AFMC 2022 - Admission process, Important Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Latest News & Updates and More!

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a premier medical training institution located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is one of the leading medical colleges of India with a huge number of aspirants dreaming of taking admission in it each year. AFMC ranks as the second best medical college in India and 37th best all over the world. AFMC Pune is managed by Armed Forces of India and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Learn about important AFMC exam dates here.

AFMC offers top-level education and training facilities to medical undergraduates & postgraduates, dental postgraduates, paramedical staff, and post-doctoral medical and nursing cadets. The mbbs course of AFMC is very famous and aspired for by a large pool of young candidates. But, the student intake in this course is limited to 150 only. This gives rise to immense competition when it comes to getting admissions in AFMC MBBS courses. Check AFMC Exam eligibility criteria here.

• The admission to AFMC MBBS 2022 is mandated to be done on the basis of NEET UG scores and a screening test conducted by AFMC itself which includes ToELR and PAT. 
• The duration of the AFMC MBBS course shall be 4 ½ years followed by a one year long internship. Check the list of colleges accepting AFMC score. 
• The candidates who pursue their MBBS degree at AFMC shall be compulsorily required to serve as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. 
• A bond agreement of INR 63,00,000/- is required to be signed and submitted by the candidate at the time of the admission. Know more about AFMC exam counselling here.

We have covered almost everything about AFMC MBBS 2022 in this article. You can find details related to exam dates, latest information, admission process, seat matrix, exam pattern, syllabus, registration, eligibility, etc. here. So, in order to not miss out on anything important, scroll down now, and read the article till the end! 

AFMC 2022 Latest Updates

The latest updates and announcements related to AFMC MBBS 2022 admissions have been provided below for the candidate's reference:

AFMC 2022 Exam Highlights

The major highlights and important information about the AFMC MBBS 2022 exam are provided here. The candidates can go through these in order to understand what the exam is all about. 

What is AFMC?

AFMC is known as being the very first Armed Forces medical college set up by any country in Asia. This institution is unique in its own as it combines medical education with training and caters to the health care needs of the Indian Armed Forces. AFMC, being consistently rated among the top three Indian medical colleges by various surveys, is often the first choice of the brightest brains of our country when it comes to pursuing medical education. It is NAAC accredited with ‘A’ Grade and has been awarded a grade point average of 3.51 out of a 4, during re-accreditation. 

The AFMC’s annual intake for the MBBS course is limited to 150 candidates only. The distribution of seats is as follows:

• Boys= 115
• Girls= 30
• Govt. sponsored candidates from Friendly Foreign Nations= 05

The selected candidates are called ‘Medical; Cadets’ and are trained at AFMC, Pune campus to serve in future as Medical Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. The candidates on completion of the course period, not just become doctors but also get commissioned as officers of the Indian Armed Forces. 

Since the service period of such candidates includes various challenges and difficult situations to be handled, it's very important that they have the physical and mental toughness required for this career. Leadership and communication skills are also very crucial to successfully carry out the roles and responsibilities as commissioned officers in the armed forces. 

AFMC MBBS 2022 - Important Dates

The following are the major announcements made by NTA with regard to the NEET 2022 dates, which the AFMC MBBS candidates will have to keep in mind in order to sit for the entrance test:

AFMC Exam 2022 - Eligibility criteria

The eligibility requirements are a very critical aspect that every aspirant must take care of before applying for AFMC 2022. We have provided the latest updated information about the AFMC exam eligibility criteria here:

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• In the case of foreign nationals, it is important that they acquire citizenship of India first OR get a certificate of eligibility issued in their favor from the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
• This is not applicable to the candidates of Friendly Foreign Nations who are sponsored by the Govt. itself. 

Marital Status

Candidates must be unmarried at the time of admission. Marriage while pursuing the MBBS course at AFMC is also prohibited. 

Age 

• Minimum Age: 17 years (as on 31st December 2022)
• Maximum Age: 24 years (as on cutoff date)

Academic Qualifications

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, OR

Passed Pre-professional or Premedical exam, OR

Passed 1st year of a 3 years Degree course, OR

Passed Senior secondary exam of ISC, OR

Passed Higher Secondary School Certificate of Maharashtra Board, OR

Passed B.Sc. Examination of a recognized University of India

• The qualifying examination must have been passed in the first attempt itself
• Must essentially have English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their subjects in the qualifying examination
• Must not have secured less than 60% aggregate scores in the science subjects
• Must not have secured less than 50% marks in English and all science subjects, individually. 
• Must also have studied Mathematics at their 10th standard. 

