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All India Medical Entrance Test (NEET)

The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a nationwide entrance exam in India for admission to undergraduate medical programs such as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and AYUSH courses (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy). It is also used for admission to veterinary courses (BVSc & AH) in some states.

Purpose of NEET

NEET is the mandatory entrance test for admission to:

  1. MBBS and BDS programs in medical and dental colleges across India
  2. AYUSH programs (e.g., BAMS, BHMS)
  3. Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) programs in some states

Number of Medical Colleges and Seats

As of recent updates, the approximate count is as follows:

Medical Colleges and MBBS Seats

  1. Number of Medical Colleges: Over 660 medical colleges across India.
  2. Total MBBS Seats: Approximately 106,000 seats.
  3. Government Colleges: Around 53,000 seats.
  4. Private Colleges: Around 53,000 seats.

Dental Colleges and BDS Seats

  1. Number of Dental Colleges: Around 300.
  2. Total BDS Seats: Approximately 27,000 seats.

These numbers include government, private, and deemed universities across India, with some variability year to year as new colleges open or seat capacities change.

NEET Exam Pattern

The NEET exam pattern is as follows:

  1. Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
  2. Total Questions: 200 questions (180 to be answered)
    1. Physics: 45 questions
    2. Chemistry: 45 questions
    3. Biology: 90 questions (Botany and Zoology combined)
  3. Marks per Question: 4 marks for each correct answer, with a penalty of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
  4. Total Marks: 720
  5. Time Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Scoring and Admissions

Admission to medical and dental colleges is based on the NEET rank and score, with a higher score improving the chances of securing a seat in a government medical college, which generally has lower tuition fees than private colleges.

Andhra Pradesh has a total of 5,335 MBBS seats distributed across government and private medical colleges. Here is a summary of the seat availability:

Government Colleges

  1. Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam: 250 seats
  2. Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada: 250 seats
  3. Guntur Medical College, Guntur: 250 seats
  4. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada: 175 seats
  5. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam: 150 seats
  6. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole: 120 seats
  7. Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati: 240 seats

Private Colleges

  1. NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Guntur: 200 seats
  2. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada: 150 seats
  3. Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru: 150 seats
  4. Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care, Visakhapatnam: 150 seats
  5. GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry: 200 seats
  6. Katuri Medical College, Guntur: 150 seats
  7. Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram: 150 seats
  8. Great Eastern Medical School, Srikakulam: 150 seats

Admission Process

Admissions are conducted based on NEET scores through counseling rounds. Reservation policies apply, with specific quotas for SC, ST, OBC, and other categories