Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

Ph.D. (Medicine) at IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar is a doctoral research programme offered under Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The programme is available in both Full-Time and Part-Time modes, covering research in all medical science disciplines including clinical medicine, surgery, basic sciences, and allied health sciences. SOA University is ranked 15th in Medical Science by NIRF India Rankings 2025 and has been accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade, making it a prestigious destination for medical research. The programme is ideal for medical professionals, faculty, and researchers seeking to advance their academic and research careers.

Admissions for the Ph.D. (Medicine) programme at SOA University are conducted twice a year (July and January sessions). For the 2026 session, applications were open from October 12, 2026, with a last date of November 18, 2026. For the 2027 session, applications are expected to open around October 2027. Candidates are advised to monitor the official SOA research website (research.soa.ac.in) for the latest updates.

Key Points

Ph.D. (Medicine) is available in both Full-Time and Part-Time modes, making it accessible to working medical professionals.
SOA University is ranked 15th in Medical Science by NIRF India Rankings 2025 and accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade.
Full-time scholars are eligible for a university fellowship of Rs. 20,000/month (for 60%+ academic career) or Rs. 15,000/month.
Candidates with valid UGC NET (JRF/non-JRF), UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or GPAT scores are exempted from the entrance test.
The programme is conducted under the Faculty of Medical Science at SOA University, with research facilities at IMS & SUM Hospital.

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FAQs

IMS & SUM Hospital Ph.D. (Medicine) Fees

Ph.D. (Medicine) at SOA University has a modest fee structure. Full-time scholars pay Rs. 75,000 at the time of admission (registration + first year tuition), while part-time scholars pay Rs. 95,000. An additional thesis examination fee of Rs. 20,000 is payable at the time of thesis submission. Full-time scholars are also eligible for a monthly fellowship.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time	Part-Time
Admission/Registration Fee (One-time)	Rs. 40,000	Rs. 40,000
Annual Tuition Fee	Rs. 35,000	Rs. 55,000
Total Fees at Admission	Rs. 75,000	Rs. 95,000
Thesis Examination Fee (at submission)	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 20,000
Total Fees (Excluding Hostel)	Rs. 95,000	Rs. 1,15,000

Hostel Fees (Optional, for Full-Time Scholars)

Hostel Type	Per Annum
2-Bedded (Non-AC)	Rs. 70,000
3-Bedded (AC)	Rs. 1,05,000
2-Bedded (AC)	Rs. 1,25,000
Mess Charges	Rs. 54,000
Hostel Caution Money (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 5,000

Full-time scholars with 60%+ academic career receive a university fellowship of Rs. 20,000/month for 3 years.
Full-time scholars with less than 60%+ academic career receive Rs. 15,000/month fellowship for 3 years.
Fellowship awardees must execute a Non-Judicial Bond committing to complete the Ph.D. programme.
UGC NET JRF/UGC-CSIR NET JRF holders must avail JRF from appropriate funding agencies after admission.
Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory.

IMS & SUM Hospital Ph.D. (Medicine) Admission 2026

Admission to Ph.D. (Medicine) at SOA University is conducted through a two-stage process: an online entrance test followed by a personal interview. Candidates with valid UGC NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or GPAT scores are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the personal interview. Admissions are typically conducted for July and January sessions. The last admission cycle (2026 session) had applications open from October 12 to November 18, 2026. For the 2027 session, similar timelines are expected.

Ph.D. Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Application Start Date	October 2026 (tentative)
Last Date of Online Application	November 2026 (tentative)
Last Date of Document Submission	November 2026 (tentative)
Online Entrance Test	December 2026 (tentative)
Personal Interview	December 2026 - January 2027 (tentative)
Result Publication	January 2027 (tentative)
Commencement of Classes	January/February 2027 (tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate must hold an MD/MS/MDS or equivalent postgraduate medical degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates with valid UGC NET (JRF/non-JRF), UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or GPAT scores are exempted from the entrance test.
Part-time candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.

Admission Process:

Apply online through the SAAT Ph.D. portal on the SOA University website (soa.ac.in).
Submit a printout of the online application along with supporting documents to the Dean (Research & Development) office.
Appear in the online entrance test (100 MCQs: 50 from Research Methodology + 50 from relevant branch, 2 hours duration).
Candidates scoring 50%+ in the entrance test are called for personal interview.
Final selection is based on 70% weightage of entrance test marks + 30% weightage of personal interview marks.
Entrance test-exempted candidates are selected based on personal interview marks only.
Submit a research proposal (500 words) for evaluation during the personal interview.

IMS & SUM Hospital Ph.D. (Medicine) Scholarships 2026

Full-time Ph.D. scholars at SOA University are eligible for a university fellowship, which provides financial support during the research period. Additionally, government fellowships such as UGC JRF and ICMR JRF are available for eligible candidates.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
SOA University Fellowship (60%+ academic career)	Rs. 20,000/month (3 years)	Full-time scholars with 60%+ marks throughout
SOA University Fellowship (below 60%+ academic career)	Rs. 15,000/month (3 years)	Full-time scholars with less than 60%+ marks
UGC JRF	As per UGC norms	UGC NET JRF qualified candidates
ICMR JRF	As per ICMR norms	ICMR JRF qualified candidates
SC/ST/OBC Government Scholarships	As per government norms	Category candidates

University fellowship awardees must execute a Non-Judicial Bond committing to complete the Ph.D. programme.
UGC NET JRF/UGC-CSIR NET JRF holders must avail JRF from appropriate funding agencies after admission.
Part-time scholars are not eligible for the university fellowship.
Performance is reviewed annually for continuation of fellowship.

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IMS & SUM Hospital Ph.D. (Medicine) FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for Ph.D. (Medicine) at IMS & SUM Hospital / SOA University?

Ans. Full-time scholars pay Rs. 75,000 at admission (Rs. 40,000 registration + Rs. 35,000 annual tuition) plus Rs. 20,000 thesis examination fee at submission, totalling Rs. 95,000. Part-time scholars pay Rs. 95,000 at admission plus Rs. 20,000 thesis fee, totalling Rs. 1,15,000.

Ques. Can working medical professionals pursue Ph.D. (Medicine) at SOA University?

Ans. Yes, SOA University offers Ph.D. (Medicine) in Part-Time mode, making it accessible to working medical professionals. Part-time candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer and pay a slightly higher annual tuition fee of Rs. 55,000 per annum.

Ques. Is there a fellowship available for Ph.D. (Medicine) students at SOA University?

Ans. Yes, full-time scholars are eligible for a university fellowship of Rs. 20,000/month (for those with 60%+ academic career) or Rs. 15,000/month for 3 years. Additionally, UGC JRF and ICMR JRF holders can avail their respective fellowships.

Ques. What is the entrance test format for Ph.D. (Medicine) admission at SOA University?

Ans. The online entrance test consists of 100 MCQs: 50 questions from Research Methodology and 50 questions from the relevant branch. The duration is 2 hours. Candidates with valid UGC NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or GPAT scores are exempted from the entrance test.

Ques. What is the ranking of SOA University for Medical Science?

Ans. SOA University is ranked 15th in Medical Science by NIRF India Rankings 2025 and has been accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade. It is also ranked 801-1000 by THE World University Rankings 2025.

Ques. How long does it take to complete Ph.D. (Medicine) at SOA University?

Ans. The minimum duration for Ph.D. at SOA University is 3 years for full-time scholars and 4 years for part-time scholars. The maximum duration is typically 6 years. The exact duration depends on the research topic, progress, and thesis submission timeline.