AFMC Pune MBBS 2026: Eligibility, Seats, Screening Process, Admission Process, Facilities & Service Bond
AFMC Pune MBBS Admission 2026: check Armed Forces Medical College eligibility, NEET UG 2026 requirement, MBBS seats (145), selection process including ToELR, interview, PAT and medical test, age limit, academic criteria, fees (subsidized), service bond ₹71 lakh, 7-year service liability, stipend and benefits, MUHS affiliation, NMC approval and complete guide for AFMC MBBS 2026 admission and defence medical career.
The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune is one of India’s most prestigious medical institutions and a centre of excellence in medical education and research. Established in 1948, AFMC started its MBBS course in 1962 with the aim of training doctors for the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
The college is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers MBBS, PG, and super-specialty courses with a guaranteed career in defence services.
MBBS Course Duration
| Course | Duration |
| MBBS | 4.5 Years + 1 Year Internship |
All cadets must complete a 12-month compulsory rotating internship in service hospitals approved by NMC.
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AFMC MBBS Seats 2026
| Category | Seats |
| Total Seats | 145 |
| Boys | 115 |
| Girls | 30 |
| SC/ST Reserved | Up to 10 seats |
| Foreign Sponsored | 5 seats (additional) |
Eligibility Criteria for AFMC MBBS 2026
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (Foreign nationals need eligibility certificate) |
| Marital Status | Must be unmarried |
| Age Limit | 17–24 years (Born between 01 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2009) |
| Medical Fitness | As per Armed Forces standards |
| NEET Qualification | Mandatory NEET UG 2026 |
Academic Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in the first attempt with:
- 1. Minimum 60% aggregate in PCB
- 2. Minimum 50% in English
- 3. Minimum 50% in each science subject
- Must have passed Mathematics at Class 10 level
AFMC MBBS Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Process |
| 1 | Qualify NEET UG 2026 |
| 2 | Register on MCC website (mcc.nic.in) |
| 3 | Shortlisting based on NEET score (~2000 candidates) |
| 4 | Screening at AFMC Pune |
| 5 | Final merit list & admission |
Screening Process at AFMC
| Component | Details |
| ToELR | 40 MCQs (80 marks, 30 min, negative marking) |
| Interview | 50 marks (personality, GK, hobbies) |
| PAT | Qualifying psychological test |
| Medical Test | As per Armed Forces standards |
Final merit = NEET score + ToELR + Interview marks.
Note: ToELR - Test of English Language and Reasoning (ToELR)
PAT- Psychological Assessment Test (PAT)
Service Bond & Career
| Parameter | Details |
| Bond Amount | ₹71,00,000 |
| Service Liability | 7 years (Short Service Commission) |
| Permanent Commission | Till retirement |
AFMC graduates must serve as Commissioned Officers in AFMS after completing MBBS.
Facilities & Benefits for AFMC Cadets/ Students
- 1. Free/ subsidized hostel and mess
- 2. Monthly allowances (stationery, uniform, washing)
- 3. Book allowance ₹6000/year
- 4. Travel concessions (railway warrants)
- 5. Insurance cover up to ₹15 lakh
Important Rules
- 1. Marriage is not allowed during the course
- 2. Hostel stay is compulsory
- 3. Original documents required at admission
- 3. False documents lead to cancellation of Admission
