Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam

Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology (GVPICHMT) is a private medical college located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Establishment & Affiliation

• Founded in 2016 by the Gayatri Vidya Parishad educational society, the institute began with MBBS programs following approval by the Medical Council of India and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• It is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada .

Academic Programs

• MBBS: 150 seats per year; curriculum aligned with competency-based medical education since 2019–20.

• Postgraduate Programs: Shiksha lists available MD (9 specialties) and MS (5 specialties) courses as of 2025 .

• Fees: MBBS tuition is approximately ₹11,00,000 (total for the program); exact hostel and other fees available through official disclosures.

Healthcare & Hospital Services

• The institute runs a 720-bed teaching hospital, servicing Visakhapatnam’s expanding northern region. It offers a wide range of clinical departments including Surgery, Pediatrics, ICU, Radiology, Trauma care, Blood Bank, and support diagnostics.

• The hospital is strategically located on NH-16, about 20 km from Visakhapatnam railway station and 32 km from the airport.

• They also extend health services via an urban health center near Pedda Waltair and a rural health center at B.P. Kallalu, roughly 10 km away.

Institutional Ethos & Future Expansion

• GVP aims to bridge healthcare gaps in northern Visakhapatnam and surrounding tribal, urban, and rural populations, offering accessible, affordable medical services, especially in underserved areas.

• Plans to begin postgraduate courses in broad specialties are underway.

Additional Resources & Governance

• GVP IHCMT is part of a broader network under the Gayatri Vidya Parishad society, which also includes engineering and degree programs, with comprehensive governance and a focus on multidisciplinary development.

Summary Table

Feature	Details
Established	2016
Affiliation	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
UG Seats (MBBS)	150 per annum
PG Programs	MD (9), MS (5) specialties available
Hospital Beds	720-bed teaching hospital
Location of Hospital	NH-16; ~20 km from railway station, ~32 km from airport
Outreach Centers	Urban and rural health centers
Education Model	Competency-based from 2019–20
Mission	Affordable healthcare and educational services in underserved areas