On February 23, 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda virtually inaugurated the Liver Transplant Unit and Advanced Robotic Surgery System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Odisha now has Liver Transplant. Kidney Transplant and Bone Marrow Transplant were already functional. PM-JAY and Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi cover costs for eligible patients.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar — Sijua, Bhubaneswar. 100 acres. 920 beds. 43 departments. OPD fee — ₹10 per year — pay once, valid all year.
💡 Quick Answer App: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya (Play Store) — easiest method Portal: ors.gov.in Website: aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in OPD Registration: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Sat 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Slot Refresh: 12:00 AM daily — new slots at midnight OPD Fee: ₹10 per year Helpdesk: (0674) 2476789 Helpdesk Timing: Mon–Fri 7AM–4:30PM | Sat 7AM–12:30PM Email: [email protected] Address: Sijua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751019
⚡ 2026 Update February 23, 2026 — Liver Transplant Unit + Advanced Robotic Surgery System inaugurated by Union Health Minister JP Nadda. Kidney Transplant + Bone Marrow Transplant already functional. PM-JAY + Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi — transplant costs covered for economically disadvantaged patients. Swasthya App — Aadhaar QR code scan for instant patient registration.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar — At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Foundation Stone | July 15, 2003 — PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Established | 2012 — PMSSY Phase 1 |
| Campus | 100 acres — Sijua |
| Beds | 920 |
| Departments | 43 |
| OPD Blocks | 4 (A, B, C, D) — Ground + First Floor |
| OPD Fee | ₹10 per year |
| App | AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya |
| Liver Transplant | February 2026 ✓ |
| Robotic Surgery | February 2026 ✓ |
| Kidney Transplant | ✓ Functional |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | ✓ Functional |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar OPD Appointment — 3 Ways
Way 1 — Swasthya App (Recommended)
AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s dedicated app — department schedule, tariffs, lab reports, e-prescriptions, Aadhaar QR registration — all in one.
Step 1 — Play Store → search “AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya” → Download
Step 2 — Open app → Register with mobile number
Step 3 — New patient: Fill form OR scan Aadhaar QR code for instant registration
Step 4 — Select department → Available slot → Confirm
Step 5 — Appointment confirmed → carry slip to hospital
Aadhaar QR scan — fastest registration method. No manual form filling needed.
Way 2 — ORS Portal
Step 1 — Open ors.gov.in → “Book Appointment”
Step 2 — Mobile OTP → Login
Step 3 — State: Odisha → Hospital: AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Step 4 — Department → Date (green slots available) → Confirm → SMS save
Step 5 — Hospital → OPD counter → ₹10 fee (first time) → OPD card → Department
New slots release at 12:00 AM every night. If calendar shows full (red), try exactly at midnight.
Way 3 — Walk-in
Reach hospital before 7:30 AM → OPD Registration Counter (main entrance, right side) → ₹10 fee → token → department.
OPD Timings 2026
| Registration | OPD | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Morning onwards |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Morning |
| Sunday / Public Holiday | Closed | Emergency open |
| Emergency | 24 Hours | — |
OPD Block is at the main entrance — right side. Four blocks A, B, C, D across ground and first floor.
OPD Fee
| Charge | |
|---|---|
| OPD Registration | ₹10 per year |
| Follow-up visits (same year) | Free |
| Emergency | Free |
₹10 per year — not per visit. Once registered, follow-ups within the year are free. Most guides say “₹10 per visit” which is incorrect.
2026 Milestones — What’s New
Liver Transplant Unit — February 23, 2026: Inaugurated by Union Health Minister JP Nadda. AIIMS Bhubaneswar becomes Odisha’s first government hospital with a full Liver Transplant programme.
Advanced Robotic Surgery System — February 23, 2026: State-of-the-art robotic system for precision surgery across multiple departments.
Costs covered:
- PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) — eligible families
- Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi — economically disadvantaged patients
Already Functional — Transplants
| Transplant | Status |
|---|---|
| Liver Transplant | February 2026 ✓ |
| Kidney Transplant | ✓ Already functional |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | ✓ Already functional |
Departments — 43
| Department | Specialty |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Start here for first visit |
| General Surgery | Surgery |
| Cardiology | Heart |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | Heart & Chest |
| Neurology | Brain |
| Neurosurgery | Brain surgery |
| Gastroenterology | Stomach, Liver |
| Hepatology + Liver Transplant | Liver — new 2026 |
| Nephrology + Kidney Transplant | Kidney |
| Urology | Urinary |
| Haematology + Bone Marrow | Blood, Transplant |
| Medical Oncology | Cancer |
| Surgical Oncology | Cancer surgery |
| Radiation Oncology | Cancer radiation |
| Orthopaedics | Bones, Joints |
| Paediatrics | Children |
| Paediatric Surgery | — |
| Neonatology | Newborn |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Women |
| Dermatology | Skin |
| Psychiatry | Mental health |
| ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat |
| Ophthalmology | Eye |
| Pulmonology | Lungs |
| Endocrinology | Diabetes, Thyroid |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | — |
| Robotic Surgery | New 2026 |
| Nuclear Medicine | — |
| Physical Medicine | Rehabilitation |
| Emergency Medicine | 24×7 Trauma |
| Radiology | CT, MRI |
| Pathology | Lab |
| AYUSH | Ayurveda — 30 beds |
Helpdesk Timings
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sunday / Holidays | Closed |
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card — mandatory (or QR code on Swasthya app)
- ORS / Swasthya App appointment confirmation
- Previous medical reports and prescriptions
- ₹10 OPD fee (first registration)
How to Reach AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Location: Sijua, Bhubaneswar — outskirts of the city
From Bhubaneswar city: ~15–20 km → Cab/auto → 30–40 minutes
From Bhubaneswar Railway Station: ~18 km → Cab → 35–45 minutes
From Biju Patnaik International Airport: ~12 km → Cab → 20–25 minutes
Address: Sijua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751019
Contact Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Helpdesk | (0674) 2476789 |
| Email (Helpdesk) | [email protected] |
| Email (Feedback) | [email protected] |
| Email (MS) | [email protected] |
| Website | aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in |
| App | AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya (Play Store) |
| ORS Portal | ors.gov.in |
| Address | Sijua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to book AIIMS Bhubaneswar OPD appointment in 2026?
Two ways — Swasthya App (Play Store → “AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya” → Aadhaar QR or form → department → slot → confirm) or ors.gov.in → Odisha → AIIMS Bhubaneswar → department → date → confirm → SMS.
When do new OPD slots open at AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
New slots release every day at 12:00 AM midnight. If the calendar shows all red (full), try exactly at midnight for next day’s slots.
What is the OPD fee at AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
₹10 per year — not per visit. Pay once, follow-up visits within the same year are free.
What is the AIIMS Bhubaneswar Swasthya App?
Official mobile app for AIIMS Bhubaneswar — OPD appointment booking, Aadhaar QR code registration, department schedule, lab reports, e-prescriptions. Available on Play Store.
Does AIIMS Bhubaneswar have Liver Transplant?
Yes — Liver Transplant Unit inaugurated February 23, 2026 by Union Health Minister JP Nadda. Kidney Transplant and Bone Marrow Transplant were already functional. Costs covered under PM-JAY and Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi.
How to reach AIIMS Bhubaneswar from the city?
Sijua, ~15–20 km from Bhubaneswar city centre. Cab from Railway Station ~35–45 minutes. Airport ~20–25 minutes.
Odisha’s premier AIIMS — now with Liver Transplant and Robotic Surgery — serving Odisha and Eastern India since 2012.
Swasthya App → Aadhaar QR scan → appointment confirmed.
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