Established in 1956, Kurnool Medical College (KMC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious government medical institutions in Andhra Pradesh. It was the third medical college founded in the state to serve the Rayalaseema region. It is affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (formerly Dr. NTR University) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The college offers a comprehensive range of programs, including an annual intake of 250 MBBS students, alongside various postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) courses. Its primary teaching facility, the Government General Hospital (GGH), is a massive tertiary care center with over 1,500 beds, providing students with immense clinical exposure and hands-on training across diverse medical fields.

A 5.5-year MBBS program (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship).

₹1.5 to ₹2 lakhs for the 5.5-year MBBS course

• Separate, affordable hostels for undergraduate boys and girls, postgraduates, and interns.
• KMC is attached to the Government General Hospital (GGH), which serves as its primary teaching hospital.
• Well-equipped with 1.5 Tesla MRI, CT scans, Ultrasound, and digital X-rays. A 128-slice dual energy CT scan is slated for 2025.
• Air-conditioned digital classrooms and lecture galleries with a seating capacity for 400 students.
• Wi-Fi is available in hostel common areas and specific campus zones.

To get into Kurnool Medical College (KMC) for MBBS, you need to clear 10+2 with PCB, score well in the NEET UG exam, meet age/cut-off criteria (around 17 years old, 50% in PCB for General), and then participate in the state-level (EAMCET/AP NEET) or central (MCC) counselling for seat allotment, as it’s a government college.