Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Kadapa
Location: Putlampally, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh – 516002
Affiliation: Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2006
🎓 Courses Offered
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 175 seats
- MD/MS (Postgraduate Courses): 36 seats across 9 disciplines
- Paramedical Diploma Courses: Various specializations
📊 Seat Information
| Program | Total Seats | All India Quota (15%) | State Quota (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 175 | 26 | 149 |
| MD/MS | 36 | 5 | 31 |
💰 Fee Structure (2025-26)
| Program | Category | Tuition Fee (INR) | Other Fees (INR) | Total Annual Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Government Quota | 12,155 | — | 12,155 |
| Self-Finance | 12,00,000 | — | 12,00,000 | |
| NRI Quota | 20,00,000 | — | 20,00,000 | |
| MD/MS | All Categories | 30,000 | — | 30,000 |
| Hostel (MBBS/MD/MS) | 3,000 per month | 36,000 per year | ||
Note: Additional charges may apply for other facilities.
📝 Admission Procedure
Admission to the MBBS program is based on the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must participate in the Andhra Pradesh state counseling or the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling. Seat allocation follows the 15% AIQ and 85% State Quota distribution.
Admission to postgraduate courses (MD/MS) is based on the NEET-PG examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Counseling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for AIQ seats and by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences for state quota seats.
📍 Contact Details
Address: Putlampally, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh – 516002
Phone: +91 8562 220200, +91 8562 220220
Email: rimskadapa@ap.nic.in
Website: rimskadapa.in
🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training
The college is associated with the Government General Hospital, Kadapa, which has over 750 beds. This affiliation provides extensive clinical exposure to students across various specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Forensic Medicine.
👨⚕ Administration
Principal: Dr. P. Chanderasekhar
Establishment: 2006
🌟 Key Highlights
- Established in 2006, offering quality medical education for nearly two decades
- Affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and approved by NMC
- Offers 175 MBBS seats and 36 postgraduate seats across various disciplines
- Comprehensive infrastructure with modern facilities
- Located in Kadapa, serving the healthcare needs of the region
🎯 Mission & Vision
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Kadapa aims to provide quality medical education and produce competent healthcare professionals committed to serving society with compassion and excellence, particularly focusing on the healthcare needs of the local population.
