Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi (SVIMS) stands as a premier medical institution in the state of Andhra Pradesh, established in 1986. Located in the sacred temple town of Tirupathi, this State institution operates under the administrative control of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The institute has earned prestigious recognition with Rank 13 in the NIRF Medical 2025 rankings and maintains accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and recognition from the Medical Council of India (MCI), now known as the National Medical Commission (NMC). SVIMS offers comprehensive medical education across multiple levels, including Undergraduate programmes (MBBS), Postgraduate programmes (MD/MS in various specialisations), super-speciality courses (DM/MCh), and Research programmes leading to PhD degrees. The institute also provides Diploma courses in various medical disciplines. As a deemed-to-be-university status institution, SVIMS has the authority to conduct its own examinations and award degrees. The admission process for MBBS follows the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), whilst postgraduate admissions are conducted through NEET-PG and super-speciality courses through NEET-SS. The institute attracts medical aspirants from across India, offering world-class medical education combined with extensive clinical exposure through its multi-speciality hospital, which serves millions of pilgrims and patients annually.