Question 1

Is it hard to get into AFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

AFMC Pune is a premier medical institution run by the Indian Armed Forces. The candidates should have an exceptionally good score in NEET to secure a seat at the college due to fierce competition. AFMC Cutoff for MBBS is 648 for Girls and 622 for Boys in 2023 based on the score inNEET UG. Apart from NEET, the candidates also have to crack the various stages of the screening process which makes it a bit more difficult.

Question 2

Is the hostel compulsory for all students atAFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

Yes,AFMC Pune has a fully residential hostel whichis 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.

Question 3

Is AFMC Pune free of cost?

Accepted Answer

No, students seeking admission to AFMC Pune have to pay the course fee at the time of admission. However, the college offers yearly allowances toeach Medical Cadet after admission as per the Government Standards.

Question 4

What are the courses are offered by AFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

AFMC Pune offers various courses inthe fields ofNursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedics at UG, PG, Doctoral, and Super Specialty levels. Some of the major courses offered by AFMC Pune are:MBBSB.Sc (Hons) NursingMD/MSPG DiplomaDM/M.ChMHABPMT

Question 5

Is it compulsory to appear for a medical examination for admission toAFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is AFMC MBBS Fees?

Accepted Answer

AFMC MBBS Fees is INR 90,710 for Indian Students and INR 90,750 for Foreign Students.AFMC MBBS Fees is inclusive of all the components such as Cadets Mess Charges, Insurance Premium, University Fees, and Allied Charges apart from the basic tuition fees.

Question 7

Is AFMC Pune affiliated with any university?

Accepted Answer

Yes,Armed Forces Medical College, Pune is affiliated withMaharashtra University of Health and Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.

Question 8

What are the facilities offered byArmed Forces Medical College?

Accepted Answer

AFMC Pune offers the following facilities to its students and faculty:HostelLibraryCinema TheatreAuditoriumSports FacilitiesLaboratoryCreche and Nursery SchoolPlaces of Religious WorshipCafeteriaGeneral StoresShopping Centre

Question 9

Does AFMC Pune offer any scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Armed Forces Medical College, Pune doesnt 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.

Question 10

Are students offered vacations/holidays at AFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

The students enrolled at AFMC Pune are given vacations as per the university curriculum, generally as follows:Summer: 2-3 Weeks (approximately) in May/ JuneWinter: 2-3 Weeks (approximately) in December/ January

Question 11

Where do students receive training atAFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

Students at AFMC Punereceive training at the affiliated teaching hospitals such as:Command Hospital (Southern Command)Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre)Military Hospital KirkeeArtificial Limb CentreCantonment General Hospital

Question 12

Does AFMC Pune offer any placement opportunities to MBBS students?

Accepted Answer

AFMC MBBS medical cadetsjoin 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).

Question 13

Can I get MBBS at AFMC Pune without NEET?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Does AFMC Pune offer any reservations for admission to MBBS?

Accepted Answer

AFMC Pune offers 145 seats for Indian Students 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).

Question 15

What are the documents required for AFMC Pune Admission?

Accepted Answer

The documents required duringAFMC Pune Admission are:Entrance Exam Admit CardEntrance Exam ScorecardProvisional Admit Letter10+2 or Equivalent CertificateCommunity CertificatePWD Certificate (if applicable)ID Proof7-8 Passport-Size Photographs

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Do Class 12 Marks matter for admission to AFMC Pune MBBS?

Accepted Answer

No, Class 12 Marks do not count for merit in AFMC Pune MBBS Admission. However, the candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in order to be eligible for admission to MBBS at AFMC Pune.

Question 18

How much NEET Score is required for AFMC?

Accepted Answer

AFMC Pune releases its own cutoff score in NEET for admission to MBBS. AFMC Pune NEET Cutoff Score is 648 for Girls and 622 for Boys in 2023. Candidates with this cutoff score are eligible for AFMC Screening and Interview for admission to MBBS.

Question 19

Is AFMC only for the Army?

Accepted Answer

No, admission to MBBS at AFMC Pune is open to all students. However, for PG and Super Specialty Courses, the seats are reserved for Serving Officers only.

Question 20

Is AFMC Screening tough to clear?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AFMC Pune has its own brief screening process that includes a physical test, medical examination, and interview which is considered to be quite difficult for the students.

Question 21

Is Physical Training mandatory for all students at AFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all the students enrolled in MBBS at AFMC Pune have to undergo Physical Training in the morning to enhance physical fitness.

Question 22

Do students get paid in AFMC?

Accepted Answer

Students at AFMC are offered various grants and concessions during their academic tenure. The students are paid monthly allowances which are credited directly to the cadets account once received from the Government.

Question 23

Is it compulsory to serve in Army after AFMC?

Accepted Answer

Candidates who have taken admission to AFMC for the MBBS course have compulsory liability to serve as Medical Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) after the completion of the course.

Question 24

Are mobile phones allowed in AFMC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students are allowed to keep their mobile phones in AFMC Pune.

Question 25

Do we need to register for MCC Counselling for admission to AFMC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, candidates have to mandatorily register and apply for AFMC Pune on the MCC Website during the NEET Counseling Registration. AFMC Pune will then release the merit list with the NEET Roll Number of the shortlisted candidates for further screening on its official website.

Question 26

How many seats are there for girls at AFMC Pune for MBBS?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 145 Seats for MBBS at AFMC Pune, out of which, 30 Seats are for Girls.

Question 27

Who are the notable alumni of AFMC Pune?

Accepted Answer

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.

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