Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati handles admission through national and state counselling routes. SVIMS is a statutory autonomous university under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and works as a government institution. MBBS admission is based on NEET UG, while MD/MS and DM/MCh admission depends on NEET PG and NEET SS followed by MCC and Dr. NTRUHS counselling.

SVIMS Tirupati offers MBBS with 175 seats and B.Sc Nursing with 100 seats, along with MD/MS, DM/MCh, allied health, paramedical and research programmes. The institute has no management quota. MBBS seats are shared across MCC AIQ 15%, Dr. NTRUHS state quota 72% and NRI quota 13%. The NRI MBBS fee is INR 20,00,000 per year.

SVIMS Admission Portal 2026: svimstpt.ap.nic.in

Admission Update:
  • MBBS 2026-27: NEET UG 2026 is over. MCC UG counselling and AP NTRUHS state counselling are expected from July to October 2026. Students should check mcc.nic.in and drntr.uhsap.in for active schedules.
  • MD and MS 2026-27: NEET PG 2026 results are expected. MCC PG counselling and NTRUHS state counselling are expected from August to November 2026.
  • B.Sc Nursing and Allied Health Sciences: AP EAPCET counselling through NTRUHS is expected in August 2026. UG admission notices are released at svimstpt.ap.nic.in.

Direct Admission at SVIMS: SVIMS does not admit students through management quota for MBBS or PG courses. NEET merit and counselling through MCC or Dr. NTRUHS decide all seats. The only separate category is the 23 NRI quota MBBS seats, filled through NTRUHS NRI counselling at INR 20,00,000 per year.

  • SVIMS is a government institution. MBBS seats are allotted only through NEET UG merit in MCC or NTRUHS counselling, with no direct admission or management quota route.
  • NRI quota MBBS has 23 seats, equal to 13% of the intake. The yearly fee is INR 20,00,000, and NTRUHS NRI counselling fills these seats for eligible NRI or NRI-ward candidates of Andhra Pradesh origin.
  • MD/MS students must complete a compulsory 1-year rural service bond after PG completion. Breaking the bond carries a penalty of INR 40,00,000.
  • SVIMS NEET UG 2025 AIQ cutoff in General Round 1 was NEET score 549. The SC cutoff was 481 and the ST cutoff was 451.

SVIMS Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC AIQ UG Counselling and AP NTRUHS State Counselling for MBBS July to October 2026
MCC PG Counselling and NTRUHS State Counselling for MD and MS August to November 2026
Dr. NTRUHS AP State PG Counselling September to November 2026 (Tentative)
NEET SS for DM and MCh September to October 2026 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SVIMS MBBS Admission 2026

MBBS admission at SVIMS is decided only by NEET UG rank. The total intake is 175 seats. MCC fills 26 seats under 15% AIQ, Dr. NTRUHS fills 126 seats under the 72% AP state quota, and NTRUHS NRI counselling fills 23 seats under the 13% NRI quota. SVIMS does not keep any private-rate or management quota seat.

SVIMS MBBS Eligibility Criteria

Quota Eligibility Selection Basis
AIQ (15%, 26 seats) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. General category students need at least 50% in PCB. SC/ST/OBC students need at least 45%. The student must be 17 years or older and must have a valid NEET UG score. NEET UG rank and MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in
AP State Quota (72%, 126 seats) The same NEET UG eligibility applies. Andhra Pradesh domicile is needed for category reservation. NEET UG rank and Dr. NTRUHS state counselling at drntr.uhsap.in
NRI Quota (13%, 23 seats) The academic requirement is the same. The candidate or parent must be a bonafide NRI of AP origin. The annual fee is INR 20,00,000. NEET UG rank and NTRUHS NRI counselling

SVIMS MBBS Selection Criteria

SVIMS does not hold an interview or its own entrance test for MBBS. NEET UG rank is the only selection base. AIQ and state quota seats have government-rate fees, while the NRI quota has a higher yearly fee.

