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Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) |
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 The
Armed Forces Medical College is one of
the premier medical colleges of the country. Primary
training of medical undergraduates and post-graduates,
dental postgraduates, nursing cadets and paramedical
staff, are the multiple roles performed by AFMC.
The college is involved in conducting research
in various medical subjects including the betterment
of the performance of the Armed Forces both in
war and peace, besides contributing largely to
the morale of the fighting forces. The college
has two large auditoria and a huge library having
a collection of over 18000 books. The library
subscribes to more than 270 international and
national journals and has over 14000 bound journals.
Courses available: The various teaching
programmes conducted are: the graduate wing, postgraduate
training, the commissioning ceremony and nursing
training. Graduate Wing: The graduate wing
of AFMC is affiliated to the University of
Pune and is recognised by the Medical Council
of India for conducting a 4-and-a-half year programme
leading to an MBBS degree.
To seek admission to the MBBS course, an objective
type written examination conducted in 28 centres
across India has to be cleared. This is followed
by an interview. After the final selection, 130
students are admitted to the college, of which
25 seats are reserved for girls. All these students
are liable to serve in the medical services of
the Armed Forces on successful completion of MBBS.
Postgraduate Training: Postgraduate (PG)
training has been taken up since the inception
of the college.
All courses are recognised by the University
of Pune and Medical Council of India (MCI). The
duration of the PG degree courses is 3 years,
leading to the award of MD and MS degrees for
medical/surgical specialties and MDs (HA) for
hospital administration. There are PG diploma
courses of 2 years duration, leading to a diploma
in the concerned specialties.
Address: Armed Forces Medical College,
Sholapur Road, Pune.
Phone: 687 1351/ 687 4759
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Nowrosjee Wadia College |
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One
of the first colleges to provide facilities for
higher education, the Nowrosjee Wadia College
was established in 1931. This highly acclaimed
college is run by the Modern Education Society
and occupies one of the city's prime locations.
A row of impressive stone buildings houses the
Science and Arts faculties, hostel blocks, mess
and canteen. The college also has a separate assembly
hall. 
