Sri Venkateswara Medical College (SVMC), established in 1960, is a reputed government medical institution in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The college offers 240 MBBS seats, of which around 36 are reserved for NRI/OCI candidates under the NRI quota. Indian students pay a very low subsidized fee of ₹12,000–15,000 per year, while NRI students pay ₹20–25 lakh annually.

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SVMC NRI Seats

1. AIQ Seats (15%)
Out of 240 total seats, around 36 are reserved under the 15% All India Quota.
These are filled through national-level counselling conducted by MCC.

2. State Quota Seats (168 seats)
About 85% of the seats are reserved for AP domicile students under Category-A & Category-B.
Allocation is handled by Dr. YSRUHS (formerly NTRUHS) through state counselling.

3. NRI/Category-C Quota Seats (28-36 seats)
These seats are specifically allotted to:

• NRI students
• OCI candidates
• Candidates sponsored by first-degree NRI relatives

They are granted admission under the AP Category-C NRI quota, exclusively through State NRI Counselling based on NEET-UG scores.

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SVMC NRI Quota Fees

SVMC charges very low tuition fees for Indian students, while NRI candidates pay significantly higher fees. The cut-off for NRI seats is lower compared to general category seats.

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Eligibility for NRIs at SVMC Tirupati (2025 Admission)

To secure admission under the NRI Category at Sri Venkateswara Medical College (SVMC), Tirupati, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must qualify NEET-UG in the admission year.
• Should be an NRI/OCI or have a valid NRI sponsor (parent/close blood relative).
• Must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects required.
• Candidates must be 17 years or above at the time of admission.
• Should possess valid supporting documents proving NRI status.
• Must participate in AP State Counselling under NRI Category-C seats.
  

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Admission Procedure for NRI/OCI Students at SVMC Tirupati

Admissions are conducted through AP State NRI Counselling under Dr. YSRUHS (formerly Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences).

Step-by-Step Process

1. Qualify NEET-UG with required percentile.
2. Visit the counselling portal and Register under NRI Category-C.
3. Upload required documents (Passport/OCI, Affidavit, NEET Score, etc.).
4. Participate in choice filling and select SVMC Tirupati as preference.
5. Counselling authority publishes Seat Allotment List.
6. If allotted, pay NRI fee (approx ₹20–25 lakhs/year).
7. Report physically to SVMC with original documents for verification.
8. Complete medical eligibility check and campus admission formalities.

Confirm hostel and academic registration to finalize enrolment.

Key Takeaway: SVMC Tirupati has 240 MBBS seats, including 36 NRI quota seats at ₹20–25 lakh per year, while Indian students pay only ₹12–15k per year.

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FAQs on SVMC Tirupati NRI Quota

1. Does SVMC Tirupati offer NRI quota MBBS seats?

Yes. SVMC Tirupati offers approximately 28–36 MBBS seats under the Category-C NRI quota, and these are allotted only through Andhra Pradesh State counselling based on NEET-UG qualification, eligibility verification, and document submission.

2. What is the NRI fee at SVMC Tirupati?

NRI students pay around ₹20–25 lakh per year at SVMC under the NRI quota, whereas Indian students pay approximately ₹12,000–15,000 annually because government-funded state quota seats have highly subsidized fee benefits.

3. Who is eligible for NRI admission at SVMC?

NRI/OCI students or candidates with valid NRI sponsorship must qualify NEET-UG, complete 10+2 with PCB and minimum 50% marks, provide NRI proof, and participate under Category-C counselling conducted by Dr. YSRUHS.

4. How many MBBS seats are available for NRIs at SVMC?

SVMC has around 28–36 MBBS seats reserved for NRI/OCI applicants each year under Category-C quota out of the total 240 seats, while remaining seats are filled through AIQ and State counselling.

5. Is counselling mandatory for SVMC NRI admission?

Yes. All admissions to NRI seats at SVMC require registering under Category-C counselling on the official AP State portal, uploading mandatory documents, participating in choice filling, and waiting for official allotment results.

6. Are NRI cut-offs lower at SVMC Tirupati?

Yes. NRI cut-offs at SVMC are significantly lower than AIQ or State quota cut-offs because admissions depend entirely on Category-C counselling metrics, NEET scores, available seats, and competition among NRI applicants only.