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Homeopathy: Eligibility, Courses, Degree, Subjects, Entrance Exams, Scope

Updated on May 8, 2023 04:19 IST

Parul ThapaSenior Executive Content

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine, based on the theory that the human body has the capacity to cure itself. Homeopaths use the natural healing process of the body in treating different ailments. Homeopathic medicines are made up of natural substances such as plants and minerals. Etymologically, the word homeopathy is derived from two Greek words ‘homeo’ and ‘pathos’. In Greek ‘homeo’ means similar and ‘pathos’ means suffering or treatment. Therefore, homeopathic doctors try to find the root cause of the disease and offer its cure or remedy by eliminating the cause. Naturally, homeopathic treatment takes longer to cure a certain ailment.

Homeopathy is gaining importance worldwide as these medicines are made up of natural substances such as plants, herbs, and minerals. Colleges offer different certificates, degrees, and diploma courses to make students learn the art of treating the human body using its own healing system. One of the most popular courses at the undergraduate level is BHMS, a five and half year degree course. After completing the required degree or diploma courses in Homeopathy, students can practice at both private and government hospitals. They can choose to start their own private clinic as well. Students should have passed class 12 with Science subjects to get admission to undergraduate courses in Homeopathy.

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Table of Contents

Homeopathy Highlights
All About Homeopathy
- 2.1 Why Study Homeopathy?
Homeopathy Entrance Exams 2023
Homeopathy Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Homeopathy Courses
Homeopathy Syllabus
- 6.1 Homeopathy Courses
Top Colleges for Homeopathy
- 7.1 Top Government Colleges for Homeopathy
- 7.2 Top Private Colleges for Homeopathy
Homeopathy Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary & Top Recruiters
- 8.1 Top Recruiters in Homeopathy
- 8.2 Core Industries in Homeopathy
Job Profiles in Homeopathy
Homeopathy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Homeopathy Highlights

The area of medical study known as homoeopathy focuses on curing diseases rather than just treating their symptoms. Homoeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that favours the use of natural treatments above Allopathic, Ayurvedic, and Unani medical approaches. Candidates can look at the table below to know more about the key points of Homeopathy courses.

Particulars	Details
Course Level	UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, Certificate
Course Duration	1 hour - 5.5 years
Course Fee	INR 10, 000 - INR 11 Lakh
Entrance Exam	NEET, IPU CET, PU CET, KEAM
Job Profiles	Homeopathic doctors, Homeopathic consultants, Teaching jobs, Pharmacists, Insurance officers, etc.
Average Annual Salary	INR 3.5 Lakh - INR 7 Lakh
Top Recruiters	Fortis Hospitals, AIIMS, Medanta Hospitals, Shri Ganga Ram Hospital, CIPLA Ltd., Apollo Hospitals, etc.

All About Homeopathy

Homoeopathy training teaches people to treat illnesses from the inside out rather than masking their symptoms. Depending on the programme one chooses to enrol in, the courses are studied for 2 to 5.5 years. Homoeopathy programmes are available at the Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral levels. Aspirants may enrol in pertinent courses depending on their qualifications and eligibility. Studies on homoeopathy support the use of natural therapies rather than pharmaceutical ones. It is frequently considered a substitute for Ayurveda, Allopathy, and Unani medical practices.

Why Study Homeopathy?

Instead of relying on medications, homoeopathy treatment activates the body's natural healing process. People are adjusting to and becoming more interested in homoeopathy all around the world. In contrast to Western medical practice, it is frequently referred to as complementary or alternative treatment.

For individuals looking for alternative therapeutic options, students studying homoeopathy can be a glimmer of hope. Due to the great demand worldwide, graduates are able to secure high-paying positions as freshers. In addition to helping people and giving back to the community, aspirants can also build a bright future for themselves. There are countless opportunities waiting for you. All that is required is to choose a homoeopathy course and gain a comprehensive understanding.

Homeopathy Entrance Exams 2023

Exams are a requirement for admission to homoeopathy programmes. Students compete with one another to earn better grades, guarantee their place in the course, and get into the college of their choosing. For entrance to Certificate and Diploma programmes, no specific tests are required. Candidates can look at the table given below listing the various national-level entrance exams required for admission to Homeopathic courses.

Entrance Exams	Exam Dates	Exam Details
NEET	To be announced	The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the sole entrance test for admission to UG medical courses in India.
IPU CET	To be announced	Candidates striving for admission to various courses at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will be admitted either through the National Level Test conducted or through IPU CET conducted by the University or on the merit of the qualifying degrees depending on the course they want to apply for.
PU CET	June 10 - June 11, 2023	PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses.
KEAM	May 17, 2023	Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is an entrance exam that is conducted in Kerela, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai.

