Rangaraya Medical College

Rangaraya Medical College is a premier medical institution located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1958, it has grown to become one of the most respected medical colleges in the country, offering high-quality education and healthcare services. The college is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty programs in various fields of medicine.

History[edit | edit source]

Rangaraya Medical College was inaugurated on 17 November 1958, with the aim of providing excellent medical education and healthcare facilities in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh. The college started with an initial intake of 50 students for the MBBS course. Over the years, it has expanded its infrastructure and academic programs to cater to the growing needs of medical education in India.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The campus of Rangaraya Medical College is spread over a sprawling area in Kakinada, equipped with modern facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. It includes academic buildings, hospitals, hostels, libraries, and sports complexes. The college has a well-stocked library with a vast collection of books, journals, and online resources to aid in the education of its students.

Academic Programs[edit | edit source]

Rangaraya Medical College offers a variety of academic programs in the field of medicine:

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): A five-and-a-half-year course, including one year of mandatory internship.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS): Postgraduate programs in various specialties.
Super-specialty courses such as Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh).

Admissions[edit | edit source]

Admission to the MBBS program at Rangaraya Medical College is based on the candidate's performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For postgraduate and super-specialty programs, admissions are through NEET-PG and NEET-SS respectively.

Hospital[edit | edit source]

The college is associated with the Government General Hospital, Kakinada, which serves as the teaching hospital. It is a major healthcare center in the region, providing free medical services to the community. The hospital has advanced medical facilities and offers treatment in various specialties, catering to a large number of patients every day.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Over the years, Rangaraya Medical College has produced numerous distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine, both in India and abroad. These include renowned doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals.