Admission to the college requires passing the NEET UG exam, which totals 720 marks and consists of 180 questions across Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Admission involves three rounds of counseling, with 85% of seats reserved for local candidates and 15% for all-India candidates. Confirmation requires certificate verification managed by NTR Health University. The faculty is highly qualified, maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio ranging from 1:15 to 1:250, and provides personalized mentorship.
Assessment includes two internal exams, a prefinal, and a final exam annually. Comprehensive practical exposure is offered, especially in the operation theatre, due to high patient inflow. The college's fee structure is affordable, with tuition at Rs 23,000, university fees at Rs 10,000, and sports and laboratory fees at Rs 5,000. An academic fee of Rs 10,000 is payable annually, reimbursable through scholarships for eligible students. Hostel costs are minimal, with maintenance at Rs 700 per month and mess fees around Rs 3,000 monthly.
Exam fees are Rs 300 per subject, and annual expenses for books and stationery range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. The college ensures transparency in its fee breakdown, with no extra charges for securing a seat. The 4.5-year MBBS course is followed by a mandatory one-year internship, primarily at the adjacent Government General Hospital, offering practical experience and a stipend of Rs 16,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. Post-internship, graduates may find jobs with salaries around Rs 30,000 monthly, though many pursue postgraduate studies through exams like NEET PG.
Scholarships from government and private sources support diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The state government offers scholarships like Jagananna Vidya Deevena, ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 annually. Kurnool Medical College, being government-funded, charges relatively low fees, making it a cost-effective option compared to private institutions.
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