About: BHMS

  • BHMS, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate educational degree course which covers medical knowledge of the homeopathic system. BHMS Course duration is 5½ years which includes 4.5 years of study followed by 1 year of internship
  • Admission to the BHMS course is on the basis of entrance exams such as NEET, KEAM, and many more.
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  • The eligibility for the BHMS course is the completion of 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate. BHMS Course Fees is around INR 12,000 in Government colleges to INR 1,50,000 in Private Colleges.
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TOP BHMS Colleges in India as Per NIRF 2020

NIRF Overall Rankings 2020 College Name Location Fees (INR)
75 Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune 1,90,000
98 Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Pune 1,48,000
101-150 GGSIPU New Delhi 80,000
101-150 Yenepoya University Mangalore 3,50,000
101-150 Goa University North Goa 26,000
101-150 Dayalbagh Education Institute Agra 19,810
151-200 Vinayaka Mission University Salem 1,81,000
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BHMS course allows candidates to choose any specialization such as Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Skin Specialist and impotence to take care of patients with their homeopathic study knowledge exposure.


“ Homeopathy cures a large percentage of cases than any other form of treatment” - Mahatma Gandhi

BHMS Course Details

BHMS Course Level Undergraduate
BHMS Duration 5½ years
BHMS Full Form Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Examination Type Semester system
BHMS Eligibility 10+2 level with 50% marks
BHMS Admission Process Entrance Exam followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Course delivery method Lectures, Industrial Trainings, Project

BHMS: What is it About?

BHMS course covers the theoretical and practical knowledge of the homeopathic system. Homeopathy is based on the self-healing power of our bodies and focuses on accentuating that. One of the most popular pharmaceutical systems in India along with Allopathy and Ayurveda, Homeopathy is widely practiced.

BHMS Doctor

BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is an undergraduate degree programme that deals with the medical knowledge of the homeopathic system. After completion of BHMS Course, the student is eligible to become a doctor in the homeopathic medical field. The degree holder can have the prefix as a doctor or Dr.

The course curriculum includes topics like Human Analysis, Biochemistry, Physiology and Community Medicine. The course covers a group of clinical and preclinical subjects.

Why Study BHMS?

The main reasons to study BHMS are as follows:

  • It is the second largest medical alternative after allopathy.
  • Well respected profession.
  • A five and half year degree course providing a thorough knowledge about the subject.
  • There are homeopathic colleges abroad as well providing further education in the particular field.

BHMS Eligibility

Candidates are required to fulfill the below-mentioned minimum eligibility criteria to get admission into this course.

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as the compulsory subjects.
  • 10+2 or any equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • An aggregate score of 50% at 10+2 level.

BHMS Entrance Exam

NEET: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study undergraduate medical courses.

Date to be Conducted No of Questions Question Type Marking Scheme Duration of Examination
Not Announced, postponed due to Covid 19 160 MCQ +1 : Correct No negative marking 3 Hours

BHMS without NEET

The student must pass the NEET-UG exam to qualify for BHMS Course. Getting admission for BHMS without NEET is not possible. Every College be it government or private has their own NEET-UG cut off.

College Name Rank Range
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi 10505 - 227870
State Ghazipur Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 52091 - 132807
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata 16403 - 831263
Solan Homoeopathic Medical college and Hospital, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 124092 - 316912

Top BHMS Colleges

Institute Name Location
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Pune
RKDF University Bhopal
Anushree Homeopathic Medical College Jabalpur
Kerala University of Health Sciences Thrissur
Vinayaka Missions University Salem
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Nashik
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth Pune
Bakson Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital Greater Noida

BHMS Course Syllabus

The part wise syllabus of BHMS followed by colleges are mentioned below;

First Part (1 ½ Years) Second Part (1 Year)
Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology Pathology and Microbiology including Virology and Parasitology Bacteriology
Physiology including Biochemistry Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy
Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Homeopathic Materia Medica Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Homeopathic Pharmacy Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental and Homeo Therapeutics
Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics
Third Part ( 1 Year ) Fourth Year ( 1 Year)
The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics Organon of Medicine
Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental and Homeo Therapeutics Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Organon of Medicine Repertory
Homoeopathic Materia Medica Community Medicine
Fifth Year ( Compulsory Rotatory Internship)

BHMS Course Comparison

The comparison between BHMS and other similar courses has been compared below.

