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Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS) is a private medical college located at Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi. Established in 2008, ACMS is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college is exclusively reserved for wards and widows of Indian Army personnel - all 100 MBBS seats are available only to Army dependants with no open, management, or general merit quota for civilian candidates.
ACMS does not appear in the NIRF Medical Rankings as a standalone institution. It is a specialised private medical college with a restricted admission mandate. No Collegedunia stream rank is cited here as no source article is available for this article.
The college is situated on a 26-acre green campus within the Delhi Cantonment area. It is directly associated with Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, an 800-plus bed tertiary care facility where ACMS students complete their clinical training.
ACMS offers a single programme:
- MBBS - 4.5-year programme plus 1-year compulsory internship, 100 seats, exclusively for Army wards and widows
The total MBBS fees at ACMS is INR 28,24,130 for the five-year academic programme, with Year 1 fees at INR 6,01,330 (including one-time charges) and INR 5,55,700 per year for Years 2 to 5. Hostel fees are up to INR 1,41,400 per year. Admission is based on NEET UG merit among Army wards, with a 2024 NEET closing rank of 25,967.
ACMS Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 MBBS batch at ACMS have concluded. The 2026-27 cycle was anchored by NEET UG 2026 (held in May 2026), followed by GGSIPU centralised counselling for Army ward MBBS seats, which ran through June to August 2026. The next admission cycle for the 2027-28 batch will follow the same sequence, opening with NEET UG 2027.
| Event | 2026-27 Batch (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Exam | May 2026 |
| NEET UG Results | June 2026 |
| GGSIPU Counselling (ACMS seats) | June to August 2026 |
| MBBS Batch Commencement | August to September 2026 |
| MBBS Seats | 100 (all Army wards and widows) |
The 2027-28 admission cycle will open with NEET UG 2027, registration for which is expected to begin in January to February 2027. All Army ward candidates seeking ACMS admission must clear NEET UG and also furnish valid Army ward or widow proof at the time of GGSIPU counselling. The table below shows the programme and exam requirements.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Eligibility | Category Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS (100 seats) | NEET UG | Class XII PCB with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) and valid Army ward or widow proof | Exclusively Army wards and widows |
ACMS Courses and Fees
ACMS offers a single programme - the MBBS degree - with all 100 seats reserved for Army wards and widows. The fee structure below is from the official fee data for the 2026 academic year.
| Year | Annual Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 6,01,330 | Includes one-time admission and other charges of INR 45,630 |
| Year 2 | INR 5,55,700 | Tuition fee only |
| Year 3 | INR 5,55,700 | Tuition fee only |
| Year 4 | INR 5,55,700 | Tuition fee only |
| Year 5 | INR 5,55,700 | Tuition fee only |
| Total (5 years) | INR 28,24,130 | Excluding internship year and hostel fees |
Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students at up to INR 1,41,400 per year. Including hostel costs, the full five-year MBBS expense at ACMS totals INR 28,24,130 to INR 35,31,130 depending on hostel occupancy across the five academic years.
ACMS Admission Process
ACMS follows a restricted admission mandate. Only wards (dependent children) and widows of Indian Army service personnel - serving, retired, or deceased - are eligible. Civilian candidates have no path to ACMS, regardless of NEET score.
MBBS Eligibility and Selection
To be eligible for ACMS MBBS admission, candidates must meet these requirements:
- Indian national who is a ward or widow of a serving, retired, or deceased Indian Army personnel
- Class XII (10+2) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects
- Minimum 50% marks in PCB aggregate for General category (40% for SC and ST categories)
- Must have appeared for NEET UG and obtained a valid score in the admission year
- Age: 17 years minimum at the time of admission
The selection process runs through GGSIPU centralised counselling for Army ward MBBS seats. Key stages are:
- Register for NEET UG and obtain NEET rank
- Register on the GGSIPU counselling portal for Army ward seats
- Submit Army ward or widow proof (certificate from the relevant Army Records Office or Army base)
- Participate in the GGSIPU merit list process and receive a seat allotment
- Report to ACMS for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission
The NEET UG closing rank for ACMS Army ward seats in 2024 stood at 25,967, with a corresponding NEET score of 651. This reflects the relatively strong competition among Army ward candidates who aspire to a Delhi-based NMC-recognised medical degree. Within the Army ward category, further priority categories (Priority I through VIII) determine allotment order.
ACMS Placements and Career Outcomes
ACMS does not conduct conventional campus placements. MBBS graduates from ACMS follow the standard Indian medical career pathway, with NEET PG as the primary route to postgraduate specialisation. The most significant structural advantage for ACMS graduates is the 50% institutional quota for Delhi PG seats in premier Delhi hospitals including Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, as a benefit attached to GGSIPU-affiliated medical colleges.
| Career Pathway | Typical Stage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Internship | Year 6 (after 4.5-year MBBS) | 1-year rotating internship at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and empanelled sites |
| NEET PG for MD/MS | Post-internship | Most graduates pursue NEET PG for specialisation in government or private medical colleges |
| Delhi PG Institutional Quota | Post-NEET PG | 50% PG seats at Safdarjung, RML and other GGSIPU-linked hospitals available for eligible ACMS graduates |
| Government Health Service | Post-graduation | State health services, UPSC medical exams, central government health scheme |
| Army Medical Corps (voluntary) | Post-MBBS or post-PG | ACMS graduates may apply for AMC Short Service Commission voluntarily, unlike AFMC graduates who have a mandatory service bond |
ACMS graduates do not carry a mandatory military service bond, unlike graduates from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. This means ACMS MBBS holders are free to pursue civilian medical careers immediately after internship. The clinical training at Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment - an 800-plus bed tertiary care centre serving the defence community - provides strong exposure in medicine, surgery, and trauma care.
