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AFMC Pune MBBS Courses and Fees 2025

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Armed Forces Medical College MBBS Eligibility and Highlights 2025

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    Q:   What is the process for admission to AFMC Pune?
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    The mode of AFMC course admission is online. The college releases the application form once the admission cycle starts. Students need to fill the application to take part in the admission process. The admissions for courses like MBBS start after the release of class 12 and NEET results. Once the application form is filled, cut off is released for each course and the selected students are required to pay the course fee to complete the admission process.

    Q:   How is the placement facility at Armed Forces Medical College?
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    Armed Forces Medical College has been rated 4.8 on placements.
    Q:   What is the total tuition fee for the MBBS programme at AFMC Pune?
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    The total tuition fee for the MBBS programme at AFMC Pune is INR 65,000. The is the fee for the four and a half year MBBS programme and only includes the cost of tuition. It does not consists of the hostel or mess fee. The tuition fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.

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    AFMC MBBS Admission Dates 2025

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    Q:   What is the fee structure of courses in AFMC Pune?
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    The fee structure varies for different courses based on the type, level and field of the courses. Add on fees like that of hostels can also be included in the yearly fee structure if one opts for it. Once the admission cycle starts for any course, the college will give all the information about the fee structure on its official page.

    Q:   How many marks are required in the NEET for MBBS out of 720?
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    Candidates who obtained in NEET (UG) (720 marks) added to ToELR Score (80 marks) divided by four to get a score out of 200 is eligible for MBS at Armed Forces Medical College. The table below showcases the common eligibility of MBBS at AFMC:

    CourseCommon Eligibility
    MBBSClass 12 with 50%-60% aggregate
    Q:   Can I join AFMC without NEET?
    A: 

    No, you cannot join AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) without NEET. NEET scores are essential for eligibility to join AFMC for MBBS. The admission process to AFMC requires candidates to clear NEET UG followed by an interview and a medical exam. AFMC is a prestigious institution that offers a unique opportunity to serve in the armed forces of the country. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being unmarried, achieving a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Science subjects, and securing at least 50% in English and each Science subject. Additionally, candidates must pass the NEET entrance exam to be considered for admission to AFMC

    Q:   What is the qualification required to get into AFMC Pune?
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    For taking admission in into any UG level course, one needs to score minimum of 50% in class 12. For courses like MBBS or any medical related courses Science stream with Biology is a must for students. Students also need eligible marks in exams like NEET.

    AFMC MBBS Application Process 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   Is application fee refundable at AFMC Pune?
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    Filling the application form is the first & important step for taking admission in AFMC Pune. The application fee needs to be paid at the last step of the form. The fee is different for different courses and categories. This application fee is not generally refundable. Once you have paid the application fee you cannot ask for refund even if you don't want to move further with the admission process.

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    Q:   How many seats are available for various courses offered at Armed Forces Medical College?
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    Courses offerred by Armed Forces Medical College are approved by eminent Government bodies like NMC, INC, DCI, PCI. The combined seats available for courses offered at Armed Forces Medical College goes up to 701.
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    Q:   What is the application fee to apply at AFMC Pune?
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    The application fee is different for different courses. The fee also depends on different categories. Application form is there on the college page. After filling all the details & uploading the required documents, the students need to pay the fee at the last step. Once the fee is paid, the application is successfully submitted.

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    Q:   Whom should I contact after the successful submission of AFMC application form?
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    After successfully submitting the application form students do not need to contact anyone. Once the application form is submitted successfully, the college checks the forms. If the form is filled correctly with the right documents, it is accepted. The college then informs the students about the further process.

