How to become a Doctor in the Indian Army: Many students in India dream of becoming doctors and work hard for it. But do you know what to do if you want to become a doctor in the army? The job of a doctor in the army not only gives you a chance to serve the country but also gives you the benefit of a good salary and a secure future. In India, the rank of an army doctor is the same as that of other army officers and they also get allowances like retirement benefits, family pension, gratuity, medical treatment, and free ration. Generally, everyone knows what to do to become a doctor, but today we will tell you what you have to do to become a doctor in the army.

Medical studies after 12th

To become a doctor, you have to study medicine after 12th, and for this, it is necessary to pass the entrance test. The name of this entrance test is - the NEET Exam. To get admission in undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and BDS, one has to clear NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). Admission in medicine is given only based on the score obtained in this exam. Now if you want to serve the country by becoming a doctor in the army, then AFMC you will have to take admission.

Admission in AFMC

To become a doctor in the Indian Army, the candidate has to be admitted to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. Candidates get admission to this college based on the score obtained in the NEET Exam. That is, only those with good scores get admission here. AFMC is a reputed medical training institute and is supervised by the Indian Armed Forces.

What is the cutoff of AFMC?

The cutoff of AFMC is not always the same, it keeps changing every year. But looking at the previous cutoff, a score of 600+ can be considered secure for the students of the general category.

After passing NEET

After getting a good score in NEET, candidates also have to pass the interview and medical test.

In the tolerance test, the mental and physical stamina of the candidate is checked, in the interview, the communication skills and knowledge of the candidate are tested through questions.

How many seats are there in AFMC?

AFMC admits 150 students every year for the MBBS syllabus, out of which 115 seats are reserved for boys and 30 for girls, while 5 seats are for foreign students.

Two ways to become a doctor in the army

There are two ways to become a doctor in the army, Short Service Commission (SSC) and Permanent Commission (PC). Candidates who are already MBBS or BDS graduates can apply for short commission recruitment issued by the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force.

The second is permanent commission. This is for those who have passed the 12th examination and given the NEET exam. Admission to AFMC is then done based on the score obtained in NEET. After completing medical studies from AFMC, candidates are appointed as doctors in one of the three armies permanently.

What are the benefits of becoming a doctor in the army?

On studying at AFMC, one gets a free medical education, a good salary, a chance to become an officer directly in the army and special respect in the society.

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