Armed Forces Medical College

The Armed Forces Medical College, Pune is one of the top-ranking Medical college of India and acknowledged as a centre of excellence for education and research. The college was established in the Year 1962 and is managed by the Indian Armed Forces. It is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences(MUHS) and recognized by Govt. of India and theNational Medical Commission (NMC).It has an annual intake of 150seats in MBBS, 193 seats in 36 disciplines of Post-Graduate studies and 10 seats in 5 disciplines of super- Specialization studies. The AFMC was set up in 1948 in the immediate post-world war period. On the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee, remnants of the Indian Army Medical Corps units were amalgamated into one unit to create the Armed Forces Medical College. One of the first plastic surgery departments in India was established at the college in the early 1950s. The "Graduate Wing" of AFMC was established on 4 August 1962 with an aim to increase the intake of medical graduates into the Armed Forces.

It's a great pride to our Country as The AFMC has been listed in the top 100 Medical colleges in the World and has bagged 34th position in the list of World's best Medical colleges 2021.

AFMC was ranked third among medical colleges in India in 2019 by India Today and second among medical colleges in India in 2019 by Outlook India and fourth in India by The Week. Currently, it is the 2nd best medical college in India after AIIMS New Delhi. AFMC has been awarded ‘A’ Grading and a CGPA of 3.51 out of a maximum of 4 (87.5%) in NAAC, which is the highest ever awarded to any medical institution in India. The Biochemistry lab of AFMC Hospital is NABL Certified. Founded in 1945, MJAFI is one of the oldest medical journals of India. MJAFI is publishing its 75th volume in 2019 making it a platinum jubilee year. It is a quarterly, peer reviewed international publication and is circulated to all members of Armed Forces Medical Services of India, all medical college libraries of India and subscribers.

The AFMC campus is spread in a lush green area of over 119 Acres with state of the art infrastructure with latest technologies and in sync with the recent developments in medical education. The college has well-defined Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical departments with best of facilities. There are very good spacious lecture halls, Examination halls, Demonstration rooms, Departmental museums and Skill Laboratories. There are Air-conditioned reading rooms, Cafeteria, Gym room, Indoor and Outdoor sports and Games facility including tennis, squash, basketball, and a swimming pool. The college has a separate library building which is open 24X7 with an excellent collection of medical books and journals, back volumes, Atlases, Dictionaries, Directories, Encyclopaedias, Technical Reports.There are a large number of societies and clubs like the Student Scientific Society, Computer Club, Hobbies Club, Debating Club, Adventure Club, Dance Club and Musimatics. where students can pursue extra-curricular interests.

Additional campus facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Canteen, Computer Lab, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital, Library, Medical Facilities, Lecture Room are also there. The College is fully residential with separate hostels for boys and girls. Residence in the hostels is mandatory for all the cadets for the entire duration of the course. The Boys Hostel is housed in a building which was built in 1965 and comprises 6 blocks of three floors each. There are a total of 277 rooms of approximately 8 sqmt (86sqft) area (single-seaters) and 162 rooms of approximately 18.5sqmt (199sqft) area (double seaters). All the rooms are fully furnished. The girls' hostel was constructed in 1984 and can accommodate 130 cadets in 70 single-seater and 30 double seater rooms. The new Boys Hostel has four blocks with four floors each having 18 spacious rooms with balconies. The officers' floors for officers pursuing their post graduation courses have been incorporated into the boys hostel. Subsidized messing is provided to all medical cadets. The Central Cadets Mess was opened in 2009 for all cadets to dine together. Students are not allowed to be married or to marry during the course, and are liable to serve in the medical services of the Armed Forces, on successful completion of MBBS for seven years and the UG students have to wait for 4years before appearing for the NEET PG courses.

The Attached Hospitals

Affiliated hospitals of AFMC include Command Hospital (Southern Command) - The Command Hospital (SC) was established in 1869. It was one of three military hospitals established at and around Poona in the same year. It was initially the British Military Hospital, Wanowrie. The location of Military Hospital, Wanowrie is presently occupied by the upper wing and main office building of Command Hospital (Southern Command). The lower wing of the Command Hospital presently occupies six large buildings that were referred to as the “Connaught Barracks” and originally housed troops of the Poona garrison. The Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre occupies the first building specially constructed as a ward for Military Hospital, Wanowrie in 1869. The new hospital was designated Military Hospital, Poona on 01 Jan 1948. The hospital was re-designated as Command Hospital (Southern Command) on 08 April 1967. It is spread over 105 acres of land. Command Hospital(Southern Command) is the largest hospital of the Indian Army. The hospital acquitted itself with great distinction during OP Pawan in Srilanka by treating 868 casualties. It has also provided medical aid during natural calamities such as the earthquakes at Bhuj and Latur, floods at Sangli and the Tsunami in Southern India.The Command Hospital (Southern Command) is a mega-tertiary care hospital.

