Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff etc.

Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada is a reputed college, located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in year 1958 and Affiliated with Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. It is Approved by National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate MBBS and postgraduate MD/MS both courses in Medical field.

This article covers a detailed information about the Rangaraya Medical College, like: Admission procedure, courses offered, fee structure, eligibility criteria etc.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at some important details about Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada.

Name of Institute	Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada
Location	Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Year of Establishment	1958
Management Of College	Government
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	Neet UG, Neet PG
Affiliated to	Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Conducting Authority	Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
Gender	Co-ed
Campus Size	22.57 Acres
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Girls & Boys)
Faculty count	210+
Number of beds	1100+
Official Website	http://rmckakinada.com/
Category	Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Why Choose Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada?

• Located at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh with excellent connectivity.
• Approximately 62.2 Km from Rajahmundry Airport, – easy access for outstation and international students.
• Modern campus with smart classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratory, library, and hostel facilities.
• Modern infrastructure with experienced and qualified faculties.
• 1100+ bed teaching hospital provides excellent clinical training exposure to students.

Courses Offered

Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada offers quality medical programs under the supervision of highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The College is famous for its undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs Duration and Intake.

MBBS Course

Course	Duration	Intake
MBBS	4.5 years + 1year internship	250

MD/MS Course

Subjects	Duration	Intake
MS – ENT	3 Years	8
MS – Orthopaedics	3 Years	13
MS – General Surgery	3 Years	18
MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine	3 Years	4
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 Years	4
MD – Physiology	3 Years	1
MD – Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3 Years	5
MD – General Medicine	3 Years	20
MD – Microbiology	3 Years	10
MD – Pharmacology	3 Years	10
MD/MS – Anatomy	3 Years	1
MD – Paediatrics	3 Years	15
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	3 Years	10
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	3 Years	3
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	3 Years	13
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 Years	18
MD – Pathology	3 Years	14
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	3 Years	7

Admission 2025-26

The Admission process for MBBS and MD/MS at Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada, carefully review the admission requirements in this section for a successful process.

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Candidates must pass 12th with PCB and English, scoring 50% marks and 40% for reserved categories. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. PG: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised medical college and must complete a one-year internship by March 31.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG MD/MS: NEET PG
UG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling, conducted by  Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
PG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling, conducted by the  Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Fee Structure

Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada’s fee structure for the undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses is mentioned below.

MBBS Fees

MBBS	Category – A	Self-finance category	NRI Category
Tuition Fee	Rs. 15,000/-	Rs. 12,00,000/-	Rs.20,00,000/-

MD/MS Fees

Courses	Total Fees
Doctorate of Medicine (MD)	3,60,000/-
Master of Surgery (MS)	3,60,000/-

Hostel Fees

This Section provides information about the RMC Kakinada Hostel and accommodation fees; let’s review it.

Course	Hostel Fees
MBBS	3,000/- Per Month
MD & MS	3,000/- Per Month

MBBS Cutoff 2024

Knowing the NEET 2024 Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada cutoff for each counseling round can help predict your chances of getting admission to this college.

NEET Rounds (General-All India)

Category	2024 Closing Rank	2025 Closing Rank
General (UR)	19,259	20,306
OBC	21,517	21,840
EWS	21,877	25,710
SC	136,024	95,122
ST	139,570	139,038
PWD (Gen)	454,524	893,528

MD/MS Cutoff

Candidates seeking admission to the MD/MS course at the Rangaraya Medical College can refer to the table below to check out the cutoff trends from the previous year.

NEET PG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023 Closing Rank	2024 Closing Rank
MD Radio Diagnosis	–	1,101
MD General Medicine	2,083	2,275
MD Dermatology (DVL)	3,028	3,913
MD Paediatrics	3,864	4,744
MS General Surgery	6,749	7,121
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	7,500	7,585
MD Pulmonary Medicine	8,744	7,533
MS Orthopaedics	14,987	11,500
MD Anaesthesiology	17,692	17,314
MS Ophthalmology	21,567	15,409
MS ENT	19,405	16,834
MD Psychiatry	19,902	18,117
MD Pathology	41,404	35,660
MD Community Medicine	52,433	48,350
MD Pharmacology	80,976	74,218
MD Microbiology	90,813	72,818
MD Bio-Chemistry	94,096	93,600
MD Forensic Medicine	100,217	38,627
MD Anatomy	–	188,228

Documents Required

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report with the following documents to complete the admission formalities.

For UG Candidates

• NEET UG Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and marks sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Candidates

• MBBS Certificate.
• MBBS 3^rd Part II mark sheet.
• Medical Registration Certificate.
• Internship Completion Certificate.
• Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/P.A.N. Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
• Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the H.S.C. mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET PG Score Card.
• Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
• Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt. If applicable.
• Passport size Photographs 8 copies.

College Facilities

• Government General Hospital (GGH): Serves as the primary teaching hospital with over 1,200 beds, providing students with significant clinical exposure across specialized departments, ICUs, and emergency units.
• Libraries: Includes a central library, a digital library with Wi-Fi access, and specialized reading rooms for postgraduate students. The collection houses approximately 19,000 medical books and various international journals.
• Laboratories: Every department is equipped with its own specialized laboratory for practical training, including departmental research labs with microscopes, ECG, and EEG machines.
• Lecture Halls: Features air-conditioned galleries and digital classrooms equipped with LCD projectors, digital boards, and audio-visual aids.

Hostel Facilities

• Separate Hostels: There are dedicated blocks for male and female students.
• Room Sharing: Initially, rooms are usually shared by 2 to 3 students. As students progress to senior years, single occupancy rooms may become available.
• Furnishing: Rooms are non-AC and come equipped with basic necessities: a cot, a study table, a chair, and a wardrobe/almirah.
• Student-Managed Mess: The mess is typically managed by a student committee, allowing residents to decide the menu and maintain food quality.
• Diet: The menu includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (often serving eggs or meat several times a week).
• Dining Hall: A spacious common dining area is attached to the hostel/auditorium complex for regular meals and post-event dinners.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi is available in common areas and libraries, though students often rely on personal hotspots in individual rooms.

Comparison With Similar Colleges

College Name	Annual Tuition Fee	NEET Cut-off 2024	Seat Intake	Hospital Beds
Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada	₹15,000	7874	250	1100+
Maharajah Inst. of Medical Sci. (MIMS)	₹15,000	55,000 – 72,000	200	500+
Sri Padmavati Medical College (W)	₹60,000	35,000 – 52,000	175	600+
Fathima Medical College, Kadapa	₹15,000	83,000 – 1,05,000	100	250+
GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry	₹15,000	42,000 – 58,000	250	750+

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Contact Details

Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada
Address: Pithapuram Road, East Godavari, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Nearby Medical College in Kakinada

• Aditya College of Nursing Kakinada 
• Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences
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