ACMS Campus and Infrastructure
ACMS is located within Delhi Cantonment in New Delhi, on a 26-acre green campus. The cantonment setting offers a disciplined, low-distraction environment compared to urban college campuses. The nearest metro connectivity is available via the Delhi Metro network, with the Palam and Dwarka Sector 21 stations being the closest access points to the cantonment area.
The academic block houses 4 air-conditioned lecture halls, 23 digital classrooms, and 7 specialised seminar rooms. Laboratory infrastructure covers anatomy (with a cadaver-to-student ratio of 1:25), physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and microbiology departments. Clinical training is conducted at the attached Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, an 800-plus bed tertiary care facility with departments covering medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, ENT, and ophthalmology.
Separate hostels are available for male and female students. The hostel fee is up to INR 1,41,400 per year. Double-occupancy rooms are provided for students from the 1st to 3rd year. The cantonment campus also provides mess facilities, sports grounds, and access to Army welfare amenities available within Delhi Cantonment.
ACMS vs AFMC Pune vs HIMSR Delhi
Army ward candidates considering MBBS in defence-linked or Delhi-based private medical colleges typically compare ACMS with the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi. These three serve distinct aspirant profiles despite a partial overlap in the Army candidate pool.
| Parameter | ACMS, Delhi | AFMC, Pune | HIMSR, Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Private, NMC-recognised, GGSIPU affiliated | Deemed university, defence-run | Private, NMC-recognised, GGSIPU affiliated |
| Established | 2008 | 1948 | 1999 |
| MBBS Seats | 100 (Army wards only) | 150 (defence candidates, merit-based) | 150 (open merit) |
| Admission Route | NEET UG + GGSIPU counselling (Army ward proof required) | NEET UG + AFMC selection test + SSB interview | NEET UG + GGSIPU counselling |
| Service Bond | None (civilian career after graduation) | Mandatory 7-year AMC Short Service Commission | None |
| Total MBBS Fees (5 years) | INR 28,24,130 | Subsidised (government-funded for bond recipients) | Higher fee range (contact institution) |
| NEET 2024 Closing Rank | 25,967 | Below 1,000 (highly competitive) | Varies by quota |
ACMS is the right fit for Army wards who want a Delhi-based MBBS without the mandatory military service commitment that AFMC entails. AFMC remains the most prestigious option for defence candidates who are willing to commit to the 7-year AMC bond and have the merit to clear the additional selection test and SSB interview. HIMSR offers the same GGSIPU affiliation and Delhi location but is open to all NEET merit candidates without an Army ward restriction.
ACMS FAQs
Ques. Can a civilian candidate take admission to ACMS Delhi?
Ans. No. All 100 MBBS seats at ACMS are exclusively reserved for wards and widows of Indian Army personnel (serving, retired, or deceased). There are no open merit, management quota, or NRI seats at ACMS. Civilian candidates without Army ward status are not eligible regardless of NEET score.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for ACMS Delhi?
Ans. The NEET UG 2024 closing rank for ACMS Army ward seats was 25,967 with a corresponding NEET score of 651. This is the closing rank across all priority categories. Within the Army ward pool, allotment follows a Priority I through VIII order determined by the nature of Army service of the ward’s parent.
Ques. What is the total fee for MBBS at ACMS?
Ans. The total academic fees for the 5-year MBBS at ACMS is INR 28,24,130. Year 1 fees are INR 6,01,330 (including one-time admission charges), and Years 2 to 5 are INR 5,55,700 per year. Hostel fees are up to INR 1,41,400 per year, additional to the academic fee.
Ques. Is there a service bond at ACMS like AFMC?
Ans. No. ACMS graduates do not have a mandatory military service bond. Unlike AFMC Pune (where graduates serve a minimum 7-year AMC Short Service Commission), ACMS is a civilian private medical college. Graduates are free to pursue NEET PG, private practice, or government health service after completing the 1-year internship.
Ques. Which hospital do ACMS students get clinical training at?
Ans. ACMS students receive their clinical training at Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment, an 800-plus bed tertiary care facility attached to the college. The hospital handles medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, and emergency trauma, providing comprehensive clinical exposure during the MBBS programme.
Ques. Does ACMS have a PG institutional quota advantage?
Ans. Yes. As a GGSIPU-affiliated medical college, ACMS graduates benefit from a 50% institutional quota for PG (MD/MS) seats in premier Delhi hospitals including Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital. This is a significant advantage for ACMS graduates who clear NEET PG and want to pursue postgraduate specialisation in Delhi.
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The fee for the MBBS course is mentioned below:
The year wise fee details of Army College of Medical Sciences MBBS are given below:
Army College of Medical Science offers MBBS course only. The admission to the MBBS course is based on NEET UG scores. The eligibility of the course is to complete HSC with at least 60% marks (50% for SC and ST categories).
ACMS College does not offer B.Sc. Nursing or any other Nursing related courses to students.
The admission registration forms are not available at present on ACMS New Delhi official website. It is expected that the forms will be released after the declaration of NEET UG and PG results.
Dear candidate, you can check out and download the Information Brochure at ACMS New Delhi Info.
The total fee of Army College of Medical Sciences MBBS is INR 18.01 lacs. The first-year fee is INR 4.57 lacs. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 4.57 lacs.
Admission to ACMS New Delhi is based on NEET-UG followed by counselling and for that you need to have passed 10+2 with 60% in PCB. The application form for the same is available at the official website of GGSIPU and navigate to apply online.
The complete fee structure for various courses is available at ACMS New Delhi Courses & fees.