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    4.8/5
    Verified Icon11 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
    Placement Review IconPlacements4.7
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.8
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.7
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.7
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    MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2025
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    College that will fulfil your dream.
    Placements: Here, we will first pursue our MBBS, then we are appointed as medical officers in the field for sure, and then we serve the nation in our post. This is a central government-funded job, and we receive a package similar to that of a doctor, along with some allowances according to the Armed Forces.
    Infrastructure: The college is located in the heart of Pune and is surrounded by lush greenery. It spans an area of around 120 acres and is well-built. There are sports grounds for multiple sports, along with separate boys' and girls' hostels accommodating around 750 students.
    Faculty: The full course is divided into 9 semesters, and at the end of each semester, there is a term-end exam which helps the students prepare for their university exams. Faculty members are the best in their fields and very helpful and approachable for any kind of query.
    Other: I chose this course because I want to be a doctor in the Armed Forces, and this is the only way to achieve that. The best thing about my course is that it helps in my growth both personally and professionally. There are multiple extracurricular activities, both academically and culturally.
    Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024Read More
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    Sanoj Awasthi Verified Icon
    MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2022
    3.8
    4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has excellent extracurricular activities.
    Placements: In our college, we had an internship for one year and the stipend was Rs.65,000 per month, which is probably the highest in India. Once you complete your studies, you will have to serve as a medical officer for the next 4 years in any defense hospital in India.
    Infrastructure: Almost all sports were played. We had a huge ground for such sports. Labs were the best in the country and were approved by the government of India. All tests required for any diagnosis were done in our labs.
    Faculty: The MBBS course is a vast course consisting of 14 huge subjects that expanded over four and a half years. It trains you to be a good doctor and how to behave, interact with, and treat patients. The structure of the exams is simple and consists of six-month semesters. There are university exams at the end of each year.
    Other: Extracurricular activities are a part of MBBS. We had a lot of clubs and societies to nurture us in areas other than academics.
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    MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2023
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Satisfied will recommend everyone.
    Placements: All the students were placed based on merit in Navy army or air force depending on merit the placement city is also based on merit. 70,000 is the package given to anyone irrespective of the course. Indian defense comes for recruitment. All get internship in the army college. Doctors and lieutenant are the offered posts.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is great all rooms have AC equipped with furniture and library and hostel has Wi-Fi has garden appropriate ventilation. Quality of food and cleanliness is great and there are indoor sports complex and outdoor ground is well maintained.
    Faculty: All the professors are actually army officials. All have presentation and experience of many years and the curriculum is relevant. It does make us ready for the outside world Semester exams are actually conducted by MUHS and passing percentage is more than 99%.
    Other: Everything is great.
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    Anuj Kumar ShibajeeVerified Icon
    MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2021
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    The best medical college in India. It doesn't keep you bound to the curriculum.
    Placements: The cadets are offered placements in the all three armed forces wing such as air force, navy and military force as a medical officer with a rank similar to that of NDA cadets. They have an option to choose between SSC (short service commission) and PC (permanent commission) and also subject to the seat availability, or you can pay out by paying 28 Lacs, which is the bond-money as of the year, 2016.
    Infrastructure: The college has world-class infrastructure ranging from the modern art to colonial days building. The classrooms are air-conditioned, and they have the state of the art teaching infrastructure. The college has a world-class library, and there is an exposure to the plethora of patients. Hostel rooms are way better than the hostels in other institutes. Students get single occupancy rooms after the 1st year.
    Faculty: The faculty of AFMC are highly qualified and dedicated. They have a unique style of teaching and make the topic interesting. They divide the students into small groups when they teach us teaching at clinics and practicals which helps them to deliver good knowledge. Apart from theory lectures, you are free to choose the way in which you want you to learn.
    Other: The college hosts a variety of fests for the students of PG and UG. The college is located in the heart of Pune City, and there are plenty of places to visit nearby. Extracurricular activities are given here due importance, and the students of our college have won in the events conducted in almost all fests.
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    Armed Forces Medical College.
    Placements: After completing MBBS course in AFMC, you get commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces as a Lieutanant and do internship at a military hospital in India simultaneously. After that you are promoted as Captain and placed as Medical Officer at military posts.
    Infrastructure: Afmc has good infrastructure with good lecture halls and demo rooms equipped with air conditioners. The labs are very much well maintained. The hostel rooms are very good and comfortable. The Central Cadets Mess also offers very good food. The synthetic track here is one of it's only kind in any medical college in India.
    Faculty: The teaching in AFMC is more clinically oriented. The effort taken by the faculty is immense with most of them being Afmc alumni. The teaching quality is the best among the medical colleges in India. There is much topic oriented teaching with better facilities.
    Other: Afmc is known for its diversity, availability of extracurricular activities and it's buzzing college life. There are several clubs and societies and be a part in any of them. The annual fest Silhouettes is conducted in February with participation from students all over the country. You ought to have friends from different parts of the country here. It is also located in Pune, one of the best cities in India.
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    Very pleased with the infrastructure, faculty and facilities. Highly recommended for army wards.
    Placements: You get the chance to get the internship in base hospital under the high-quality professional doctors. About 6 interns of our college are selected in AMC (Army Medical Corporation) for serving the nation. If you get selected in AMC, minimum of Rs.80,000 salary will be offered to you, which increases with the time, where you will be appointed as a lieutenant and get promoted to Major within 4 years of the service.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is one of the finest things about the college. About the hostel, one room is allocated to every 2 students with two separate beds, study table, and chair. Two rooms share a big washroom. Food quality in the mess is best with minimum charges of just Rs.105 per day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hostel campus is ragging free and under surveillance. Music room, TV room, reading room, air-conditioned gym, etc., are also available in this college. In this college, there are many facilities available like Wi-Fi equipped labs, library, Medalar room (to provide access to recorded lectures of classes), etc. Various committees are there to resolve complaints related to the hostel and college.
    Faculty: The teachers are highly educated. Most of the teachers are army personnel (brigadier, colonel, lieutenant colonel) which are trained in AFMC. The teachers are available in the respective departments round the clock to help and guide students. All classes are equipped with projectors. The teachers teach with the projector. Tutorials are held from time to time. The teachers divide students in to groups, and different teachers are allocated to each group making easy communication between the two.
    Other: The college participates in various activities held by the army. The college also hosts fest for sports every year. The connectivity to the college is too good. Metro station is just nearby the college, which is just 100 m away. Army also offers a various scholarship to army wards.
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    AFMC MBBS 2025 FAQs

