From a tribal village to medical college: Odisha’s Liza Majhi’s MBBS journey begins

In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and grit, Liza Majhi, a tribal girl from Bamra in Sambalpur district, has successfully cracked the prestigious NEET exam to secure her admission to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Sundargarh.

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A student of Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls' School, Liza’s achievement stands out not only for her academic merit but also for the socio-economic challenges she overcame. Coming from a poor tribal background, her journey to becoming a future doctor is a powerful reminder of what determination and access to education can achieve.

Liza studied at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Bamra and scored 82% in her matriculation. She then enrolled in the science stream at Iconic OAV, Bhubaneswar and secured 81.6%. Coming from a poor family, Liza has overcome social and economic barriers with determination.

The tribal student’s success story is now serving as an inspiration to many young girls from underprivileged and rural communities who dream of careers in medicine but face financial and social hurdles.

Lija has been allotted an MBBS seat in the 2025 academic session and will soon begin her medical studies in Sundargarh. Her teachers and peers have expressed immense pride, calling her achievement a ‘milestone’ for the school and the region.

As government initiatives continue to support girls’ education in tribal areas, Liza’s journey proves that the right support can transform lives.

“I have seen doctors treating people and seen how residents in rural areas suffer due to a lack of adequate healthcare. My father is a farmer. When I had expressed my desire to become a doctor, he promised me to extend his support,” the tribal girl gleamed.