BHMS vs BAMS

Particulars BHMS BAMS
Duration 5.5 Years 5.5 Years
Full Form Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Eligibility Students must pass class 12 with 50% and have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their subjects of study. Students must pass class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their subjects of study.
Entrance Exam NEET NEET
Fees (INR) 15,000 - 5,00,000 30,000 - 25,00,000
Salary (INR) 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 6,00,000 - 12,00,000

BHMS vs MBBS

Particulars BHMS MBBS
Duration 5.5 Years 5.5 Years
Full Form Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Eligibility Students must pass class 12 with 50% and have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their subjects of study. 50% or above in 10+2 in PCM/PCB with English as a mandatory subject
Entrance Exam NEET NEET
Fees (INR) 15,000 - 5,00,000 60,000 - 30,00,000
Salary (INR) 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 750000 - 20,00,000

After BHMS

A student after completing BHMs has a number of choices to make. He can join the employees or do further studies. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Different choices that students can make are discussed below.

Courses after BHMS

  • Short Duration Courses after BHMS
  • Certificate Course in Electro Homeopathy Certificate Course in Homeopathic Medicinal System (CHMS)
    Certificate Course in Homeopathy (C.Hom) Continuing Homoeopathic Medical Education Program
    Certificate Course in Homeopathy and Health sciences Certificate in Homeopathic Dispensing (CHD)
    Certificate Course in Clinical Homeopathy Continuing Homoeopathic Medical Education Program
  • Diploma Courses after BHMS
  • Continuing Homoeopathic Medical Education Program
    Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
    Diploma in Electro-Homeopathy
  • Diploma Courses after BHMS
  • Continuing Homoeopathic Medical Education Program
    Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
    Diploma in Electro-Homeopathy
  • Bridge Course after BHMS
  • The National Medical Commission Bill, 2017 was moved in the house in December 2017 by the Central Government. This Bill allowed the Ayurvedic and Homeopathic doctors to be allowed to practice allopathy after clearing a bridge course after BHMS. The National Medical Commission Bill, 2017, sought to replace the existing apex medical education regulator, the Medical Council of India (MCI), with a new body but there was tremendous resistance to this move by the Government.

    A governmental panel had been entrusted to review the new National Medical Commission Bill on healthcare in India.

    Finally, it advised the management to scrap its proposal for a bridge course after BHMS to allow AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) practitioners practice Allopathy.

    Despite release the bridge course, the states were given the choice regarding the matter. Many states have already allowed AYUSH doctors arranged in Primary Health Centre in rural areas to practice allopathy during ‘emergencies’.

  • Master Courses after BHMS
  • Candidates can either work or opt for the higher education in Homeopathy and the allied areas. Mentioned below are some of the areas in which higher studies can be done after BHMS course:

    M.D (Hom) Materia Medica M.Sc Clinical Research
    M.D (Hom) Organon of Medicine and Philosophy M.Sc Human Genome
    M.D (Hom) Practice of Medicine M.Sc Applied Psychology
    M.D (Hom) Psychiatry M.Sc Health Sciences and Yoga Therapy
    M.D (Hom) Paediatrics PGDM Holistic Health Care
    M.D (Hom) Pharmacy PGDM Acupuncture
    M.Sc Epidemiology PGDM Preventive and Promotive Health Care
    M.Sc Medical Biochemistry PGDM Diabetes Mellitus
    M.Sc Medical Anatomy PGDM Clinical Diabetology

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