is reported as one of the dreadful and emerging nosocomial pathogens by World Health Organization (WHO). In recent years, serious complications are encountered by A.baumannii strains due to its multi-drug resistant property. Routine susceptibility pattern incorporates only few antibiotics for profiling which needs to be elaborated. →What this article adds:The incidence of MDR and XDR strains of PCR confirmed isolates of A.baumannii was high when subjected to antibiotic profiling for the frequency of resistance against different classes of antibiotics as per CLSI guidelines. Further, the study emphasizes the necessity of periodical antibiotic surveillance to curb the menace of drug resistance among A.baumannii strains.