Armed Forces Medical College, popularly known as AFMC, is a premier medical institution established in 1948 in Pune, Maharashtra. AFMC Pune is the very first medical college set up and run by the Armed Forces of any country in Asia.  AFMC Pune is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health and Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and is recognized by the Medical Council of India. AFMC Pune is a unique institution that combines medical education with training specific to the health care needs of the Armed Forces. The college offers medical education and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Super Specialty levels.

  • AFMC Pune is ranked among the Best Medical Colleges in India over the past decade.
  • It is accredited with NAAC Grade ‘A’ with a CGPA of 3.51 out of 4, the highest-ever awarded to any medical institution in India.
  • AFMC Pune offers UG, PG, and Super Specialty courses in Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedics.
  • Armed Forces Medical College has a total of twenty-nine departments at present.
  • The college offers MBBS, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, MD, MS, MHA, PG Diploma, DM, M.Ch, and a few other courses.
  • Admission to MBBS at AFMC Pune is granted on the basis of NEET-UG followed by an Interview and Medical Examination.

The students enrolled in different courses at AFMC Pune join the Armed Forces Medical Services as Commissioned Officers in one of the three services, i.e. Army, Navy, and Air Force on the successful completion of their courses. AFMC Pune has a fully residential hostel which is compulsory for all medical cadets once they take admission to the college. 

AFMC Pune MBBS Merit List 2023: Click Here

Complete Guide to AFMC Pune

AFMC Pune Highlights

Here are the important highlights of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune:

AFMC Pune Highlights
Established | Institute Type 1948 | Government
Location Pune, Maharashtra
Campus Size  119 Acres
Affiliated To Maharashtra University of Health and Science, Nashik (MUHS Nashik)
Accreditation  NAAC ‘A’ & NABL
Recognized By Medical Council of India (MCI)
Courses Offered MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, PG Diploma, M.Sc, MD, MS, DM Cardiology, M.Ch, BPMT
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance Test + Interview + Medical Examination
Accepted Entrance Tests AFMC Nursing, NEET, NEET PG
Facilities  Hostel, Swimming Pool, Cinema Theatre, Cafeteria, Gym, Gaming Facilities
AFMC Pune Website https://afmc.nic.in/ 

AFMC Pune Admission 2023 Dates

AFMC accepts NEET UG and NEET PG scores for admission to the MBBS and MD/MS courses. MCC has released the schedules for NEET UG Counselling 2023 and NEET PG 2023 Counselling for admission to MBBS and MD/MS Courses at AFMC Pune. 

Here are the important dates for AFMC Pune Admission 2023:

Events Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out) June 13, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
Release of AFMC Pune MBBS 2023 Screening List  July 26, 2023
Display of AFMC MBBS Merit List 2023 August 7, 2023
Reporting for MBBS Admission 2023 at AFMC Pune August 10, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Release of AFMC MBBS Wait List-I 2023 August 12, 2023
Release of AFMC MBBS Wait List-II 2023 August 21, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
AFMC Pune NEET PG (MD/MS) Priority-I Counselling 2023 August 9, 2023 – August 10, 2023
AFMC Pune NEET PG Priority-II Counselling 2023 August 11, 2023
AFMC Pune PG Merit List 2023 for Priority-III Candidates August 10, 2023
AFMC Pune NEET PG Priority-III Counselling 2023 August 11, 2023
AFMC Pune PG Merit List 2023 for Priority-IV Candidates August 11, 2023
AFMC Pune NEET PG Priority-IV Counselling 2023 August 11, 2023
AFMC Pune NEET PG Priority-V Counselling 2023 August 16, 2023 – August 17, 2023

AFMC Pune Quick Facts

Here are some quick facts about AFMC Pune:

  • AFMC Pune is the first medical college in Asia that has been set up by the Armed Forces of the country.
  • It runs and works under the authorization of the Indian Armed Forces
  • The college forms the backbone of high-quality professional medical care being provided to the Armed Forces in India.
  • AFMC Pune has received accreditation of NAAC Grade ‘A’.
  • It has a cumulative grading point average of 3.51 out of 4, which is the highest ever awarded to any institution in India.
  • The college has been constantly ranked among the top three medical colleges by reputed news magazines.

Check More: AFMC Pune Ranking

AFMC Pune Courses & Fees

AFMC Pune offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, and Super Specialty courses in the fields of Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedics. MBBS, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM, M.Ch, MHA, and BPMT are some of the major courses offered by AFMC Pune. The college also offers other courses such as Technical Trade Training, Speech Therapy, Nursing Technician Training, and Hearing Aid.

Given below are the complete details about AFMC Pune Courses & Fees: 

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, Cardio-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, Pune offers admission to different UG, PG, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses on the basis of an entrance examination followed by an Interview and medical examination in most cases. Here are the different entrance exams accepted for AFMC Pune Admission 2023: 

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 AFMC Pune Admission 2023?

AFMC Pune offers admission to MBBS and MD/MS courses on the basis of NEET UG and NEET PG scores respectively. The candidates seeking admission to these courses have to first register for the respective exam and then appear for the counseling rounds conducted by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) to secure a seat at AFMC Pune. 

For the rest of the courses such as B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, DM/M.Ch, and Ph.D., the college conducts its own entrance examination. The candidates need to apply on the official website of the institute. The step-wise application process is given below: 

  • Visit the official website of AFMC Pune. (https://afmc.nic.in/)
  • Scroll up and click on the ‘Admission’ tab.
  • Choose and click on the respective course admission from the drop-down menu.
  • The page will be redirected to the admission page of the particular course.
  • Read the instructions and fill in the application form.
  • Pay the required fees and submit the form.
  • Take a printout of the same for future reference.

Documents Required for AFMC Pune Admission 2023

  • Entrance Exam Scorecard or Rank Letter
  • Entrance Exam Admit Card
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Class X and XII Marksheets and Certificates
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable
  • PwD Certificate, if applicable
  • ID Proof
  • Passport-size Photographs (7-8)

AFMC Pune Cutoff 2023

AFMC offered admission to MBBS and MD/MS courses on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in NEET UG and NEET PG respectively. The candidates need to score the minimum AFMC Pune Cutoff to be eligible for further rounds of selection at the college. AFMC Pune Cutoff 2023 will be released once the entrance examinations are conducted and their results are released by the respective authorities. 

AFMC Pune NEET UG Merit-List 2023

AFMC Pune offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the AFMC Pune NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

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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

AFMC Pune Facilities

AFMC Pune has an environment-friendly campus stretching over 119 Acres. The college campus is an interesting mix of heritage buildings as well as ultramodern facilities providing all essential amenities to students, faculty, and staff. Here are the various facilities offered by AFMC Pune: 

Hostel

  • AFMC Pune offers fully furnished accommodation for boys and girls.
  • Campus Accommodation is compulsory for all students for the entire duration of their course.
  • The college also has accommodation for all staff and students from other departments as well.
  • AFMC Hostel accommodation is offered at INR 20.40 K to both boys and girls.

Library

  • AFMC has a huge library that has 50,000+ books.
  • Its well-resourced bookkeeping is aimed at improving students’ knowledge and study experience.
  • The Ashoka Chakra Library houses a huge number of medical literature and has an e-library with access to numerous international and national journals as well.

Laboratory

  • AFMC Pune has completely modern equipped laboratories and dedicated lab staff.
  • The college has a separate block for its laboratories named the Diamond Jubilee Block.
  • The block houses the microbiology, pathology, hematology, and biochemistry labs.

Hospital

  • AFMC Hospital is the biggest in all of Pune spread over 105 acres.
  • Initially the British Medical Hospital, it was renamed and redesigned as the Command Hospital (Southern Command).
  • AFMC Hospital has over 5 departments. The hospital has no dearth of patients. 

Sports

Students of AFMC are encouraged to participate in sports and other extracurriculars for physical fitness. The college has the following facilities to encourage the same:

  • Gym
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Courts
  • Other Indoor and Outdoor Game Facilities

Apart from that, AFMC Pune also offers various other facilities such as: 

  • Cinema Theatre
  • Auditorium 
  • Cafeteria
  • General Stores
  • Shopping Centre
  • Creche and Nursery School
  • Places of Religious Worship

AFMC Pune Scholarships 

Armed Forces Medical College, Pune offers various grants and concessions to enrolled students during their academic tenure. AFMC Pune Scholarships are offered in form of allowances. Here are the various allowances offered by AFMC Pune to its students: 

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

AFMC Pune Notable Alumni

Armed Forces Medical College, Pune has been a top medical training institute managed by the Indian Armed Forces. AFMC Pune is responsible for providing the entire pool of specialists and super specialists to Armed Forces by giving them in-service training. Here are some of the Notable Alumni of AFMC Pune: 

Name Designation
Punita Arora First Woman to Reach the Rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army
Kamala Balakrishnan Immunologist, Expert on Histocompatibility and Transplantation
Madhuri Kanitkar Third Woman to be Promoted to Three-star Rank in the Indian Army
Padmavathy Bandopadhyay First Woman Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force
Soumya Swaminathan Paediatrician, Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation (WHO)
Surendra Poonia Medal-Winner in 4 Consecutive World Championships in Power-Lifting

AFMC Pune Departments

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:

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

AFMC Pune FAQs

Ques. Is AFMC Pune affiliated with any university?

