Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Under the direction of the BC Roy Committee, the Armed Forces Medical College, commonly known as AFMC Pune, was created in 1948. The college offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate diploma programmes in nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, and paramedicine. It is associated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and has received approval from the Medical Council of India (MCI).

 

AFMC Pune was ranked 34th globally by CEO World Magazine in 2021, making it one of the top medical schools in India. According to India Today and The Week, it was ranked third among the top institutions in Pune. The college achieved an “A” grade with a cumulative grade point average of 3.51, the highest rating ever given to an Indian medical institution. Additionally, it is the first biochemistry lab in India to receive NABL accreditation.

 

The AFMC Pune campus features a lush natural environment and Wi-Fi connectivity. A well-stocked library with a selection of more than 50,000 books is offered by the college. Students have access to common facilities such cafeterias, labs, hospitals, and dormitories. The campus has a robust infrastructure, including numerous lecture halls, classrooms, and labs.

 

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment year	1948
Location	Pune
Campus size	119 acre
Affiliation	Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Accreditation	NABL
Approval	Medical Council of India (MCI)
Recognition	NAAC with A grade
Ranking	3rd by India Today (2021)
Entrance exams accepted	NEET
Number of courses	60

Courses and Fees for the Military Medical College 

The Armed Forces Medical College offers courses in nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, and paramedicine at the undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma, and doctoral levels. It also provides a few more courses, such as technical trade training, training for nursing technicians, speech therapy, and hearing aids. It offers MBBS and BSc in Nursing programmes at the undergraduate level, and MD, MS, MSc (Nursing and Anatomy), and MHA studies at the graduate level. The following list of popular courses offered by the Armed Forces Medical College includes information on prerequisites and costs:

 

Courses	Details	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBBS	Duration: 5.5 Years Course Fees: INR 64.95 K Seat Intake: 145	Must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% Marks in Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with English as a Compulsory Subject.	NEET UG + ToELR + PAT + Interview + Medical Examination
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 Seat Intake: 40	Only Female Candidates who have Passed 10+2 with at least 50% Marks in Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with English as a Compulsory Subject.	AFMC Entrance Exam + Interview + Medical Examination
BPMT	Duration: 4 Years Seat Intake: 95 Specializations: Laboratory Technician, Radiographic Technician, Radiotherapy Technician, Cardiac-Technician, Neuro Technician, Blood Transfusion Technician, Optometry Technician, Perfusionist, Operation Theatre Technician, Endoscopy Technician		Selected and Detailed by AMC Records
MD	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3.86 L Seat Intake: 114 Specializations: Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Hospital Administration, Immuno Hematology, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anatomy, Ophthalmology	MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India along with 1-year Internship.	Score in NEET PG
MS	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3.86 Lakhs Seat Intake: 53 Specializations: ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology
M.Ch	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3 Lakhs Seat Intake: 9 Specializations: Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery	MD/MS Degree in Medicine from any recognized University.	AFMC Entrance Exam
D.M	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3 Lakhs Seat Intake: 1 Specializations: Cardiology
Ph.D.	Duration: 3 Years Specialization: Pathology

AFMC Pune Admission 2023

Armed Forces Medical College in Pune provides admission to various UG, PG, Super Specialty, and Doctoral programmes on the basis of an entrance exam, which is typically followed by an interview and a medical examination. The several admission tests that are recognised for AFMC Pune Admission 2023 are listed below: 

 

Course	Accepted Entrance Examination
MBBS	NEET UG
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing	AFMC Entrance Exam
MD	NEET PG
MS	NEET PG
D.M	AFMC Entrance Exam
M.Ch	AFMC Entrance Exam
Ph.D.	AFMC Entrance Exam

How to Apply for 2023 Admission at AFMC Pune?

Based on the results of the NEET PG and UG exams, AFMC Pune grants admission to the MD/MS and MBBS programmes, respectively. To acquire a position at AFMC Pune, students must first register for the appropriate exam and then show up for the counselling sessions held by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). 

 

The college administers its own entrance exam for the remaining courses, including B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, DM/M.Ch., and Ph.D. The institute’s official website is where candidates must submit their applications. 

