AIIMS Bhubaneswar Shines Bright: AIIMS Bhubaneswar continues its remarkable journey of excellence, having been ranked the 10th top medical college in India in the prestigious India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2026. The institute also secured the 2nd position among the Top 5 Most Improved Medical Colleges in the country, testament to its fast-growing stature as a beacon of quality healthcare and education.
This milestone reflects AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and compassionate patient care. The survey, conducted by leading media house India Today in association with Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA), evaluated institutions across five key parameters: Intake Quality and Governance, Academic Excellence, Infrastructure and Living Experience, Personality and Leadership Development, and Placement and Career Progression.
Celebrating the achievement, Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, remarked, “This recognition is a reflection of our relentless pursuit of excellence. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has grown to symbolize trust, innovation, and integrity in healthcare and medical education. Our continued rise in national rankings demonstrates our holistic approach toward grooming future medical leaders while ensuring the best patient outcomes.”
From its 25th rank in 2021 to 10th in 2026, AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s ascension showcases a story of dedication, teamwork, and visionary leadership. The institution stands tall among premier medical colleges of India.
A special felicitation programme was held on campus to mark the occasion, graced by senior faculty and administrative leaders including Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Dean (Academic) Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, Dean (Examination) Dr. Manaswini Mangaraj, Dean (Research) Dr. Baijayantimala Mishra, DDA Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar, Registrar Dr. Sudipta Kumar Singh, Dr. Soubhagya Kumar Jena, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Giri and others.
This achievement adds another jewel to the crown of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, aligning with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, whose dream was to bridge regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare. Under the able guidance of Hon’ble Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is not just fulfilling that dream, it is setting new benchmarks for excellence in public healthcare and education.
