Does permanent tattoo on hand interfere during the medical process of MBBS course?
Asked about Armed Forces Medical College - MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
I've done 12th with PCM but since class 7th, I was in hostel. I've wondered about becoming a doctor in AFMC College and I'm thinking to complete my 11th and 12th with BiPC but the problem is that until I start MBBS, I will be 21 years in age. I have a small moon shaped permanent tattoo in left hand.
-
1 Answer
-
Most medical institutions are okay with a little bit of visible body ink, as long as it's not offensive. Non-visible tattoos are almost always allowed. If your tattoo is not exposed, or it could easily be covered, you'll rarely have problems with the upper management, even if they know about it
Similar Questions for you
For B.Sc Nursing at AFMC Pune (2025), AFMC does not publish specific cutoff ranks or marks. Typically, a NEET-UG score above 550–600 is considered competitive for being shortlisted. Final admission depends on your NEET score, followed by if you clear AFMC's ToELR test, interview, psychological screening, and medical fitness requirements.
You must appear for NEET UG examination to get admission in B.Sc Nursing at AFMC.
Only women can apply for this path.
Your age must be among 17 to twenty-five years.
You must score at the least 50% marks in 12th.
After NEET, shortlisted applicants will undergo:
A short laptop take a look at (ToGIGE)
A psychology test
Interview and scientific check-up
No, AFMC does not have a specific "battle casualty quota" or a dedicated category for "warrior students" for MBBS admissions. Admission to AFMC is primarily based on merit through the NEET-UG exam, followed by a unique AFMC selection process. While AFMC does have some reservations for SC/ST and OBC candidates based on NEET scores, there isn't a separate quota for children of battle casualties or those with similar backgrounds.
NEET-UG is the primary criterion:
AFMC admissions are highly competitive and depend on securing a good rank in the NEET-UG exam.
No specific quota for battle casualties:
While AFMC has reservations for sp
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 687k Reviews
- 1800k Answers
