NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Vishakhapatnam

NRI Institute of Medical Sciences (NRIIMS), located in Sangivalasa, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is a private medical college established in 2012. It is affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and is accredited by the NBA and NAAC.

Location & Hospital

• Located approximately 25–32 km from key transport hubs like Visakhapatnam Railway Station, RTC Bus Complex, and the airport.

• The attached teaching hospital, Anil Neerukonda Hospital, began with 300 beds and has now expanded to over 1,058 beds, offering 20 specialties and 8 super-specialties, along with facilities such as a 24-hour blood bank, emergency services, advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT, etc.), pharmacy, and ICU services.

Academic Programs & Intake

• MBBS (UG): Standard duration of 4.5 years + 1-year internship, with a sanctioned intake of 150 seats.

Seat Quota Categories

• Category A: 50% (75 seats) – filled through NEET counseling via merit.

• Category B & C (Management & NRI): Remaining 50% (approx. 75 seats) – includes Management quota and NRI category.

Postgraduate Programs

• NRIIMS offers MD/MS courses across multiple specialties with the following sanctioned seat allocations:

  • MD General Medicine – 12 seats

  • MS General Surgery – 6 seats

  • MS Obs & Gyn – 6 seats

  • MD Anesthesia – 6 seats

  • MD Pediatrics – 4 seats

  • MS Orthopaedics – 4 seats

  • MD Respiratory Medicine – 4 seats

  • MD Dermatology/Venerology/Leprosy – 2 seats

  • MD Psychiatry – 2 seats

  • MS ENT – 2 seats

  • MS Ophthalmology – 2 seats

  • MD Radiodiagnosis – 2 seats

  • MD Biochemistry – 3 seats

  • MD Pathology – 4 seats

  • MD Microbiology – 3 seats

  • MD Community Medicine – 4 seats

 

Student Life & Infrastructure

• Students report excellent clinical exposure, especially given the large teaching hospital and outpatient flow.

• Infrastructure such as well-equipped classrooms, labs, a modern library, hostel facilities, and an active student life (annual fests, extracurriculars) are frequently praised.

 

Summary Table

Category	Details
Established	2012–13 by Anil Neerukonda Educational Society
Affiliation	Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences; NMC-approved
Campus Location	~25–32 km from Visakhapatnam transport hubs
Hospital Beds	≈1,058 beds, 20 specialities + 8 super-specialities
UG Seats (MBBS)	150 total
Seat Distribution	Category A: 50% (merit); B & C: 50% (Mgmt & NRI)
PG Seats Offered	MD/MS across 16+ departments
Student Feedback	Strong clinical exposure and good infrastructure

 

Additional Insights

• As per NRIIMS admission guidelines, Candidates must be at least 17 years old, have passed 10+2 with ≥50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories), and qualify in NEET.

• NRI and management quotas reflect a pattern seen across Indian medical colleges, offering seats for candidates with overseas affiliation or ability to pay higher fees.

• Anecdotal feedback from medical aspirants online reflects varied opinions: some emphasize the financial burden or compromised merit in purchase-centric admission routes, while others worry about support for NRI applicants