Application Announcement for MBBS at AFMC Pune through Nepal Army for the year 2025
**Nepali Army Invites Applications for MBBS Admission through NEET-UG 2025**
The Nepali Army has announced that it is inviting applications for MBBS admission through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for the year 2025 at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India. This opportunity is particularly for children of serving or retired Nepali Army personnel.
**Eligibility Requirements**
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Nationality: Candidates should typically be Indian citizens, but children of serving or retired Nepali Army personnel are eligible under a special category as per defense-related admission policies. 2. Age: Applicants should have completed 17 years by 31 December 2025 and must not exceed 24 years by that date. 3. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, securing not less than 60% aggregate marks in the three science subjects combined, and at least 50% marks in English and each science subject. A pass in the 10th standard mathematics exam is also required. 4. NEET-UG Qualification: Candidates must have qualified the NEET UG 2025 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
**Application and Selection Process**
Interested candidates must register and apply online for AFMC MBBS admission via the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) website (https://mcc.nic.in) during the registration window after NEET results declaration. Once registered, candidates will be shortlisted based on their NEET merit, and approximately 2000 candidates (around 1600 boys and 400 girls) will be called for further screening at AFMC Pune, which includes physical fitness tests, psychological tests, and personal interviews.
Following the screening process, a final merit list will be prepared based on NEET scores, screening test performance, and interview results. Document verification and submission of the admission fee will then follow the final selection.
**Important Information**
Candidates must be willing to return and serve as temporary/permanent technical officer (Sub-Second Lieutenant) in the Nepali Army after completing the course. The original deposit voucher and one copy must be submitted with the application form. The MCC Registration Slip is required for the interview process.
Detailed information about the required documents, qualifications, and conditions can be found on the official portal of the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection: vacancy.nepalarmy.mil.np. Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of NPR 1,000 to Nepal Bank Limited.
Candidates must personally appear at the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection on 2082/03/18 at 10:00 AM. The application process is in person at the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection from 2082/03/11 to 2082/03/17 during office hours.
For the latest, updated official information, candidates are advised to consult the AFMC notification and the official AFMC website closer to the admission period. The first publication date of this notice was 2082/03/11.
For further information, applicants can contact the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection at 01-5979478.
- Eligibility for the MBBS admission in Nepal Army requires candidates to meet criteria such as being an Indian citizen or a child of serving or retired Nepali Army personnel, adhering to certain age limits, and obtaining specific educational qualifications and NEET-UG scores.
- Interested candidates can apply for the MBBS admission at Armed Forces Medical College by registering and applying online via the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) website.
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their NEET merit, and the selected applicants will undergo physical fitness tests, psychological tests, and personal interviews at AFMC Pune.
- The admission process involves a final merit list preparation, document verification, submission of the admission fee, and personal appearance at the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection.
- After completing the MBBS course, candidates must return to serve as temporary or permanent technical officer (Sub-Second Lieutenant) in the Nepali Army.
- Important documents and application information can be found on the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection's official portal, with applicants being advised to pay a non-refundable application fee of NPR 1,000 to Nepal Bank Limited.
- Applicants can find the latest and updated official information on the AFMC notification and official website closer to the admission period, and can contact the Directorate of Recruitment and Selection for further inquiries.
