[3] Established in May 1948 as a post-graduate teaching institution after World War II on the recommendation of the BC Roy Committee, remnants of various Indian Army Medical Corps units were amalgamated to create the Armed Forces Medical Services.

Patient care forms an integral part of its training curriculum and the attached hospitals benefits from the expertise available at AFMC.

The college is also involved in conducting research in various medical subjects as well as those aspects which would affect the morale and performance of the Armed Forces both in war and peace.

The aim of starting this wing was to increase the intake of medical graduates into the Armed Forces.

The college is recognised by the Medical Council of India for conducting a five-year and six-month teaching programme leading to MBBS degree.

The first batch passed out in October 1966, under one of its founding members, Commandant Maj Gen Noshir Karani.

On 1 May 2023, in a press conference director general Lt Gen Daljit Singh, told that AFMC will get the status of Institute of national importance in the coming years.

[6] A total of 150 students are admitted for undergraduate MBBS course, 115 boys and 30 girls and five foreign nationals.

[7] Admission is on the basis of the NEET UG (formerly through the AIPMT exam), followed by an interview and medical examination .

For admission in post graduation courses, marks obtained NEET PG is taken in account.

They are encouraged to participate in competitions and conferences all over the country for development of all round personality and officer like qualities.

AFMC is a research and referral centre for confirmation of disease, identification of pathogens (viral and bacterial) and classification of blood disorders.