President Murmu to grace AIIMS Bhubaneswar Convocation on July 14

Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar today announced the celebration of its 5th Convocation Ceremony on 14th July 2025 (Monday), a momentous occasion marking academic excellence, dedication, and service to the nation.

The Institute is deeply honoured to welcome the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who will grace the convocation as the Chief Guest and bless the graduating students with her esteemed presence, said AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, at a press briefing today.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Biswas, expressed his joy and pride in hosting this grand ceremony. He emphasized the significance of this milestone in the lives of young healthcare professionals who are ready to contribute to the nation’s health system with compassion, skill, and dedication.
Joining the President in this prestigious event will be an illustrious line-up of dignitaries including Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics & IT, Govt. of Odisha, Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Bhubaneswar, informed Dr. Biswas.

This year, a total of 643 healthcare professionals will be conferred degrees including 196 MBBS (Batch 2016 & 2017), 158 MD/MS (Batch 2019 & 2020), 49 DM/MCh (Batch 2019 & 2020), 21 Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDF) (Batch 2022 & 2023), 116 BSc Nursing (Batch 2017 & 2018), 62 BSc Paramedical (Batch 2018 & 2019), 41 MSc Nursing (Batch 2019 & 2020). In recognition of exceptional academic performance, 59 Gold Medals will be awarded to 31 meritorious students, including 17 MBBS students, 1 MD/MS student, 1 DM/MCh student, 3 BSc Nursing students, 7 BSc Paramedical students, 2 MSc Nursing students.
The press meet also witnessed the presence of key officials including Dr. P R Mohapatra (DEAN), Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar (DDA), Dr. Sudiptra Ranjan Singh (Registrar), Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida (Medical Superintendent), and Dr. Vikash Bhatia.
Founded in 2003 by the great visionary Bharat Ratna Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, AIIMS Bhubaneswar stands tall today as a beacon of medical education, research, and healthcare delivery. Over the years, the Institute has become a symbol of trust not only in Odisha but also in the neighbouring states, fulfilling its mission of bridging regional disparities in tertiary health care.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s commitment to excellence is evident in its recent recognitions. The national institute has been ranked 12th among top medical colleges and 2nd among emerging medical colleges in the India Today-MDRA Survey 2025. Second choice of NEET-qualified candidates nationwide, after AIIMS New Delhi. 15th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, up from 31st in 2021
AIIMS Bhubaneswar is elated to welcome the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to the heart of its campus. Her presence is a source of inspiration to every student, faculty member, and healthcare professional. As a proud daughter of the soil and a beacon of resilience and leadership, her journey echoes the very values AIIMS Bhubaneswar aims to instill in its graduates dedication, humility, and service to the nation, said Executive Director Dr. Biswas. With gratitude and reverence, we look forward to celebrating this landmark convocation ceremony, a day of honour, joy, and new beginnings, added Dr. Biswas.