BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) courses : Fees, List, Admission

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BHMS Course is an undergraduate course in Homeopathic medicine. The course aims to make students learns all aspects of homeopathic medicine which is based on improving body’s natural healing system. BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. BHMS course duration is 5.5 year including 1 year internship after the final exam. BHMS course helps those who want to make career in homeopathic medicine as the course curriculum thoroughly cover principle, application and dilution of homeopathic medicine.

After completing the course, candidates become homeopathic doctor. BHMS course offers a bright career prospect as homeopathy is one of the best alternative medicine in the health and medical field. Candidates should be 12th pass for admission to undergraduate course in Homeopathic medicine. Institutes give admission based on the score in the entrance test.

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BHMS Course Highlight

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Details

Course name

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

BHMS course level

Undergraduate

Course duration

5.5 years

Type of course

Degree

Minimum qualification

12th pass with 50% marks

Course fee

INR 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh

Average salary

INR 2 lakh to 5 lakh

Job opportunities

Homeopathic doctor, public health specialist, Pharmacist, teacher, lecturer

 

BHMS Course Eligibility

Candidates should fulfill following BHMS eligibility criteria for admission

  • They should have completed class 12th with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

  • Candidates should score at least 50% marks in qualifying exam

  • The minimum age should be 17 years

  • Qualifying entrance test is compulsory to get admission

Admission Process for BHMS Course

Admission in BHMS course is given on the basis of performance in entrance exam. Candidates have to apply for the exam. Generally the application process starts in January. Candidates will have to sit for the exam and qualify it scoring the minimum cut off marks. Those who score the minimum cut off of the particular institute become eligible for admission to BHMS course. The counselling process is arranged for allotment of seats.

Exams for BHMS

Following is the list of entrance exams for admission to BHMS course:

  • National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

  • Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM)

  • Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET)

  • Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET)

  • Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test(AP EAMCET)

BHMS Course Specialisations

There are a number of specialisations in BHMS course. Candidates can choose out of the below given specialisations in BHMS:

  • Homeopathic Pharmacy

  • Homeopathic Pediatrics

  • Homeopathic Psychiatry

  • Homeopathic Skin Specialist

  • Homeopathic Infertility Specialist

BHMS Course Subjects

HMS - First Year

Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology

Physiology including Biochemistry

Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

Homeopathic Materia Medica

Homeopathic Pharmacy

BHMS - Second Year

Pathology and Microbiology including Virology and Parasitology Bacteriology

Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental and Homeo Therapeutics

Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics

BHMS - Third Year

The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics

Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental and Homeo Therapeutics

Organon of Medicine

Homoeopathic Materia Medica

BHMS – Fourth Year

The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics

Organon of Medicine

Homoeopathic Materia Medica

Repertory

Community Medicine

Top Colleges for BHMS Course

There are many government and private colleges for BHMS course. The average course fee in government BHMS college is around INR 10,000 to 30,000. The course fee is around INR 1.5 to 2 lakh in private BHMS colleges. The table below highlights list of some of the top colleges for BHMS couse.

Name of the college

Course Fee (In INR)/year

Bakson Homeopathic Medical College

2,70,000

JR Kissan Homeopathic Medical College

1,84,000

Y.M.T Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital

1,43,000

Smt.Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homeopathic Medical College

1,30,000

Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College

38,700

National Institute of Homeopathy

35,450

Bhagwan Buddha Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

1,40,000

Dr DY Patil Homeopathic Medical College

1,90,000

Scope in BHMS

After completing BHMS course, candidates have numerous options to explore. They can either do job or go for higher studies. There are many a courses in Homeopathic which candidates can pursue after BHMS course. They can opt to do certificate, diploma or MD courses in Homeopathy. Some of the courses after BHMS have been enlisted below:

  • Certificate Course in Electro Homeopathy

  • Certificate Course in Clinical Homeopathy

  • Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

  • Certificate Course in Homeopathic Medicinal System (CHMS)

