Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, is a government medical university set up by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 2 February 1993. The institute was planned on the model of AIIMS, New Delhi, with the aim of supporting advanced medical education and tertiary healthcare in the Rayalaseema region. It became an autonomous medical state university in 1995 and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), National Medical Commission (NMC), and Indian Nursing Council (INC).

SVIMS holds NAAC 'A+' accreditation and NABH hospital accreditation. In NIRF 2023, the university was placed in the 151-200 band in the Overall category.

The university campus is in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, next to SVRR Government Hospital, a major tertiary care hospital for the region. Its campus has academic buildings, research centres, a library, and residential quarters.

SVIMS runs 75+ programmes in medical education and allied health sciences:

  • MBBS has 175 seats, including 26 AIQ seats, 126 State Quota seats, and 23 NRI seats. The course lasts 4.5 years, followed by 1 year of compulsory rotating internship
  • Allied Health UG courses include BPT (Physiotherapy) and BSc in 12 allied health areas, such as Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Dialysis Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, and Radiography
  • MD / MS courses are postgraduate medical degrees offered in 28 specialisations, with a 3-year duration for each course
  • DM / M.Ch super-specialty courses are available in Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, and Surgical Oncology, and each course runs for 3 years
  • M.Sc courses are offered in Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Dialysis Technology, and related subjects
  • Ph.D. programmes are available for doctoral research in medical and basic sciences departments

The MBBS State Quota fee is INR 3.62 Lakhs for 4.5 years. For MD / MS, the 3-year fee ranges from INR 5.83 to 5.94 Lakhs.

Most MBBS students from SVIMS take the NEET PG route for MD / MS admission. NIRF 2026 data shows that 98 of 164 graduating MBBS students received placement or higher-education offers, and the median compensation was INR 9.85 LPA.

Admission Update: SVIMS admissions for the 2026-27 MBBS batch are in progress. Andhra Pradesh state counselling for remaining seats is ongoing in October 2026.

SVIMS Tirupati Admission Dates 2026

SVIMS Tirupati MBBS admission for 2026-27 is based on NEET UG 2026. MCC fills the AIQ seats, while AP State MBBS Counselling is used for State Quota seats.

EventDate
AP State CounsellingOngoing, October 2026

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

For PG courses such as MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch, admissions follow national and state counselling routes. AIQ seats follow MCC PG counselling, while state seats follow AP Medical PG Counselling.

EventDate
AP PG Medical CounsellingOctober 2026 onwards, ongoing

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

UG allied health courses, including BPT and BSc Allied Health, follow the NEET UG-based state counselling rules issued by the AP government each year.

SVIMS Tirupati Courses and Fees

SVIMS offers courses at UG, PG, super-specialty, MSc, and PhD levels. The fee starts at INR 77,000 for PhD and goes up to INR 6.70 Lakhs for DM and M.Ch super-specialty courses.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
MBBS4.5 years + 1 year internshipNEET UGINR 3.62 Lakhs
BPT (Physiotherapy)4 years + 6 months internshipNEET UG / AP State normsINR 1.42 Lakhs
BSc Allied Health Sciences3 to 4 years10+2 Science. AP State counsellingINR 1.64 Lakhs
BSc Nursing4 years10+2 Science with NEET UGINR 1.42 Lakhs
MD / MS3 yearsNEET PG with a valid scoreINR 5.83 to 5.94 Lakhs
DM / M.Ch (Super-specialty)3 yearsNEET SSINR 6.70 Lakhs
M.Sc (Allied Health / Research)2 yearsRelevant UG degreeINR 58,100 to 1.98 Lakhs
Ph.D.3 years minimumPG degree with entrance testINR 77,000

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

BSc Allied Health Sciences specialisations include Anaesthesia Technology, Cardiopulmonary Perfusion, Cardiovascular Technology, Dialysis Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Laboratory Technology, Neurophysiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, and Radiotherapy.

SVIMS Tirupati Admission Process

Admission to SVIMS courses is handled through NEET-based national and state counselling systems. The university does not offer direct admission or a separate college-level entrance test for any course.

MBBS

For MBBS, students need a valid NEET UG score. General Category students must meet the minimum 50th percentile requirement. SVIMS has 175 MBBS seats, divided into 26 AIQ seats through MCC All India Quota counselling, 126 state quota seats through AP MBBS Counselling, and 23 NRI seats.

The process includes NEET UG score checking, counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification at the reporting centre, and fee payment. Final admissions are completed after mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.

For SVIMS General Category MBBS admission, past NEET UG closing ranks have usually been in the top 20,000 to 40,000 AIQ rank band and the top 2,000 to 5,000 AP state rank range. The rank changes by category and year.

MD / MS (Postgraduate)

MD / MS applicants must have a completed MBBS degree, finished internship, and a valid NEET PG score. AIQ seats are allotted through MCC PG counselling, and the remaining seats are filled through AP PG Medical Counselling. DM and M.Ch super-specialty admission is through NEET SS, which replaced the earlier INI-CET pathway for SVIMS.

Allied Health UG (BPT and BSc)

BPT and BSc Allied Health Sciences admissions follow AP State Health University rules. NEET UG qualification is usually compulsory, and seats are allotted through AP state paramedical counselling.

PhD and M.Sc

For PhD, applicants need a relevant PG degree and must either clear the SVIMS entrance test or hold a valid NET or GATE score. M.Sc admission is based on the relevant UG degree and departmental merit lists.