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Homeopathy Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Homeopathy Courses

Students seeking admission to Homeopathy courses need to fulfil certain requirements. The eligibility criteria for different courses in Homeopathy are as follows:

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
They must secure 50% marks in aggregate and the candidates who belong to the reserved categories must secure 45% marks in aggregate
The minimum age should be 17 years
They should qualify for NEET

Master courses

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Homeopathy from a recognised college or university

Homeopathy Syllabus

The entire BHMS course comprises several topics to impart basic and advanced knowledge and hands-on training on different branches of Medicine, Biology, and Physiology. The candidates need to complete the internship for one year before getting the final degree. The Homeopathy syllabus includes:

Anatomy
Physiology including Biochemistry
Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology
Homeopathic Pharmacy
Pathology and Microbiology
Homeopathic Materia Medica and Therapeutics
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Practice of Medicine
Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Community Medicine
Case Taking and Repertory

On completion of the course, candidates acquire a strong grasp of the subjects, firm working knowledge and a competent approach to the diagnosis and management of various ailments. In India, there are only two colleges that offer an MD Homeopathy course. The entire course comprises seven specializations. These are:

Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy
Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Repertory
Practice of Medicine
Homoeopathic Pharmacy
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Homeopathy Courses

Details of the different courses in Homeopathy have been given below:

Certificate programmes: Institutes offer different types of certificate courses in Homeopathy. It has a duration of 3-6 months.

Diploma courses: Students can do diploma or PG diploma courses such as Diploma in Homeopathy, Diploma in Homeopathy and medicine, Diploma in Electro Homoeopathy Medicine (DEHM). The duration of the course varies from 1 to 2 years.

Bachelor courses: At the undergraduate level, students can opt for BHMS and BEMS courses in Homeopathy. The duration of these courses is 3-5 years.

Master level: Courses such as MD (Hom-Pharmacy), MD (Hom-Practise of Medicine), and MD (Homeopathic) (Materia Medica) can be done at the postgraduate level. These courses are for 3 years.

Top Colleges for Homeopathy

Candidates can pursue Homeopathy courses offline and online. It all depends on which programme one opts for. Once graduated, candidates can find jobs at Nursing Homes, Government and Private Hospitals, Health Departments, Drug Control Organizations, Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Companies, National Health Mission (NHM), etc. Candidates can find the top government and private colleges that offer Homeopathy courses in India below.

Top Government Colleges for Homeopathy

Candidates can refer to the table given below highlighting some of the top government colleges offering courses in Homeopathy.

College Name	Total Fees (in INR)
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences	10 K - 2 L
Kerala University of Health Sciences	1 L - 3 L
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University	4 L - 6 L
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital	14 K - 16 K
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences	84 K - 3 L
Thiruvalluvar University	10 K - 18 K
National Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital	72 K - 86 K
Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bhopal	4 L
National Institute of Homoeopathy	1 L
D.N.De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital	36 K

Top Private Colleges for Homeopathy

Candidates can refer to the table given below highlighting some of the top private colleges offering courses in Homeopathy.

College Name	Tuition Fees (in INR)
Integral University	1 L
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research	11 L
Parul University	4 L - 5 L
Guru Nanak University, Hyderabad	17 L
RKDF University, Bhopal	6 L
Aryakul Group of Colleges	95 K
P. P. Savani University	4 L
Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences (SSSUTMS)	8 L
Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College	3 L - 5 L
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University	9 L

Homeopathy Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary & Top Recruiters

There are ample job opportunities in the field of Homeopathy. Since homeopathy does not have any side effects, many people rely on homeopathy treatments. Homeopathy medicines work on adults and children alike. Homeopathy is widely used for treating Allergies, Cough and Cold, Migraines, Depression, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, and Premenstrual syndrome, etc. So, after acquiring their degrees the homeopathic doctors can work in government and private hospitals. They can also carry on with private practice.

Top Recruiters in Homeopathy

The top recruiting firms with fantastic employment opportunities are listed below.

Fortis Hospitals
AIIMS
Medanta Hospitals
Shri Ganga Ram Hospital
CIPLA Ltd.
Apollo Hospitals
Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd.
Indian Council of Medical Research
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
Apollo Munich Health Industries Ltd.

Core Industries in Homeopathy

Here is a list of fields where homeopathic professionals can work:

Government (State/Central/Local )/Private hospitals and Dispensaries
ESIC, Railways, NTPC, Coal India
Nursing homes/Clinics/Health departments
Management and administration (Government and Private)
Drug manufacturing units (Government, Private, Autonomous, Cooperative sectors)
Drug Control organizations. (State and Central Government)
Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Companies
Clinical Trials (Pharmaceuticals)
National Health Mission (NHM)
Medical Tourism
Third-Party Administrators in the Health insurance sector
Homeopathic Speciality Centers
National AYUSH Mission etc.

Job Profiles in Homeopathy

After completing courses in Homeopathy, students can opt for jobs or can open their own clinics. They can even go for higher studies after a bachelor’s course in Homeopathy. Some of them choose the teaching profession also. Those who take an interest in teaching may join medical colleges as professors. There are sufficient prospects for research in homeopathy. So the candidates can carry on with research and contribute articles in medical journals also. They may also pen chapters to be included in homeopathy textbooks.

