Bokaro lad tops AIIMS exam, clinches coveted PGIMER seat

Bokaro: An alumnus of DPS Bokaro has topped the AIIMS New Delhi’s Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI-SS) Examination 2026, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. Vijay Manohar, with his ranking, has earned the only seat available in the highly competitive MCh Renal Transplant Surgery programme at PGIMER Chandigarh, where he will undergo advanced training for the next three years.

Manohar, an alumnus of 2014 batch of the school, is the son of retired SAIL employee Srinivas Rao and homemaker Anuradha. He completed his MBBS from RIMS in 2019 and later earned a DNB in General Surgery in 2025.

Manohar said, “The Covid-19 pandemic played a defining role in shaping my career aspirations. Witnessing the healthcare challenges during the crisis motivated me to pursue super-specialisation and contribute more effectively to patient care and humanity.”

DPS Bokaro Principal A S Gangwar called the feat a matter of great pride for the school and the state. “His achievement would inspire current students to pursue excellence and remain committed to their goals.”