Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar continues its remarkable journey of excellence, having been ranked the 12th top medical college in India in the prestigious India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2025. The institute also secured the 2nd position among the Top 10 Emerging 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 12th in 2025, AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s ascension showcases a story of dedication, teamwork, and visionary leadership. The institution stands tall among premier medical colleges, with AIIMS New Delhi securing the 1st position.
A special felicitation programme was held on campus to mark the occasion, graced by senior faculty and administrative leaders including DEAN (Examination) Dr. Soubhagya Kumar Jena, Medical Superintendent Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, DDA Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar, Registrar Dr. Sudipta Kumar Singh, Dr. Gourav Chhabra, Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Dr. Debapriya Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Sipra Rout, and Dr. Mangani Mangalavalli.
This achievement adds another jewel to the crown of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, aligning with the vision of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose dream was to bridge regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare. Today, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is not just fulfilling that dream—it is setting new benchmarks for excellence in public healthcare and education.
