RIMS Ongole 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff etc.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Science is populary known as RIMS Ongole. It was established in year 2011 and Affiliated to Dr NTR University of Health Sciences. It is Approved by National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offered undergraduate MBBS and postgraduate MD/MS both courses in Medical field.

This article covers a complete information about the college, like Admission procedure, courses offered, fee structure, eligibility criteria etc.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the essential details of RIMS Ongole.

Name of Institute	Government Medical College Ongole
Popular Name	RIMS Ongole
Location	Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Year of Establishment	2011
Management Of College	Government
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	Neet UG, Neet PG
Affiliated to	Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Counselling Conducted Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Gender	Co-ed
Campus Size	37.23 acres
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Girls & Boys)
Faculty count	N/A
Number of beds	500+
Official Website	https://www.gmcongole.org/
Category	Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Why Choose RIMS Ongole?

• Located at Ongole, Andhra Pradesh with excellent connectivity.
• Approximately 133 Km from Vijayawada Airport (VGA), – 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.

Courses Offered

RIMS Government Medical College Ongole 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 Courses

Course	Duration	Intake
MBBS	4.5 years +1 Year Internship	150

MD/MS Courses

PG Course	Duration	Intake
MD – Psychiatry	3 Years	2
MD – Community Medicine	3 Years	7
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 Years	7
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	3 Years	9
MS – General Surgery	3 Years	11
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 Years	2
MD – Respiratory Medicine	3 Years	1
MD – Forensic Medicine	3 Years	2
MD – Microbiology	3 Years	4
MD – Physiology	3 Years	4
MD – Pharmacology	3 Years	4

Admission 2025-26

The Admission process for MBBS and MD/MS at RIMS Ongole, 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

The fee structure of RIMS Ongole for undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses is mentioned below.

UG Fee

Seat Category	Annual Tuition Fee
Category A (Convenor/General)	₹15,000
Category B (Self-Finance)	₹12,00,000
Category C (NRI Quota)	₹20,00,000

PG Fee

Category	Clinical Degree	Para-Clinical	Pre-Clinical
Category A	₹50,000 /year	₹30,000 /year	₹20,000 /year
Self-Finance	₹9,00,000 /year	₹3,00,000 /year	₹1,50,000 /year
NRI Category	₹29,00,000 /year	₹17,00,000 /year	₹9,00,000 /year

Hostel Fees

This Section provides information about the Government Medical College Ongole Hostel and accommodation fees; let’s review it.

Courses	Hostel Fees
MBBS	3,500/- Per Month
MD & MS	3,500/- Per Month

MBBS Cut off

Knowing the RIMS Ongole 2024 cut-off for round-wise Counselling will help you understand your possibility for this college.

NEET Rounds

Category	2024 Final Rank	2025 Final Rank
General (Open)	21,484	23,089
OBC	21,810	23,253
EWS	25,114	27,619
SC	1,36,463	1,05,786
ST	1,52,283	1,30,580
OBC-PwD	9,86,029	9,19,870

MD/MS Cutoff

The NEET score cutoff for RIMS Ongole, categorized by courses, helps determine your likelihood of securing admission to a specific postgraduate program and college.

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

Course	2024 Closing Rank	2025 Closing Rank
MD Radio-Diagnosis	2,534	2,188
MD General Medicine	4,270	3,233
MD Paediatrics	6,363	5,855
MS General Surgery	10,578	11,150
MS Ophthalmology	18,459	18,972
MD Anaesthesiology	20,877	21,566
MD Psychiatry	20,587	19,214
MS OBGY	9,307	9,280
MD Pathology	43,059	44,612
MD Community Medicine	47,633	57,958
MD Microbiology	94,079	80,814
MD Pharmacology	82,157	67,308
MD Physiology	1,10,632	76,496
MD Biochemistry	1,13,963	1,00,999

Documents Required

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

For UG Candidates

• NEET 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/PAN 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 HSC 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

• Academic Infrastructure: The college features 4 modern gallery-style lecture halls (seating 250 each), specialized laboratories for all 19 departments, and a 1,600 sq. mt. Central Library housing over 7,800 books, digital resources, and dedicated reading rooms for students and faculty.
• Clinical Training (GGH Ongole): The attached 500-bed Government General Hospital serves as a high-volume tertiary center (800–1,000 daily outpatients). It features 18 modular operation theaters, advanced diagnostic units (MRI, CT, Ultrasound), a 24/7 blood bank, and specialized ICUs (NICU, PICU, RICU, SICU).
• Campus Amenities: The campus includes an auditorium for events, a cafeteria, guest houses for visiting faculty, and extensive sports grounds for cricket, football, and volleyball.
• Proximity: A key highlight is that the college, hospital, and hostels are all within walking distance, minimizing transit time for students and staff.

Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: The campus houses four spacious hostels with a total capacity for over 500 students. There are separate, secure wings for Boys and Girls, with further subdivisions for Undergraduates (UG), Interns, and Postgraduate (PG) residents.
• Room Features: Rooms are designed to be clean and airy, typically offered on a double or triple occupancy basis for juniors and single occupancy for seniors/interns. Each resident is provided with a bed, wardrobe, study table, and chair. While most rooms use common washrooms (cleaned daily), some intern/PG blocks feature attached bathrooms.
• Utilities & Security: The hostels are managed by Steering Committees and secured 24/7 by professional guards. Essential utilities include RO-purified drinking water, power backup, and laundry areas. While Wi-Fi is not provided by the college in rooms, students are permitted to install personal study aids like air-coolers or tables as needed.

Comparison With Similar Colleges

Medical College	Annual Fees	NEET 2024 Cutoff	Seat Intake	No. of Hospital Beds
RIMS Ongole	₹38,100	21,500	120	600+
Guntoor Medical College	₹10,500	7,806	250	1,170
Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam	₹40,250	4,934	250	2,000+
RIMS Kadapa	₹38,500	18,500	175	750
RIMS Srikakulam	₹20,150	22,802	150	700

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Contact Details

Government Medical College Ongole
Address: 5th Lane, Bhagya Nagar, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

Nearby Medical College

• AIIMS Manhalagiri All India Institute of Medical Science
• Kurnool Medical College
• Viswabharathi Medical College Kurnool 

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