Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital (IMS & SUM) is the medical college and tertiary care hospital of Siksha ’O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed University in Bhubaneswar. Established in 2007, it’s a private deemed medical school recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), offering undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), and super-speciality (DM/M.Ch) medical programmes. Students gain exposure through a large multispecialty teaching hospital with advanced clinical services, including cardiology, neurology, oncology and critical-care units

Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital (IMS & SUM), Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital (often shortened to IMS & SUM Hospital) is a deemed medical college and teaching hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, functioning under Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) — a NAAC-accredited university renowned for health sciences education. The institute is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and provides a full spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and super-specialty medical programmes alongside comprehensive hospital services.


📍 Overview & Identity

  • Name: Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital (IMS & SUM)
  • Parent: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar
  • Established: 2007 (with permission to start medical education)
  • Type: Deemed Medical College + Teaching Hospital
  • Affiliation & Approval: NMC-recognised medical institution under SOA University
  • Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Campus: Urban campus with academic blocks, laboratories, libraries, student hostels, and SUM Hospital attached

SUM Hospital is the clinical arm of the institute, offering wide ranging general and specialty medical services, and plays a central role in training medical students and residents.


🎓 Academic Programmes

IMS & SUM Hospital offers education across multiple levels in medical and allied health sciences:

🩺 Undergraduate

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) — 5½ years including internship.
    • Admission through NEET-UG + counselling.
  • B.Sc Programmes (Allied Health Sciences)
    • B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry, OT Technology, etc.

🎓 Postgraduate (PG)

  • MD / MS in various clinical and pre-clinical specialisations
    • Admission via NEET-PG + counselling.

🧠 Super-Speciality (Doctorate)

  • DM (e.g., Cardiology, Clinical Hematology, Neonatology, Neurology, Endocrinology)
  • M.Ch (e.g., Neurosurgery, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology)
  • Ph.D. in Medicine and research-focused degrees.

These programmes combine classroom teaching, lab work, clinical rotations, and hospital practice to prepare students for clinical and research careers.


📘 Admissions & Eligibility

  • MBBS:
    • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + valid NEET-UG score
    • Selection: Participatory counselling (central/state) based on NEET merit
  • PG (MD/MS):
    • Eligibility: MBBS + internship + NEET-PG rank
    • Selection: Counselling through MCC / state body
  • Super-Speciality (DM/M.Ch):
    • Eligibility: Relevant MD/MS + NEET-SS rank

💰 Fees & Financial Overview (Indicative 2025–26)

MBBS

  • Approx. ₹20–22 lakhs per year for tuition (varies by seat type and category).

Postgraduate (MD/MS)

  • Range typically from ₹12 – ₹90 lakhs+ total, depending on specialisation and duration.

Super-Speciality (DM/M.Ch)

  • Annual tuition approximately ₹10 – ₹16 lakhs+ (varies by speciality).

B.Sc Allied Health

  • Around ₹3 – ₹4 lakhs total fee (varies by discipline).

Note: Hostel, mess, caution deposits, and miscellaneous charges are additional; verify details with official admissions.


🏥 SUM Hospital — Clinical Services & Training

SUM Hospital is the teaching hospital associated with IMS & SUM, functioning as a major healthcare facility for Bhubaneswar and Eastern India. It provides a broad range of general and specialty care including:

  • Gastroenterology (Medical & Surgical)
  • General Medicine & Surgery
  • Neonatology & NICU
  • Nephrology & Neurology
  • Immunology & Hematology
  • Neurosurgery, Urology, Endocrinology, Hemato-oncology, and more.

The hospital serves both patient care needs and continuous clinical training for medical students and postgraduate residents.


🏫 Infrastructure & Campus Life

IMS & SUM Hospital’s campus includes:

  • Lecture halls with e-teaching facilities
  • Anatomy labs and clinical equipment
  • Digitally equipped central library
  • Hostels for men and women
  • Cafeterias, auditoria, and sports facilities
  • Student activity centres and research spaces

This environment supports a balanced education, blending academics, practical skills, and extracurricular engagement.


Why Consider IMS & SUM Hospital?

✔ Part of a reputed deemed-to-be university (SOA) in Odisha with strong medical emphasis.
Full spectrum medical education — UG to super-speciality levels.
✔ Large teaching hospital with multi-speciality services.
✔ Admission through NEET-UG / NEET-PG / NEET-SS ensuring merit-based entry.
✔ Access to research and comprehensive patient care facilities.


📍 Contact & Location

  • Official Website: https://www.ims.ac.in/
  • Address: Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital,
    Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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