Andhra Pradesh has approved MBBS admissions at Piduguralla Government Medical College starting the 2026–27 academic year, with 100 seats in the first phase. The project is under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, backed by ₹195 crore from the Union government. Infrastructure expansion and staff recruitment are underway to meet NMC norms.
The Andhra Pradesh government has cleared MBBS admissions at Piduguralla Government Medical College from 2026–27, following Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s approval of key Health Department proposals. The initiative will start with 100 seats, aligning with the state’s push to expand medical education capacity across districts.
The college is being established under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), with the Union government sanctioning and releasing ₹195 crore for construction and operations. Authorities have also greenlit infrastructure creation and recruitment to meet admission timelines and quality benchmarks.
As per National Medical Council (NMC) norms, admitting 100 MBBS students requires a teaching hospital with a minimum of 420 beds. The plan revises earlier approvals and accelerates work on essential facilities to ensure compliance before admissions begin.
Notable updates and major takeaways
Start year: MBBS admissions from academic year 2026–27.
First phase intake: 100 seats approved.
Funding: ₹195 crore released under CSS for setup and operations.
NMC compliance: 420-bed teaching hospital required for 100 admissions.
Operational readiness: Infrastructure expansion and staff recruitment approved.
Conclusion
Piduguralla’s MBBS rollout marks a significant step in AP’s medical education expansion, backed by central funding and clear compliance targets. With infrastructure and staffing prioritized, the college is positioned to welcome its first batch in 2026–27.
Sources: Times of India; EdexLiveEdex Live; Deccan Chronicle