Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), established on May 1, 1948, in Pune, Maharashtra, is a premier medical institute managed by the Indian Armed Forces and affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. Accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.51/4) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), AFMC is ranked 30th in the NIRF 2024 Medical category. It is the first medical college in Asia established by a country’s armed forces, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, super-speciality, and doctoral programs in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Paramedical Sciences. Admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, primarily through NEET UG, NEET PG, and NEET SS, followed by a rigorous screening process including the Test of English Language and Reasoning (ToELR), Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), interview, and medical examination. The admission process involves online application, entrance exams, merit-based selection, and document verification. AFMC graduates are obligated to serve in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for a minimum of seven years post-MBBS. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for AFMC Pune admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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Institute | Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra |
Courses Offered | MBBS, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Paramedical, MD, MS, M.Sc, MHA, PG Diploma, DM, M.Ch, PhD |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, AFMC Entrance (for B.Sc Paramedical) |
Counselling Bodies | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for MBBS; Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS); AFMC for other courses |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.afmc.nic.in |
Event | Date |
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Application Form Release (MBBS, NEET UG) | March 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (MBBS, NEET UG) | April 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Form Release (B.Sc Nursing, Paramedical) | February 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (B.Sc Nursing, Paramedical) | March 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET PG 2025 Registration | April 17–May 7, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Exam | June 15, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Registration | February 3–24, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Exam | March 29–30, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Result | April 30, 2025 |
AFMC Screening (ToELR, PAT, Interview) for MBBS | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (MBBS, MD/MS) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
PhD Application Last Date | March 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are tentative based on official announcements and previous trends. Check www.afmc.nic.in or www.neet.nta.nic.in for updates.
AFMC offers a Full Time MBBS for 5.5 years (including 1-year compulsory rotating internship in NMC-recognized service hospitals). Admission is based on NEET UG, followed by AFMC’s screening process (ToELR, PAT, interview, medical exam). Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 60% aggregate (50% in each subject) and a minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 64,950 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 60% aggregate, 50% in each subject; Age 17–24 by Dec 31, 2025; Unmarried; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG, ToELR (40 MCQs, 30 min, CBT) |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, ToELR, PAT, interview, medical exam, MCC counselling |
Fees | INR 64,950 (total tuition) |
Seats | 150 (115 boys, 30 girls, 5 foreign nationals; 10 reserved for SC/ST) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (Boys): ~620–630 marks; General (Girls): ~650–660 marks |
Bond | 7-year compulsory service in AFMS or INR 25 LPA penalty |
AFMC offers a Full Time B.Sc (Hons) Nursing for 4 years, exclusively for female candidates. Admission is based on NEET UG, followed by an interview and medical exam. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 80,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Female candidates; Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% aggregate; Age 17–25 by Dec 31, 2025; Unmarried; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, interview, medical exam, AFMC counselling |
Fees | INR 80,000 (total tuition) |
Seats | 40 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~550–600 marks |
AFMC offers a Full Time B.Sc in Paramedical Technology (3–4 years) in specializations like Cardiology Laboratory Technique, Perfusion Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, and Community Medicine. Admission is based on an AFMC entrance exam or merit, followed by an interview. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 80,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB; 50% aggregate; Age 17–25 by Dec 31, 2025; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | AFMC Entrance (conducted in Feb/March 2025) |
Selection Process | Entrance/merit score, interview, medical exam, AFMC counselling |
Fees | INR 80,000 (total tuition) |
Seats | Varies by specialization (total ~30) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~60–70% (entrance/merit) |
AFMC offers Full Time MD/MS for 3 years in specializations like Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Community Medicine. Admission is based on NEET PG. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 55% aggregate and a 12-month internship by March 31, 2025. Fees range from INR 1.29–3.86 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS with 55% aggregate, internship by March 31, 2025; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
Selection Process | NEET PG score, MCC/DGHS counselling, medical exam |
Fees | INR 1.29–3.86 LPA |
Seats | Varies (e.g., Radiology: 4, Psychiatry: 3) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60 percentile |
Bond | 5-year compulsory service in AFMS for civilians |
AFMC offers Full Time DM/M.Ch for 3 years in super-specialities like Cardiology and Plastic Surgery. Admission is based on NEET SS. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/DNB in a relevant field. Fees range from INR 1–3 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/DNB in relevant field; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
Selection Process | NEET SS score, MCC counselling, medical exam |
Fees | INR 1–3 LPA |
Seats | Varies (e.g., Cardiology: 2, Plastic Surgery: 2) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50 percentile |
Bond | 5-year compulsory service in AFMS for civilians |
AFMC offers a Full Time M.Sc for 2 years in fields like Anatomy and Hospital Administration (MHA). Admission is merit-based or via an AFMC entrance exam, followed by an interview. Eligibility requires a B.Sc in a relevant field with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 1.29 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant field with 50% aggregate; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | AFMC Entrance or merit-based |
Selection Process | Entrance/merit score, interview, medical exam |
Fees | INR 1.29 LPA |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60% (entrance/merit) |
AFMC offers a full-time PhD for 3–6 years in Medical and Allied Sciences. Admission is based on an AFMC entrance test or UGC-NET/CSIR-NET, followed by an interview. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree (MD/MS/M.Sc) with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–6 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% (General), 50% (SC/ST/OBC); Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | AFMC Entrance or UGC-NET/CSIR-NET, interview |
Selection Process | Entrance score, interview, thesis evaluation |
Fees | INR 50,000/year |
Seats | Varies by department |
AFMC offers Full Time PG Diploma courses (1–2 years) in fields like Hospital Administration and Medical Technology. Admission is based on NEET PG or merit, followed by an interview. Eligibility requires an MBBS or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate. Fees range from INR 1–2 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 1–2 years |
Eligibility | MBBS or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate; Indian citizen |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG or merit-based |
Selection Process | Entrance/merit score, interview, medical exam |
Fees | INR 1–2 LPA |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
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