List of Medical Colleges in Odisha (Orissa)

Odisha has steadily strengthened its public medical education system over the last decade. As of 2026, the state has 18 medical colleges offering approximately 2,775 MBBS seats, including 13 government institutions and 6 private colleges. The state follows a government-dominant structure, with the majority of MBBS seats concentrated in public institutions.

Within the broader framework of Medical Colleges in India, Odisha is recognized for historic institutions such as SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as well as for rapid district-level expansion in newer regions.

Admissions are conducted through NEET-UG, with counselling managed by OJEEM for state quota seats and MCC for AIIMS Bhubaneswar and All India Quota seats.

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Key Highlights

Parameter	Data
Total Medical Colleges	18
Government Colleges	13
Private Colleges	5
Approximate Total MBBS Seats	2,775
Admission Exam	NEET-UG
Counselling Authority	OJEEM & MCC
Regulator	National Medical Commission (NMC)

Government institutions contribute approximately 1,625 MBBS seats, while private colleges account for around 1,150 seats.

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Total List of Medical Colleges in Odisha

S.No.	College Name	Year Established	Type
1	SCB Medical College, Cuttack	1944	Government
2	MKCG Medical College, Berhampur	1962	Government
3	Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla	1959	Government
4	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar	2012	Government
5	Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput	2017	Government
6	Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada	2017	Government
7	Government Medical College & Hospital, Balasore	2018	Government
8	Government Medical College & Hospital, Balangir	2018	Government
9	Sri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital, Puri	2022	Government
10	Government Medical College, Sundargarh	2022	Government
11	Dharanidhar Medical College & Hospital (DDMCH), Keonjhar	2022	Government
12	Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna	2023	Government
13	Government Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur Odhisha	2025	Government
14	Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar	2007	Private
15	Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar	2007	Private
16	Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar	2005	Private
17	Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Rourkela	2012	Private
18	DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kairapari	2023	Private

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Government Medical Colleges in Odisha (2026)

SL No	College Name	Seats
1	Government Medical College & Hospital, Jajpur	50
2	Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna	100
3	SCB Medical College, Cuttack	250
4	MKCG Medical College, Berhampur	250
5	Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Burla	200
6	AIIMS Bhubaneswar	125
7	Sri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital, Puri	100
8	Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Balasore	100
9	Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital, Balangir	100
10	Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College & Hospital, Baripada	125
11	Government Medical College, Sundargarh	100
12	Government Medical College, Keonjhar	100
13	Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput	125

Odisha’s 13 government medical colleges collectively offer approximately 1,625 MBBS seats, accounting for nearly 59% of the state’s total seat capacity. Three legacy institutions — SCB Medical College Cuttack, MKCG Medical College Berhampur, and VIMSAR Burla — operate at the highest intake levels of 200–250 seats, forming the backbone of public medical education. AIIMS Bhubaneswar contributes 125 centrally regulated seats under MCC counselling. Most newly established district colleges operate under the standardized 100-seat intake model, while Jajpur is the smallest government institution with 50 seats, reflecting phased expansion.

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Private Medical Colleges in Odisha (2026)

SL No	College Name	Seats
1	Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar	150
2	Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Rourkela	100
3	Instt. of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar	250
4	Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar	250
5	Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar	150
6	DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences & Hospital, Kairapari	100

Private medical colleges in Odisha collectively contribute approximately 1,150 MBBS seats, representing nearly 41% of total intake capacity. Two institutions — Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital Bhubaneswar — operate at the highest intake level of 250 seats each, forming the high-capacity private tier. Most other private colleges operate within the 100–150-seat range, following NMC standardized norms. Bhubaneswar serves as the primary hub for private medical education in Odisha, hosting the majority of private institutions.

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MBBS Seat Distribution in Odisha (2026)

Category	Colleges	Seats	% Share
Government	13	1,625	~59%
Private	6	1,150	~41%
Total	19	2,775	100%

Odisha maintains a government-heavy medical education structure, unlike some states where private colleges dominate seat share.

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Top Medical Colleges in Odisha (2026)

Based on intake capacity and institutional legacy, the leading medical colleges in Odisha include:

• SCB Medical College, Cuttack
• MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
• Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Burla
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

These institutions operate at higher intake levels and represent the strongest academic infrastructure in the state.

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Admission Process for MBBS in Odisha (2026)

Admission to medical colleges in Odisha requires qualification in NEET-UG. State quota seats in government and private colleges are allotted through OJEEM counselling. AIIMS Bhubaneswar admissions and All India Quota seats are filled through MCC counselling. Seat allocation is strictly based on NEET rank, reservation norms, and counselling merit.

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