BHMS: Course Fees, Admission 2025, Syllabus, Top Colleges, Career Scope

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BHMS full form is Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. The BHMS course is a UG course where students learn about Homeopathy which is a system of medicine that helps the body heal naturally. 

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BHMS Course Details

Candidates can check the table below to see the BHMS key points:

Particulars

BHMS Course Details

Full form in medical

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

5.5 years

Course Fees

INR 1.5 Lakh - INR 3 Lakh

Eligibility Criteria

  • 50% marks in Class 12 in the Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
  • NEET, followed by NEET AYUSH counselling

Admission Criteria

Entrance-Based

Entrance Exam

NEET

Popular Colleges

Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Parul University, MUHS, Kerala University of Health Sciences, etc.

Jobs

Homeopathic Doctors, Public Health Specialists, Private Practitioners, Pharmacists, etc.

Salary

INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA

Top Recruiters

Bharat Homeopathic, Avontix Solution Private Limited, Patanjali Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd, Bharat Homeopathic, Positive Health Science Pvt. Ltd

Suggested Links for the BHMS Course:

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Q:   Why should I study BHMS course?
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Table of content
  • BHMS Course Eligibility & Admission 2025
  • BHMS Course Entrance Exams
  • BHMS Course Syllabus
  • BHMS Course Specialisations
  • Best Colleges for BHMS Course
  • Popular Private BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India
  • BHMS Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary and Top Recruiters
  • BHMS Course FAQs
  • Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Specializations
  • Course Cutoffs
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BHMS Course Eligibility & Admission 2025

Candidates can check a general overview of the BHMS eligibility criteria in the table below:

Particulars BHMS Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification Class 12 (PCB)
Minimum Marks

40% - 50% 

Age Limit 17 years old 
Entrance Exam NEET UG

Suggested Links for the BHMS Course:

BPH

Homeopathy

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BHMS Admission 2025

  • Check the Eligibility 
  • Apply through registration
  • Wait for the merit lists
  • Attend the counselling if selected
  • Pay the fee and secure the seat.

Interesting Link: BHMS Admission

Useful Links for the BHMS Course:

BDS 

B Pharmacy

 

Q:   Can a PCM Class 12 student pursue a BHMS course?
Q:   Can I apply for admission to BHMS after 12th Commerce?

BHMS Course Entrance Exams

Candidates can check the table below to know the NEET details for the BHMS course admission:

BHMS Entrance Exams BHMS Exam Dates BHMS Exam Schedule
NEET 2025 May 4, '25 (Conducted) NEET Dates

Helpful Links for the BHMS Course:

BPT 

Paramedical Courses

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Important Exam Dates

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
06 Oct ' 25 - 09 Oct ' 25

UP NEET 2025 stray vacancy round-3 registration

ONGOING
05 Oct ' 25 - 10 Oct ' 25

Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2 Institute Reporting for AYUSH Courses

ONGOING
07 Oct ' 25 - 11 Oct ' 25

Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2 Institute Reporting for Medical Allied Courses

08 Oct ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

09 Oct ' 25 - 17 Oct ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Institute Reporting

10 Oct ' 25

UP NEET 2025 stray vacancy round-3 merit list

10 Oct ' 25 - 13 Oct ' 25

Ayush Counselling 2025 round-3 registration

DatesPast Exam Dates
03 Aug ' 25

NEET PG 2025 date

13 Jun ' 25 - 17 Jun ' 25

NEET PG 2025 application window to choose exam city

17 Apr ' 25 - 07 May ' 25

NEET PG 2025 registration

Q:   Is it required to take NEET for Homeopathy studies?
Q:   Is NEET important for BHMS?

