Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS] – 5.5 Years
Homoeopathic practice, AYUSH medical services, clinical research & healthcare management. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology – Admission through NEET UG and counselling.
Course Highlights
| Colleges | Total Course Fee Range | Duration | Compulsory Internship | Average Starting Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Listed Colleges | INR 8,070 – INR 12.38 Lakh across selected major colleges below | 5.5 Years | 12 Months | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA typical early-career range |
Quick Facts
- Duration: 5.5 years; 4 professional stages followed by a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship
- Eligibility: 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. Candidate must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. The current NCH amended eligibility clause does not specify a fixed Class 12 PCB percentage.
- Entrance Exam: NEET UG only.
- Selection: NEET UG qualification/rank - AACCC or state/UT counselling - choice filling - seat allotment - document verification - fee payment.
- Approx. Total Cost: Government colleges cost approximately INR 8,000 – INR 1.25 Lakh in selected major colleges; and Private/Deemed cost approximately INR 2 Lakh – INR 12.38 Lakh or more. Hostel, mess, deposits and other charges may be extra.
- Admission Season: NEET application started from February–March 2026; 2026 re-exam held June 21; scorecard published July 16. As of August 18, 2026, the AACCC UG 2026 counselling schedule is still awaited.
Top Entrance Exams
- NEET UG: National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test / National Testing Agency (National-level – NTA)
For: BHMS seats in recognised Homoeopathy institutions across India. AACCC covers 15% All India Quota seats in Government/Government-aided colleges and 100% seats in Central Universities/National Institutes and Deemed Universities; applicable state/private quotas are handled through State/UT counselling authorities.
Admission Route: NEET UG - score/AIR - AACCC or State/UT registration - choice filling - allotment - college reporting.
2026 Status: Re-examination completed on June 21, 2026; NEET UG 2026 scorecard published on July 16, 2026. AACCC states that the new UG counselling schedule will be available soon; no 2026 UG counselling schedule had been posted as of August 18, 2026.
Three Myths Busted
- Myth: BHMS admission is possible without NEET.
- Fact: NEET UG is compulsory for regular BHMS admission in India.
- Myth: BHMS is only a 4.5-year course.
- Fact: The complete programme is 5.5 years, including the compulsory internship.
- Myth: Private or management seats can be taken through direct admission.
- Fact: Indian admissions, including management quota seats, must go through authorised counselling; institute-level direct admission is not an approved route.
Ques. What are the popular specialisations after BHMS?
Ans. Major MD (Homoeopathy) speciality subjects include Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, Repertory and Case Taking, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Practice of Medicine, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.
Ques. Which is better to compare for a student: BHMS or BAMS?
Ans. Both are AYUSH professional medical courses and use NEET UG for admission. BHMS focuses on Homoeopathy, while BAMS focuses on Ayurveda. The suitable choice depends on the medical system a student wants to study and practise.
Ques. What is the difference between BHMS and MBBS?
Ans. BHMS trains students in Homoeopathy, while MBBS trains students in modern medicine and surgery. Both use NEET UG for admission, but they lead to different professional registrations and legal scopes of practice; a BHMS degree does not become an MBBS qualification.
Ques. Can a BHMS graduate practise modern/allopathic medicine?
Ans. BHMS primarily qualifies a graduate for practice within the legally recognised scope of Homoeopathy after completing the required internship and registration. It should not be treated as an MBBS qualification; the permitted scope of practice must follow applicable central and state professional rules.
Ques. What salary can a BHMS graduate expect abroad?
Ans. There is no reliable universal “foreign BHMS package". Recognition of Homoeopathy and licensing rules differ substantially by country. An Indian BHMS degree does not automatically grant independent medical-practice rights abroad, so earnings depend on local recognition, additional licensing, further qualifications and whether the role is clinical or non-clinical.
Types of Admission Routes in India
1. National-Level Entrance Examination
NEET UG is the uniform entrance examination for BHMS. Candidates must qualify NEET for the relevant admission year before participating in counselling.
2. All India Quota / Central Counselling
AACCC counselling covers 15% of AIQ seats of Government/Government-aided colleges and 100% seats of participating Central Universities, National Institutes and Deemed Universities.
3. State/UT NEET-Based Counselling
State/UT authorities allot State quota and applicable private/management quota seats using NEET merit and respective state rules. There is no separate state BHMS entrance exam replacing NEET.
