Gitam Institute of Medical Sciences

Since its inception, the medical college has been striving persistently to impart futuristic and comprehensive medical education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene environment. Affiliation and RecognitionrnOne of the top medical colleges in India, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences is affiliated to the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management which is popularly known as GITAM Deemed University. The medical college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Courses Offered  rnUndergraduate Medical Course:rnThe UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The MBBS course comprises of four and a half years, followed by a one-year compulsory internship at the affiliated hospital. The total intake capacity for the MBBS course is 150. Admission ProcessrnUndergraduate Medical Admission ProcessrnEligibility CriteriarnThe Candidate seeking MBBS admission in GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam must havern • Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admissionrn • Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying Entrance Exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.rnMBBS Entrance ExamrnNEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile:  • General Category: 50th percentilern • SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentilern • PwD Category: 45th percentilernMBBS Admission ProcessrnThe process of counselling for MBBS admission in the GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the best medical colleges in India, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences Visakhapatnam, NEET UG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate. Teaching HospitalrnOne of the top deemed medical colleges in India, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences is attached to GITAM Hospital with the bed strength of 650 which will be upgraded to 850 beds in the future. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities like - Operation Theatres, Post-Operative Ward, Acute Medical Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Burns Intensive Care Unit (BURNS ICU), Blood Bank, etc. Infrastructure and FacilitiesrnOne of the top medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences is located on 29.9 acres of land providing a picturesque view. The campus includes sophisticated learning resources such as air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with audio-visual teaching aids and e-class facilities, central & digital library, central laboratory, an auditorium with a large seating capacity and museums that provide useful information to the medical students. It also has a full range of student amenities such as separate hostels for boys & girls, gymnasium, bank, cafeteria with hygienic and nutritious food. It has also a large playground for games like – cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.