AIIMS Nagpur Wins Maharashtra State-Level Undergraduate Surgery Quiz 2026
Issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 21st August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The 29th Late Indrajit Mitra Memorial Maharashtra State-Level Undergraduate Surgery Quiz 2026 was held on August 16, 2026, at AIIMS Nagpur. Organized by the Association of Surgeons, Nagpur (ASN), the seven-and-a-half-hour competition concluded with the AIIMS Nagpur team emerging as the winner among 19 participating medical colleges. The event served as a platform to evaluate the clinical knowledge and decision-making skills of undergraduate medical students across the state.
Key Points / Main Content
Competition Details
- Event Name: 29th Late Indrajit Mitra Memorial Maharashtra State-Level Undergraduate Surgery Quiz 2026.
- Date and Venue: Held on August 16, 2026, at the AIIMS Nagpur campus.
- Duration: The intensive competition lasted seven and a half hours.
- Participation: 19 teams representing various medical colleges from across Maharashtra competed.
Winners and Recognition
- Champions: The team from AIIMS Nagpur, consisting of Dr. Gaurav Mahamadpurkar, Dr. Nakul Yadav, and Dr. Sawmya Patibandla, won the Late Indrajit Mitra Memorial Trophy.
- Academic Achievement: The victory is noted as a reflection of the strong academic environment and learning enthusiasm at AIIMS Nagpur.
Event Leadership and Organization
- Inauguration: The programme was inaugurated by Dr. P. P. Joshi, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Nagpur.
- Organizing Body: The Association of Surgeons, Nagpur (ASN) organized the quiz under the leadership of Dr. Deepa Jahagirdar (President) and Dr. Praveen Vairagade (Secretary).
- Academic Supervision: Hosted by the Department of Surgery at AIIMS Nagpur, led by Dr. Siddharth Dubhashi.
- Key Officials: Dr. Divish Saxena and Dr. Nitin Sherkar served as Quiz Masters, while Dr. Prashant Sawarkar managed scoring and timing.
Educational Objectives
- Skill Testing: The quiz tested students on their surgical knowledge, clinical understanding, and rapid decision-making.
- Engagement: The event provided a platform for medical students to engage in healthy competition and deepen their interest in undergraduate surgical education.
Impact Analysis
AIIMS Nagpur (Winning Team and Institute) Impact The victory enhances the institute's reputation for academic excellence and validates the quality of its surgical education and student training. Action Required The institute should continue to foster its strong academic environment and provide resources for students to participate in high-level medical competitions.
Undergraduate Medical Students in Maharashtra Impact Students gained valuable exposure to state-level competition, allowing them to benchmark their clinical skills against peers from 19 different colleges. Action Required Students are encouraged to utilize such platforms to deepen their interest in surgery and improve their quick decision-making skills.
Association of Surgeons, Nagpur (ASN) Impact The successful execution of the 29th edition of this quiz reinforces the ASN’s role in promoting surgical education and academic collaboration across the state. Action Required The association should continue organizing annual state-level events to maintain the momentum of surgical education for undergraduates.