4. Counselling-Based Admission
BHMS admission is ultimately completed through authorised online counselling, seat allotment and reporting. Direct institute-level admission for Indian candidates is not an approved alternative.
BHMS Admission Process
- Qualifying Examination: 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. Current NCH regulations do not prescribe a fixed Class 12 PCB percentage in the amended eligibility clause.
- Age Requirement: Minimum 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission; current AYUSH-UG directives state no upper age limit.
- Entrance Examination: Appear for and qualify for NEET UG.
- NEET Eligibility Benchmark: Generally 50th percentile for General candidates; 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates; 45th percentile for General PwBD and 40th percentile for reserved-category PwBD candidates under current regulations.
- Result & Rank: Download NEET scorecard and use the All India Rank/merit position for counselling.
- Counselling: Register with AACCC for eligible AIQ/Central/National Institute/Deemed seats or with the appropriate State/UT counselling authority for state/private seats.
- Choice Filling & Allotment: Select BHMS colleges and arrange preferences; allotment depends on NEET merit, category, quota, preferences and seat availability.
- Document Verification: Usually includes Class 10 and 12 documents, NEET admit card/scorecard, photo ID, allotment letter and domicile/category/PwBD certificates, where applicable.
- Seat Confirmation: Report within the prescribed period, complete verification and pay the applicable admission/course fee.
- Merit/Direct Admission: Not applicable as an independent admission route for Indian candidates. Management seats must also follow authorised NEET-based counselling. Foreign-national admission provisions are handled separately.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to a private BHMS college without counselling?
Ans. No for regular Indian admissions. Private and management quota admissions must also follow NEET-based counselling conducted by the authorised government counselling authority.)
Ques. Is BHMS available through Class 12 merit admission?
Ans. Class 12 marks alone cannot be used as a separate merit-based route. Candidates need the required 10+2 subjects, NEET qualification and authorised counselling.
Ques. How much does BHMS cost in India?
Ans. Fees vary sharply. Among major government institutions, the listed total academic fee can range from only a few thousand rupees to around INR 1.25 Lakh. Private/deemed programmes can cost roughly INR 2 Lakh to INR 12 Lakh or more before hostel, mess and personal expenses.
Ques. Which BHMS colleges are budget-friendly?
Ans. Based on current listed course fees, lower-cost examples include Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi; Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode; Dr. B.R. Sur Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi; North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy, Shillong; and National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata.
Ques. What is the average starting salary after BHMS?
Ans. A fresh Homoeopathic Doctors commonly start around INR 2.5 LPA–INR 3.5 LPA. Government medical officers, research, corporate healthcare and experienced clinical roles may pay differently.
Top BHMS Colleges in India
| Top Colleges | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|
| GMCH Chandigarh | INR 6.49 Lakh |
| Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU], Pune | INR 15.91 Lakh |
| SSSUTMS Bhopal | INR 7.5 Lakh |
| Swaminarayan University, Kalol | INR 7.75 Lakh |
| Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara | INR 6.75 Lakh |
| KLE University, Belagavi | INR 11.2 Lakh |
| Yenepoya University, Mangalore | INR 9.76 Lakh |
| Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik | INR 1.64 Lakh |
Career Opportunities After BHMS
| Career Option | Average Salary (Approx. Starting Years) |
|---|---|
| Homoeopathic Doctor / Junior Practitioner | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA |
| Clinical Homoeopathy Consultant | INR 2.7 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA |
| Homoeopathic Medical Officer | INR 3 LPA – INR 6 LPA |
| Research Project Assistant / Research Role | INR 3 LPA – INR 5 LPA |
| Medical Representative / Product Executive | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 4.5 LPA |
| Medical / Health Content Writer | INR 3 LPA – INR 5 LPA |
| Healthcare / Clinic Administrator | INR 3 LPA – INR 5 LPA |
| Public Health / AYUSH Programme Associate | INR 3 LPA – INR 5 LPA |
Top College Placements
| Indicative Tier | College | Average Salary – Approx. Starting Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
| Tier 1 | Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
| Tier 2 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
| Tier 2 | KLE Homoeopathic Medical College, Belagavi | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
| Tier 3 | Parul University, Vadodara | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
| Tier 3 | Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangaluru | INR 2.5 LPA – INR 3.5 LPA* |
Popular Specialisation
BHMS does not have formal UG specialisations. The major formal specialty subjects below are pursued mainly through MD (Homoeopathy) after BHMS.