Some of the key profiles in the Homeopathic field are as follows:

Job profile	Average salary (In Rs)
General Physician	6 LPA
Doctor	7 LPA
Pharmacist	3.5 LPA
Private practitioners	5.5 LPA
Private health specialist	6 LPA

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Homeopathy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Homeopathy?

A. A healthy person may exhibit specific symptoms when given significant quantities of pharmacologically generated drugs. The foundation of homoeopathy is the idea that by diluting the same drugs, they can be used to treat comparable symptoms that have different root causes. Homoeopathic remedies are known for bolstering the immune system rather than going after microorganisms to fight disease-causing causes. Homoeopathic medications can improve the patient's psychological, emotional, and physical well-being, which is a crucial component of treatment, in addition to strengthening the body's immunity.

Q. How does allopathy work?

A. Instead of addressing a disease's underlying cause, allopathic therapy treats its symptoms. Allopathic medications target the body's built-in defences.

Modern medicine, or allopathy, is based on Hippocrates' notion of "The Four Humours." According to the belief, maintaining the proper balance of the four humors—blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile—is crucial for overall health. All illnesses are caused by an imbalance between the four humours and four physiological states (hot, cold, wet, and dry) connected to the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water).

Q. Are vaccinations made of homoeopathic remedies?

A. The term "homoeopathic vaccine" is a misnomer. Immunisation is a phrase used in medicine to describe the process of encouraging the body to build up resistance to certain pathogens. In order to develop immunity, vaccines stimulate the body to produce antibodies, which are specialised cells that fight pathogens.

Homoeopathic medications are not a viable substitute for traditional vaccines since they do not rely on the production of specific antibodies or germ-fighting cells. The Australian Government's recommendations for the immunisation of children are still being conveyed to parents by the Victorian Department of Health.

Q. Is a homoeopathic degree worthwhile?

A. In Indian educational institutions, there is a prevalent misconception that a degree in homoeopathic medicine does not lead to a successful profession. This industry offers numerous work prospects both in India and overseas. In a handful of private and public hospitals that specialise in homoeopathy, a qualified homoeopath can work as a Medical Officer/Doctor.

Comparatively speaking, allopathy is more well-known than homoeopathy. Many people are unaware of how effective the therapies have been. Many people believe that homoeopathic doctors receive pitiful salaries. The prospects of a career in homoeopathy and a degree in homoeopathic medicine are both covered in this article.

Q. What are the potential careers in homoeopathy?

A. In the upcoming years, more jobs in homoeopathy are anticipated to become available. Homoeopathy has had significant development over the past 250 years and is now used extensively as a supplemental medical system throughout the world. Homoeopathy is reportedly the second-largest medical system in the world and is permitted to practise in over 84 nations, including, among others, China, India, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. According to a survey from the Homoeopathy Research Institute (HRI), India has the largest population of patients who use homoeopathy (10 crores). A newly graduated homoeopath can start out making between 15,000 and 20,000 thousand rupees per month. This may rise to between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh every month. Senior homoeopaths can easily make up to one crore per year in private practice.

Q. What are the most sought-after competencies for Homoeopathy graduates?

A. Skills like empathy, effective listening, a solid understanding of homeopathy's philosophy and techniques, a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, research, and, most importantly, an open mind and a desire to learn are all necessary.

Q. How are diseases treated using allopathy and homoeopathy?

A. The method of treatment is one of the most significant differences between homoeopathy and allopathy. Homoeopathy focuses on enhancing the body's response to the condition while allopathy treats illnesses with medications and occasionally surgery. Homoeopathy is considered the antithesis of allopathy since, unlike allopathy, it uses little amounts of diluted chemicals and operates on the idea that "what caused the problem in the first place is also the solution for treatment."

Q. What sets a Homoeopathic doctor apart from an Allopathic physician?

A. Allopathy and homoeopathy are distinguished by the sort of education and credentials held by each doctor. Allopathic physicians have a medical licence and are permitted to prescribe medications made from chemical substances. Allopathic treatments include prescription drugs such as antibiotics, pain relievers, migraine meds, chemotherapy, blood pressure medications, and others. Homoeopathic doctors use low-dose medications to strengthen the immune system, which will then be better prepared to fight the sickness. To put it another way, a sick person is exposed to other illnesses that are similar to theirs but are only mild, in order for their immune systems to generate antibodies to fight the illness.

Q. How do I become a Homeopath?

A. Candidates with a Class 12 diploma may take a clearance exam for entry-level positions, such as the National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET). To be accepted into a homoeopathy college for a graduate degree like the Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS), you must ace this exam, which is quite tough. Candidates may also select postgraduate homoeopathic courses if they so wish.

Q. How should students approach their study of homoeopathy?

A. Students who want to study homoeopathic medicine must be committed, responsible, and diligent. This is because they must thoroughly research various homoeopathic topics, such as the utilisation of homoeopathic medications, in addition to the typical medical school disciplines including Anatomy, Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Pathology, and Biochemistry.

Popular Homeopathy Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Homeopathy Colleges in India. Learn more about these Homeopathy colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.

Integral University - IULLucknow

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Homeopathy Courses

1 Course

Exams

CBSE 12th UP 12th

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

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