SVIMS Tirupati Placements and Career Outcomes

SVIMS does not follow the usual campus placement model. Medical graduates usually move into NEET PG preparation for MD / MS, government health service, private practice, or super-specialty training.

According to NIRF 2026 placement data, 98 of 164 graduating MBBS students entered placements or higher education. The median salary reported for this group was INR 9.85 LPA, which reflects early government and private medical career pay.

Career Stage or PathwayTypical CompensationNotes
MBBS InternshipINR 15,000 to 20,000 per month stipendCompulsory 1-year rotating internship at SVRR Hospital
NEET PG Resident (MD / MS)INR 60,000 to 80,000 per month stipendThis is the main route followed by most SVIMS MBBS graduates
Government Medical Officer (post-MBBS)INR 60,000 to 75,000 per monthAP government health service, including PHC and CHC postings
Senior Resident or DM / M.Ch FellowINR 90,000 to 1.20 Lakhs per monthRoute after super-specialty training
Private Clinical PracticeVariable, usually INR 10 to 20 LPA in the first 5 yearsDepends on specialisation and location

SVIMS alumni are seen in AP and Telangana government health departments, AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and private hospitals in South India. The AIIMS-style academic structure and training at SVRR Hospital help students compete for strong PG seats and government service posts.

SVIMS Tirupati Rankings

SVIMS appears in NIRF rankings. Its latest confirmed Overall rank is the 151-200 band in NIRF 2023. Earlier, in NIRF 2019, the university stood 72nd overall and 29th in the Medical category.

Ranking BodyCategoryYearRank
NIRFOverall2023151-200 band
NIRFOverall201972
NIRFMedical201929
Note: SVIMS has NAAC 'A+' grade accreditation and NABH hospital accreditation. It is also accredited by NMC and INC.

SVIMS Tirupati Campus and Infrastructure

SVIMS is based in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, close to Tirumala and the city's main pilgrimage facilities. The campus works along with SVRR Government Hospital, a large tertiary care hospital where MBBS and PG students receive clinical training.

The university has lecture halls, seminar rooms, anatomy and biochemistry laboratories, a central library with digital resources, and research facilities for PG and PhD scholars. The hospital has departments in major medical and surgical specialisations, giving students exposure to a large number of patients from Tirupati and the wider Rayalaseema region.

Hostels are available separately for men and women. Hostel charges range from INR 15,600 to INR 60,000 per year, based on the room type.

SVIMS vs Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam vs Guntur Medical College

Students in Andhra Pradesh who are looking at government medical colleges for MBBS often compare SVIMS Tirupati with Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur Medical College. The table gives the main comparison points.

ParameterSVIMS TirupatiAndhra Medical College, VisakhapatnamGuntur Medical College
Established199319231946
TypeGovernment State UniversityGovernment CollegeGovernment College
MBBS Seats175250250
Affiliated ToAutonomous (State University)NTR University of Health SciencesNTR University of Health Sciences
NAAC GradeA+Not availableNot available
NIRF Rank (2019, Medical)29Not in top 50Not in top 50
HostelYes, INR 15,600 to 60,000/yearYesYes
LocationTirupati (Rayalaseema)Visakhapatnam (North AP)Guntur (Coastal AP)

SVIMS stands out because it is an autonomous university with NAAC A+ accreditation and a strong postgraduate course structure similar to national medical institutes. Andhra Medical College and Guntur Medical College are older and have larger MBBS intakes under NTR University. Across these three colleges, students should give the most weight to NEET rank and preferred region.

SVIMS Tirupati FAQs

Ques. Is SVIMS Tirupati run by the government?

Ans. Yes, SVIMS Tirupati is a government medical state university founded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1993. It works as an autonomous university under UGC and is recognised by NMC, INC, and NABH. The MBBS State Quota fee is INR 3.62 Lakhs for 4.5 years.

Ques. What rank is usually needed for MBBS at SVIMS?

Ans. For General Category MBBS seats, SVIMS AIQ closing ranks have generally been within the top 20,000 to 40,000 NEET UG ranks. AP State Quota seats usually close within the top 2,000 to 5,000 AP state ranks, depending on category and year. NEET UG 2026 closing ranks will be known after AP state counselling is completed.

Ques. Are hostels available at SVIMS?

Ans. Yes, SVIMS has separate hostels for male and female students. The hostel fee ranges from INR 15,600 to INR 60,000 per year, based on the room type.

Ques. How is SVIMS ranked in NIRF?

Ans. SVIMS was ranked in the 151-200 band in the NIRF Overall rankings for 2023. In NIRF 2019, it was ranked 72nd overall and 29th in the Medical category. The university also has NAAC A+ accreditation.

Ques. How can students get admission to MD and MS at SVIMS?

Ans. MD and MS admission at SVIMS is through NEET PG. MCC PG counselling is used for AIQ seats, and AP PG Medical Counselling is used for the remaining seats. Applicants must have completed MBBS with internship and must hold a valid NEET PG score. DM and M.Ch super-specialty seats are allotted through NEET SS.

Ques. What do SVIMS MBBS graduates usually do after the course?

Ans. Many SVIMS MBBS graduates prepare for NEET PG and move into MD or MS specialisation. Some join the Andhra Pradesh government health service as Medical Officers. NIRF 2026 data says that 98 of 164 graduates were placed or moved to higher education, with a median salary of INR 9.85 LPA.