Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Srikakulam, now officially Government Medical College, Srikakulam, is a key government-run medical college in the Uttarandhra region of Andhra Pradesh. Affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), it offers accessible, high-quality medical education with increasing intake and growing reputation. 

College Overview

Established in 2008, RIMS Srikakulam started with an intake of 100 MBBS seats, which increased to 150 in 2019, and further to 200 seats starting the 2024–25 academic year. It offers robust infrastructure, clinical training through its teaching hospital, well-equipped labs, library, auditoriums, sports facilities, and separate hostels for male and female students.

Courses Offered

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
  Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year compulsory internship)

• Postgraduate (MD/MS) specializations include General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Radiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, etc. 

• Autonomy: Recognized by the NMC and affiliated with Dr. NTRUHS. 

Admission Process 2025

Admissions rely on NEET-UG (for MBBS) and NEET-PG (for MD/MS) qualifying scores, followed by counselling:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats via MCC counseling

• 85% State Quota seats via AP state counselling (Dr. NTRUHS) 

Fees Structure 2025

Although exact updated fees for 2025 aren’t specified, estimates are:

• MBBS: Around 56,000 (INR) per annum (average) 

• PG (MD/MS): Approximately 86,500 (INR) per annum on average 

NEET UG 2025 MBBS Cutoff (AIQ – Round 1)

Here is the NEET UG 2025 closing rank (Round 1, All India Quota) for MBBS admission at RIMS Srikakulam, organized by category:

Cutoff Trends (2024 vs. 2025)

The following shows how cutoff closing ranks have shifted over Rounds 1 to 3:

• General (AIQ):

  • Round-1: 16,410 (2024) → 17,565 (2025)

  • Round-3: 21,410 (2024) 

• OBC (AIQ):

  • Round-1: 17,786 (2024) → 18,461 (2025)

  • Round-: 22,208 (2024) 

• SC (AIQ):

  • Round-1: 93,819 (2024) → 84,998 (2025)

  • Round-3: 115,549 (2024) 

• ST (AIQ):

  • Round-1: 106,967 (2024) → 125,112 (2025)

  • Round-3: 158,876 (2024) 

• EWS (AIQ):

  • Round-1: 21,430 (2024) → 23,287 (2025)

  • Round-3: 25,833 (2024) 

Placements & Career Prospects

• Internship: Mandatory one-year clinical training at the attached teaching hospital.

• Government Service: Many graduates join state healthcare services.

• Higher Education: Options to pursue MD/MS, super-specialty, or research.

• Private Practice: Students may also choose private hospitals or establish clinics.

Reputation & Ranking

• Ranked among the top government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh’s Uttarandhra region.

• Noted for affordability, growing infrastructure, and strong clinical exposure.

• Now admits 200 MBBS students annually from the academic year 2024–25 onwards. 

Facilities & Campus Life

• Lecture halls, seminar rooms, and advanced labs

• Multi-specialty teaching hospital

• Central library with digital & print resources

• Hostels with amenities for both genders

• Sports, auditorium, bank, cafeteria, eco-friendly campus features 

In essence, Government Medical College, Srikakulam (formerly RIMS) offers:

• A reputable, government-affiliated medical education

• Affordable fees and expanding intake

• Transparent NEET-based admissions with cutoffs disclosed

• Strong infrastructure, clinical exposure, and career pathways