Pune: The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, has secured whooping 34 gold medals at the 2026 convocation of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), underlining its continued dominance in medical education and academic excellence.The achievement reflects the institution’s consistent focus on academic rigour, professional competence and military medical training. It is also a significant accomplishment for the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), highlighting the dedication of AFMC’s students, faculty and staff.AFMC has long been regarded as one of India’s premier medical institutions. It continues to be the country’s highest-ranked government medical college. The institute also retained its position as the top-ranked medical college in Western India.Known for combining high-quality medical education with military values, AFMC offers one of the most affordable MBBS programmes among leading medical colleges in the country.“Along with academic training, students are groomed to serve as medical officers in the AFMS, preparing them for careers dedicated to both patient care and national service,” said the AFMC officials.Officials said an MBBS degree from AFMC represents more than an academic qualification, offering young doctors an opportunity to serve the nation with honour, commitment and compassion while caring for the health of serving personnel, veterans and civilians.The achievement strengthens AFMC’s reputation as a centre of excellence in medical education, research and military medicine, reaffirming its commitment to producing highly skilled, ethical and service-oriented doctors for the nation, they added.
