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Is Armed Forces Medical College a private or government college?

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12 months ago

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a government institution in India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence and is renowned for training medical professionals to serve in the Indian Armed Forces. It combines medical education with opportunities for a military career, providing a unique and prestigious pathway for students.

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Anchal Shukla | Contributor-Level 8

a year ago

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a leading medical training institute in Pune, India, in the state of Maharashtra. The college is managed by the Indian Armed Forces.

Established in May 1948 as a post-graduate teaching institution after World War II on the recommendation of the BC Roy Committee, remnants of various Indian Army Medical Corps units were amalgamated to create the Armed Forces Medical Services. The AFMC undergraduate wing was established on 4 August 1962, which is also celebrated annually as AFMC Day by its alumni.

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