KMCH Guntur: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Katuri Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), is among the top-ranked medical colleges in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The college offers varied medical courses at various degree levels, i.e., MBBS, MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch courses. KMCH follows a strict and competitive admissions procedure to select the best and deserving students from all across India.

The KMCH admission procedure generally begins during May-June for the August-September academic session. Admissions are given by the institute on the basis of national-level entrance examinations depending upon the course. Undergraduate courses like MBBS are granted admissions on the basis of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG). Postgraduate admissions for MD and MS courses are conducted based on merit obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG).

MBBS eligibility criteria for admission are passing the 10+2 with subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsories. Students must pass the NEET UG test in order to secure admission. In postgraduate studies, students must pass MBBS from a valid university and appear for the NEET PG test.

Application Process

Application processes of Katuri Medical College and Hospital vary for varying courses:

For MBBS:

1. Pass the NEET UG examination.
2. Fill up for state-level or national-level counseling process, if applicable.
3. Choose KMCH and preferred course at the time of counseling.
4. In case of allotment, report at KMCH for document verification and fee payment.

For MD/MS Programs:

1. Qualify in NEET PG examination.
2. Register for centralized counseling process (e.g., state-level or All India Quota).
3. Choose KMCH and preferred specialization at counseling.
4. If shortlisted, complete the admission formalities at KMCH, i.e., document verification and fee payment.

Degree wise Admission Process

MBBS: The most valuable course in KMCH is the MBBS program, with approved capacity of 150 seats. Admission will be on the merit of the candidate based on the performance of the candidate in the NEET UG exam. Candidates must clear the entrance exam to be eligible for admission.

MD/MS Courses: KMCH has various MD and MS courses, such as:

• MD General Medicine (10 seats)
• MS General Surgery (10 seats)
• MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology (9 seats)
• MD Anaesthesiology (8 seats)
• MS Orthopaedics (8 seats)
• MD Paediatrics (6 seats)
• MD Radiodiagnosis (5 seats)
• MD Social and Preventive Medicine (5 seats)
• Other specializations with 1-4 seats each

Admission to all postgraduate courses is by rank secured in the NEET PG exam. The candidates should hold a MBBS degree for these courses.

Super-Specialty Courses:

• DM Cardiology (2 seats)
• M.Ch Urology (2 seats)

Students generally should have completed their MD/MS in related specialties and passed respective super-specialty entrance examinations. 

Documents needed for admission are usually:

• NEET score card (UG or PG, as the case may be)
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• MBBS degree mark sheets and certificate (for PG programs)
• Proof of ID
• Caste certificate (wherever required)
• Other certificates as prescribed by the institute or counseling authority.