It is a moment of pride for any individual to serve the country by wearing the Khaki uniform. However, some youngsters want to pursue their studies in medicine and wear military uniforms at the same time. For such individuals, Army Medical College (AMC) presents a unique opportunity. However, even if you don't want to serve in the Army afterward, AMC still is a great choice and you can get into it.
That said, getting into any medical college in Pakistan let alone Army Medical College is a long and nerve-wracking process. In this situation, every right information and guidance go a long way in making this process relatively less tasking.
In this piece, we will go over different routes that you can adopt to get into this prestigious medical college. Moreover, we will go through all the different eligibility criteria and selection processes for Army Medical College that you need to follow to achieve your goal. So, without any further delay, let’s get it started.
A Brief History of Army of Medical College
Army Medical college started in 1977, initially offering 100 seats to MBBS students. However later in the same year, it started to offer a four-year BDS program. The college was affiliated with Quaid e Azam University and recognized by the General Medical Council of the UK.
It is in Rawalpindi and offers a residential facility to its students. The campus is near to the federal territory, Tarbela and Mangla dams are just 100 km away whereas historical sites Taxila and Gandhara are also nearby.
As already mentioned, it offers accommodation to the enrolled cadets, 5 hostels are available for boys and 2 for girls. The campus has a vast library with a huge collection of books available for the students. Seminar halls, auditoriums, and fully equipped lecture halls make the campus no less than any other institution.
At the moment, there are 200 seats for MBBS and 50 for BDS.
Eligibility Criteria for Army Medical College Admission
There is a set of different requirements which you need to check before applying for this prestigious institution. These include the following:
- Applicants must be 17 to 25 years of age.
- The marital status of the applicant must be unmarried.
- Applicants must have passed F.sc.(Faculty of Science) or equivalent with majors in biology, chemistry, and Physics.
- Applicants need to have at least 70 percent marks in F.sc. and matriculation to be eligible for admission to Army Medical College. However, for medical cadets, it is 60% in F.Sc.
- Only Pakistani nationals can apply for this institution. In case, an applicant has dual nationality, he has to surrender the other one during the process.
Different Routes for Admission in Army Medical College
You can join Army Medical College in three ways.
- Firstly, you can join as a medical cadet which is entirely free of cost. The next option is that you can join as a NUMS cadet. And the third one is paying cadets. The cost of the program for NUMS cadets and paying cadets is Two hundred and twenty thousand PKR. (220,000) annually.
- For foreign cadets looking for admission to Army Medical College, the cost is $12,000.
- We will go through each of these different routes in a little greater detail below.
1. Medical Cadet Course 2022
This route has a total of seats of 100 for MBBS and 03 seats for BDS. For this, the process is similar to the cadet who goes for Pakistan Military Academy (PMA). The test has 4 phases and the applicant has to successfully pass through each of them to be considered for admission.
- Initial Intelligence and written-test
- Physical Test
- Medical Test
- Final interview
The candidate will appear in the test step by step. If an applicant passes the initial written test, he will have to go through a physical test. After this, the candidate will appear in the final interview. You will get a letter issued by GHQ confirming your selection in Army medical College at your mailing address.
The most fascinating thing about getting selected in this course is that you will have to wear the official cadet uniform and the military will pay PKR 40,000 every month.
After the completion of your MBBS or BDS program, you will have to go to PMA for 6 months of training. By the end of the training, your designation is a captain in the Pakistan Army.
However, it must be noted that candidates going through this route will be bound to serve the military for a minimum of 13 years according to the agreement.
It is also important to note that females are not allowed to apply for this course.
Eligibility Criteria for Medical Cadet Course:
Eligibility criteria for this course are following:
- An applicant must have at least 60 percent in F.sc or equivalent.
- You can apply three times if you fail in an attempt.
- However, if marked as permanent unfit once, then you cannot apply again.
Registration for Medical Cadet Course
For that, you can either visit the army recruitment center near to you or you can apply through the website. The website is also a good source of relevant and important information on the website.
Read:- Pak Army Civilian Jobs 2022
Induction Test for Medical Cadet Course in Army Medical College
It is a four-step process.
- Initial Test
- Physical Test
- Medical test
- Interview
The process usually starts in the June-July months after the completion of intermediate exams.
1. Initial Test
Talking about it, it is a written test covering the portion of your pre-medical studies, along with a personality test and intelligence test. This is the initial screening test and the purpose is to make sure that the applicant is suitable for the military.
2. Physical Test
As mentioned above, every medical cadet has to go through the PMA training at the end. This test screens that the applicant is fit for that and fitness wouldn’t hinder the training. The physical test for Army Medical College admission includes push-ups, chin-ups, ditch crossing, and chest measurement along with many others.
Candidates are expected to have normal weight as per body mass index and a heigh of at least 5’ 4″ (162.5 cm).
Now, after clearing the physical, you will go through the medical test.
3. Medical Test
This medical test is to check that the candidate is medically fit and has no major health issues. Following medical tests make part of this process:
- A complete urine examination or urinalysis
- Blood tests for excluding dangerous infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C.
- Chest x-ray
- ECG
- A general examination by a physician.
After the medical test, you will only have to appear in the final interview.
4. Final Interview
This is to evaluate the overall personality dynamic of the candidate. As in any other interview, the recruiters make sure that the mindset of the candidate is suitable for the military or not.
If you pass this final interview, you will get a letter from the GHQ confirming your selection for Army Medical College.
