Armed Forces Medical College, Pune is a premier medical institution in India. AFMC has the distinction of being the first medical college set up by the Armed Forces of any country in Asia. The college is a unique institution which combines medical education with training specific to the health care needs of the Armed Forces. AFMC has been consistently rated among the top three medical colleges in India by surveys published by reputed newsmagazines for the past decade. It has received accreditation from NAAC with ‘A’ Grading and during re-accreditation carried out recently has been awarded cumulative grade point average of 3.51 out of a maximum 4, which was the highest ever awarded to any institution in India, till that time.
Armed Forces Medical College was established on 01 May 1948. The institution conducts training of medical undergraduates and post-graduates, nursing undergraduates and post-graduates, dental postgraduates and paramedical staff. Patient care forms an integral part of the training curriculum and the affiliated hospitals utilise the expertise available at AFMC. The institution is responsible for providing the entire pool of specialists and super specialists to Armed Forces by giving them in-service training. Thus AFMC forms the backbone of high quality professional medical care being provided to the Armed Forces.
The college is located at Southern Command, Solapur - Pune Highway, near Race Course, Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra. There are several modes of transport to reach AFMC Pune. One can travel by air, road or rail to reach the college. The nearest railway station is Pune Railway Station. It is located at a distance of 4.7 km and would take around 15 minutes from cab or auto. The nearest bus stop is Market Yard Bus Stop. It is 4.4 km far from the college. Pune International Airport is the nearest airport. The distance between the airport and the college is 11.8 km and would take approximately 28 minutes from cab or auto.
Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in English, minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together and minimum 50% marks in each of the Science subject.
Boys Hostel The college provides well-furnished hostels. The hostels are well-furnished and are equipped with modern appliances. A 24X7 security system is also available.
Girls Hostel AFMC Pune girls hostel facilities include uninterrupted supply of water and electricity, air-conditioners, etc. The safety and security of the hostels is taken care of by the hostel wardens.
Gym AFMC Pune gym facilities are available for both boys and girls students. The gym also provides a trainer to guide the students.
Library The library has a numerous collection of textbooks, reference books, national and international journals, periodicals, newspapers, magazines, etc. Students and faculty members can access the facility after their classroom lectures.
Sports Indoor and outdoor sports like chess, carro, badminton, table tennis, tennis, cricket, basketball, volleyball, football, hockey, etc are available at the college. Separate fields are maintained especially for outdoor sports.
Cafeteria The cafeteria serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food to the students and college staff at reasonable prices. The food is hygienically-prepared and is rich in nutrition content.
Auditorium AFMC Pune auditorium facilities include LCD projectors, audio video systems, etc. Various events and seminars are conducted in the college auditorium.
IT Infrastructure The IT infrastructure of the college is well-maintained. It controls and manages the networking of the entire campus.
Laboratories The college has departmental laboratories. The laboratories are equipped with modern instruments and apparatus to help the students in practicals.