Ans. Yes, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune has been affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health and Sciences (MUHS), Nashik presently.

Ques. Is the hostel compulsory for all students at AFMC Pune?

Ans. Yes, AFMC Pune is fully residential. It is compulsory for all medical cadets/students to stay at the hostels once they join/take admission to the college. There are separate hostels for boys and girls located on the college campus.

Ques. What all courses are offered by AFMC Pune?

Ans. AFMC Pune offers various courses in the field of Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedics at UG, PG, Doctoral, and Super Specialty levels. Some of the major courses offered by AFMC Pune are: 

  • MBBS
  • B.Sc (Hons) Nursing
  • MD/MS
  • PG Diploma
  • DM/M.Ch
  • MHA
  • BPMT

Ques. Is it compulsory to appear for a medical examination for admission to AFMC Pune?

Ans. Yes, all the candidates seeking admission to AFMC Pune have to be medically fit and are examined through a medical test before granting final admission to any course at the college. 

Ques. What are the facilities offered by Armed Forces Medical College?

Ans. AFMC Pune offers the following facilities to its students and faculty: 

  • Hostel
  • Library
  • Cinema Theatre
  • Auditorium 
  • Sports Facilities
  • Laboratory 
  • Creche and Nursery School
  • Places of Religious Worship
  • Cafeteria
  • General Stores
  • Shopping Centre

Ques. Does AFMC Pune offer any scholarships?

Ans. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune doesn’t offer any such scholarship to its students. However, the college offers several concessions and allowances to all its students during their accommodation at the institute. 

Ques. Are students offered vacations/holidays at AFMC Pune?

Ans. The students enrolled at AFMC Pune are given vacations as per the university curriculum, generally as follows:

  • Summer: 2-3 Weeks (approximately) in May/June
  • Winter: 2-3 Weeks (approximately) in December/January

Ques. Where do students receive training at AFMC Pune?

Ans. Students at AFMC Pune receive training at the affiliated teaching hospitals such as:

  • Command Hospital (Southern Command)
  • Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre)
  • Military Hospital Kirkee
  • Artificial Limb Centre
  • Cantonment General Hospital

Ques. Where does AFMC Pune offer placement opportunities to MBBS students?

Ans. AFMC MBBS medical cadets join the Armed Forces Medical Services as Commissioned Officers in one of the three services, viz. Army, Navy, and Air Force on successful completion of their course. 50% of the medical cadets are offered Permanent Commission (PC) and the rest are offered Short Service Commission (SSC) on the basis of merit-cum-choice 50% of the medical cadets are offered Permanent Commission (PC) and the rest Short Service Commission (SSC). 

Ques. Can I get MBBS at AFMC Pune without NEET?

Ans. No, it is mandatory for the candidates to qualify for the NEET UG exam in order to be eligible for the further selection process at AFMC Pune.

Ques. Is it hard to get into AFMC Pune?

Ans. AFMC Pune is a premier medical institution run by the Indian Armed Forces. The candidates should have an exceptionally good score in the entrance exam to secure a seat at the college due to fierce competition.

Ques. Does AFMC Pune offer any reservations for admission to MBBS?

Ans. AFMC Pune offers 145 seats for admission to the MBBS course. 10 seats out of these 145 seats are offered to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).

Ques. What are the documents required for AFMC Pune Admission?

Ans. The documents required during AFMC Pune Admission are: 

  • Entrance Exam Admit Card
  • Entrance Exam Scorecard
  • Provisional Admit Letter
  • 10+2 or Equivalent Certificate
  • Community Certificate
  • PWD Certificate (if applicable)
  • ID Proof 
  • 7-8 Passport-Size Photographs

Ques. How can students opt out of the AFMC bond agreement after completion of MBBS?

Ans. According to the AFMC Pune bond, students will have to do service in the army for 7 years, during which they cannot pursue higher education. To opt out of this, students will have to pay the bond amount which is INR 25 Lakhs. 

Ques. Who are the notable alumni of AFMC Pune?

Ans. Some of the notable alumni of AFMC Pune are:

  • Punita Arora: First Woman to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army.
  • Padmavathy Bandopadhyay: First Woman Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force.
  • Soumya Swaminathan: Chief Scientist and Deputy Director-General of Programmes (DDGP) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Surendra Poonia: Winner of Four Consecutive World Championships in Powerlifting.