Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences formerly called Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences was established under the vision of Padmashree Dr. NT Rama Rao in 1986. It is State University running with an aim of providing efficient education, training and research in medical sciences discipline. University celebrated its Silver Jubilee on November 1, 2011.
Affiliated Colleges: Currently University has 348 colleges running under its affiliation.
Specialty |
No of Affiliated Colleges |
Dentistry |
21 |
Modern Medicine |
40 |
Homeopathy |
6 |
Unani |
2 |
Ayurveda |
7 |
Nursing |
213 |
Naturopathy and Yoga |
2 |
Physiotherapy |
38 |
Medical Laboratory Technology |
54 |
Collaborations:
Facilities:
Library: University Library is fully air conditioned and filled with all necessary books and research papers needed by the students and scholars. Library has LAN facility and NRTMEDNET started functioning in order to provide e-journals to all affiliated colleges.
Publications: University journal launched back in march 2012 by Vice chancellor Prof. I.V. Rao. This Journal is quarterly journal which covers research articles of students from various affiliated colleges and also from other universities.
Sports: University also encourages students to participate in various sports activities and competitions. University also introduces various cash prizes for the students.
Gold Medal at National Level |
Rs. 20000 |
Silver Medal at National Level |
Rs. 15000 |
Bronze Medal at National Level |
Rs. 10000 |
NSS activities: Through NSS unit students participate in extending help in various situations in which medical help is needed like natural disaster or in festive season where lots of pilgrim gather in an area. Also Unit organizes blood donation camp.
What's about the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada ?
Currently University has 348 colleges running under its affiliation. University Library is fully air conditioned and filled with all necessary books and research papers needed by the students and scholars. It has LAN facility there. It provides other facility like Library stock, eqipped Laboratories, Seminar Hall and Workshops facility.
Is this University recognized ?
This University is recognized by University Grants Commission.
What is the admission criteria for B.Sc ?
Bachelor of Science admission criteria - Candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on the year of admission. Candidates must be an Indian National or NRI with Indian origin belonging to the state of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. Candidates should have passed HSC (10+2 pattern) with Biology, Physics and Chemistry as the compulsory subjects conducted by State board of Andhra Pradesh or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the recognized and valid Board with 45% (40% in case of SC, ST, OBC Candidate) marks. Candidate with Intermediate Vocational with Bridge Course in Biological and Physical Sciences or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are also eligible for admission.