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Headline: Girls Dominate MBBS Admissions in Andhra Pradesh, Marking Significant Shift
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – Female students have significantly outpaced their male counterparts in securing MBBS admissions at government and private medical colleges affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, according to a recent announcement by Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Satya Kumar Yadav.
Data released today reveals that girls accounted for a notable 60.72% of the total MBBS admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year. This figure represents a substantial increase compared to the previous two years, with 57.06% in 2023-24 and 57.96% in 2024-25.
“This 3.66% surge in female admissions underscores a positive and evolving mindset among parents regarding their daughters’ educational aspirations and career prospects,” stated Minister Yadav.
Out of the 6,430 MBBS seats available this year, girls secured a clear majority under both the convener quota (2,617 girls vs. 1,638 boys) and the management quota (1,287 girls vs. 888 boys). The detailed breakdown further solidifies the trend of increasing female representation in the medical field within Andhra Pradesh. The data were received from the university.
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