BHMS Course Syllabus

Candidates can check the BHMS course syllabus in the table below:

BHMS Course Semester 1 Subjects
Homeopathic Pharmacy Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Homoeopathic Materia Medica -
BHMS Course Semester 2 Subjects
Anatomy Histology
Embryology -
BHMS Course Semester 3 Subjects
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Infant Care and Homoeo Therapeutics The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental, and Homoeo therapeutics -
BHMS Course Semester 4 Subjects
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology  Pathology and Microbiology including Parasitology Bacteriology and Virology 
Homoeopathic Materia Medica Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy
BHMS Course Semester 5 Subjects
Organon of Medicine  Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Research Project -
BHMS Course Semester 6 Subjects
Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology & dental & Homoeo. therapeutics  The Practice of Medicine & Homoeo Therapeutics
BHMS Course Semester 7 Subjects
Organon of Medicine  Repertory
Community Medicine -
BHMS Course Semester 8 Subjects
Homoeopathic Materia Medica  The Practice of Medicine & Homoeo Therapeutics

Detailed BHMS syllabus

Recommended Links for the BHMS Course:

BAMS

BMLT

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Q:   Is the Homoeopathic course difficult?
Q:   Is NExT exam compulsory for BHMS students?
Q:   What practical skills are taught in BHMS course?

BHMS Course Specialisations

After the course, students have the option to choose from different specialisations. These specialisations are:

BHMS Specialisations
Homeopathic Pharmacy
Homeopathic Psychiatry
Homeopathic Pediatrics
Homeopathic Dermatology
Homeopathic Oncology
Homeopathic Infertility

Relevant Links for the BHMS Course:

BUMS

Pharmacy Course

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Q:   What is the highest degree in Homoeopathy?
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Q:   Which course is more difficult among MBBS and BHMS?

Best Colleges for BHMS Course

Candidates can look at the top government and private colleges in India that offer BHMS courses in the tables below. The colleges' names have been arranged in alphabetical order.

Best Government Colleges for BHMS Course  

Candidates can check other popular government colleges (fees in acending order) for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS full form in medical) given in the table below:

BHMS Colleges BHMS Course Fees (INR)
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital 14,040
Dayalbagh Educational Institute [DEI] 41,250
National Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital 85,500
Kerala University of Health Sciences 1.13 Lakh
Government Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore 1.16 Lakh
National Institute of Homoeopathy 1.47 Lakh
MUHS 1.5 Lakh
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences 2.93 Lakh
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University 4.05 Lakh
GGSIPU 4.62 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Useful Links for BHMS Course:

Pharmacognosy

Unani

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Best Private Colleges for BHMS Course

Candidates can check other popular private colleges (alphabetical order) offering Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS full form in medical) given in the table below:

BHMS Colleges BHMS Course Fees
YBN University 4.79 Lakh
Kalol Institute and Research Center 5.17 Lakh
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University 5.17 Lakh
Parul University 5.26 Lakh
Tantia University 5.4 Lakh
P. P. Savani University 5.85 Lakh
RKDF University 6.57 Lakh
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth 6.75 Lakh
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research 10.57 Lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 11.25 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Related Links for the BHMS Course:

Medical Courses

Pediatrics Courses

 

116 Courses
1 K - 6.08 K
12 - 24 LPA

#1 NIRF

300 - 2.67 L
4.34 - 12.09 LPA

#3 NIRF

48 K - 2.14 L
8.5 - 16 LPA

#8 NIRF

650 - 2 L
12.2 - 24.1 LPA

#13 NIRF

10 K - 6 L
8 - 21 LPA

#6 India Today

59 Courses
56.77 K - 6.83 L
4.1

#16 India Today

Q:   How many Homeopathy colleges are there in India?
Q:   Is studying from best Medical colleges in India considered expensive?

Popular Private BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India

2.5 L - 9 L
18 Courses
90 K - 16.17 L
15 Courses
60 K - 3 L
3.0
9 Courses
2.91 L - 9.98 L
3.9
1.16 L - 12.33 L
4.8 LPA
5.4 L - 6.4 L

BHMS Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary and Top Recruiters

BHMS course gives candidates the opportunity to choose career in the alternative medicine field. There are many opportunities that BHMS candidates can find for the employment such as in hospitals and dispensaries, in research, in clinics etc. 

BHMS also opens a door for candidates to pursue further study and broaden their horizon.  

BHMS Salary in India

Candidates can check the following well-paying BHMS job profiles that they can opt for after pursuing the course.

