Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Armed Forces Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve a one-time payment between Rs. 81,000 and Rs. 96,000, covering the duration of 4.5 years. An admission fee of Rs. 2,750 and a refundable security deposit of Rs. 15,000 are required. Additional charges include a barrack damage fee of Rs. 350 biannually, cinema subscription fee of Rs. 450, computer club charges of Rs.
800, and common activities maintenance fee of Rs. 1,000. Other costs include swimming pool charges of Rs. 300, identity card fee of Rs. 600, college record documentation fee of Rs. 1,100, and a student handbook costing Rs. 600. A college fee and deposit sum of Rs. 25,000 is paid at admission. There are no annual tuition or hostel fees; however, a monthly mess fee of approximately Rs. 2,000 covers expenses such as laundry and personal grooming services.
Cadets receive a monthly allowance and during internships are commissioned as officers, with corresponding salaries.
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing program exclusively for female civilian candidates. Admission requires NEET UG qualification followed by AFMC’s ToGIGE test, psychological assessment, and interview at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. Total programme fees are INR 1.6 Lakhs for the full course, subsidised by the Ministry of Defence. All graduates are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) with guaranteed government employment.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for the 2026 admission cycle have closed. The next admission cycle will commence as per the official MNS/AFMC notification.
Key Points
- Selection includes NEET UG, ToGIGE, PAT, interview, and medical examination.
- Free accommodation and rations are provided throughout the 4-year training.
- Graduates are granted Permanent Commission in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) after meeting all prescribed requirements.
- Candidates must serve as per the service bond specified under the prevailing MNS rules.
AFMC B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fees (4-year total) | INR 1.6 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | INR 1.6 Lakhs |
- Tuition is subsidised by the Ministry of Defence.
- Accommodation, rations, and uniforms are provided at no additional cost.
AFMC B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Closes | March 11, 2026 |
| NEET UG Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 16, 2026 |
| AFMC Application and Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| ToGIGE and Psychological Assessment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt | September to October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Medical Examination | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET UG registration closed in March 2026 for the 2026-27 session.
- The NEET-UG exam held on May 3 was cancelled.
- AFMC application link available on joinindianarmy.nic.in after NEET UG results.
Note:
Application Fee: ₹200 (SC/ST candidates are typically exempted). Payment is made online via the Join Indian Army website.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female Indian citizen, unmarried or legally separated, aged 17 to 25 years as of October 1, 2026
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as a regular student in the first attempt, with minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects
- Qualified in NEET (UG) as per the qualifying criteria prescribed by NTA.
- Minimum height of 152 cm (147 cm for Gorkhas/North-East candidates).
Admission Process
- Register for NEET UG through the NTA portal and appear for the examination
- After NEET UG results, apply to AFMC through joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Appear for ToGIGE (Test of General Intelligence and General English) at designated centres
- Attend psychological assessment and interview conducted at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt
- Undergo medical examination by Military Medical Officers
- Final merit is based on NEET UG score, ToGIGE score, and psychological assessment. Execute service bond on admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Want a guaranteed government job in nursing with officer status
- Comfortable with a 5-year MNS service commitment after graduation
- Seeking a highly subsidised nursing programme with free accommodation
- Interested in working in military hospitals across India and abroad
✗ Skip if
- Not comfortable with mandatory military service commitment of 5 years
- Prefer civilian hospital career with flexible location and specialisation
- Not willing to clear multi-stage AFMC selection including interview and medical board
AFMC B.Sc Nursing Placement 2025
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Career Outcome | Permanent Commission in the Military Nursing Service (MNS)* |
| Service Branch | Military Nursing Service (MNS), Indian Armed Forces |
| Pay Matrix | Level 10 |
| Basic Pay | INR 56,100 per month |
| Approximate Gross Monthly Salary | INR 80,000+ (including applicable allowances) |
AFMC B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence Training Support | Free accommodation, rations, and uniforms | All admitted students throughout 4-year training |
| 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 from families below income threshold |
- No separate AFMC college scholarship exists beyond government-funded benefits.
- Starting salary on commission exceeds INR 80,000 per month with full service perquisites.
AFMC B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is AFMC B.Sc. Nursing only for women?
Ans. Yes. The B.Sc. Nursing programme at AFMC Pune is open exclusively to eligible female candidates seeking admission to the Military Nursing Service (MNS). Candidates must also satisfy the nationality, age, educational, medical, and other eligibility conditions prescribed in the official admission notification.
Ques. What is the selection process for AFMC B.Sc. Nursing after NEET UG?
Ans. Candidates must first qualify NEET (UG). Shortlisted applicants are then required to appear for the Test of General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE), Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), personal interview, and medical examination conducted at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. Final selection is made according to the Military Nursing Service (MNS) admission procedure.
Ques. Is there a service bond for AFMC B.Sc. Nursing graduates?
Ans. Yes. Candidates selected for the B.Sc. Nursing programme are required to execute a service bond in accordance with the prevailing Military Nursing Service (MNS) rules. The bond conditions and service obligations are specified in the official admission notification issued for the respective admission year.
Ques. What facilities are provided to AFMC B.Sc. Nursing students?
Ans. Students admitted to the B.Sc. Nursing programme receive free accommodation and rations during the four-year training period as per Military Nursing Service (MNS) rules. Other benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable Government of India and Armed Forces regulations.
Ques. What is the salary after completing B.Sc. Nursing from AFMC?
Ans. After successful completion of the programme and commissioning into the Military Nursing Service (MNS), candidates are placed in Pay Matrix Level 10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. They are also entitled to applicable allowances and other service benefits as per Government of India rules.