Andhra Pradesh MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

Andhra Pradesh NEET cutoff overview

Andhra Pradesh has 18 government and 19 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through KNRUHS-AP (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam) reached 30,801 in the final round of 2025.

At the other end of the government spectrum, Government Medical College, Machilipatnam closed at rank 1,67,705. Among private colleges, Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa had the tightest cutoff at rank 1,44,025.

For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Andhra Pradesh counselling guide.

Government college cutoffs

The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, final round, 2025). Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

College R1 R2 R3 3-year trend
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam 21,031 28,154 30,801 ↓ Declining
Guntur Medical College, Guntur 26,841 32,003 34,577 ↓ Declining
Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada 28,852 33,057 36,762 ↓ Declining

The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 18 government colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.

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Private college cutoffs

Private colleges generally have higher closing ranks (less competitive). The top 3 private colleges by closing rank for 2025:

College R1 R2 R3 3-year trend
Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa 1,04,391 1,43,379 1,44,025 → Stable
Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada 1,29,431 2,14,320 2,41,287 ↓ Declining
Anna Gowri Medical College and Hospital, Parameshwaramangalam 7,98,090 7,98,090 → Stable

The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 19 private colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.

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Cutoffs by reservation category

The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 data).

College Type OPEN BCA BCB BCC BCD
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam Government 7,24,257 8,81,082 86,039 8,45,559
Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada Government 9,88,634 5,02,811 22,213 35,394
Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa Private 7,83,088 8,50,371

The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 37 colleges across every reservation category.

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How cutoffs change across rounds

Andhra Pradesh counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

For example, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam had an R1 cutoff of 21,031 that moved to 30,801 by R3, a shift of about 9,770 ranks.

Later rounds fill seats vacated by candidates who accepted offers elsewhere. If you narrowly missed a college in R1, the final round may still work in your favour. Track round-by-round changes in the Cutoff Analyzer.

Year-over-year trends

College 2023 2024 2025 Trend
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam 24,334 31,600 30,801 ↓ Declining
Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa 1,36,264 1,54,464 1,44,025 → Stable
Alluri Seetharama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru 9,96,987 9,79,797 9,97,912 → Stable

The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 37 colleges and see how cutoffs have shifted over 3 years.

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Across 2023-2025, cutoffs stayed fairly stable for 11 of 57 colleges. 23 tightened and 23 became more relaxed.

Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam moved from rank 24,334 in 2023 to 30,801 in 2025 (the cutoff rank rose by 6,467).

How to use this data

Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

Use the College Predictor to see which colleges match your rank and category. Then use the Choice Filler to build an optimised preference list you can submit during counselling.

Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our Andhra Pradesh category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in Andhra Pradesh?

In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 7,49,546. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

Are these Andhra Pradesh cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

All cutoffs on this page are expressed as NEET All India Rank. KNRUHS-AP (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences) uses NEET All India Rank for seat allotment. See our counselling guide for details.

How many government medical colleges are in Andhra Pradesh?

Andhra Pradesh has 18 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our Andhra Pradesh medical colleges page.

Do Andhra Pradesh MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

Yes. Andhra Pradesh runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

What are the private medical college cutoffs in Andhra Pradesh?

The most competitive private college in Andhra Pradesh closed at rank 1,44,918 (OPEN, 2025). The least competitive closed around 9,91,565. Use the Cutoff Analyzer to filter by private colleges only.

Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.