Is NEET UG mandatory for ACMS MBBS admission 2026?

Yes, NEET UG 2026 is mandatory. No other entrance exam is accepted. Candidates must qualify the minimum NEET cutoff. Army ward eligibility is verified separately but is also compulsory.

Can civilian candidates apply for ACMS MBBS?

No, ACMS does not admit civilian candidates. All 100 MBBS seats are reserved for Army wards and widows. There are no open-category, management quota, or general merit seats.

Are wards of Air Force, Navy, or CRPF eligible for ACMS admission?

No. ACMS is only for wards and widows of Indian Army personnel. Wards of Air Force, Navy, CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, and all other paramilitary or central armed police forces are explicitly not eligible. This is stated in the official GGSIPU admission brochure.

How is ACMS counselling different from MCC counselling?

ACMS admission is handled through GGSIPU counselling at ipu.admissions.nic.in, not through MCC. ACMS does not participate in MCC All India Quota counselling. All 100 seats are allotted through GGSIPU in up to three rounds followed by a stray round for vacant seats.

What is the NEET UG closing rank for ACMS Delhi?

In the 2025 GGSIPU counselling cycle, the NEET UG closing rank for General category females at ACMS was 25,830 and for males was 25,699. The OBC-NCL female closing rank was 25,842. SC category closing ranks ranged up to 1,53,500. These figures vary each year.

Is there a military service bond after MBBS from ACMS?

No, ACMS imposes no service bond on graduates. Students are not required to join the armed forces after completing MBBS. They are free to pursue civil practice, PG admissions, or join the armed forces voluntarily.

What is the total MBBS fee at ACMS Delhi?

The annual academic fee at ACMS is approximately INR 3,42,900, comprising college tuition of INR 2,82,900 and GGSIPU university charges of INR 60,000. Hostel charges are approximately INR 7,000 per month and are charged separately. Total academic fees over the 4.5-year period are approximately INR 15.4 lakh. Fees are regulated by SFRC and revised every three years.

What Army documents are needed for ACMS admission?

Candidates must submit the Army parents Pension Payment Order (PPO) or discharge certificate, service record, dependent card, and identity card. For wards of serving personnel, a certificate confirming minimum 10 years of continuous Army service is required. All documents must be originals and submitted at the time of reporting to ACMS.

What is the PMSS scholarship available to ACMS students?

Wards of ex-servicemen can apply for PMSS through Kendriya Sainik Board. The amount is INR 3,000 per month (INR 36,000 per year) for girls and INR 2,500 per month (INR 30,000 per year) for boys. Candidates must have at least 60% in Class 12. Applications are accepted at ksb.gov.in during August to November 2026.

What PG admission advantage does ACMS provide?

ACMS graduates are eligible to compete for 50% of Delhi State and Institutional Quota PG (MD/MS) seats at GGSIPU-affiliated hospitals. These include Safdarjung Hospital, RML Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Medical College. This is a significant advantage unique to graduates of GGSIPU-affiliated medical colleges.