The duration of the MBBS program at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is 5.5 years.
Here's a breakdown of the program's timeline:
- 4.5 years: This period covers the undergraduate medical curriculum, including lectures, practicals, and clinical rotations.
- 1 year: This is dedicated to the compulsory one-year internship after completing the academic curriculum.
During the internship, students gain practical experience in various medical specialties at AFMC's associated hospitals and other military medical facilities.
Upon successful completion of the MBBS program and internship, graduates are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and are commissioned as officers in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services.