Appearing Candidates

Those who are currently appearing in the qualifying examination or whose result is awaited are also eligible to appear, provided they pass it and fulfill all other eligibility conditions. 

Medical Fitness

• Certain physical standards and parameters have to be met by all candidates aiming to get selected for the AFMC MBBS course. It is advised that the candidates ensure their health and fitness before appearing for the screening test and admission, in order to avoid getting disqualified at the medical examination stage. Following are some of the guidelines regarding the same:
• No serious deformity and mal-developments
• No scoliosis, spina bifida, skeletal deformities
• No speech impediment
• No cardiac problems, pulmonary TB, lung disease. 
• No digestive system issues, including liver and spleen abnormalities
• No inguinal hernia, hydrocele, varicocele
• No defects of genital organs
• X-ray, speech test, and hearing acuity test will be performed for all candidates. . 
• Hynaeocological and ultrasound tests shall be carried out for all female candidates. 
• No fistula, kidney disease, glycosuria, albuminuria
• No skin disease
• No active, latent, or congenital HIV, STD infections
• No mental abnormalities, psychiatric or mental disorders
• No enlarged lymph glands, trachoma, etc. 
• No pyorrhoea and caries should be there in teeth. Also, the candidates should meet the 14 dental points required. 
• No ear discharge/ eardrum perforation/ hardwax, etc. 
• Visual standards: 

Uncorrected VA 6/36& 6/36 BCVA 6/6 & 6/6 

Myopia ≤ -3.50 D Sph, including max astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl. 

Hypermetropia ≤ +3.50 DSph, including max astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl.

• Colour vision- CP II

Height, BMI, waist to hip ratio, and other aspects should be as follows:

The weight chart shall be available for the candidates on the official website. The candidates must refer to it to ensure that they weigh ideally before or at the time of admission. 

AFMC MBBS 2022 - Candidates Ineligible to Apply

The AFMC is very particular about the candidates’ eligibility before selecting them for admission. The conditions which can render a candidate ineligible for admission to AFMC MBBS 2022 are as follows:

• If he/she has given compartment examination
• If he/she has taken several attempts to pass the qualifying examination
• If he/she has passed only Pre-university/ pre-degree/ pre-professional level in Veterinary sciences/ Dental or Agriculture exams. 
• If he/she has passed the qualifying examination from an open school or as a private candidate. 
• If he/she has passed in Domestic Arithmetic, Lower Math, and Domestic science separately or in combination with other subjects General Science/ Social Studies in High School or Higher Secondary exam. 

It's important to understand that mere acceptance of the application and candidature does not ascertain a candidate’s eligibility for the AFMC MBBS course. Thus, the candidates should be extra alert to ensure that they fulfill all eligibility prerequisites in order to avoid getting disqualified in the further selection process. 

AFMC - Service Liability & Bond Agreement

The admission and medical training at AFMC is slightly different when compared to that of any other medical college. The points of distinction are as follows:

• While taking admission at AFMC MBBS course, a bond agreement of Rs 63, 00,000/- is required to be signed by the candidate’s guardians. 
• A candidate is allowed to withdraw his/her name from the AFMC within 7 days of admission. In case, if a candidate chooses to withdraw it after this period, then he/she will have to pay the entire sum of Bond Money to the AFMC. 
• The selected candidates are deputed as commissioned officers in AFMC. The commissioning type can be short service or permanent.
• The short-service commissioned officers will have to compulsorily serve in the Armed Forces for a duration of 7 years. 
• The permanent commission requires the AFMC passed out medical officers to serve in the Armed Forces until their retirement.

AFMC MBBS - Special Concessions to Candidates

The candidates selected for the AFMC MBBS course are provided some perks by the government during their training period. Some of them are as follows:

• Hostel facility - compulsory for every service liable candidate to live in hostel provided by AFMC
• Mess and ration- the candidates will be provided messing facility and entitled rations
• AC 3 tier railway warrant- candidates can travel through AC 3 tier coaches when going to their home from college, and coming back, during vacations. 
• Book and equipment allowance- R. 4000/- per year
• Stationery allowance- Rs. 1120/- per year and Rs. 140/- per month
• Uniform allowance- Rs. 6000/- for the first year, and Rs. 1250/- from next years. 
• Hair cutting allowance- Rs. 140/- per month
• Washing allowance- Rs. 560/- per month and Rs. 210/- during break

• Insurance and Disability benefits

AFMC MBBS - Selection Process

The selection of the candidates to the AFMC MBBS course for 2022 shall be a two-stage process. The respective stages shall be as follows:

• Stage 1: NEET UG exam 

The candidates will have to appear for the National Testing Agency-organised NEET UG exam. The marks obtained by the candidate in NEET UG shall determine whether he/she shall be able to apply for the AFMC MBBS course or not. 

