Guntur Medical College

Saniya Qureshi

Updated on - Dec 24, 2024

Latest Updates for Guntur Medical College

02 January 2025 :
National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched the official website of NEET 2025 exam and has updated a notification related to the NEET 2025 syllabus.
14 December 2024 :
The NEET PG 2025 exam date has been announced and is tentatively scheduled on Jun 15, 2025.

Guntur Medical College, established in 1946, is one of South India's premier medical institutions, located in the heart of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The college offers undergraduate courses with an intake of 200 students annually and a variety of medical specialties across clinical, para-clinical, and non-clinical branches. It is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences and works in conjunction with Government General Hospital, an 1170-bed tertiary care facility. The college is known for its rich clinical material, research work, and satellite-based training. The library holds 28,000 books and over 100 journals. A new super-specialty complex, the Podila Prasad GMCANA Super Specialty and Trauma Centre, has been built to meet growing health needs.

Guntur Medical College Highlights

Particular	Statistics
Institute Name	Guntur Medical College
Establishment	started in 1946, with the first batch of 50 students.
Initial Support	Mrs. Achanta Rukmini Lakshmipathi, the then Health Minister, provided immense help.
First Principal	Dr. D. Jagannatha Reddy became the Principal on July 26, 1954.
MCI Recognition	The college received full MCI recognition in 1959.
PG Courses Permission	Granted in 1958, with the college becoming a center for PG examinations under Dr. P. Narasimharao.
Silver Jubilee Celebration	Celebrated during the tenure of Dr. K. Kodandaramaiah.
Diamond Jubilee Celebration	Celebrated in February 2007 during the tenure of Dr. K. Uma Maheswara Rao.
Alumni Associations	GMCOSA was founded in 1971, and GMCANA (Alumni of North America) was formed in 1981.
Major Contributions by Alumni	Donations to various projects including CME centers, operation theatres, neonatal care, etc.
Facilities	Lecture Theatres (LT), Demo Rooms, Common Rooms, Labs, Library, Skill Lab, Computer Lab, Auditorium, Hostel, Cafeteria, Mess, Super Speciality Complex (Podila Prasad GMCANA Super Speciality and Trauma Centre)
Official Website	https://gunturmedicalcollege.edu.in/

Guntur Medical College Courses & Fees

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MD (17 courses)	₹75,000 - ₹2.1 Lakhs	Exams: NEET PG, Andhra Pradesh NEET PG
MBBS (1 course)	₹45,000	10+2 with 50% in PCB; Exams: NEET, AP NEET
MS (5 courses)	₹2.4 Lakhs	Exams: NEET PG, Andhra Pradesh NEET PG
PG Diploma (9 courses)	–/–	Exams: NEET PG, Andhra Pradesh NEET PG
DM (3 courses)	₹92,900	Exams: NEET SS
M.Ch. (4 courses)	₹92,900	Exams: NEET SS

Guntur Medical College Admission

The admission process for Guntur Medical College involves entrance exams, with NEET being the primary exam for undergraduate (MBBS) admissions and NEET PG for postgraduate (MD/MS) courses. For the super-specialty courses (DM/M.Ch.), the NEET SS is required. Admission is conducted through state-level counseling, and candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for their respective courses.

Guntur Medical College Cutt off

The NEET Cutoff for Guntur Medical College, 2024 for the MBBS course (General Category) is as follows:

Round 1: Rank 6208
Round 2: Rank 11271
Round 3: Rank 16307
Round 4: Rank 22516

Guntur Medical College Highlights

Affiliate University	NTRUHS
Institution Type	Public
Year of Establishment	1946
Genders Accepted	Co-Ed
Student Enrollment	250-MBBS
Total Area (In Acre)	9
Construction Area (Sq. M)	161500
Website	gunturmedicalcollege.edu.in

Guntur Medical College Student Diversity

Category	ST	OBC	SC	General
Male	28	153	56	191
Female	26	185	91	263
Total	54	338	147	454

Courses offered by Guntur Medical College

MD [Doctor of Medicine]

Offline On Campus

MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: AP EAMCET

MS [Master of Surgery]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted by Guntur Medical College

AP EAMCET

Exam Date: May 16, 2024

NEET

Exam Date: May 05, 2024

NEET PG

Exam Date: Jun 23, 2024

NEET SS

Guntur Medical College Infrastructure

Facilities

Medical Hospital
Library
Hostel

FAQs on Guntur Medical College

Q: What are the minimum cutoff marks required for admissions in MBBS at GMC?

A: As per 2019 data, the general category requires 266-2873 ranks, while SC requires 3985-37288 ranks and ST needs 15005-40135 ranks.

Q: How to reach the campus most effectively?

A: GMC is located within a city 2.8 km from the city center and can be reached by local means of transport, such as city buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and minibusses, accessible 24 hours. Guntur Railway Junction is one of the state's main railway stations and is located 1 km from the college.

Q: What are the expected fees for MBBS at GMC?

A: An annual fee at GMC is quite affordable at the rate of INR 10,500.

Q: Will I get a hostel allotment at the time of admission?

A: Yes, all admitted candidates who seek hostel seats will be accommodated in the hostels. Admission to hostels is given on a first come first serve basis.