Three medical colleges in Odisha have been recognized in the Education Ministry’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2023. Siksha O Anusandhan in Bhubaneswar secured the top position among the state’s medical colleges, claiming the 16th rank in the NIRF 2023 rankings. AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology have also been acknowledged, securing the 17th and 26th positions, respectively, in the NIRF 2023.*
*Notably, Siksha O Anusandhan has made significant progress in its rankings, moving up from the 18th position in NIRF 2022 to the 16th spot in the latest NIRF 2023 rankings. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has also witnessed an ascent, climbing from the 26th position in 2022 to the 17th position in the most recent medical college rankings. However, SCB Medical College and Hospital, which held the 44th rank in NIRF 2022, did not feature in the NIRF 2023 list.*
*In the domain of dental studies, Siksha O Anusandhan and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology have secured prominent places among the top dental colleges in Odisha according to NIRF 2023. Siksha O Anusandhan secured the 9th position, while Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology claimed the 20th spot. Both institutions have demonstrated improvements in their rankings compared to previous years.*
*These rankings serve as a testament to the academic excellence and progress achieved by these institutions in the fields of medical and dental education in Odisha.*