• Stage 2: ToELR, PAT, Interview, and Medical Examination

Among those who have applied for AFMC, a certain number of candidates shall be shortlisted on the basis of merit, and will be called for the screening process at AFMC, Pune campus. At this stage, they will have to go through a test of English Language, Comprehension, Logic reasoning, Psychological Assessment, and an Interview also. The candidates will also be tested for their medical fitness. Those who have been a part of NCC or Sports at various levels or are the children of serving/ESM/ Killed officers will be given due weightage during this stage. 

The Psychological assessment test shall be a qualifying one, while other tests shall contribute towards the final merit list, accordingly. This stage shall ensure that the candidates are mentally and physically alert, responsive, proactive, and sharp and that they have the required personality traits to be capable of working in challenging situations. 

On the basis of the NEET UG – 2022 score and screening test results at the AFMC campus, two separate merit lists shall be drawn, one for male candidates and another for females. Admissions will be offered only to the candidates whose name is featured in the list, in accordance with their final merit position. A waiting list will also be released in which the remaining candidates will be featured.

AFMC MBBS - Cutoff Marks of Previous Years

Since, the intake into the AFMC MBBS course is very limited, there is immense competition to get selected and become a part of this prestigious institution. The candidates who are aiming for AFMC 2022 must be aware of the AFMC exam cut off marks that the candidates were required to secure out of 720 in order to bag a seat in AFMC MBBS in the past years. 

AFMC MBBS Syllabus 

Since NEET UG is the qualifying examination for AFMC MBBS, the syllabus is the same. There are three core subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Questions are asked from various topics of these three subjects only. The NEET Exam question paper is largely based on the class 11th and 12th syllabus only. The chapter-wise details of the AFMC Exam syllabus have been provided below. 

AFMC MBBS Exam Pattern

The admission to AFMC involves two stages. The exam pattern for both the stages has been described below:

NEET UG Exam

The exam pattern for NEET UG has been provided below as it is the qualifying exam for getting selected in the AFMC MBBS course:

• Total time: 3 hours 20 mins
• Total no. of questions: 180
• Marks allotted for every correct attempt: 4
• Negative marking for each incorrect attempt: 1/4
• Type of questions: Objective
• Total marks: 720

AFMC Screening Test

The screening test will have the following:

AFMC MBBS Registration process

The candidates aiming to take admission in AFMC, will have to go through NEET UG examinations, as mentioned earlier. Once the candidate has secured marks higher than the AFMC cutoff 2022, then they will have to make further registrations on the DGHS website for the AFMC screening test. 

The steps to apply online and to fill AFMC application form have been detailed below for the candidates to go through. 

Step 1: Visit the online website of NTA. 

Step 2: Click on the “Fill Registration Form” option.

Step 3: Select the "New Registration" link, if you are registering for the 1st Time. The pre-registered candidates have to sign in with an application number and password provided to them. 

Step 4: After having successfully registered, click on sign in.

Step 5: Fill the online application form and kindly note down the application no. generated by the system.

Step 6: Upload all the required documents.

Step 7: Click on the “Preview” button and check the preview of your registration details. Click “OK” to proceed if everything seems correct.

Step 8: Finally, pay the required amount as the application fee for the exam by clicking on the “Pay Online” option. After successful payment, save the payment receipt. 

Step 9: Also, download, save and print copies of the Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee and keep its copies safely for future reference

AFMC MBBS - Application fee

The application fee required to be paid while applying for the NEET UG exam has been given below:

AFMC MBBS Exam Admit Card 

The aspirants should download their AFMC Exam Admit Card as soon as it is available. The steps to download the Admit Card have been mentioned below for the candidate’s reference:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA. 

Step 2: Click on the “Download NEET Admit Card 2022” link as the NEET score will be required for AFMC MBBS exam.

Step 3: Enter your Application number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN.

Step 4: Click on the “Submit” button. 

Step 5: Check all of the information mentioned on your admit card. If everything is correct, download the PDF and save it. 

Step 6: Get at least two clear hard copies printed and carry them with you during the examination. 

Step 7: Also, keep 2-3 (as required) additional passport-size photographs along with the admit card, when you appear for the NEET UG exam. 