  • SVIMS NEET UG 2025 AIQ cutoff in Round 1 was General score 549, OBC score 546, SC score 481 and ST score 451.
  • AP state quota counselling rounds take place after MCC AIQ allotment rounds.
  • Students who want to try both AIQ and state quota must register separately at mcc.nic.in and drntr.uhsap.in.

How to Apply for MBBS at SVIMS?

  • Clear NEET UG and download the scorecard from nta.nic.in.
  • For AIQ 15% seats, register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in during counselling.
  • For AP state quota 72% seats, register on the Dr. NTRUHS portal at drntr.uhsap.in.
  • Add SVIMS Tirupati as a college choice and finish document e-verification as instructed.
  • After seat allotment, visit SVIMS with original documents and pay the admission fee.

Key Insight: SVIMS has no management quota. Andhra Pradesh domicile students who do not get SVIMS through AIQ can still try through AP state quota counselling under NTRUHS. State quota cutoffs are generally lower than AIQ cutoffs for the same NEET score range.

SVIMS MD and MS Admission 2026

SVIMS admits MD/MS students through NEET PG. The institute has 67 seats across 21 specialties, shared between AIQ through MCC and AP state quota through Dr. NTRUHS, each close to 50%. DM and MCh admission is for 34 seats across 11 super-specialties and is based on NEET SS followed by MCC and state counselling.

SVIMS MD and MS Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
MD and MS (21 specialties, 67 seats) MBBS from an NMC-recognized institution with at least 50% aggregate. The student must complete the 1-year compulsory rotating internship by the date fixed for counselling. NEET PG rank, MCC counselling for AIQ 50% and NTRUHS counselling for state 50%
DM and MCh (11 specialties, 34 seats) MD, MS or DNB in the relevant parent specialty with a valid NEET SS score. NEET SS rank, MCC counselling and NTRUHS counselling

SVIMS MD and MS Selection Criteria

NEET PG rank decides MD/MS admission at SVIMS. The institute does not conduct a separate test or interview. MD/MS residents receive stipend rates that are among the higher rates in Andhra Pradesh government institutions.

  • SVIMS MD/MS stipend is INR 96,951 per month in Year 1, INR 99,722 per month in Year 2 and INR 1,02,493 per month in Year 3.
  • The bond requires 1-year compulsory rural service after PG completion. The breach penalty is INR 40,00,000.
  • The annual fee is close to INR 1,75,000 per year at the government rate.
  • NEET PG 2025 AIQ cutoff for General category included Radiology rank close to 966 to 976, General Medicine close to 3,478 and Surgery close to 8,912.

Key Insight: Every MD/MS seat holder at SVIMS must serve the 1-year rural service bond after PG completion. The rule applies to all quota categories. Students should consider this before applying because the penalty for not serving the bond is INR 40,00,000, even though the stipend is strong.

How to Apply for MD and MS at SVIMS?

  • Qualify NEET PG and get the result from nbe.edu.in.
  • For AIQ 50% seats, register on the MCC PG counselling portal at mcc.nic.in.
  • For AP state quota 50% seats, register on the Dr. NTRUHS portal at drntr.uhsap.in.
  • Choose SVIMS specialties during choice filling on the correct counselling portal.
  • Report to SVIMS with original documents and complete the bond and admission process.

SVIMS B.Sc Nursing and Allied Health Admission 2026

B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Allied Health Sciences admission at SVIMS is routed through AP EAPCET and Dr. NTRUHS counselling. The institute offers 100 seats in B.Sc Nursing and 78 seats in B.Sc Allied Health Sciences across 10 courses. M.Sc Nursing has 30 seats and uses the institute-level SVIMSPGCET.

SVIMS Nursing and Allied Health Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
B.Sc Nursing (4-year, 100 seats) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. General category students need at least 45%. SC/ST/BC students need at least 40%. A valid AP EAPCET score is required. AP EAPCET rank and NTRUHS counselling
B.Sc Allied Health Sciences (4-year, 78 seats) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. General category students need at least 45%. SC/ST/BC students need at least 40%. A valid AP EAPCET score is required. AP EAPCET rank and NTRUHS counselling
M.Sc Nursing (2-year, 30 seats) B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 55%. The student must be registered with the Indian Nursing Council and must have at least 1 year of work experience after B.Sc Nursing. SVIMSPGCET merit rank and SVIMS counselling

How to Apply for Nursing at SVIMS?

