The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved an increase of 50 seats for the MBBS course at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital-2 in Phulnakhara, Bhubaneswar. This brings the total seat capacity to 200 for the 2025-26 academic session, benefiting the second batch of students.
Key Highlights
- Increased Seat Capacity: The Phulnakhara campus, which initially had 150 seats, will now have 200 seats available for MBBS students.
- First Batch: The campus admitted its first batch of 150 MBBS students in the 2024-25 session.
- Enhanced Healthcare Delivery: The increased seat capacity is expected to improve healthcare delivery as more students will gain hands-on training with senior doctors.
- Total Intake: With this increase, the SOA will have a total intake capacity of 450 MBBS students, solidifying its position as a leading private medical education provider in eastern India.