Government Medical College (GMC), Kadapa, formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), is a premier government medical institution established in 2006 to provide quality medical education and healthcare services in the Rayalaseema region.Located at Putlampally, Kadapa, the institution is spread across a sprawling 210-acre campus and is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. Since its inception, GMC Kadapa has been dedicated to nurturing competent, compassionate, and ethical medical professionals while delivering accessible and patient-centered healthcare through its attached Government General Hospital.The college began with an annual intake of 150 MBBS students and currently admits 175 students each year. Over the years, GMC Kadapa has successfully trained thousands of medical graduates who contribute to healthcare services across the country.With modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, advanced clinical training, and a commitment to academic excellence, research, and community service, Government Medical College, Kadapa continues to play a vital role in strengthening healthcare education and improving public health outcomes in Andhra Pradesh.