Military Hospital (Cardio Thoracic Centre) - The 600 bedded hospital is committed to provide comprehensive holistic patients care for cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, cardiac and respiratory diseases.

Artificial Limb Centre-Although ALC was raised with the primary objective of meeting the prosthetic and orthotic requirements of disabled personnel of the armed forces, from 1951 the facilities were gradually extended to civilians as well. In 1958, a 70 bedded civilian wing was added to this Centre. A 120 bedded ward was already authorized for Defence Services personnel and ex-servicement. In 1964, sub center were established at Delhi and Lucknow to provide repair facilities. Additional sub center have since been established at Chandimandir, Guwahati and Bangalore.

Military Hospital (Khadki) - At present it has 846 beds with an additional 100 crisis expansion beds.AFMC also works as a hospital for civilians in collaboration with the command hospital (SC).

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)(100% DEEMED UNIVERSITY ) (Open To All)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is tasked with conducting counseling for a diverse range of medical seats across the country. This includes 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities (such as Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, and Banaras Hindu University, including their Institutional/Domicile Quotas), Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) for the registration part, and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (including VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, and ESIC Dental, Delhi) covering both 15% AIQ and 85% Institutional Quota. Furthermore, MCC/DGHS handles 100% of the seats in AIIMS and JIPMER, as well as B.Sc. Nursing courses in Central Institutes.

The primary responsibility of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)of DGHS is the allotment of seats to participating candidates based on their merit and personal choices. This crucial process commences only after the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) receives the list, data, or information of successful candidates from the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is the body responsible for conducting the NEET (UG) examination. Through this well-structured and transparent counseling process, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) ensures that candidates are matched to their preferred institutions in a fair and merit-based manner, facilitating their journey towards becoming future healthcare professionals.

Eligibility Condition:

• The candidate should have qualified under NEET-UG eligibility.
• Domicile-free Counseling (Open to all)

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

The counseling process for admission into various programs will encompass four distinct rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray and Special Stray Vacancy Round. In accordance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's directives, as per the orders dated 12.12.2022 and 16.12.2021 in the case of "SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021 in the matter of Nihila P.P. v/s MCC & Ors.," all four rounds will be conducted online by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). This approach ensures a transparent and accessible counseling process for all candidates.

Following the Supreme Court's approval, no seats will revert to the participating states after Round 2, marking a significant change in the counseling process. The Mop-up Round will now be recognized as Round 3 from the 2023-24 session onwards. It is crucial for candidates to make informed decisions regarding their participation in Round 3 of AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities counseling, as withdrawal from this round will not be permitted. Additionally, candidates accepting a seat in Round 3 will be ineligible for any further counseling rounds.

To facilitate a seamless transition between rounds and ensure optimal seat allocation, data will be shared between the Centre and the States. Any candidate listed in the allotments will be excluded from the All India Stray Vacancy Round to maintain the integrity of the counseling process.

For seats designated as JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/NRI, any vacancies remaining after Round 3 will convert to UR MANAGEMENT Private Deemed University seats. This conversion only occurs after all eligible candidates for JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/ NRI seats have been considered, ensuring no seat goes unfilled and maximizing educational opportunities for all students.

Reservation Policy for 15% All India Quota seats:

Guidelines for NRI Seat Allocation during MCC Counseling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has established specific criteria for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) seat allocation as per the directives issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. According to the verdict in W.P. No. 689/2017 - Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. on August 22, 2017, candidates qualifying as NRIs are eligible for NRI category seats. This eligibility extends to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals, who may only apply for NRI-designated seats.

Indian Nationals seeking to be reclassified to the sponsored NRI category must adhere to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)'s requirements, including the timely submission of necessary documents upon request. Candidates are encouraged to stay informed on the process through official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) communications to ensure compliance and secure their eligibility for NRI seat consideration during the counseling sessions.

