NewsIMTSThe Centre has approved 62 more postgraduate seats in six state-run medical colleges and hospitals in Odisha for the 2025-26 academic year. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this on Friday, 1 November 2025. In a letter to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, Majhi expressed gratitude, calling it a significant milestone for western Odisha's medical education and healthcare infrastructure. The additional seats will enhance medical teaching and improve specialised healthcare delivery. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan detailed that VIMSAR-Burla received 15 seats, SCB Medical College in Cuttack got 3, PGIMER & Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar 6, PRM Medical College at Baripada 20, FM Medical College in Balasore 8, and Bhima Bhoi Medical College in Bolangir 10 seats. Students interested in medical education can check the official websites of these colleges to learn how to apply for these newly approved seats. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 12:22 IST; source: link)
Centre Approves 62 New PG Medical Seats for Odisha
The Central Government has approved 62 additional postgraduate medical seats for six state-run medical colleges in Odisha for the 2025-26 academic year. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this development on November 1, thanking Union Health Minister J P Nadda for this support. The new seats are distributed across the state with VIMSAR-Burla receiving 15 seats, SCB Medical College in Cuttack getting 3, PGIMER & Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar 6, PRM Medical College at Baripada 20, FM Medical College in Balasore 8, and Bhima Bhoi Medical College in Bolangir 10 seats.
How These New Seats Will Benefit Odisha's Healthcare
The addition of 62 PG medical seats represents a significant boost for Odisha's medical education system and healthcare infrastructure. This expansion will help train more specialized doctors in the state, particularly benefiting western Odisha where medical facilities have historically been limited. With more postgraduate medical professionals being trained locally, patients can expect improved access to specialized healthcare services across the state. The increased number of seats also creates more opportunities for medical graduates from Odisha to pursue higher education within their home state. Students interested in these new positions can find application details on the official websites of the respective medical colleges.
Key Points
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this on Friday, 1 November 2025.
- The Centre has approved 62 more postgraduate seats in six state-run medical colleges and hospitals in Odisha for the 2025-26 academic year.
- In a letter to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, Majhi expressed gratitude, calling it a significant milestone for western Odisha's medical education and healthcare infrastructure.
