Kurnool Medical College (KMC), Kurnool, affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (DRNTRUHS), offers 3-year full-time DM super-specialty programmes in Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology. Conducted at KMC Kurnool Government Hospital and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), total fees are INR 1,35,000 for the complete programme. Admission is through NEET SS merit via MCC All India Quota and AP DRNTRUHS state counselling.
Admission Status: NEET SS 2026 registration will open in October 2026. The exam is scheduled for December 2026. MCC SS counselling (AIQ) is expected in February 2027 and AP DRNTRUHS SS counselling in March 2027.
Key Points
- DM trainees at KMC Kurnool Government Hospital receive a monthly stipend as per NMC and DRNTRUHS norms throughout the 3-year training period
- Seats are divided equally: 50% All India Quota through MCC counselling and 50% AP state quota through AP DRNTRUHS counselling
- NMC-recognised DM from DRNTRUHS qualifies graduates for Assistant Professor and above positions at any NMC-recognised medical college
KMC DM Fees 2026
All three DM specialisations at KMC Kurnool carry an annual tuition fee of INR 45,000, totalling INR 1,35,000 for the complete 3-year programme. This is significantly lower than private medical institutions offering DM training in Andhra Pradesh.
- Annual tuition of INR 45,000 is payable at the start of each academic year across three years.
- Hostel charges are nominal and optional, and examination and university fees are additional.
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
KMC DM Admission 2026
DM admissions at KMC Kurnool are entirely through NEET SS merit. No separate institutional entrance test is held. Candidates apply for MCC AIQ counselling or AP DRNTRUHS state counselling depending on their domicile.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET SS Registration | October 2026 |
| NEET SS Exam | December 2026 |
| NEET SS Result | January 2027 |
| MCC SS Counselling (AIQ) | February 2027 |
| AP DRNTRUHS SS Counselling | March 2027 |
| Training Commencement | March 2027 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD degree in a relevant feeder specialty recognised by NMC as per DM admission regulations
- Valid NEET SS score in the appropriate medical specialty group
- Registration with NMC or the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council
- Completion of MD training period as per NMC super-specialty admission norms
Admission Process
- Register for NEET SS on the NBE portal and appear for the exam in December 2026
- After the NEET SS result, register for MCC SS counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats (50%)
- AP domicile candidates register separately for AP DRNTRUHS SS counselling for state quota seats (50%)
- Submit documents and confirm admission after seat allotment; training commences March 2027
✓ Opt for this if
- You are an MD physician seeking affordable DM training at a government hospital in Andhra Pradesh
- You are an AP domicile candidate targeting state quota seats through DRNTRUHS counselling
- You plan a career in government health services or medical teaching in South India
- You prefer stipend-supported training with low tuition outlay over private DM programmes
✗ Skip if
- You need a DM specialisation not available here such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Haematology
- You plan super-specialty practice primarily in North or West India
- You require a branded private medical institution for peer network or research mentorship
KMC DM Scholarships 2026
DM trainees benefit from the low government-college fee structure at KMC Kurnool. AP domicile students from reserved categories can access state scholarships, and all eligible students may apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| AP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EBC) | As per state scheme | AP domicile reserved category students |
| Central Sector Scholarship | As per norms | Merit-based, eligible central government scheme students |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Variable | Economically weaker section students |
| Education Loan | Up to INR 7.5 Lakhs | Nationalised banks, eligible students |
- AP domicile students from SC, ST, OBC, and EBC categories are eligible for state post-matric scholarships.
- Central government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal for eligible students.
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