    Q:   What is the median package offered at Armed Forces Medical College during placements?
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    Armed Forces Medical College offers median package range of INR 942,857 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance programme and has been rated 4.8 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.
    Q:   Which is the best course in AFMC Pune?
    A: 

    Armed Forces Medical College offers a range of courses in fields like Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing, etc. The college offers courses at the UG, PG, and Doctorate levels. MBBS & BSc Nursing are some of the most popular courses offered by the institution.

    Q:   Is Armed Forces Medical College a good college/Institute?
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    Armed Forces Medical College is a reputed institute for BMLT, BMRIT, BMRT, BOPTM, B.Sc., MHA, M.Sc., Ph.D., PG Diploma, M.Ch., B.Sc. (Post Basic), MBBS, DM, MDS. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Armed Forces Medical College has a review rating of 4.7 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 4.8 on placements, 4.8 on faculty and 4.8 on Infrastructure.
    Q:   Can I get admission at AFMC through battle casualty quota? Is there another category for warrior students?
    A: 

    No, AFMC does not have a specific "battle casualty quota" or a dedicated category for "warrior students" for MBBS admissions. Admission to AFMC is primarily based on merit through the NEET-UG exam, followed by a unique AFMC selection process. While AFMC does have some reservations for SC/ST and OBC candidates based on NEET scores, there isn't a separate quota for children of battle casualties or those with similar backgrounds. 

    NEET-UG is the primary criterion:

    AFMC admissions are highly competitive and depend on securing a good rank in the NEET-UG exam. 

    No specific quota for battle casualties:

    While AFMC has reservations for specific categories like SC/ST and OBC, there is no specific quota for children of defense personnel who have been casualties of war or have similar backgrounds.

    Q:   Can I get direct admissions in AFMC Pune?
    A: 

    No, students cannot get direct admissions in AFMC Pune. It offers UG, PG & PhD level  courses. The admission to any courses is subject to its eligibility criteria and cut off released by the college. For most of the courses related to medical field like MBBS, students need the score of entrance exams like NEET.