AFMC Document Scrutiny 

• Candidates must produce their NEET UG 2022 admit card and score card during the time of admission at AFMC. The admit card should contain their NEET UG 2022 roll number clearly visible. 
• They should also carry original mark sheets and pass certificates of their qualifying examination, without which their candidature shall be canceled. 
• All documents, certificates, and claims made by the candidates should be true and authentic. If anything is found false at any stage, the admission shall be canceled. 
• AFMC shall not provide any residential support to the candidates and their guardians at the time of the Screening Test. Thus, the candidates must make their own arrangements beforehand. 

AFMC MBBS Preparation strategy 

There are certain tips and techniques that have been time-tested and have been working well for candidates over generations. We have tried to enlist them in this part of the article to help the candidates strategize, prepare and achieve their goals well within time. The preparation tips are as follows:

• Work on your fitness and health: Physical fitness is a very important aspect when one wants to serve in the armed forces. As mentioned before, the AFMC is very peculiar about the physical standards of the candidates being selected. Thus, it is important to work out, maintain a good physique, stamina, muscle mass, etc. and ensure that the body is free from all sorts of diseases and deformities.
• Mental health matters- since admission to AFMC involves a two-stage process, it becomes crucial to have a robust, alert, and resilient mindset. Such psychological strength will be required not just during the preparation and admission phase but also during the service period. Thus, it is strongly advised that the candidates work on their mental strength, discipline, resilience, self-esteem, capacity to work under pressure, etc. It will help them not just for AFMC but for their entire life.
• Focus on the fundamental concepts: Understanding the key concepts well before and having clarity in your knowledge are key factors to scoring well in the NEET UG examination. It's also important that you get all your doubts resolved well within time and do not keep anything for later. Utilize standard books, seek good guidance and mentorship and keep your concepts clear while you prepare for AFMC MBBS. 
• Revision is the key: Daily Revision is important and is a very effective exam preparation strategy. For a better understanding of how forgetfulness works and how one can overcome the problem of forgetting what they have learned, he/she should go through Ebbinghau’s Curve. The Forgetting Curve shows that the biggest drop in retention happens soon after learning. So, always try to revise just after completing one topic. Make this your habit and follow it on a regular basis. Discuss difficult topics with your friends and teachers. Group discussion will help you to clear your basic concept. 
• Time management is crucial: The syllabus is vast. It is important to learn how to fit in everything that is important within the time constraints. Make a daily schedule for yourself and try not to change it often. Make short term and long term goals for yourself which will help you to measure how much time you have in hand and how much of it you should dedicate to a particular topic or subject. 
• Work on your personality: The interview stage is also involved in the selection process for AFMC. Thus, candidates must work on developing a strong personality, leadership skills, communication skills, confidence, presence of mind, proactive attitude, inquisitive thought process, and problem-solving skills in order to ace the interview well. 

AFMC Exam Best Books to Refer 

For such a complex and versatile examination one needs to have explicit knowledge of the subject. Well, this is nearly impossible to achieve without knowing which books one should refer to. So, here is a list of AFMS best books for preparation of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects which the candidates can refer to

AFMC MBBS Result 2022

The AFMC admission’s first step is to pass the NEET UG 2022 cutoff. The second step shall be to pass the screening test, and get a rank higher up in the merit in order to bag a seat. 

The steps to check the NEET UG result have been mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA. 

Step 2: On the home page, click on the NEET UG score card download link.

Step 3: Enter your application number and date of birth. Submit.

Step 4: View the result. Download its PDF and keep it safe for future reference. 

On the basis of the result and the cutoff finalized, the candidates shall determine whether they are eligible to apply for AFMC or not. For those who are eligible and interested, the steps are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of DGHS. 

Step 2: Register and apply for AFMC, Pune. 

Step 3: Soon, the list of shortlisted candidates shall be made available on http://www.mcc.nic.in/ . Check your name and confirm your eligibility. 

Step 4: Check the venue and schedule of the Screening Test and appear for the same. 

After the screening is completed, the candidates can check their name in the selected/ waiting list and go ahead with the admission procedure accordingly. Check AFMC result for more details.

We hope this article was successful in providing you with detailed insight into the AFMC MBBS 2022 admission. The AFMC opens doors to an amazing opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue medicine and serve the country at the same time. It is important that in order to bag this golden opportunity the aspiring candidates are thorough with the syllabus and all details related to the exam. We have provided key highlights and valuable pieces of information related to AFMC MBBS 2022 here. For an all-round excellent preparation, live classes, quizzes, mock tests, PDFs, and other study resources for the AFMC MBBS, download the Testbook app now!