Dr Angirash Bhattacharyya, a resident of Tezpur, has secured the first position in the Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) Neurosurgery final examination, conducted by the Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He was awarded a gold medal for his performance at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
The D.M. and M.Ch. Examination results for December 2025 were announced on December 31, officials said.
What has been achieved?
Dr Angirash Bhattacharyya topped the MCh Neurosurgery final examination held in December 2025, securing the first rank and a gold medal at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, the only medical college in Northeast India currently offering super-speciality seats.
Academic journey
Dr Bhattacharyya qualified for the MCh Neurosurgery course with an All India Rank of 86 in 2023. He completed:
- Schooling at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung
- Higher secondary education at J.B. College, Jorhat
- MBBS, postgraduate degree in General Surgery, and post-doctoral super-speciality training in Neurosurgery from GMCH
GMCH’s status as the only super-speciality medical training centre in the Northeast adds significance to its achievement.
Aspirations ahead
Speaking to GPlus, Dr Bhattacharyya said he hopes to continue working at GMCH to further refine his skills. “If possible, I would like to move back to Tezpur in the future. I also aspire to join academia as an Assistant Professor,” he said.
Family background
Dr Bhattacharyya is the son of Mridul Bhattacharjee, a retired Superintending Engineer, and Ranjana Sharma, a retired Chief Engineer of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL). His wife, Debangana Sharmah, is an Assistant Engineer in the Panchayat and Rural Development Department.
He credited his success to the academic discipline and values instilled by his family, noting that his background in social service and education played a key role in shaping his career.
Why this matters for the region
Medical educators say such achievements highlight the growing capacity of Assam and Guwahati to train high-end medical specialists locally, reducing the need for students to pursue super-speciality education outside the Northeast.
What happens next?
Dr Bhattacharyya is expected to continue clinical and academic training at GMCH. University officials said gold medalists and rank holders will be formally recognised during upcoming convocation-related events.
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Dr Angirash Bhattacharyya from Tezpur secured the first rank and won a gold medal.
GMCH is currently the only medical college in Northeast India offering super-speciality seats, making the achievement regionally important.