Table: Details for Medical Cadets
| Medical Cadet | MBBS BDS |
| Gender | Males only |
| Eligibility criteria | At Least 70% marks in matric + first year |
| Selection Procedure | Written-test, Physical Test, Medical Examination and Interview |
| Mandatory Entry test | UHS-MDCAT/ETEA/SAT/NUMS |
| Fee | None (Receive Rs 40k Monthly stipend) |
| Joining Army | Yes (Minimum 13 Years of service) |
| Rank | Captain Doctor |
2. Selection through NUMS Cadet Course for Army Medical College:
This route gets 40 MBBS seats and 07 BDS seats. The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) conducts a test in all major cities of Pakistan twice a year. You can either apply on the basis of your first-year result or second-year result. You will get the score of the NTS via email.
The most important thing is that both genders can apply for this course. Additionally, graduates wouldn’t have to go through any kind of training and they can practice freely after graduating without being bound to serve in the army. However, if they want to join the Pakistan army, they will have to apply for the selection separately.
Registration of NUMS Entry Test:
After going through the eligibility criteria, you have to register yourself for the NUMS entry test. It is a very convenient online process.
- Firstly, you have to go to the official website of NUMS.
- Next, you are going to search for “Registration” and select the NUMS entry test.
- After that, you will fill out the form and select the nearest test center to you.
- Then, proceed to registration.
- Now, you will need to generate a voucher of 3000 PKR of your name which is payable at any branch of HBL.
- Finally, you have to send the printed form and paid voucher to the address of NTS.
Make sure to reach the test center 30 minutes before the test starts with your CNIC/B form, printed admit card issued by NTS, and stationary in a transparent holder.
NUMS-MDCAT test lasts for 150 minutes or two and a half hours and consists of 200 MCQs. There is no negative marking in the NUMS entry test. These usually consist of 80 MCQs for biology, 60 for chemistry, 40 for physics, and 20 for English.
You need to secure at least a 70 percent score on the NUMS entry test. Currently, the weightage of the test is 50 percent and the rest of 50 percent is of F.sc.
Admission Form:
After clearing the test, you will need to get an admission form from AMC, fill it up along with the attachment of these documents:
- Two Passport-size Photographs.
- Attested copies of matriculation and intermediate result
- An attested copy of CNIC or B form.
Submit the complete form to the college to prevent rejection.
Merit List:
If your name appears in the merit list, pay the fees within the due date to secure the seat. The merit for NUMS cadets in Army Medical College is usually around 93-94%.
Fee Structure:
As indicated earlier, NUMS cadets pay an annual fee of 220,000 Pakistani rupees.
Tabe: Details for NUMS or Paying Cadets
| NUMS Cadet | MBBS BDS |
| Gender | Male and female |
| Entry Test | NUMS test |
| Merit Formula | 10% of matric marks + 40% of F.Sc. marks + 50% of MDCAT marks. |
| Tuition | Rs 220,000 per annum |
| Last Year Merit | 93.25% 93.13%> |
3. Admission Guide for Paying Cadets and Additional Selected Cadets
This route has a total of 45 MBBS seats and 33 BD seats. These seats are specifically for the children of military personnel irrespective of their ranks. They are not gender-specific and both males and females can apply for them. Initially, the selected candidates have to pay the full fee, but later on, they will get a refund of it.
Paying cadets will also have to wear the official uniform of the Army after selection and after graduation, they will also get an appointment as captain in the Pakistan military. Unlike medical cadets, they just need to serve the military for 3 years.
Paying Cadet Form:
You have to get this form from the respective headquarters of your parent and fill the form carefully. You will need to attach an attested copy of matriculation and intermediate results, a copy of CNIC, or B form and finally, if you have a retired parent then release certification. Submit it to the respective headquarters.
Make sure to apply before the NUMS test.
The rest of the process is the same as that of the NUMS cadet course. You will appear in the NUMS entry test and wait for the merit list. In recent years, the merit of paying cadets has been around 87-88%.
Fee Structure for Paying Cadets and Additional Selected Cadets
Paying cadets to pay an annual fee of 45,000 and additional selected cadets to pay an annual fee of 90,000.
Details for Paying Cadets and ASC
| Paying Cadet and ASC | MBBS BDS |
| Gender | Males and Females |
| Admission form | Available at GHQ and Soldier board |
| Merit Formula | Matric 10%, FSc 40% NUMs entry test 50% |
| Fee | 45,000 PKR per annum (Paying Cadet) 90,000 PKR per annum (ASC) |
| Mandatory Entry test | NUMS entry test |
| Joining Army | Yes (Minimum 3 Years of service) |
| Rank | Captain Doctor |
4. Guide for the Foreign Applicants for Army Medical College Admission
Foreign applicants have 15 seats for MBBS and 07 seats for BDS. These candidates must have 12 years of education or equivalent certification by the Federal Board. You can also submit British General certification of education or Cambridge high school certification with cumulative 60 percent marks in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Either you can apply with the NUMS entry test or SAT II. Subjects will remain the same: biology, chemistry, and physics. Lastly, you can apply on the basis of the foreign MCAT with a minimum of 500 scores.
As indicated earlier, foreign candidates need to pay an annual fee of $12,000 for AMC.
Seat Distribution for Army Medical College
| Category | MBBS Seats | BDS Seats |
| NUMS Cadets (NC) | 40 | 07 |
| Medical Cadets (MC) | 100> | 03 |
| Paying Cadets (PC) | 15 | 33 (collective for PC and ASC) |
| Additional Selected Cadets (ASC) | 30 | Mentioned above |
| Foeign/Overseas Candidates | 15 | 07 |
Summary:
There you go, we have assembled all the important information that can make it easy to apply for Army Medical College admission 2022. Some of the important points include different routes for getting into AMC. These different routes carry a different selection process, eligibility, and fee structure.
We would like to point out you can get into Army Medical College as a female and as a civilian. This is through being a NUMS cadet or a paying cadet. Moreover, it is also possible to get admission to this prestigious college without having to serve army after completion of your studies. I hope the information we provided was of help.
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