How to Get Admission in Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)?

Edited By: MADE EASY TEAM | Updated on Nov 16, 2024 04:16 PM IST | # NEET

Joining the armed forces and serving the nation is the dream of many young blood. There are many ways of joining the army, and the nature of duty in the armed forces is different in every path. For example, someone who joins through the NDA would get to work in various non-technical fields; someone who joins on the basis of JEE Main would get to work in technical departments, but this is not compulsory; in a sector like the armed forces, one is not limited to a particular department. NEET is one such exam through which aspirants get an opportunity to join the armed forces as a doctor. To join armed forces as a doctor, students need to get admission in Armed Forces Medical College, AFMC. In this blog, we’ll see how to get admission in the armed forced medical college.

AFMC

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a premier medical institution located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in the year 1948, after World War II, AFMC was initially focused on postgraduate studies. In 1962, the undergraduate (UG) courses were started. However, originally AFMC was established in the year 1944 by Lt. Colonel Darshan Singh Vohra with the aim of providing treatment to the wounded in action (WIA) soldiers of the Indian army. Post-Independence, on the recommendation of the BC Roy committee, various medical corps units of the Indian army were intermixed in one unit to form the Armed Forces Medical College.

The graduate program was initiated on 4^th August 1962 with an aim to increase the intake of medical graduates in the armed forces, and hence this day is celebrated as AFMC day by its alumni. Till 1999, the graduate program was affiliated with the “University of Pune,” but currently it is affiliated with the “Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.”.

Undergraduate courses that are offered by AFMC are MBB, Nursing, and Paramedical courses, out of which MBBS is the oldest course, which was started in 1962. The first batch was passed in October 1966 under one of its founding members, Commandant Maj Gen Noshir Karani.

As said above, there are many undergraduate courses offered by AFMC; let us look at these courses one-by-one.

MBBS

Bachelors of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) is one of the most famous and preferred courses of AFMC at the undergraduate level. There are a total of 150 seats for MBBS in AFMC, out of which 115 seats are for male candidates, 30 for female candidates, and 5 seats for foreign nationals. Candidates are selected on the basis of their NEET score, followed by the mental ability test, an interview, and a medical examination. Candidates having age 17 to 22 are eligible for MBBS seats in AFMC; however, those who have passed or are appearing in their final B.Sc. exam have the age relaxation by 2 years, i.e., their upper age limit is 24 years. After completion of the course, students are liable to serve in the medical services of the armed forces. Those who opt for permanent commission are eligible for post-graduation after completion of 4 years of service, whereas those who opt for short-service commission are eligible after 7 years of service.

For the year 2024, the cut-off marks for male candidates were 666 and for female candidates were 681 out of 720, which was later revised to 675 for female candidates and 656 for male candidates out of 720. In 2023, the cut-off marks for male candidates were 622 and for female candidates were 648 out of 720.

In short, those who dream of pursuing MBBS from AFMC should try to score above 670 marks in NEET; however, this also depends upon the number of candidates, level of the examination, and many other factors.

B.Sc Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing is another preferred choice among candidates who want to pursue their undergrad from AFMC. There are a total of 220 seats in AFMC for B.Sc. Nursing. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their NEET score. After shortlisting candidates, they have to appear for psychological tests, interviews, and medical examinations.

B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-year course, and after completion of the course, candidates are liable to serve in the Indian armed forces. Only female candidates are eligible for B.Sc. Nursing. Those who are interested must have passed class 12^th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects along with English with 50% marks from a recognized board.

The distribution of B.Sc. Nursing seats is:

Name of Institution	Seats
Armed Force Medical College, Pune	40
Command Hospital (Eastern), Kolkata	30
I.N.H.S. Asvini College of Nursing, Mumbai	40
Army Hospital, Research and Referral	30
Command Hospital (Central), Lucknow	40
Command Hospital (Air force), Bangalore	40

Paramedical Courses

AFMC offers undergraduate degrees in paramedical courses; however, these courses are not regular. There are total 95 seats for 11 paramedical courses. Candidates should have scored an aggregate of 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology in class 12^th. The selection depends upon the vacancies released by the Army Medical Corps (AMC).

Those who are interested in paramedical courses can apply on the official website of the Indian Army.

These were the details of the UG courses that AFMC offers. Getting selected in any UG course from AFMC is very prestigious and gives a plethora of opportunities to students. AFMC not only focuses on studies but also encourages students to join extracurricular activities and sports. This helps the students to develop an all-round personality and officer-like qualities.

FAQs:

How to join AFMC after NEET?

Answer: To join AFMC, students first need to score above cut off marks in NEET, then clear aptitude and reasoning test, English test, interview and medical examination.

How much is the AFMC fee for MBBS?

Answer: The total fee for MBBS in AFMC is nearly INR 65000 only.

Can I apply for AFMC without NEET?

Answer: For MBBS and Nursing courses in AFMC, NEET is compulsory.

Is 12th marks important for AFMC?

Answer: Students need to have at least 60% aggregate marks in physics, chemistry, and biology, with at least 50% marks in each subject in class 12^th.