Santhiram Medical College & General Hospital is one of the premier medical colleges run in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 2005 and is approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI), and is accredited by NAAC with a rating of B++. According to the NIRF medical college ranking of India, for the year 2023, Santhiram Medical College has been ranked 37 of India.
The college teaches and awards medical degrees such as MBBS, MD, MS, diploma, and super specialty in many areas. MBBS is a three and half year course out of which 1 year is a compulsory internship period. The admission process for the new academic year for the MBBS batch of 2024 will start from November, 2023. The students have to write the NEET and secure minimum passing marks there after they could opt for the counselling and then the seat allotments will be made based on the NEET rank, choice and availability. The college also impart postgraduate medical degrees MD in Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and other super specialities, MS in ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics etc. For entrance in MD/MS courses, the National Board of Examinations conducts NEET-PG.
Santhiram Medical College & General Hospital Highlights 2024
| Column Name |
Description |
| University Affiliation |
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) |
| Institute Type |
Medical College & General Hospital |
| Established |
2005 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) |
| Approved By |
Medical Council of India (MCI) & Government of India |
| NAAC Grade |
NOT APPLICABLE (Medical Colleges not covered under NAAC) |
Santhiram Medical College & General Hospital Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)
| Program Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
| 1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) |
10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. NEET qualified. |
| 2. MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
MBBS degree from a recognized institution and valid NEET-PG score. |
| 3. MS (Master of Surgery) |
MBBS degree from a recognized institution and valid NEET-PG score. |
| 4. B.Sc. Nursing |
10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. |
| 5. M.Sc. Nursing |
B.Sc. Nursing degree with minimum 55% marks and one year of work experience. |
Santhiram Medical College & General Hospital Courses Details 2024
| Program Category |
Program Name |
Duration (Years) |
Description (Brief) |
| Medicine |
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
5.5 Years (plus 1 year internship) |
Provides education and training for becoming a licensed physician. |
Santhiram Medical College & General Hospital Placements by Category
| Program Category |
Highest Salary Package (LPA) |
Average Salary Package (LPA) |
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
30 |
15-20 |
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
15-20 |
8-9 |
