Katuri Medical College, Guntur

Katuri Medical College and Hospital is located in Katuri Health City, Andhra Pradesh. It is promoted by the Vignan Educational Foundation. 

• Established: 1997

• Type: Private medical institution located along NH-5 on Guntur’s southwestern outskirts, ~15 km from the city center .

• Affiliation & Recognition: Affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (MCI) .

 

Academic Programs & Admissions

Program Level	Details
MBBS (UG)	150 seats per year; 5.5-year duration (4.5 years academics + 1-year internship); Admission via NEET-UG followed by AP counselling.
Other UG Courses	B.Sc. Nursing (60 seats), MSc Nursing (60 seats) .
PG & Super-Specialty	Offers MD, MS, DM, M.Ch. (~16 MD/MS specialties) alongside DM and M.Ch. super-specialties. Admission via NEET-PG and NEET-SS counselling .

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Campus Size: Over 1,05,000 sq m. Lecture halls (capacity: 180–250), central library (~16,083 books + journals), reading rooms, e-library with 40 computers .

• Hospital: Teaching hospital operational since 2000, with around 750 beds. Breakdown: General Medicine and Surgery (150 each), Pediatrics, Orthopedics, OB-GYN (90 each), multiple smaller departments; includes 12 OTs, ICU, ICCU, SICU, NICU, PICU; connected urban and rural health training centers.

• Hostels: UG hostel capacity of ~680, plus PG and intern housing for over 200 students. Facilities include AC/common rooms, Wi-Fi, recreation rooms, indoor/outdoor sports (volleyball, tennis, cricket, badminton), gym, hygienic canteen .

 

Other Highlights & Recognition

• Recognized among private colleges under Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences .

• Infrastructure robust with simulation labs, well-equipped hospital departments, and supportive facilities .

• Student feedback notes well-maintained exteriors and greenery, though some interiors and cleanliness need improvement .

 

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Established	1997
Type	Private
Affiliation	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Recognition	NMC (MCI)
MBBS Seats	150
Other Courses	B.Sc Nursing, MSc Nursing, MD/MS, DM, M.Ch
Campus Size	~1,05,000 sqm
Hospital Beds	~750
Hostel Capacity	~680 (UG) + 200+ (PG/Interns)
Facilities	Library, OTs, ICUs, sports, hostels, simulation labs
Admission Process	NEET → AP Counselling
Student Reviews	Green and pleasant campus; interiors and cleanliness could improve