The Government of Andhra Pradesh has the distinction of establishing the first University of Health Sciences fulfilling the recommendations of several committees. Thus the “Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences” was established by the Act. No. 6 of the Andhra Pradesh legislature and was inaugurated on 9-4-1986 by the late Sri N.T. Rama Rao, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The University of Health Sciences started functioning at Vijayawada from 01-11-1986. After the death of its founder Sri N.T. Rama Rao the University was named after him as NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh with effect from 2.2.98 vide Act No.4 of 1998.

The University was established with the objectives of

• To improve the standards of Medical Education including Research
• By conducting a common entrance examination to the courses in all the institutions affiliated thereto;
• By implementing uniform curriculum in all courses

The University office was temporarily accommodated in the Siddhartha Medical College building and functioned in that limited space till March, 2002.  In April, 2002 it moved into its building which is having spacious accommodation for the office and staff, and waiting area for students and other visitors.  Separate counters for admissions, examinations etc., are provided in the hall. There is a library and computer center from where the library network is operated.  Guest house facility is available with different categories of accommodation for the faculty, examiners etc.  The Examination section is housed in a separate area with special security.  Because of electronically controlled access, the examination section is accessible only to authorized staff and officers working in the section.  Bio-metric Electronic Attendance recording is also installed.

Eligibility:

• For BPT: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Intermediate Vocational (Physiotherapy) or Inter with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences and should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2017
• For B.Sc. (MLT): Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Intermediate Vocational (Medical Lab Technology) or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Inter with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences and should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2017
• B.Sc., (Nursing) 4-Year Degree Course: The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December, 2017 of the year in which admission is sought.

Minimum Education:

• 10+2 class passed with Science (PCB) and English Core/ English Elective with aggregate of 45% marks
• 10+2 passed out from recognized board under AISSCE/ CBSE/ ICSE/SSCE/ HSCE or other equivalent Board
• 10+2 exam science conducted by national Institute of open School Students shall be medically fit.

Age: Candidates born on or after 02nd January, 1997 are not eligible for admission into the above courses

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For BPT, B.Sc (MLT) & B.Sc (Nursing) 4 years degree:

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