Is NEET UG mandatory for AFMC Pune MBBS admission?

Yes. NEET UG is mandatory for AFMC Pune MBBS admission. A minimum 50th percentile (40th for SC/ST) is required to register for AFMC screening. AFMC does not accept any other exam or offer direct admission.

What NEET score do I need for AFMC Pune MBBS?

Based on the 2025 AFMC merit list, boys typically needed above 600 marks and girls above 620 marks (out of 720) in NEET to make the shortlist for AFMC screening. Final admission depends on the composite score out of 250, which includes ToELR (80 marks) and interview (50 marks). A very high NEET score reduces pressure on the interview stage.

How does the AFMC selection process work after NEET?

AFMC shortlists around 2,000 candidates from the NEET merit list (1,600 boys and 400 girls). Shortlisted candidates attend screening at AFMC Pune, covering ToELR (40-MCQ CBT, 30 minutes, 80 marks), a Psychological Assessment Test (qualifying only), a personal interview (50 marks), and a medical examination. The final merit score is out of 250 marks.

What is the AFMC service bond for MBBS?

All AFMC MBBS graduates must serve 7 years as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. As of 2026, the bond amount was INR 71lakh (revised each year - confirm thefigure at afmc.nic.in). The bond activates if a cadet withdraws after 7 days of joining or does not complete the 7-year service. Candidates declared medically unfit pay INR 28,166 per week in training costs from the NSL declaration date, not the full bond.

How many MBBS seats does AFMC Pune offer?

AFMC Pune offers 150 MBBS seats in 2026. Of these, 115 go to boys, 30 to girls, and 5 to MEA-sponsored foreign nationals. The civilian Indian intake is 145 seats, with 10 of these reserved for SC/ST candidates within the boys and girls pools.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at AFMC Pune?

No. AFMC Pune does not offer a management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission for any programme. Every seat is filled through NEET merit and AFMCs own screening process. No seat is available outside the merit-cum-screening route.

Can girls apply for AFMC Pune MBBS?

Yes. AFMC Pune reserves 30 MBBS seats for female candidates. Girls must meet all the same eligibility criteria as boys, including NEET score, height (minimum 152 cm for most states), ToELR, interview, and medical examination. A separate merit list is published for girls.

How do I apply for AFMC Pune MBBS 2026?

There is no separate AFMC form. After NEET UG results are declared, candidates register for AFMC MBBS on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) using their NEET roll number. AFMC then publishes a shortlist at afmc.nic.in and issues call letters for its screening round at Pune.

What is the eligibility for AFMC Pune MD/MS admission?

Civilian candidates (Priority-V) need an NMC-recognised MBBS degree with completed internship, a valid NEET PG 2026 score (minimum 50th percentile), and must be under 30 years of age at admission. They must complete the PG degree before age 35 and commit to 5 years of AFMS service under a bond of INR 54 lakh to INR 60 lakh. Counselling is through MCC at mcc.nic.in.

What physical standards must AFMC MBBS candidates meet?

Male candidates must be at least 157 cm tall (152 cm for NE candidates) and female candidates at least 152 cm (147 cm for NE candidates). BMI must be below 27. Candidates must also meet Ministry of Defence standards for vision, hearing, and general medical fitness. Medical examination at AFMC Pune is the final gate before merit list placement.

AFMC M.Sc Anatomy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fees (2-year total)	INR 1,29,000
Total Fees	INR 1,29,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fees (2-year total)

INR 1,29,000

Total Fees

INR 1,29,000

AFMC M.Sc Anatomy Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET PG Registration Closes	July 7, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG Admit Card	July 18, 2026 (Tentative)
NEET PG Exam	August 30, 2026
NEET PG Result	September 2026 (Tentative)
DGHS Counselling Round 1	October 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	December 2026 (Tentative)

NEET PG registration closed in July 2026 for the current cycle.

Civilian candidates apply under Priority-V category through DGHS counselling at mohfw.gov.in.

Only 4 seats available at AFMC Pune under Priority-V civilian category.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical institution. Non-MBBS graduates are not eligible for this programme

Valid NEET PG score at or above the qualifying percentile as notified by the National Medical Commission

Completion of compulsory rotating medical internship before the date of joining

Civilian candidates must apply under the DGHS Priority-V category for allocation to AFMC Pune

Admission Process

Register for NEET PG through the official NTA portal, pay the application fee, and appear for the examination on August 30, 2026

After NEET PG results, register on the DGHS centralised counselling portal at mohfw.gov.in

Select AFMC Pune as the preferred institution under the Priority-V (civilian) category and lock choices

Seat allotment is based on NEET PG merit rank within the Priority-V pool

Allotted candidates report to AFMC Pune on the joining date, submit original documents, and execute the service bond

✓ Opt for this if

MBBS graduate aiming for anatomy faculty or medical education career
Want to pursue research in a premier defence medical institution
High NEET PG scorer seeking a subsidised pre-clinical PG programme
Interested in combining anatomy with military trauma and surgery exposure

✗ Skip if

Not an MBBS graduate (B.Sc Anatomy holders are not eligible)
Prefer a clinical MD or MS over a pre-clinical research degree
Not willing to commit to the AFMC PG service bond obligation

AFMC M.Sc Anatomy Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Ministry of Defence Training Support	Subsidised tuition and on-campus facilities	All admitted students
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Government)	As per government norms	SC/ST students. Apply via National Scholarship Portal
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	OBC students meeting income criteria

No college-specific scholarship exists beyond the Ministry of Defence subsidy.

National Scholarship Portal applications must be submitted within 3 months of admission.

AFMC M.Sc Anatomy FAQs

Ques. Is M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC open to non-MBBS graduates?

Ans. No, the M.Sc Anatomy programme at AFMC Pune requires an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution as the minimum qualification. Candidates with a B.Sc Anatomy or a non-medical M.Sc background are not eligible for this pre-clinical postgraduate programme at AFMC. Completion of the compulsory rotating internship before the joining date is also mandatory for all applicants seeking admission.

Ques. How do civilians get admission to M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC?

Ans. Civilian candidates are admitted to M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC Pune under the Priority-V category through the DGHS centralised counselling portal at mohfw.gov.in. Admission is based purely on NEET PG merit within this category. Candidates must qualify NEET PG, register on the DGHS counselling portal after results are declared, and select AFMC Pune as their preferred institution during the choice-filling round.

Ques. What is the fee for M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC Pune?

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC Pune is INR 1,29,000 for the complete 2-year course, subsidised by the Ministry of Defence. This is significantly lower than fees at most private medical colleges. However, civilian postgraduate students are required to execute a service bond of up to INR 54 to 60 lakhs, which becomes payable if they leave before completing the bond period.

Ques. What careers are available after M.Sc Anatomy from AFMC?

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Anatomy from AFMC can pursue careers as anatomy faculty in government or private medical colleges, research scientists in ICMR or university departments, and faculty positions in Armed Forces Medical Services institutions. The AFMC background is a well-regarded credential for medical education in India, and some graduates also pursue PhD programmes in anatomy or related biomedical sciences after completing this degree.

Ques. What is the seat intake and competition level for M.Sc Anatomy at AFMC?

Ans. AFMC Pune admits only 4 students per year for M.Sc Anatomy, making it one of the most competitive pre-clinical PG programmes in India. Seats are filled through NEET PG merit under the DGHS Priority-V civilian category, and only candidates with high NEET PG scores are typically allotted this programme. The limited intake ensures intensive mentoring and research guidance for each admitted student.

AFMC M.Sc Anatomy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility