government of Andhra Pradesh or the respective medical college.

NEET PG Bond Policy in Andhra Pradesh

Bond for All Admitted Candidates (Dr. NTRUHS Prospectus 2026-27)

Service Bond for State / Competent Authority Seats

Candidates admitted to MD/MS postgraduate medical degree courses under the State Quota/Competent Authority Quota in Andhra Pradesh are required to comply with the applicable service bond conditions. The bond conditions apply to eligible non-service candidates admitted to Government as well as Private Medical Colleges.

Note: The service bond conditions above are based on the Andhra Pradesh Government order and the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences PG Medical Prospectus for 2025-26 and are not covered in the 2026-27 Management Quota prospectus. Candidates should check the latest prospectus and Government orders applicable to their admission year before taking admission.

Other Important Rules for PG Students (Dr. NTRUHS 2026-27)

• Attendance: Minimum 80% attendance is required to appear for the University examination.
• Leave: 20 days of paid casual leave plus 5 days academic leave per year; one weekly holiday; maternity/paternity leave as per Government rules.
• Break of study: A maximum of two spells; the course must be completed within twice its duration.
• Private practice: Not permitted during the PG course. Migration / transfer between colleges or courses is not allowed.
• Dissertation & certifications: Dissertation topic to be registered within 6 months; Research Methodology, Ethics and BCLS/ACLS certifications are mandatory before the final examination.
• Closure of admissions: Vacancies arising on or after the closure date are not filled and not carried forward.
• Beware of touts: Seats are allotted strictly on NEET merit and options exercised; rely only on the official website for information. Never share your login credentials or OTPs.

Dr. NTRUHS Helpline

Why Choose BODMAS Education?

Securing an MD/MS seat through Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 requires strategic planning, accurate choice filling, and a thorough understanding of the Government Quota, Competent Authority Quota (Category A), Management Quota (Category B), and NRI / Institutional Quota (Category C) admission process. BODMAS Education provides comprehensive counselling and admission guidance to help doctors make informed decisions and maximize their chances of securing the best postgraduate medical seat based on their NEET PG rank, budget, preferred specialty, and long-term career goals.

Our Expert Counselling Services

• Personalized Choice Filling: Customized counselling and strategic web options based on your NEET PG rank, category, preferred specialty, budget, and admission goals.
• College & Specialty Comparison: Detailed comparison of medical colleges and MD/MS specialties based on academics, faculty, patient load, infrastructure, stipend, career prospects, and your personal preferences.
• Fee Analysis & Budget Planning: Comprehensive evaluation of tuition fees, stipend structure, hostel expenses, bond policies, and the overall cost of postgraduate medical education.
• Cut-off Analysis & Seat Prediction: Data-driven analysis of previous years' cut-offs and realistic admission predictions to help you make informed counselling decisions.
• Government & Competent Authority Quota Guidance: Expert assistance for securing seats under the Government Quota and Competent Authority Quota (Category A) in eligible Government and Private Medical Colleges.
• Management (Category B) & NRI (Category C) Counselling: Complete guidance regarding eligibility, fee structure, documentation, and admission strategy for Category B and Category C seats in private medical colleges.
• Document Verification Support: End-to-end assistance with document preparation, certificate verification, registration, and counselling formalities.
• Complete Admission Assistance: Dedicated support throughout every stage of Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling, including registration, certificate verification, web options, seat allotment, reporting, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.

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