BHMS — Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
The recognised UG degree to practise Homoeopathy in India.
BHMS at a glance
Duration
5.5 years (4.5 years academics + 1 year internship)
Eligibility
Class 12 with PCB, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for reserved). Minimum age 17 years.
Entrance exam
NEET UG followed by AACCC / state AYUSH counselling.
Fees range
Government: ₹10,000 – ₹40,000/yr · Private: ₹1 – 4 lakh/yr
About the BHMS programme
BHMS is regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) and combines Homoeopathic materia medica with modern medical sciences.
Students learn to diagnose using modern methods and prescribe individualised Homoeopathic remedies.
Graduates register with State Boards of Homoeopathy and can practise, teach or join public health.
Highlights of BHMS
India has ~200+ BHMS colleges with 25,000+ seats
Recognised in AYUSH system with growing government support
Low cost of practice — clinic-friendly and scalable
Popular for chronic, paediatric and lifestyle conditions
How to get admission to BHMS
- 1Qualify NEET UG
- 2Register with AACCC for All-India seats
- 3Register with state AYUSH counselling
- 4Fill BHMS preferences and confirm admission
BHMS subjects & syllabus
Organon of Medicine, Homoeopathic Philosophy
Materia Medica, Repertory
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology
Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Surgery, Practice of Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry
Career opportunities after BHMS
Independent Homoeopathic practitioner
Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) in government hospitals
MD (Hom) specialisation and teaching
Consultant in multi-speciality Homoeopathy chains
Pharma R&D, research and content/authorship
Average salary
₹2.5 – 5 LPA for fresh graduates; higher with specialisation and clinic establishment
Leading BHMS colleges in India
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, Delhi
Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College, Greater Noida
Dr D Y Patil Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangaluru
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