The Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS) is a premier Private Medical College located in Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi. Established in 2008 by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES), ACMS is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education exclusively to the wards of serving and retired Army personnel. It is affiliated with the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
General Information (Keywords: ACMS New Delhi, Army Medical College, GGSIPU Medical College)
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment | 2008 |
| Institute Type | Private (Run by Army Welfare Education Society - AWES) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Affiliation | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi |
| Location | Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 100 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS (UG only). (Its affiliated Base Hospital offers separate DNB postgraduate courses). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG score. Admission is restricted to wards of eligible serving/retired Army personnel. Counseling is conducted by GGSIPU. |
Campus Size: A well-maintained and secure 25.5-acre campus located within the pristine Delhi Cantonment area.
Academic Facilities: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls, advanced laboratories, a skills lab, and a demonstration room.
Central Library: A large, modern library with a vast collection of medical textbooks, journals, and e-library resources with computer terminals.
Amenities: The campus is fully residential with sports facilities (indoor/outdoor), a gymnasium, and a secure, disciplined environment.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The affiliated teaching hospital is the Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
Bed Capacity: A massive, multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with ~900-1000+ beds, providing students with extensive and high-quality clinical exposure.
Advanced Care: As a principal hospital for the armed forces, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Critical Care: Advanced ICUs, NICU, PICU, and critical care units.
Surgical: A comprehensive set of modern Operation Theatres for all major and super-specialties.
Diagnostics: Fully equipped with advanced imaging (MRI, CT Scan) and pathology laboratories.
State University Affordability
The fee structure is significantly lower than most private medical colleges as it is run by AWES. The fees are subject to revision by the university (GGSIPU) and have recently been regularized.
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Indian Residents (Army Wards) | NRI Quota |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ~ ₹3,60,000/- to ₹4,32,000/- (Recent batches report the lower fee due to fee regulation) | No NRI Quota (Admission is not open for NRI/Management) |
| Hostel Fee | ~ ₹61,000/- | Not Applicable |
| Mess Charges (Annual) | ~ ₹47,000/- (Approx. ₹3,900/- per month) | Not Applicable |
| Refundable Security Deposit | ~ ₹45,000/- (One-Time, approx.) | Not Applicable |
| Total First-Year Cost | Approx. ₹5.10 Lakhs to ₹5.60 Lakhs (Including tuition, hostel, mess, and one-time deposits) | Not Applicable |
Hostel: Mandatory residential college. Separate, well-furnished hostels for boys and girls are provided on campus.
Rooms: Rooms are typically shared by two students and include attached bathrooms and basic furniture.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual):
Annual Hostel Fee: Approx. ₹61,525/- (This includes one-time charges like security and development fees).
Mess Charges: Paid separately, approx. ₹3,900/- per month.
NRI Seat Quota: No, ACMS does not have any NRI or Management Quota seats. Admission is exclusively for wards of Army personnel through NEET-UG ranks.
Stipend: Interns receive a confirmed stipend of ₹25,000/- per month during their one-year compulsory internship. This was standardized following a Supreme Court directive.
Service Bond: This is a critical update.
(Unlike AFMC): ACMS does not have the 7-year service bond with the Armed Forces.
(New GGSIPU Policy): For batches admitted from the 2025-26 session onwards, a 1-year compulsory service bond with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) is applicable. The penalty for breaking this bond is ₹15 Lakhs.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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