  • For B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc AHS, qualify AP EAPCET and register for NTRUHS UG counselling at drntr.uhsap.in.
  • Choose SVIMS Tirupati in the AP EAPCET counselling preference list.
  • For M.Sc Nursing, follow svimstpt.ap.nic.in for the SVIMSPGCET notice and application dates.
  • Take SVIMSPGCET as per the notified schedule and check results on the SVIMS website.
  • After allotment, report to SVIMS with original documents and pay the admission fee.

SVIMS Scholarships

SVIMS students can apply for scholarships through state and central government portals. The government-rate fee structure at SVIMS is already lower than private medical college fees.

Scholarship Eligibility Portal
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (AP Government) Andhra Pradesh domicile students from SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority categories who meet the family income rules. AP Government welfare portals
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes SC/ST/OBC/Minority category students who meet the income and academic rules. scholarships.gov.in

SVIMS Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS intake at SVIMS Tirupati?

Ans. SVIMS has 175 MBBS seats. MCC fills AIQ 15%, equal to 26 seats. Dr. NTRUHS fills AP state quota 72%, equal to 126 seats. NTRUHS NRI counselling fills NRI quota 13%, equal to 23 seats. The institute does not offer management quota seats.

Ques. Which NEET UG score was needed for SVIMS AIQ Round 1 in 2025?

Ans. In SVIMS AIQ Round 1 NEET UG 2025, the cutoff scores were General 549, OBC 546, SC 481 and ST 451. Dr. NTRUHS state quota cutoffs are usually lower than AIQ cutoffs.

Ques. Can students get direct admission to SVIMS Tirupati?

Ans. No. SVIMS is a government institution and does not have a management quota. MBBS and PG seats are allotted through NEET merit using MCC and Dr. NTRUHS counselling. The only special category is the 23 NRI quota MBBS seats with a fee of INR 20,00,000 per year.

Ques. Do MD/MS students at SVIMS have to serve a bond?

Ans. Yes. Every MD/MS student at SVIMS must complete 1 year of compulsory rural service after finishing PG. If a student breaks the bond, the penalty is INR 40,00,000. This rule applies to all categories.

Ques. How much stipend do SVIMS MD/MS residents receive?

Ans. The MD/MS stipend at SVIMS is INR 96,951 per month in Year 1, INR 99,722 per month in Year 2 and INR 1,02,493 per month in Year 3. These rates are among the higher stipend rates in Andhra Pradesh government medical institutions.

Ques. What is the AP state quota application route for SVIMS MBBS?

Ans. After the NEET UG result, students must register at drntr.uhsap.in for Dr. NTRUHS counselling and select SVIMS Tirupati in the college preference list. AP domicile is needed for state quota reservation. Other-state students may apply in AP state counselling as Open category candidates.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for SVIMS B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. SVIMS uses AP EAPCET for B.Sc Nursing with 100 seats and B.Sc Allied Health Sciences with 78 seats. Dr. NTRUHS conducts the counselling. Students need 10+2 with PCB and at least 45%, or 40% for SC/ST/BC.

Ques. Are DM and MCh courses available at SVIMS?

Ans. Yes. SVIMS offers DM and MCh in 11 super-specialties with 34 seats in total. The specialties include Cardiology with 4 seats, Nephrology with 4 seats, Neurology with 3 seats, Cardiothoracic Surgery with 4 seats and Neurosurgery with 3 seats. Admission is through NEET SS followed by MCC and NTRUHS counselling.

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at SVIMS?

Ans. For AIQ and state quota MBBS seats, the government-rate fee includes tuition close to INR 15,000 and university fee of INR 25,100 per year. The NRI quota fee is INR 20,00,000 per year as notified by the AP Government.