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Yes, there is a relaxation in the height requirement for female candidates from certain regions, including South India, applying to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in India. Here are the details:

1. Standard Height Requirement : The general minimum height for female candidates for AFMC is 152 cm.

2. Regional Height Relaxation : For female candidates from specific regions, such as South India (including Kerala), Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese, and other tribal regions, there is a relaxation in the height requirement.

3. Relaxed Height : For eligible female candidates from these regions, the minimum height requirement is reduced to 148 cm, a relaxation of 4 cm from the standard.

4. Medical Examination : All candidates must still pass the standard medical examination, which will assess whether their height and overall health meet the AFMC’s requirements for admission.

5. Application Process : Candidates must declare their regional eligibility during application to avail this relaxation.

To know more about eligibility criteria of AFMC, visit : https://www.careers360.com/question-what-is-the-eligibility-criteria-for-afmc/amp

Hope it helps !