Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam

Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital (GEMS) is a private medical college and hospital located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2006 under the Aditya Educational Society, and is affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences (formerly Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences), Vijayawada. GEMS is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medical Science.

 

• Established: Around 2010 (some sources cite 2006, but most authoritative listings mention 2010).

• Type: Private, trust-run institution under the Aditya Educational Society .

• Affiliation & Recognition: Affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (formerly MCI) .

 

Academic Programs & Seat Intake

• MBBS Program:

  • Seats: 150 per year .

  • Duration: 4.5 years of academics + 1-year internship .

  • Admissions: Via NEET-UG followed by Andhra Pradesh state counselling through Dr. NTR UHS .

• Postgraduate (MD/MS) Programs:

  • Includes various specialisations such as General Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Orthopaedics, and more .

  • Intake: Ranges from a few seats in certain specialties to 12 seats in General Medicine and Surgery .

• Other Health Programs: Offers B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), and BPT (Physiotherapy) .

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Campus Size: Spread over approximately 25 acres, located near NH-16 / Visakhapatnam-Srikakulam highway .

• Academic Facilities: ICT-enabled lecture halls, well-equipped labs (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochem), central library (7,000+ books, Indian & foreign journals) .

• Hospital: A 500–600+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, with ICU, OT, diagnostic services, and numerous clinical departments .

• Hostels & Amenities:

  • Separate hostels for boys and girls, furnished rooms with attached bathrooms.

  • Common facilities: mess, dining, recreation and reading rooms, gym, auditorium, sports grounds, canteen, and transportation services .

• Faculty & Services: Managed by experienced medical professionals; hospital serves extensive local population with emergency, outpatient, inpatient, and community outreach services .

 

Admissions 

• MBBS Eligibility:

  • Must be at least 17 years old by Dec 31 of admission year.

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English—minimum 50% marks (40–45% for reserved categories).

 

Admission Process Summary

• UG (MBBS): Qualify NEET-UG → Register and seat allotment via AP state counselling (Dr. NTR UHS) → Report for document verification & fee payment at GEMS .

• PG (MD/MS): Qualify NEET-PG → Counselling → Admission as per seat allotment .

 

Quick Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Established	~2010 (some references mention 2006)
Type	Private (Trust)
Affiliation	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Recognition	NMC (formerly MCI)
MBBS Intake	150 seats/year
PG Courses	Multiple MD/MS specialties
Campus Size	~25 acres
Hospital Capacity	~500–600+ beds
Facilities	ICT lecture halls, labs, library, hostels, gym, auditorium
Admissions	Via NEET + State Counselling
Location	Ragolu village, Srikakulam district, AP (~100 km from Visakhapatnam airport)