AFMC Pune (Ministry of Defence)
AFMC MBBS Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Armed Forces Medical College — MBBS Admission via NEET
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-1
Sections
4
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics (45 Qs) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Chemistry (45 Qs) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Botany (45 Qs) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Zoology (45 Qs) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Total | 200 | — | 720 | 200 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+4
marks
Wrong Answer
-1
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (via NEET UG)
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 120 questions, get 90 correct and 30 wrong:
Score = 90 × 4 − 30 × 1 = 330 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 60.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 120 min | 140 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 60 min | 40 Qs |
| Review & guess | 20 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 200 | 200 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 200 | 200 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 200 | 200 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~40 Easy | ~80 Medium | ~80 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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