    Q:   What is the admission cycle of AFMC Pune?
    A: 

    The admission cycle at AFMC vary for different courses. The admissions start after the release of the class 12 and competitive exams like NEET results. The admission cycles for different courses follow different timelines. All the information of the admission process is updated on the college page.

    Q:   What is syllabus for Military Nursing Service exam 2026?
    A: 

    Syllabus for Indian Army Nursing Exam 2026 comprises Physics, Chemistry, Biology, GK, current affairs etc. Students have to complete the syllabus from 11/12th level NCERT book. It must be noted NEET score is mandatory for the exam. Apart from NEET, students have to appear for PAT, an interview, and a medical test for final selection.

    Q:   What document are required for verification by DGMS?
    A: 

    The conducting body demands candidates to bring originals of the documents such as HSC marksheet, Aadhar card, other verification proofs and quota certificates if admission is being applied under any reserved category. 

    Q:   Which courses are offered by Armed Forces Medical College?
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    Armed Forces Medical College has courses such as BMLT, BMRIT, BMRT, BOPTM, B.Sc., MHA, M.Sc., Ph.D., PG Diploma, M.Ch., B.Sc. (Post Basic), MBBS, DM, MDS which are primarily in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Armed Forces Medical College has specializations such as BMLT specializations in Medical Laboratory Technology, BMRIT specializations in Radiology & Imaging Science, BMRT specializations in Radiotherapy Technology, BOPTM specializations in Optometry, B.Sc. specializations in Cardiology Laboratory Technique, Perfusion Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Community Medicine, MHA specializations in Hospital / Healthcare Management, Ph.D. specializations in Pathology, PG Diploma specializations in Cardiological / CTVS Nursing, Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing, Oncological Nursing, Orthopedic Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Dermatology, ENT, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pathology, Hospital / Healthcare Management, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, M.Ch. specializations in Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, DM specializations in Cardiology and MDS specializations in Orthodontics , Periodontology, Prosthodontics..
    Q:   Which College is good foe MBBS in India?
    A: 

    There are several medical colleges famous for MBBS, AFMC is one of them. It is the first medical college set up by Armed Forces of any country in Asia. It is accreditated with NAAC with Grade "A+". Students interested in MBBS from this college can get information regarding eligibility and course fee from the college page.

    Q:   What after AFMC application process is over?
    A: 

    Once the application process is completed, the college checks each form. Students needs to upload the correct documents and fill the correct details for their forms to be accepted. After this the college releases the cutoff list. Students falling in the list can proceed for further process of admissions.

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    The medical cadets at AFMC Pune can choose to be either in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force after completing their programme from AFMC. Students also have an option of choosing between SSC (short service commission) and PC (permanent commission) and also subject to seat availability.

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    Why choose AFMC Pune?

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    It is accredited with NAAC with Grade "A+". AFMC, Pune is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS),   and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).  Armed Forces Medical College is ranked #4 by the India Today 2025 under the Medical category. MBBS & BSc are the fl

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    Does AFMC Pune has any department?

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    AFMC Pune has a number of departments offering a range of UG & PG level courses to the students. Each department has well experienced faculty & offers all the required facilities to the students. Below are some of the departments of AFMC Pune:

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    AnatomyBiochemistryCollege of Nursing
    Community MedicineDermatologyForensic Medicine
    MicrobiologyPathologyPharmacology
    PharmacyPhysiologyInternal Medicine

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    Is AFMC Pune a private or government college?

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    Armed Forces Medical College or AFMC is a government college in Pune, Maharashtra. It is also known as AFMC Pune. It is accredited with NAAC with Grade "A+". AFMC, Pune is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS),   and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

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    The medical cadets at AFMC Pune can choose to be either in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force after completing their programme from AFMC. Students also have an option of choosing between SSC (short service commission) and PC (permanent commission) and also subject to seat availability. Below are the

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