| Homoeopathic Materia Medica | Organon of Medicine & Homoeopathic Philosophy | Homoeopathic Repertory & Case Taking |
|---|---|---|
| Homoeopathic Pharmacy | Practice of Medicine | Paediatrics |
| Psychiatry | — | — |
Top Recruiters
| Sector | Major Recruiters / Employer Examples |
|---|---|
| Government Organisations | State AYUSH Departments, government Homoeopathy hospitals/dispensaries, public-health services |
| Research Organisations | Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), institutional and university research projects |
| Homoeopathic Healthcare | Dr Batra's, private Homoeopathic hospitals, clinics and wellness centres |
| Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Industry | SBL, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India, Bakson Drugs & Pharmaceuticals |
| Education | Homoeopathic medical colleges and universities; teaching posts generally require applicable postgraduate qualifications |
| Public Health / NGOs | AYUSH health projects, community-health programmes, health NGOs |
Higher Education Options
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| MD (Homoeopathy) | 3 Years |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Generally 2 Years |
| MBA in Hospital / Healthcare Management | Generally 2 Years |
| MSc in Clinical Research | Generally 2 Years; eligibility varies |
| PG Diploma in Hospital / Health Administration | 1–2 Years |
| PhD after an eligible postgraduate degree | Generally 3+ Years |
Scholarships
- Central/State Post-Matric Scholarships – For eligible SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/minority students; benefit varies by scheme.
- Merit Scholarships – Tuition concession or scholarship offered by some private/deemed universities; percentage varies.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarships – Based on academic performance and family income, where available.
- State Fee-Reimbursement Schemes – Available to eligible domicile/category students in participating states.
- Institutional Need-Based Concessions – Partial fee support at selected colleges; amount and eligibility vary.
- National/State Scholarship Schemes – Availability depends on course recognition, category, income and individual scheme rules.
FAQ’s
Ques. Is NEET compulsory for BHMS admission in 2026?
Ans. Yes. NEET UG is the uniform entrance examination for BHMS admission in India. Students cannot replace it with a separate college, university or state entrance examination.
Ques. What NEET score is required for BHMS in 2026?
Ans. There is no single BHMS admission score valid for every college. Candidates must first meet the applicable NEET qualifying percentile. Actual admission depends on NEET rank, category, quota, state and college. Since AACCC 2026 counselling had not started as of August 18, official 2026 BHMS closing ranks were not yet available.
Ques. What is the NEET qualifying percentile for BHMS?
Ans. Under current AYUSH-UG rules, the benchmark is generally the 50th percentile for General candidates and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates. For PwBD candidates, it is 45th percentile for General and 40th percentile for the specified reserved categories.
Ques. Is 50% in Class 12 PCB compulsory for BHMS in 2026?
Ans. The current NCH amendment substituted the eligibility clause with a requirement to pass 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology; it does not state a fixed 50% Class 12 PCB aggregate in that amended clause. Students should still check the final counselling bulletin for equivalence and document requirements applicable to their state or institution.
Ques. Can a PCM student apply for BHMS?
Ans. Not with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics alone. Biology or Biotechnology must be part of the qualifying 10+2/equivalent subjects under the current NCH eligibility provision.
Ques. What is the total duration of BHMS?
Ans. BHMS takes 5.5 years, including academic/professional study and a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship.
Ques. Does every BHMS college provide campus placement?
Ans. No. BHMS employment is often obtained through government recruitment, private clinics, hospital/healthcare organisations, research projects, pharmaceutical companies or self-practice rather than conventional campus-placement drives. College-specific BHMS average packages are therefore not consistently published.
Ques. Can BHMS graduates work in government jobs?
Ans. Yes, subject to individual recruitment rules. Relevant opportunities can include Homoeopathic Medical Officer posts, public AYUSH services and research positions. CCRH, for example, maintains Homoeopathy research posts and periodically recruits for Homoeopathy research projects.
Ques. Can I pursue MD after BHMS?
Ans. Yes. MD (Homoeopathy) is the main postgraduate clinical/academic route and is normally a 3-year programme. Admission is through the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) under the applicable postgraduate admission rules.







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