  • MD in Pediatrics

  • MD in Endocrinology

  • MD in Psychiatry

  • MD in Homeopathic pharmacy

Job Opportunities for BHMS Graduates

BHMS graduates are in demand as homeopathy has emerged as one of the best alternative medicine for treating diseases. People opt for homeopathy medicine as it activates body’s self healing system. A plenty of job opportunities are available for these professionals as they can work in hospitals, medical colleges, research institutes, dispensary, clinics, nursing homes, and Pharmaceutical Industries. Candidates also become eligible for government jobs. The Central Council of Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) conducts exam for jobs in government sector.

Salary After BHMS Course

The average salary of BHMS graduates is INR 2-7 lakh. Salary also depends upon a number of factors such as skill of student, job responsibility and experience. The table given below highlights BHMS job roles and average salary.

Job Roles

Average Annual Salary (In INR)

Homeopathic Doctor

6-8 L

Public Health Specialist

3-6 L

Pharmacist

2-4 L

Private practioner

6-10 L

Teacher/Lecturer

3-5 L

Table of contents
  • Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India
  • Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Specializations
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Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India

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7.11 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

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12 - 16 LPA

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10.38 L - 25.85 L
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Popular Private BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India

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Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Specializations

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The merit list is released based on the NEET entrance examination for admission, which can be checked on the official AYUSH page, since admission to the Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode, is based on the AYUSH counselling process for the All India quota.

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Yes, you can get a seat at the Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode, based on the AYUSH counselling process with a rank of 2000. 

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To be selected for admission to the Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode's BHMS programme, students need to be NEET qualified and participate in the AYUSH counselling process. The minimum required will differ based on the category the student belongs to. 

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Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode BHMS cutoff 2025 was released based on the NEET UG entrance examination, followed by the AYUSH counselling process. The cutoff was published for various All India categories. 

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Government Homoeopathic Medical College AIAPGET cutoff 2025 was released for various MD course specialisations. The overall cutoff varied from 78 to 172 for the General AI category. In the last round, MD in Homoeopathic (Practice of Medicine) came out as the most sought-after specialisation for this

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Yes, you could get into this institute if you belong to the General AI category. According to the Government Homoeopathic Medical College AIAPGET cutoff 2025 for this category, the overall cutoff varied between 78 and 172

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To get a seat at this institute, candidates would need to secure a valid rank according to the  Government Homoeopathic Medical College AIAPGET cutoff 2025, varying by category. The cutoff will vary according to the category the students belong to. For more information, students can click here

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Government Homoeopathic Medical College AIAPGET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to several MD course branches for the All India quota categories. 

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Yes, students need to appear for the required entrance exam for admission in Jamkhed Homoeopathic Medical College BHMS programme. The student has to clear NEET entrance to get selected in Jamkhed Homoeopathic Medical College for the BHMS programme. However, the government announcement also influence

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Jamkhed Homoeopathic Medical College offers BHMS programme. The course comprises of four examinations and one-year Compulsory, rotatory internship. The BHMS programme is offered in a full-time mode at the campus.

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No, the candidates cannot get direct admission in Jamkhed Homoeopathic Medical College. The selection process of Jamkhed Homoeopathic Medical College is entrance-based. Aspirants need to pass NEET to get a seat in the BHMS programme. However, the selection criteria is also based on the Government an

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BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) and BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) are both 5.5 - year medical UG degrees focusing on natural and alternative medicine.

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A BHMS in India is worth pursuing if you are genuinely interested in homeopathy but it is not a direct substitute for an MBBS degree.

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A BHMS degree offers good career prospects allowing graduates to work as registered doctors in private practice, hospitals or wellness centers in India and abroad.

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Allopathy uses conventional and Science backed drugs and surgery to quickly treat symptoms. 

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The Utkal University AYUSH Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BAMS and BHMS courses for all categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programme had a cutoff of 61780. For the same category, the cutoff was 1239

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