About AFMC Nursing 2021
AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) is one of the premier medical institutes of India. AFMC is known for its excellence in education and research and is also known for providing several trainings for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing students with assured career prospects in the defence services. The college offers two UG courses - MBBS and B.Sc. nursing. It also offers PG courses of various specializations with MD and MD/MS degrees, along with M.Sc. degree in Anatomy and Master’s degree in Hospital Administration.
Along with the UG and PG courses, the college offers several other diploma courses of various lengths to applicants.
AFMC Nursing Exam 2021: Key Element
ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
Name | AFMC Nursing |
Full-Form | Armed Forces Medical College Exam for Nursing |
Conducting Authority | Armed Forces Medical College |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam Frequency | 01 |
Courses Offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing courses |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Website | https://www.afmc.nic.in |
AFMC Nursing Important Dates 2021 Exam
Important dates for the AFMC Nursing 2021 exam, such as application form, admit card, exam, and result, are listed below. Candidates must go through the dates related to the AFMC Nursing exam from the table mentioned below:
Events | Dates 2020 |
Online registration begins | 28th October 2020 |
Last date for the registeration and filling of the application forms | 2nd November 2020 |
List of the candidates applying for the AFMC, Pune from DGHS | Unannounced |
List of candidates that have been shortlisted for the screening process at AFMC, Pune | Unannounced |
Candidate document screening at the AFMC, Pune | Unannounced |
Release of the list of waitlisted candidates | Unannounced |
Admission reporting | Unannounced |
AFMC Exam Registration Process 2021
All the candidates who want to participate in the exam must need to apply for the exam by filling the application form through the official website of the AFMC. It is an online process that involves some of the following steps:
- Visit the official website of AFMC or Join Indian Army.
- Get yourself registered for the exam by filling in basic details such as name, parent’s name, category, mail ID, and phone number.
- Candidates get the application number & password.
- Re login using the given login credentials for the completion of the application process.
- Now fill all the other details that required.
- Upload the scanned passport size photograph & signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- Then submit the application fee.
Category | Fee |
All | 750 INR |
- After the fee will get submit, a confirmation page will appear on your screen.
- Take the printout of the confirmation page & keep it safe until admission.
AFMC Eligibility Criteria 2021
Before beginning to fill the application for the AFMC 2021, it is advised that the candidates go through the following eligibility criteria to avoid the rejection or cancellation of the application form:
- The candidate should have passed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects with three years Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery with minimum two years experience or equivalent examination. They should also have secured a percentage not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the three science subjects mentioned above.
- The candidate must be an Indian to apply for the admission to AFMC.
- The candidate must be of 17 years of age as or on December 31st of the year of admission.
- Additionally, the candidate must also have passed Mathematics in class 10th.
- The candidate must have achieved a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12th.
- The candidate must not be married at the time of admission and cannot marry during the time of the course.
- Candidates should be medically fit. Medical Board of Military Medical Officer checked the fitness that comes under the admission process.
- Admission to the candidates with height less than 148 cm (4 feet 10 inches) will not be granted.
- B.Sc Nursing admission will only be offered to the female candidates.
AFMC Nursing Exam Pattern 2021
Before appearing for any exam it is so much necessary to go through the exam pattern so that there will be no chaos at that time.
Attributes | Details |
Mode of exam | Offline |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Duration of exam | 90 minutes |
Total number of questions | 180 |
Language | English |
Subjects | No. of questions |
Physics | 45 |
Chemistry | 45 |
Biology | 45 |
English language & comprehension and Logical Intelligence | 45 |
Total | 180 |
AFMC Nursing Syllabus 2021
The subjects with the respective syllabus can be viewed below:
AFMC Nursing Biology Syllabus
Topics | ||
Diversity in Living World | Genetics and Evolution | Structure and Function |
Genetics and Evolution, | Structure and Function- Plants | Structure and Functions-Plants |
The unit of Life | Growth and Movement in Plants | Ecology and Environment |
Reproduction and Developments in Human | Reproduction | Biology and Human Welfare |
AFMC Nursing Chemistry Syllabus
Topics | ||
Equilibrium, Chemical bonding | Solutions | Chemical thermodynamics |
Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry | Chemistry is everyday life | Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry |
Polymers | Surface Chemistry | Electrochemistry |
General Principles and Process of isolation of elements | Hydrogen | Some basic concepts in Chemistry |
States of Matter | Atomic Structure | Solid State Chemistry |
Redox Reactions | Classification of elements and periodicity in properties | Organic Compound with functional group containing Nitrogen |
Organic compounds with functional group containing oxygen | Chemical Kinetics | Purification and Characterization of Chemical compounds |
S block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals) 5 chemical energetics | p-block elements | the d-and-f Block elements |
Biomolecules | Organic Compounds with functional group containing halogen (X) |
AFMC Nursing Physics Syllabus
Topics | ||
Solids and Semi-Conductor Devices | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | Rotational motion |
Description of motion in Two or Three Dimension | Gravitation | Electrostatics |
Current Electricity | Molecules and Nuclei | Atoms, Magnetism |
Magnetic effects of currents | Introduction and Measurement | Laws Of Motion |
Description of Motion in One Dimension, | Energy and Power | Work |
Heat and Thermodynamics | Waves | Oscillations |
Ray optics and optical instruments | Electrons and Photons | Electromagnetic Waves |
Thermal and Chemical effects of Current |
AFMC Nursing Preparation Tips
Along with working towards their strategy for the exam, applicants should also, watch out for simple mistakes they can make that could cost them heavily. From carrying the right documents, reaching the examination centre on time to avoiding calculation errors, all these are small things every applicant should keep in mind.
Keeping the time limitations in mind, it is expected that the applicant should not spend too much time on a single question but also not rush through the questions as it could cause panic.
Skipping questions that require more time is the smarter thing to do compared to playing a guessing game as the examination does have a negative marking scheme.
AFMC Nursing FAQs
Q1. What documents will be required for admission?
A1. Candidates should have these documents on hand during the admission process:
- NEET Admit card
- NEET Scorecard
- Provisional admit letter
- 10+2 or equivalent certificate
- Community certificate
- PWD certificate (if applicable)
- ID proof – Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving Licence, passport, etc.
- 7-8 passport size photographs
Q2. Who
can get the chance for the written examination?
A2.
This depends upon the score of the HSC and SSC results of the candidate
and on the quota mentioned in the merit list. Then the list of the
successful candidates will be informed by SMS to the candidates. Only
candidates who are selected based on the above criteria will be
allowed to sit for the written examination. However, there will be no
monetary compensation provided to the unsuccessful candidates.
Q3. Which is the entrance examination for AFMC MBBS?
A3. The admission for the MBBS course in the AFMC happens with the help of the NEET scorecard. AFMC 2021 Admissions will be known as the Armed Forces Medical College MBBS entrance examination. This is a medical entrance examination, which will also be conducted by the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune.
Q4. How can one attempt the AFMC examination?
A4. The candidate should have taken up Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in their 10+2 or any other equivalent examination. Their score in the 10+2 or equivalent exam must have been not less than 60%. Also, they should have a minimum of 50% in each subject of PCMB.
Q5. Is the ToELR examination supposed to be given in offline mode?
A5. No, the ToELR test is a computer-based test and cannot be taken up in offline mode.
Best wishes to all the AFMC aspirants from the CollegeMarg team!