VIMSAR Admission 2026

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Sambalpur, Odisha · VIMSAR · Estd. 2014

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

VIMSAR Burla 2026-27 MBBS through NEET UG (May 2026) with All-India Counselling and Odisha state counselling. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, established in 1959 as Sambalpur Medical College and upgraded to VIMSAR (state-funded autonomous status) in 2008, was declared a state Health Sciences University in 2014 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature. Located at Burla, Sambalpur (alongside the VSSUT engineering campus), VIMSAR is the second oldest medical college of Odisha (after SCB Medical College Cuttack, 1944). The institute is named after the 19th-century western Odisha freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai.

VIMSAR has Medical College (offering MBBS — 200 seats), Dental College, Nursing College, College of Physiotherapy and a 1200-bed teaching hospital. The institute is recognised by NMC, DCI, INC. Strong research focus on tropical medicine, communicable diseases prevalent in western Odisha tribal areas, and maternal-child health.

MBBS admissions through NEET UG with state counselling by Odisha state authorities (DGME-Odisha). MD/MS through NEET PG. BDS through NEET UG. MDS through NEET MDS. BSc Nursing through NEET UG/state nursing entrance. PhD through VIMSAR PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / NEET PG

Conducted by NTA / NBE

MBBS admissions through NEET UG with state counselling by DGME-Odisha. MD/MS through NEET PG. BDS through NEET UG. MDS through NEET MDS. BSc Nursing through NEET UG/state nursing entrance. PhD through VIMSAR PhD entrance.

Eligibility

MBBS: Plus Two PCB 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + NEET UG. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
NEET UG 2026 Examination	03 May 2026	—	NTA	Closed
VIMSAR State Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	dgmeodisha.in	Upcoming
NEET PG 2026 Examination	15 Aug 2026	—	NBE	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

VIMSAR merit scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Bigyan Pratibha Puraskar, Tribal scholarships (high priority for tribal-area medical students), Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; Government quota in private medical 15%; NRI quota 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research?

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research admits students primarily through NEET UG / NEET PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research accept NEET UG / NEET PG scores?

NEET UG / NEET PG is the primary basis for admission at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.