NIH Kolkata BHMS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The National Institute of Homeopathy offers a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) course for which admission is based on NEET UG scores. Applicants must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with a reduced requirement of 45% for reserved category students. The faculty, consisting of 23 experienced doctors mainly from government hospitals, is noted for their professionalism and teaching methods, although there is a concern about the shortage of teachers.

The course fee for the 5-year BHMS program at this government institution is Rs. 1,04,450, including an annual tuition fee of Rs. 15,000 and other charges totaling Rs. 17,450, making the total cost approximately Rs. 2 lakhs over five years. A one-year rotatory internship offers a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,000. While hostel fees are not included, the overall fees are considered affordable compared to private institutions. The college provides internships in government hospitals with stipends between Rs.

15,000 and Rs. 27,000 monthly. Placement support is limited, with some students securing jobs independently, and the average annual package is around 5 LPA, with the highest reported at 15 LPA for a private practitioner role. Scholarships and fee concessions are available, particularly for economically weaker students, with merit-based scholarships for high NEET UG scores and high CGPA. The West Bengal government offers the OASIS scholarship, and the AYUSH ministry provides scholarships covering various expenses, requiring a 65% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

West Bengal students can also apply for the Aikyashree scholarship. The college does not have loan facilities due to its nominal and affordable fee structure.