First Round:- (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (Free Exit Round)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Registration fee varies as per the Filling of application form for-AIQ, Deemed, CU, DU,Central Institutes, AFMS
• Seat matrix display round 1
• Exercising of Choices and Locking of choices on all days.
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-1
• Publication of result of Round-1 on MCC website
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result.
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Options for an allotted candidate :-

If You're Satisfied with Your Allotted Seat and Wish to Join the College:

1. Physical Reporting: You are required to physically report to the college to which you've been allotted to complete the joining formalities.
2. Fee Payment: Upon reporting, you will need to pay the tuition fees and any other applicable fees to secure your seat. Please note, the security deposit paid during the MCC counselling cannot be adjusted against the tuition fees.
3. Document Submission: After paying the fees, you must hand over your original documents to the college as part of the admission process.
4. Security Deposit: The security deposit will be refunded by MCC after the counselling process concludes.

If You Wish to Participate in the Next Round:

For Upgrading: If you're satisfied with your current seat but, interested in exploring better options in the next round, you must:

1. Join the college allotted in Round 1 by physically reporting, paying the fees, and submitting the necessary documents.
2. Express your willingness for upgradation during the admission process. This indicates that while you're accepting the Round 1 seat, you're also interested in being considered for a better seat in Round 2.

If You're Not Satisfied with Your Allotment:

Seeking a Better Option: If the current allotment does not meet your expectations and you wish to participate in the next round for a better seat without reporting, be aware that:

1. You will forfeit your currently allotted seat
2. You must go through the counselling process again to be considered for a new seat in the subsequent round.

If You've Decided to Quit the MCC Process:

• Withdrawal: If you're not satisfied with the MCC allotted seat and have secured admission elsewhere, you can withdraw from the MCC counselling process. By doing so, you will not be considered for any seat allotment in the future rounds. MCC will return your security deposit post the counselling period.

2nd Round :-(AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

Fresh Registration for 2ND ROUND (not required for earlier registered candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Fresh New Registration for Round-2 for those candidates who have not registered in Round-1 (with full payment of fees)
• Seat matrix display for round 2
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices.
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-2
• Publication of result of Round-2 on MCC website
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download the allotment letter
• Physical Reporting with original documents at the allotted Medical/Dental College against Round 2 allotted seat
• If Allotted (No Free Exit) (Exit With Forfeiture of Fees )( Upgradation is available For Round 3 only.)
• Reporting at the Medical Institutions/university against 2nd Round (candidates once joined the allotted seat against 2nd Round are not allowed to vacate the seat) (Candidates who have allotted a seat in round 2 can opt for willingness to upgrade from round 2 to round 3 for which they will have to physically report at the allotted college.)

3rd Round :- (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing)(No Free Exit)
Fresh Registration for Round 3(not required for earlier registered candidates)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected])
• Fresh New Registration Round 3 for those candidates who

1. Have not registered in Round-1 or Round 2 (with full payment of fees).
2. Have Resigned / Not reported in Round-1 or Round 2 need to fill fresh choices only with full payment of fees

• Seat matrix for round 3
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Process of Seat Allotment Round-3
• Publication of result of Round 3 on MCC website.
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• Physical Reporting with original documents at the allotted Medical/Dental College against Round 3 allotted seat
• If Allotted (No Free Exit)

Stray vacancy: (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected]) (*NRI seat openings during the counseling rounds are contingent on the availability of NRI vacancies.)
• Fresh registrations shall be done for Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Seat matrix display for stray round
• Seat matrix for Stray Round
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Process of Seat Allotment Stray Round
• Publication of result of Stray Round on MCC website.
• Uploading of essential certificates after declaration of result
• All allotted students must download allotment letter
• Reporting To The College

Special Stray vacancies:- (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed University/AMU/BHU/B.Sc. Nursing) (No Free Exit)

NOTE:- The Special Stray Vacancy Round is conducted exclusively to fill any seats that remain vacant even after the Stray Vacancy Round. This round is a final attempt to ensure that no seat goes unfilled, providing one last opportunity for candidates to secure a position in their desired college or course.

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected]) (*NRI seat openings during the counseling rounds are contingent on the availability of NRI vacancies.)
• Seat matrix Special Stray vacancies
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Seat allotment Special Stray vacancies
• All allotted students must download allotment letter

Important PDF LINKS for the year 2024-25 MCC UG Counselling :