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

BHMS Course: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is BHMS Course?

A. BHMS course is an undergraduate degree programme in Homeopathic Medicine. BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. The course duration is 5.5 years including one year internship.

Q. Who can do BHMS course?

A. Candidates who have passed class 12th with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They should have scored at least 50% marks in the exam.

Q. Is BHMS different from BAMS?

A. Yes, one is bachelor course is Homeopathic Medicine while another is bachelor course in Ayurveda. BAMS stands for Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. 

Q. Can I do Master's course in Homeopathy after BHMS?

A. Yes, Candidates can pursue MD in Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, or Homeopathic pharmacy after completing BHMS course.

Q. What are the top colleges for BHMS course?

A. Some of the top BHMS colleges are enlisted below.
  • 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?

A. Yes, both are undergraduate degree programme, one in homeopathy and another in medicine. Both can pursue career as doctors.

Q. Is NEET necessary for BHMS course?

A. Yes, candidates should have qualified NEET exam for admission to BHMS course in any private or government homeopathic colleges.

Q. What are the career opportunities in BHMS?

A. After completing BHMS degree programme, candidates can work or go for higher studies. They can do both private or government jobs. Some of the job profiles are as follows:
  • Homeopathic Doctor
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Pharmacist
  • Private practioner
  • Teacher/Lecturer
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Popular BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) Colleges in India

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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:

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Manori Sahni

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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Abhishek Hazarika

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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). 

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Tanisha Pandey

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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

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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

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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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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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