While AIIMS Delhi is the first choice for every medical student, my sister chose AIIMS Bhubaneswar over AIIMS Delhi. Here are a few reasons that made her take this bold decision.
I believe the choice of your college should depend on the level of comfort you feel there so that you can study in a healthy environment without getting frustrated.
It’s hard to determine the cutoff marks for AIIMS Bhubaneshwar (NEET) as in these exams percentile is used to calculate the ranks.AIIMS Bhubaneshwar cutoff 2023 based on ranks has been tabulated below:
Category |
NEET Cutoff 2022 |
NEET Cutoff 2021 |
General |
564 |
538 |
EWS |
1741 |
1419 |
OBC |
1413 |
1254 |
SC |
7825 |
7136 |
ST |
25410 |
27803 |
Based on the above table a rank under 564 will guarantee admission to AIIMS Bhubaneshwar.
Yes, the academic schedule at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is quite hectic and an average student may find it challenging to cope with the rigor. The first year witnesses weekly tests which consist of theory exams, vivas, and practical exams. However, these definitely ensure the academic growth of students.
Except on the third Monday of the month, you have to give 3 exams of 3 subjects every Monday. Additionally, there are the semester exams and pre-profs, and if you score 50% or above in the internals you are eligible for Professionals also.
A typical day for students at AIIMS Bhubaneswar starts from 8 in the morning till 5 in the evening and on weekdays there are field visits, Odia classes, English classes, Computer classes, and many more.
Apart from studies, AIIMS Bhubaneswar students also party and enjoy their weekends exploring the city in addition to the fun activities organized in the college itself.
My cousin from Kerala was in a similar dilemma and had to choose between Calicut and AIIMS Jodhpur. Eventually, she went for AIIMS Jodhpur and stated a few reasons that encouraged her to take this decision.
All in all, my cousin was impressed by the hostel facilities of AIIMS Jodhpur and loved the fact that she would be getting a single room with an attached balcony and bathroom!
Among the new AIIMS, AIIMS Bhopal tops the list of libraries as well as other facilities.AIIMS Bhopal has a modern-day library which is the best you can avail yourself of. If you need some strong points to believe this, I have listed them below:
The massive library of AIIMS Bhopal covers 3 floors and has centralized air conditioning.
The entrance to the library has a sensor-installed automatic door.
A fully digitalized scanner has made issuing and returning books a hassle-free process
The library also has desktop computers for browsing the Internet And reading eBooks.
Hardcopies of Novels, Short Stories and Biographies are also Available.
The first floor is for general reading. The second floor is for Medical and Nursing books. It also has a Conference Room for practicing Presentations, Discussion Room, and a Room Dedicated to Research Related Stuff. The third floor constitutes the e-library, Individual Reading area, and Computer Section.
Free Wi-Fi facility is available on all 3 floors
The top floor has Study Pods each with its own LAN Port and 2 Charging Port.
On every floor, there is a washroom and a water cooler
Trust me once you step inside this library, you will not want to go back.
AIIMS is a group of autonomous public colleges offering higher education in the field of medical science. It is the dream college of most medical students. Every branch of AIlMS is an Institution of National Importance with the status of a University. If you have options for all AlIMS except in Delhi, it would be best to research and compare the facilities, faculty, and reputation of each institute before making a decision.
In general, AlIMS Bhubaneswar is considered one of the top medical institutes in India and it has a good reputation. However, I have ranked all the AIIMS in accordance with their official rankings.
AIIMS |
Fees |
Ranking (NIRF) |
AIIMS Delhi |
INR 1.47K 1st Year Fees |
9 out of 200 |
AIIMS Bhopal |
INR 3.38K Total Fees |
- |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar |
INR 5.86K 1st Year Fees |
20 out of 53 by India Today |
AIIMS Jodhpur |
INR 1.63K 1st Year Fee |
86 out of 200 |
AIIMS Patna |
INR 1.63K 1st Year Fees |
- |
AIIMS Raipur |
INR 3.17K Total Fees |
31 out of 53 by India Today |
AIIMS Rishikesh |
INR 32.40K Total Fees |
101 out of 200 |
Here is a general comparison between the 2 colleges
Location: AIIMS Rishikesh is the best choice for nature lovers and those who prefer an adventurous life. But if you prefer a hustle and bustle urban life and want to spend time shopping, partying, and watching movies then AIIMS Bhubaneswar offers the perfect ambiance for the same. It’s not that Bhubaneswar lacks natural beauty, it’s just that Rishikeshs beauty is incomparable.
Population: Rishikesh has a less diverse student body being more of a tourist and cultural center. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has a very diverse student body as it’s located in the T hub of Eastern India. With more than 100 top colleges in the city, Bhubaneswar is more student-friendly offering cheap food to easy transport facilities. This promotes better collaboration and faculties go to their workshops, fests, research, etc.
Culture: Bhubaneswar is a kind of metropolitan and people from all over the country can be found here so there isn’t much language problem and no cultural gap when it comes to food, festivals, or movies.
Connectivity: AIIMS Bhubaneswar obviously provides better connectivity than AIIMS Rishikesh. Rishikesh has both rail and air but the speed and efficiency is much better at Bhubaneswar. This directly affects the patient inflow.
Coaching Centre: Bhubaneswar with its high-pitched city life also has the best coaching institutes like DAMS and Bhatia.
However, the quality of education offered and the opportunities available are somewhat similar in both the AIIMS and I refuse to comment on that. The main deciding factor should be the kind of lifestyle that suits you.
While some may consider the hostel facilities of AIIMS Bhubaneswar a bit inferior to that of AIIMS Jodhpur and Bhopal, all necessary amenities are available here making the stay comfortable.
Overall, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has excellent campus and hostel facilities that improve the college life and learning experience of the students as a whole.
AIIMS Bhopal students are allotted a single-seater room from the second year i.e. the 3rd semester. In the first year, AIIMS Bhubaneshwar MBBS students are assigned rooms based on their gender.
Boys are assigned double-seater rooms with an attached washroom, whereas girls are assigned single-seater rooms from the first day.
Attaching a few pics for your reference
Girls' room
Boys' room in the first year
Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of studying at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
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These were some strengths and weaknesses of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.