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
Particulars |
Details |
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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
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They should have completed class 12th with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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Candidates should score at least 50% marks in qualifying exam
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The minimum age should be 17 years
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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:
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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
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Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM)
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Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET)
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Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET)
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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:
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Homeopathic Pharmacy
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Homeopathic Pediatrics
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Homeopathic Psychiatry
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Homeopathic Skin Specialist
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Homeopathic Infertility Specialist
BHMS Course Subjects
HMS - First Year |
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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 |
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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:
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Certificate Course in Electro Homeopathy
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Certificate Course in Clinical Homeopathy
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Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
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Certificate Course in Homeopathic Medicinal System (CHMS)
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MD in Pediatrics
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MD in Endocrinology
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MD in Psychiatry
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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 |
BHMS Course: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is BHMS Course?
Q. Who can do BHMS course?
Q. Is BHMS different from BAMS?
Q. Can I do Master's course in Homeopathy after BHMS?
Q. What are the top colleges for BHMS course?
- Bakson Homeopathic Medical College
- JR Kissan Homeopathic Medical College
- Y.M.T Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital
- Smt.Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homeopathic Medical College
- Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College
- National Institute of Homeopathy
- Bhagwan Buddha Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
- Dr DY Patil Homeopathic Medical College
Q. Is BHMS equal to MBBS?
Q. Is NEET necessary for BHMS course?
Q. What are the career opportunities in BHMS?
- Homeopathic Doctor
- Public Health Specialist
- Pharmacist
- Private practioner
- Teacher/Lecturer
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News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
Congrats on your NEET result—it's definitely a tough journey, so hats off to you. I can relate because my sister went through the same phase a couple of years back. She didn't have a very high rank either, and we were stressed about finding a good medical college within budget. After going through m
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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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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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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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Contributor-Level 9
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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 9
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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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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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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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:
- Consist
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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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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.
Moreover, both univer
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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