About Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital
IMS and SUM Hospital is the medical faculty of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan in Bhubaneswar, offering MBBS, paramedical B.Sc, MD, MS, DM, MCh and PhD.
The Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital is the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It runs the five-and-a-half-year MBBS course along with B.Sc programmes in allied health areas such as anaesthesia technology, medical laboratory technology, medical imaging and optometry. Postgraduate doctors can study three-year MD courses in 16 subjects and MS courses in five surgical subjects, while super-speciality DM and MCh seats cover areas such as cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery and urology. PhD research in medicine is also offered. SUM Hospital is described by SOA as NABH accredited, giving students a large teaching hospital for clinical training.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Full-time | 5.5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3.5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Medicine | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Surgery | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
SOA admits students through its own SOA Admission Test (SAAT), and its admission site also lists JEE Main and CUET routes. Applications are made online on the SOA admission portal. Check the programme page for the test and eligibility that apply to each course.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
- Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Bhubaneswar
Odisha University of Technology and Research
C.V. Raman Global University
School of Electrical and Computer Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar
School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar
School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Bhubaneswar
School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar
Frequently asked questions
How long is MBBS at IMS and SUM Hospital?
The MBBS programme runs for 5.5 years, and MD and MS courses run for three years.
Which allied health B.Sc courses are offered?
Anesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine, medical laboratory, medical imaging and O.T. technology, plus optometry.
Does the institute offer super-speciality courses?
Yes, it lists DM courses in 10 subjects and MCh courses in five surgical subjects.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Siksha 'O' Anusandhan - Home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Academic Programs being offered at SOA University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact SOA · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Programmes Offered - SOA Admission · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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