BHMS — Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
A 5.5-year undergraduate programme (4.5 years + 1-year internship) in homoeopathic medicine, regulated under the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH).
Last updated: 4 September 2026
What is BHMS?
Overview of Homeopathy degree — principles, practice, and place in Indian healthcare
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is the undergraduate homeopathy degree in India, regulated under the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) under the Ministry of AYUSH.
Homeopathy is based on the principles of "Similia Similibus Curentur" (Like Cures Like) developed by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century. It uses highly diluted natural substances (mineral, plant, animal origin) to stimulate the body's self-healing mechanisms.
India is the world's largest practitioner of homeopathy with over 2.5 lakh registered homeopathic practitioners. BHMS is fully recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of India.
📋 Quick Facts
- Full form: Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
- System: Homeopathy (AYUSH)
- Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year internship = 5.5 years
- Eligibility: 10+2 PCB with 50% marks + NEET UG
- Regulator: National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
- Founder of Homeopathy: Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843)
🎯 After BHMS — Pathways
- ✅ Independent homeopathic practice (subject to NCH/state registration)
- ✅ Government AYUSH Medical Officer (Homeopathy)
- ✅ NEET AYUSH PG → MD Homeopathy (3 years)
- ✅ Homeopathic pharma industry
- ✅ Academic / Research in NCH-regulated colleges
- ✅ AYUSH wellness clinics and hospitals
- ✅ Practice abroad (UK, Germany, Australia, UAE)
Eligibility & NEET Requirements
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology |
| Minimum Marks (General/EWS) | 50% aggregate in PCB in Class XII |
| Minimum Marks (OBC/SC/ST/PH) | 40% aggregate in PCB in Class XII |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG — shared with MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS |
| Regulator | National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) |
| Central Counselling | AACCC — see the current UG schedule and bulletin |
| State Counselling | State/UT authority — rules and seat scope are notification-specific |
| NEET Qualifying Marks (General) | 50th percentile (≈ 137–145 marks) |
| NEET Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile (≈ 107–115 marks) |
BHMS Year-wise Syllabus
Based on the applicable NCH curriculum — 3 Professional Examinations
- ▸Homoeopathic Philosophy (Organon of Medicine)
- ▸Homoeopathic Materia Medica — Vol. I
- ▸Human Anatomy & Histology
- ▸Human Physiology & Biochemistry
- ▸Homoeopathic Pharmacy
- ▸Principles of Homeopathy (Hahnemann's Organon)
- ▸Homoeopathic Materia Medica — Vol. II
- ▸Organon of Medicine (Advanced)
- ▸Pathology & Bacteriology
- ▸General Pharmacology
- ▸Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- ▸Principles of Surgery
- ▸Practice of Repertory — Kent, Boger, Boenninghausen
- ▸Practice of Medicine (Homeopathic)
- ▸Materia Medica — Vol. III
- ▸Repertory (Applied)
- ▸Obstetrics & Gynecology
- ▸Surgery & Surgical Specialties
- ▸Paediatrics
- ▸ENT, Eye, Skin Diseases
- ▸Community Medicine & Public Health
- ▸Applied Therapeutics
- ▸Medicine & Clinical Homeopathy (4 months)
- ▸Surgery (2 months)
- ▸Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2 months)
- ▸Paediatrics (1 month)
- ▸Community Medicine (1 month)
- ▸Casualty / Emergency (1 month)
- ▸Elective / Specialty (1 month)
Career Opportunities After BHMS
Private Homeopathy Clinic / Practice
PrivateSet up an independent homeopathic clinic after the applicable NCH and state registration requirements are met. Practice scope and local rules should be checked before offering services.
Government AYUSH Medical Officer
GovernmentHomeopathy posts may be available in public AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and programmes; recruitment follows the relevant notice.
MD Homeopathy (NEET AYUSH PG)
Govt + PrivatePursue postgraduate homeopathy study through the applicable entrance and admission process. Requirements and outcomes vary by institution.
Homeopathy Academic / Professor
GovernmentJoin NCH-regulated colleges as lecturer/professor after MD. Academic and research requirements vary by institution.
Homeopathic Pharma / Manufacturing
PrivatePossible roles include quality control, product development, and regulatory affairs; requirements vary by employer.
Homeopathy Abroad
PrivateOverseas practice and wellness roles depend on the destination country’s recognition, licensing, and employment rules.
Integrative Medicine / Wellness
Govt + PrivateWork settings and permitted services depend on the institution and applicable professional rules.
MD Homeopathy Specializations
Pursue 3-year MD via NEET AYUSH PG in NCH-regulated specialties
MD — Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Advanced study of homeopathic medicines, their properties, proving, and clinical application.
PG: MD Materia Medica (3 years)MD — Organon of Medicine & Philosophy
Study of Hahnemann's Organon, homeopathic philosophy, principles, and repertorisation.
PG: MD Organon (3 years)MD — Repertory
Kent's Repertory, computerized repertorisation, case analysis techniques.
PG: MD Repertory (3 years)MD — Practice of Medicine (Homoeopathy)
Clinical management of diseases using homeopathic therapeutics and modern diagnosis.
PG: MD Practice of Medicine (3 years)MD — Pathology & Microbiology
Advanced pathological understanding for better homeopathic case analysis and diagnosis.
PG: MD Pathology (3 years)MD — Paediatrics (Homoeopathy)
Paediatric homeopathic practice — childhood diseases, constitutions, miasmatic treatment.
PG: MD Paediatrics (3 years)Best BHMS Colleges in India
| # | College / Institute | City | Type | Seats | NIRF Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) | Kolkata | Government | 75 | 1 |
| 2 | Fr. Muller Homeopathic Medical College | Mangalore | Private | 60 | 2 |
| 3 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Homeopathic Medical College | Pune | Deemed | 100 | 3 |
| 4 | D.S. Research Centre Homoeopathic Medical College | Mumbai | Private | 80 | — |
| 5 | Government Homeopathic Medical College, Bhopal | Bhopal | Government | 75 | — |
| 6 | Government Homeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | Government | 60 | — |
| 7 | Nehru Homeopathic Medical College | New Delhi | Government | 100 | — |
| 8 | Sri Sai Baba Homeopathic Medical College | Tamil Nadu | Private | 60 | — |
| 9 | Rajasthan Homeopathic Medical College, Jaipur | Jaipur | Private | 60 | — |
| 10 | Bakson Homeopathic Medical College | Greater Noida | Private | 80 | — |
BHMS Fees & Admission
| College Type | Annual Fee | Total 4.5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Any BHMS college | No single national fee | Confirm with college |
| Private BHMS Colleges | ₹40,000–₹1.5L | ₹1.8L–₹6.75L |
| Deemed BHMS Colleges | ₹80,000–₹2L | ₹3.6L–₹9L |
| Management Quota | ₹1.5L–₹4L | ₹6.75L–₹18L |
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Important Disclaimer
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