Kakatiya Medical College

About College 

Established: In 1959, Kakatiya Medical College was established. 

• Founder and Dean: The Director of Medical Services of AP, the Warangal District Collector, and the then-chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, all actively participated in its founding.
• The Honourable Sri P. Karmarkar, Minister of Health, Government of India, inaugurated the college on July 23, 1959. It was housed in a Waddepally building that the Pingable family had donated. 
• History: Since 1972, the college has offered graduate-level courses in all its departments. The dynamic principal of the college from 1960 to 1965, the Late Prof. T. Lakshminarayana, was the major architect responsible for the current condition of the college.
• The Medical Council of India (MCI) has recognized all PG programs. The Intermedics Sports Meet was held in a college in the academic year 2006–2007 with sponsorship by NTR UHS for the state's dental and medical schools. Hon. C.M. Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy opened the new NMH hostel.
• Location: Two structures house the engineering departments, canteen, Andhra Bank, and post office. The OP Block, TB Block, Lecture Hall, Clinical lab, and Mortuary have all been built by RMES on the grounds of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Warangal.
• The nation's then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, inaugurated the permanent campus in 1966. In February 1977, the AP Govt. seized control of the college from RMES. In 1997, the college affiliation was changed from Osmania University to Kakatiya University. 

Highlights 

Infrastructure and Facilities

• The following infrastructure and facilities are available at Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal: 
  • Well-established labs: The campus has the latest equipment and facilities supervised by specialists. There are different labs available as per the specialty taken by the students.
  • Library: The well-established library offers reference, lending, collection, internet, etc. services to campus students. 
  • Hostel: The campus offers hostel facilities to boys and girls with accommodation for 750 students. 
  • Canteen: The campus offers cafeteria services for both college and hostel students. Visitors can also enjoy meals in the canteen.
  • Hospital: The campus is equipped with PMSSY super specialty Hospital, MGM Hospital, Regional Eye Hospital, etc., with fully modern technologies and equipment. 

Scholarships 

• The institute appreciates the need to offer financial aid to eager candidates.
• According to government regulations, scholarships are available to students from all categories, and students from economically disadvantaged groups can apply for loans.

Advantages 

• The medical college's and hospitals' laboratories are outfitted with first-rate infrastructure facilities and technologies to provide top-notch healthcare education.
• Students get excellent clinical and practice exposure throughout their course period. 

Disadvantages 

• The nearest airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, is 160 km away from Warangal, making it difficult for students who live far away to get to campus.

FAQs

Q. Which courses are available at Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal?

Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, courses available include MBBS, B.Sc., MS, MD, and PG Diploma.

Q. Is Kakatiya Medical College private?

Yes, Kakatiya Medical College is a private college situated in Telangana.

Q. How can I get a seat at Kakatiya Medical College?

To get admission to Kakatiya Medical College, it is necessary to clear the NEET exam with good marks.

Q. How many seats are there in Kakatiya Medical College for MMBS?

There are 250 seats of MBBS in Kakatiya Medical College. 

Q. What are the cut-off marks for NEET UG at Kakatiya Medical College?

2022 cut-off marks were 1384 (MD general medicine), 2731 (MD pediatrics), and 3745 (MS obstetrics and gynecology).

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