Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Odisha government medical colleges shine in IIRF 2026 Rankings
Some colleges in Odisha that train doctors did very well in a big national ranking list called the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework, or IIRF.
SCB Medical College in Cuttack got the 15th best score in all of India.
That means it did better than AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which came 16th, the first time a government medical college in Odisha has ranked ahead of it.
Two other Odisha medical colleges, VIMSAR and MKCG, also made the list.
The health minister congratulated the doctors, teachers, students and other staff for their hard work.
The government is spending Rs 1,000 crore to improve SCB Medical College.
It is also spending Rs 600 crore on MKCG and VIMSAR.
These upgrades are meant to strengthen medical education, research and healthcare in the state.
Experts say this success may attract more students who want to become doctors to study in Odisha.
SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack secured the 15th position in the IIRF 2026 rankings nationwide.
For the first time, an Odisha government medical college ranked ahead of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which placed 16th.
VIMSAR in Burla and MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur also made the IIRF 2026 list.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling congratulated doctors, faculty, students and staff of the three colleges.
The state budget allocates Rs 1,000 crore for SCB Medical College and Rs 600 crore for MKCG and VIMSAR upgrades.
- Who
- SCB Medical College and Hospital, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, VIMSAR and MKCG Medical College and Hospital, with Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling acknowledging the achievement.
- What
- Three Odisha government medical colleges secured notable positions in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2026 rankings, led by SCB Medical College at 15th place.
- When
- Announced on Sunday via an official statement.
- Where
- Odisha, India - Cuttack, Burla and Berhampur.
- Why
- The rankings reflect improving quality in the state's medical education, research and healthcare and are expected to attract more aspiring medical students.
- Ranking framework
- Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2026
- SCB Medical College rank
- 15th nationwide
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar rank
- 16th nationwide
- Other ranked colleges
- VIMSAR (Burla) and MKCG Medical College and Hospital (Berhampur)
- SCB redevelopment allocation
- Rs 1,000 crore
- MKCG and VIMSAR allocation
- Rs 600 crore
- Health Minister
- Mukesh Mahaling
- Announcement
- Official statement released on Sunday