Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada
Rangaraya Medical College (RMC), Kakinada
Location: Pithapuram Road, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh – 533001
Affiliation: Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1958
🎓 Courses Offered
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): 250 seats
- MD/MS (Postgraduate Courses): 132 seats across 19 disciplines
- DM/MCh (Super-Specialty Courses): 4 seats across 3 disciplines
- B.Sc Nursing
- Paramedical Courses
📊 Seat Information
| Program | Total Seats | All India Quota (15%) | State Quota (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 250 | 38 | 212 |
| MD/MS | 132 | 20 | 112 |
| DM/MCh | 4 | 1 | 3 |
💰 Fee Structure (2025-26)
| Program | Category | Tuition Fee (INR) | Other Fees (INR) | Total Annual Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Government Quota | 67,500 | — | 67,500 |
| Management Quota | 7,20,000 | — | 7,20,000 | |
| MD/MS | All Categories | 1,51,000 | — | 1,51,000 |
| 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: Pithapuram Road, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh – 533001
Phone: +91 884 2363401, 2376206
Email: principal_rmc@yahoo.com
Website: rmckakinada.com
🏥 Hospital & Clinical Training
The college is associated with the Government General Hospital, Kakinada, which has over 1,000 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. A. Vishnu Vardhan
Establishment: 1958
🌟 Key Highlights
- Established in 1958, offering quality medical education for over six decades
- Affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and approved by NMC
- Offers 250 MBBS seats and 132 postgraduate seats across various disciplines
- Comprehensive infrastructure with modern facilities
- Located in Kakinada, serving the healthcare needs of the region
🎯 Mission & Vision
Rangaraya Medical College (RMC), Kakinada 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.