BHMS Jobs

BHMS Salary 

Homeopathic Doctor

INR 3.4 LPA

Public Health Specialist

INR 11.3 LPA

Private Practitioner

INR 6.5 LPA

Pharmacist

INR 2.6 LPA

Teacher/Lecturer

INR 6.5 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Helpful Links for the BHMS Course:

Alternative Medicine

Pathology Courses

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BHMS Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters that employ BHMS course graduates are as follows:

BHMS Top Recruiters
Bharat Homeopathic Avontix Solution Private Limited
Patanjali Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. Bharat homeopathic
Positive Health Science Pvt. Ltd. Surya Herbal Limited
Emami Ltd. Dabur India Ltd.

Suggested BHMS Course Readings:

Clinical Research

Medicine

Public Health

Nephrology

 

Q:   Can I become a cardiologist with BHMS?
Q:   Can I join a PG in Allopathy after a BHMS course?
Q:   Can a BHMS doctor do MS?

BHMS Course FAQs

Candidates can refer below for BHMS course FAQ.

Q:   Can a BHMS doctor prescribe Allopathy medicine?
Q:   Which one holds a bigger value between BHMS and MBBS?
Q:   What is the life after completing BHMS?
Q:   Can BHMS graduates use the title Dr?
Q:   Can I pursue MS or GS PG course after completing BHMS?
Q:   Can I do Dermatologist course after BHMS?
Q:   Do BHMS doctors do Surgery?
Q:   Can BHMS doctors do delivery?
Q:   How does homeopathy contribute to the overall healthcare system?
Q:   Are BHMS doctors recognised by the government of India?

Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Specializations

Following are the most popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Course Cutoffs

The cutoffs of popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) colleges is given below:
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Yes, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital offers the BHMS course for a duration of 5.5 years. Admissions to this course are entrance-based and scores of the UPMT exam is accepted. Candidates seeking admission in the course must appear for the exam followed by the counselling process.

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Candidates are selected for BHMS at Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital based on their scores in the UPMT entrance exam. This is the Uttarakhand Pre-Medical Test and is comducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres. Candidates must appear for this exam followed

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Sejal Baveja

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To be eligible for the BHMS programme at JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, candidates must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects and achieved a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. They also need to be a minimum of 17 years ol

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Anupama Singh

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Choosing BHMS from JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is a good choice. The college offers courses in full-time mode for the duration of 5.5 years, which includes one year compulsory internship post-qualifying final BHMS exam. After pursuing BHMS, students can become Homoeopathic Doctors

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Akansha Dhyani

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Parul University Ahmedabad offers courses such as BHMS for 5.5 years in full-time mode. Admission to the respective course is offered on the basis of merit and valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as NEET. The University offers Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery or BHMS with an ann

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Aishwarya Sharma

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Yes, candidates can consider joining JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital for BHMS programme. This 5.5 years long course is inclusive of one-year internship. The UG course is offered in a state of the art infrastructure, one to one student - teach mentorship programme, guest lectures, etc.

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Virajita Mehra

Contributor-Level 9

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Yes, JIMS Homoepathic Medical College and Hospital has reserved seats for admission through the Telangana state government's Ayush NEET counselling. The college may have 15% All India quota seats and 85% state quota seats. Aspirants wanting to apply for the reserved seats have to submit the importan

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Mohit Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

There are a total of 100 seats for BHMS at the JIMS Homoepathic Medical College and Hospital. The candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat intake and as per selection criteria. It is within the rights of the college to revise the seat count. The mentioned intake is taken from the official

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Raushan Piplani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Candidates applying for BHMS at JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital have to submit the required documents. These are educational certificates and identity proofs. The documents are required to verify the candidates eligibility fulfilment. Mentioned below are some of the documents to be ke

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Aayush Bhatnagar

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Answered a month ago

Aspirants of the JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital BHMS course can register on its official website. To submit the enquiry, candidates have to provide some basic details. These include name, email, subject, and message. Following this, a college representative shall contact the candidat

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital BHMS admission is done based on NEET scores. Candidates who are Class 12 pass and at least 17 years of age as of Dec 31 of the admission year can apply for admission. The eligible students can go to the official website to register and apply. Once the a

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Piyush Anand

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, the registration form is available on the official website of JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital. The aspirants of the BHMS programme can go to the official website. Moreover, as admission is through NEET, candidates must know its dates as well. Currently, the counselling is ongoing

