Introduction
The Government Medical College, Kadapa (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences) is located in Putlampally village, near Kadapa City. It is affiliated to Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences. The institute is spread over 210 acres (0.85 km2).
History
arlier, the hospital was a secondary level care hospital i.e., District Hospital, located within Kadapa city. Later it was converted into tertiary level care hospital and named it as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa. This college was founded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2006. It was inaugurated on 27 September 2006 by the then UPA Chair Person Smt. Sonia Gandhi. This medical institute started functioning from 1 August 2006.
The present intake of this institute is 175 seats
This prestigious institute also provides MD/MS SEATS in various speciality courses.. MD Physiology- 2 seats, MS Anatomy – 2 seats, MS ENT – 3 seats, MS Ophthalmology- 3 seats, MS Obstetrics and gynaecology – 7 seats, MD Dermatology – 2 seats, MD Anesthesia – 2 seats, MS Generalsurgery- 3 seats, MD General medicine – 12 seats.
The current Chief Minister Of Andhra Pradesh, honourable YS Jaganmohan reddy laid the foundation stone for YSR cancer hospital block, superspeciality hospital, Psychiatry hospital block, LV prasad eye institute on 23 December 2019 in this institute.
General Details
| Name of College: | RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KADAPA |
| Complete Mailing Address: | RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES RIMS, PUTLAMPALLI, YSR KADAPA DIST. |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Pin Code: | 516002 |
| Name of Affiliating University with Date: | DR NTR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES A.P. VIJAYAWADA |
| Amount to be Paid at the time of Admission (including Hostel fees) (INR): | UNIVERSITY FEES RS.23500/- COL |
| Stipend Paid to the students I st Year (INR): | 50686 |
| Stipend Paid to the students IInd Year (INR): | 53503 |
| Stipend Paid to the students IIIrd Year (INR): | 56319 |
| Website Address of College : | www.governmentmedicalcollegekadapa.edu.in |
| Name of Dean/ Principal/ Director: | DR A SUREKHA |
| Designation: | Dean |
| Tele No. i) Office: | 08562-225677 |
| Tele No. ii) Residence: | 08562-225680 |
| Mobile No.: | 9701501045 |
| Name of Secretary (Medical Education/ Health): | SHRI M.T KRISHNA BABU |
| Office Address: | Health, Medical and Family Welfare Dept, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Vijayawada |
| Tele No.: | 0863-2445030 |
| E-mail Address: | dmegoap[at]gmail.com |
| Name of Nodal Officer: | Dr M.SREENIVAS NAIK |
| Office Address: | VICE PRINCIAPL (ACADEMIC) OFFICE OF GMC (RIMS) KADAPA PUTLAMPALLY KADAPA.A.P. |
| Tele No.: | 08562-225680 |
| E-mail Address: | principal.gmckdp[at]gmail.com |
| Designation: | Reporting Official |
| Mobile No.: | 9440288408 |
Location and Accessibility
By Bus The nearest Bus stand about 8.6 k/m
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By Train The nearest Railway Station about 6.4 k/m
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By Air The nearest airport about 18.7 k/m
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