Below is the step-by-step application process: 

• Visit the AFMC Pune’s official website. (https://afmc.nic.in/)
• Click the ‘Admission’ tab by scrolling up.
• From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate course admission, and then click.
• The page will redirect to the specific course’s admissions page.
• Fill out the application form after reading the directions.

• After paying the necessary fees, submit the form.
• Print out the same page for your records.
• Documents Needed for AFMC Pune Admission 2023 Entrance Exam Admit Card Provisional Allotment Letter Scorecard or Rank Letter Class X and XII Marksheets and Certificates
• If appropriate, the PwD Certificate and the Caste Certificate
• Passport-size photos as proof of identity

AFMC Pune PG Cutoff 2023

Admission to PG courses such as MD and MS at AFMC Pune is done on the basis of scores in the NEET PG exam. The cutoffs for NEET PG 2023 are listed below: 

Categories	Qualifying Percentile	NEET PG 2023 Cutoff Score (Out of 800)
General/EWS	50th	291
SC/ST/OBC (Including PWD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th	257
UR PWD	45th	274

Facilities At AFMC Pune 

A campus that is friendly to the environment covers 119 acres at AFMC Pune. The college campus is a unique blend of historic structures and cutting-edge buildings that offer all the amenities that students, instructors, and staff need. The following is a list of the amenities that AFMC Pune offers: 

Hostel

• Both boys and girls can stay in fully equipped accommodations at AFMC Pune.
• For the entire length of their course, all students must reside on campus.
• The institution also provides housing for all of the faculty and students from different departments.
• Both boys and girls can stay in the AFMC Hostel for INR 20.40 K.

Library

• The AFMC has a sizable library with over 50,000 books.
• Its well-resourced bookkeeping aims to enhance students’ knowledge and learning opportunities.
• The Ashoka Chakra Library has an extensive collection of medical books as well as an online library with access to many international and domestic publications.

Laboratory

• The AFMC Pune has devoted lab staff and highly modernized lab facilities.
• The Diamond Jubilee Block, a separate building at the campus, houses the laboratories.
• The labs for microbiology, pathology, hematology, and biochemistry are located in this block.

Hospital

• The 105-acre AFMC Hospital is the largest in all of Pune.
• The Command Hospital (Southern Command) was formerly known as the British Medical Hospital.
• There are over 5 departments at AFMC Hospital. There is no lack of patients at the hospital. 

Sports

Sports and other extracurricular activities are promoted to AFMC students as ways to stay physically active. To support this, the college has the following resources:

• Gym
• Swimming Pool
• courts for tennis
• Badminton courts
• Other Game Facilities, both Indoors and Outside

In addition, AFMC Pune provides a wide range of additional services, including: 

• Cinema Theatre
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Stores for grocery
• Shopping Mall
• Childcare and Kindergarten
• Religious worship locations

AFMC Pune Scholarships 

The Armed Forces Medical College in Pune provides enrolled students with a range of awards and discounts during their academic career. The AFMC Pune Scholarships come with allowances. The several allowances that AFMC Pune provides to its students are as follows: 

 

Allowance	Amount
Book & Equipment Allowance	INR 4,000 PA
Stationery Allowance	INR 1,120 PA
Uniform Allowance (First Year)	INR 6000
Uniform Maintenance Allowance	INR 1,250 PA
Hair Cutting Allowance	INR 140 Per Month
Washing Allowance	INR 560 Per Month
Monetary Grant	INR 210 Per Month

Departments at AFMC Pune 

AFMC Pune offers numerous courses in the field of Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedics. AFMC Pune has a total of twenty-nine departments at present. Here are the major departments of AFMC Pune:

Departments at AFMC Pune
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care	Anatomy	Otorhinolaryngology
Biochemistry	College of Nursing	Pathology
Community Medicine	Dental Surgery	Pediatrics
Dermatology	Forensic Medicine	Pharmacology
Hospital Administration	Internal Medicine	Physiology
Microbiology	Obstetrics & Gynaecology	Psychiatry
Ophthalmology	Orthopedics	Radiodiagnosis
Surgery	Respiratory Medicine	Transfusion Medicine