Rangaraya Medical College (RMC), established in 1958 is a premier government institution located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, and is widely recognized as one of the top medical colleges in the state. Originally started as a private venture through the efforts of the Kakinada Medical Education Society and named after the philanthropist Dr. Rangaraya Naidu, it was later taken over by the state government in 1977.

Affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the college offers an annual intake of 250 MBBS seats along with a wide array of postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty programs. The campus is spread across roughly 23 acres and is attached to the Government General Hospital (GGH), Kakinada, a major tertiary care center with over 1,100 beds that serves the East Godavari region.

A 5.5-year MBBS course (4.5 years academics + 1-year internship).

₹1.5 – ₹2 Lakhs for the entire MBBS course

• Separate on-campus hostels are provided for male and female students (MBBS and Postgraduates).
• A large, air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of nearly 1,000, used for cultural fests (like the annual Rangarayan), seminars, and graduation ceremonies.
• The college features spacious, air-conditioned lecture “galleries” equipped with digital boards and modern audio-visual projectors to facilitate interactive learning.
• A specialized facility where students can practice medical procedures on mannequins and models before performing them on patients.
• Continuous water and electricity supply, recreation rooms with TVs, and common Wi-Fi areas.

To get into Rangaraya Medical College (RMC) for MBBS, you need a strong NEET UG score, followed by participating in the centralized counseling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) (or AP NEET counseling for state quota), where seats are allotted based on merit and preferences for this government college in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The process involves qualifying NEET, registering for MCC counseling, choosing RMC during choices filling, and completing document verification.