Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru

Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences (ASRAM) is a medical college and teaching hospital located in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

• History & Governance
  Established as a non-profit society in 1999, ASRAM began with 100 MBBS seats and is named after the Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju. 

• Affiliation & Recognition
  The college is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada and recognized by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI). 

 

Capacity & Courses Offered

• MBBS Intake

  • Initially 100 seats; increased to 150 seats around 2009–10.

  • Further increased to 250 MBBS seats per year from 2022.

• Postgraduate Courses
  PG courses (MD/MS) in broad and super specialties began in 2007, with multiple departments now offering training.

• Other Courses
  Offers diploma courses, nursing (B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc., and diploma), and paramedical training as well. 

 

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Campus & Academics
  The sprawling campus spans about 100 acres, featuring air-conditioned lecture theaters, a large auditorium seating ~1,000 people, and modern infrastructure.

• Library
  Equipped with 19,000+ books, Indian and foreign journals, and access to 600 online journals. 

• Hospital & Clinical Facilities

  • The attached ASRAM Teaching Hospital has over 1,000–1,200 teaching beds, servicing 2,200+ patients daily with ~85% bed occupancy. It offers specialized care and has NABL-accredited labs and 17 operation theatres. 

  • Super-specialties include Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Medical and Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology, and critical care units like MICU, ICCU, NICU, and more. 

  • Diagnostic excellence: MRI, CT (spiral/conventional), mammography, color Doppler, and advanced X-ray systems.

• Student Facilities
  Includes separate hostels for male, female, and NRI students with 24×7 utilities, canteen/cafeteria, sports grounds (tennis, basketball, cricket, football), gym, and even open-air theater for educational films. 

 

Admissions 

• Admissions

  • MBBS: Through NEET-UG, via MCC or state counseling.

  • PG (MD/MS): Via NEET-PG. 

 

Summary Table

Feature	Details
Location	Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Established	1999 (began MBBS in 2000)
Type	Private (trust / non-profit)
Affiliation	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Recognition	NMC (formerly MCI)
Campus Size	~100 acres
MBBS Intake	250 seats/year (as of 2022)
PG Courses	MD/MS (since 2007)
Hospital Beds	1,000–1,200 beds
Daily Outpatients	~2,200
Facilities	Modern library, labs, hostels, sports, auditorium
Admission	NEET-UG / NEET-PG

 

Final Thoughts

ASRAM is a well-established medical institution offering a complete academic and clinical ecosystem—from undergraduate to postgraduate and allied health programs. The robust hospital setup and extensive infrastructure cater well to both academic and community healthcare needs.

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