About ACMS Delhi - Army College of Medical Sciences

Army College of Medical Sciences came into existence in the year 2008. It is also known as ACMS. The Army College of Medical Science facilitates  the quality undergraduate medical education to wards of serving and retired Indian Army Personnel. It is a premier medical college in India, under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society. ACMS is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University New Delhi. The college is recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) and has the capacity of 100 UG student admissions per year.

ACMS main objective is to undertake the responsibility of social accountability by indulging in several community-based activities and research intended to improve the existing quality of life of residents of Delhi Cantonment. ACMS is accredited as an A Medical College and admissions in the College are carried out by the University. They offer only MBBS course degree as of now.

Location

ACMS New Delhi is situated near Base Hospital, Brar Square, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi, Delhi. ACMS is well connected with various ways of transport system, making commuting easier for students and staff. They can reach the college by rail, air, bus, and metro. The details are given below.

1.     By rail, Delhi Cantonment Station is 4.5 km away from the college campus.

2.     By air, Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport to ACMS, and it is approximately at a distance of 15 km away from its campus.

3.     By bus, Supply Bus Depot is only around 3 km away from ACMS campus.

4.     By metro, Naraina Vihar Metro Station is the nearest station from the college, which is located at a distance of approximately 4 km away.

Latest News and Updates

The college timely releases daily news and updates or events in their official website. The latest news and updates of the college are given below.

1.     New admission joining instruction for batch 2020 was released by the college.

2.     College and hostel fee amount to be paid by 2020 batch was also provided.

3.     They have announced MBBS-Schedule of Registration and Verification of Documents and Choice Filling for new academic session.

Awards

According to India Today 2020 edition, Army College of Medical Sciences is rated among the Top 25 Medical Colleges of India.

Recognition

ACMS New Delhi is recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI).

Collaboration

The college hasn’t provided regarding their collaboration with other institutes and organizations.

Notable Alumni

ACMS New Delhi hasn’t provided information of its notable alumni. However, the college works towards building or shaping notable alumni in the future through its quality teaching and research work.

Clubs, Committees and Societies

The college has set up various committees with different responsibilities to take care of. Staff and professors are engaged or are kept in charge of the committees to cater to the needs of the college in different discipline. However, details on clubs and committees are not provided or present in the college yet. The details of the committee’s present are given below.

1.     Women Grievance Cell: The women grievance cell works as an effort to promote the well-being of all women employees and students at the place of work or study.

2.     Anti-ragging Committee: This committee works towards monitoring the students and employees of the college to avoid ragging, and to spread awareness on the ill-effects of ragging.

3.     Institutional Ethics Committee: IEC was set up to ensure quality and consistency in review of clinical research proposals. The primary purpose is the protection of the rights and welfare of the human subjects.

Facilities

Infrastructural facilities are considered important and crucial for an educational setting. ACMS is a college that provides all the basic facilities needed by students and staff for learning practically and to enhance their college experience. They offer library, hostel, sports, and much more. The details of the facilities are provided below in detail.

Hostel: Students who wish to stay in the college hostel must apply for hostel while applying for admission. The college offers hostel accommodation to girls and boys separately. They are equipped with furniture, internet, mess, and daily amenities to make students stay a comfort and reliable one.

Library: ACMS provides library facility to students and staff for the purpose of learning and enhancing their knowledge. Books, journals, research publishes in the field of medical are available in the college library.

Sport: The college offers indoor and outdoor sports facilities to encourage students’ recreational activities, and to help them stay active mentally and physically while pursuing their academic studies.

Courses Offered and Fee Structure

The college offers only MBBS course degree.

Admission

Admissions to MBBS in ACMS are done through NEET-UG entrance exam. Interested candidates must check the official website of the college for admission updates regularly and make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for admissions. The steps for MBBS Admissions in ACMS New Delhi are given below.

1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

2.     Prepare and appear the NEET-UG entrance exam.

3.     Meet the required score for admission.

4.     Submit all required documents for verification.

5.     Selected candidates will have to pay fees.

Scholarship

ACMS does not provide information details on the scholarships they offer to its students. However, students can apply for medical student scholarships from state or central government. They can also apply for SC/ST/EWS scholarships provided by state and central government, if they belong to the category, or students with good academic performance can also apply for the merit scholarship provided by the government. Apart from the scholarships, student loans can also be availed from reputed banks in the country.

Placement

The college doesn’t provide information regarding its placement and recruiters. But as provided by its past students, students are required to intern during their academic studies as a practical experience. At the end of the academic study, healthcare companies and hospitals recruit various students with skills and experience. The college trains and provide practical knowledge to its students to help them prepare for their future career in the field of health and medicine. Seminars and career guide workshops are conducted timely to cater to the career needs of students.

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