Study at Siddhartha Medical College

Siddhartha Medical College campus view

Siddhartha Medical College

Medicine, Master's Program

Flag of India India Public University Established: 1980
University Highlights
World Ranking

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Program Duration

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Language

English-taught program

Program Overview

Siddhartha Medical College (SMC), located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is a prestigious and well-established medical institution. Founded in November 1980 by the Siddhartha Academy of General and Technical Education. The college is affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers a wide range of medical programs, including the undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and various postgraduate (MD/MS) courses. The college's students receive clinical training at the attached Government General Hospital (GGH). With its strong academic foundation, experienced faculty, and modern facilities, SMC is a significant contributor to medical education and healthcare services in the state.
Admission Requirements
Must qualified the NEET-UG examination
Acadamy
Programs
Medicine
Degrees
Master's
Courses
MBBS
The campus, spread over 57 acres, provides a conducive learning environment with well-equipped modern infrastructure, including lecture halls, laboratories, a skills lab, and a central library with a 24-hour reading room. Beyond academics, the college encourages a holistic experience with facilities for sports, cultural events, and student clubs, promoting an all-round development. Its prime location in the center of Vijayawada also offers students easy access to city amenities, and the intense clinical exposure at the affiliated Government General Hospital is a defining feature of the student life.
The comprehensive facilities at Government Siddhartha Medical College are designed to support both rigorous medical education and a well-rounded student life. For residence, the college offers separate, supervised hostels for boys and girls, as well as for resident doctors, which provide essential amenities like 24/7 water and power supply, and an attached mess for student meals, though the quality of the mess food can receive varied feedback. Academically, the institution is equipped with modern infrastructure, including spacious, often air-conditioned lecture theatres, well-stocked departmental laboratories, a crucial Skills Laboratory for practical training, and a Central Library complemented by a 24-hour reading room.