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Himanshi Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital BHMS is a 5.5 year long programme. The course duration is inclusive of one-year internship after passing the final BHMS examination. Additionally, the university issues degree on internship completion only. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility

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Ranjeeta Karan

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Answered a month ago

JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital offers admission to its BHMS course based on merit in the NEET exam. Candidates are admitted as per their NEET scores. Besides, it is also crucial that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements mentioned below:

  • Class 12 or equivalen

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Manori Sahni

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

JIMS Homoeopathic College and Hospital BHMS entry requirement is Class 12 or equivalent examination pass from a recognised board. In addition, the applicant must be 17 years of age on or before Dec 31 of the admission year. During form filling and course admission, the aspirants must hold the pass c

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Aishwarya Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

There are various prospects for BHMS graduates, particularly in the government sector. JIMS College BHMS degree holders can work in nursing homes, becom a researcher, a homeopathic doctor or professor. The salary package for these candidates can range from INR 2.6 LPA to INR 11.3 LPA. Some of the to

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Saumya Shukla

Contributor-Level 9

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Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery is a total of five and a half years of UG degree courses, divided into nine semesters, and one year of internship at Kerala University of Health Sciences. The curriculum of the course blends theoretical subjects with practical application, covering found

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Piyush Jain

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To get selected for the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences, candidates need to complete certain eligibility requirements. Some of the requirements include NEET UG scores, followed by a counseling process. After achieving a valid score in NEET UG, register on the AYUSH/ CEE Kerala c

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get admission into the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences, the university accepts the valid scores of NEET UG. Therefore, one should be well-versed with the NEET UG pattern and syllabus. Moreover, to prepare for BHMS at KUHS, candidates should also consider these pointers:

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Indrani Tyagi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Kerala University of Health Sciences does offer scholarships to BHMS students on various grounds, such as academic excellence, merit, research contribution, category, need, etc. The names of some of the KUHS BHMS scholarships are

  • KUHS Research Appreciation Award
  • Central and State Government Schol

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Abhishek Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The eligibility requirements for admission to the BHMS course at RGUHS Bangalore and KUHS are almost similar, in which candidates are first required to complete their Class 12 from the PCB stream and must have secured a valid score in NEET UG, followed by a counselling process. 
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Kartik Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total tuition fees for the BHMS course at MUHS Nashik range from INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 9.9 lakh. Additionally, the tuition fee for BHMS at KUHS is INR 1.1 lakh. Thus, the tuition fee for the BHMS course at KUHS is more affordable than MUHS Kaushik. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the offi

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Vishakha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are different fee components for the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences. The names of different fee components are caution fees, registration fees, admission fees, development fees, lab fees, etc. Some of the fee components can be paid semesterly, annually or one time. Th

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Rachit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total tuition fee for the BHMS course at KUHS is INR 1.1 lakh. The tuition fee can differ according to affiliated colleges. Moreover, at the time of admission confirmation, applicants are required to pay a certain amount of the course tuition fee. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the off

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Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The process to get admission into the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences through NEET UG scores is as follows:

Step 1: Appear for the NEET UG exam. 

Step 2: Register for the state counselling, i.e., Kerala Counselling/ Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). 

Step 3: Du

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Tanisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, NEET UG is compulsory to get admission to the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences. Moreover, to get admission into the BHMS course at KUHS-affiliated colleges, NEET UG is compulsory, followed by a counselling process. Candidates can apply for the counselling process once they ge

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Indrani Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Applicants can apply for the BHMS course at KUHS according to the admission dates of the entrance exams. Moreover, the university opens its application portal around the month of March. Once candidates qualify for all the eligibility criteria and admission parameters, they can apply for the course t

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Atul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The minimum marks required to get admission into the BHMS course at Kerala University of Health Sciences are 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. Moreover, the minimum scores for final admission can not be predicted because they depend on the cutoff ranks and scores of a particu

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Piyush Jain

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Answered a month ago

Kerala University of Health Sciences (KFUHS) accepts NEET UG scores for admission to BHMS courses (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). NEET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Candidates who have qualif

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Chanchal Gaurav

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