BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is the basic degree in homoeopathy.
Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. Biology studied only as an additional subject at Class 12 level was not counted in the 2022 regulations.
Admission to BHMS is through NEET UG, held by NTA. The NCH regulations require one uniform entrance test for all homoeopathic colleges.
Overview
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is the basic degree in homoeopathy. It is regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). Study includes homoeopathic philosophy and materia medica along with anatomy, physiology, pathology, surgery and gynaecology, and hospital training. The 2022 regulations set five years and six months in total, including a 12-month rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET UG. The All India Ayush Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) counsels for all-India BHMS seats, and states do their own.
At a glance
Eligibility
Typical pattern. The official notice for the current year is final.
- Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. Biology studied only as an additional subject at Class 12 level was not counted in the 2022 regulations.
- The 2022 rules asked for 50% marks together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC, ST and OBC). The January 2025 amendment replaced this clause with a plain Class 12 requirement. Read the current NCH notice.
- Age: 17 years completed on or before 31 December of the year of admission, as per the 2022 regulations.
- You must qualify NEET UG. Under the 2022 regulations the qualifying mark is the 50th percentile for General, 40th for SC, ST and OBC, and 45th for General with disability. It can be lowered for a year.
- The 2022 regulations barred open school and private candidates from NEET. The 2025 amendment omitted that clause. Check the current NCH notice if you studied through open school.
- Counselling authorities send admitted-student data to NCH for verification, so admissions made outside counselling can be cancelled.
Entrance exams for this course
Entrance and counselling
- Admission to BHMS is through NEET UG, held by NTA. The NCH regulations require one uniform entrance test for all homoeopathic colleges.
- AACCC is the counselling authority for all-India quota BHMS seats, as stated in the NEET UG 2026 bulletin.
- State governments run counselling for state quota and private college seats with their own rules on domicile and reservation.
- NCH issues yearly directives on counselling and admission for UG courses. Read the directive for the year you apply.
- Private colleges can have management or NRI seats. The process and fee are fixed by the state or institution.
- Counselling is in rounds. Dates, documents and fees are in the notices of AACCC and your state.
- The college must be permitted by NCH to admit students in that year. Check this before paying.
Admission process
The usual journey, step by step. Dates and rules for the current year are on the official notice.
- 1Check eligibilityConfirm subjects, age and NEET UG rules in the NEET UG bulletin and NCH notice
- 2Apply for NEET UGRegister on the NTA site and pay the fee shown there
- 3Appear for the examTake the pen and paper NEET UG test
- 4Get the score and rankCheck that you are above the qualifying percentile for your category
- 5Register for counsellingRegister on the AACCC portal and your state portal
- 6Fill and lock choicesList colleges in order of preference and lock them by the date given
- 7Seat allotment and reportingAccept the seat and report to the college with documents
Documents
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- NEET scorecard and admit card
- Photo ID (Aadhaar / passport)
- Passport-size photographs
- Domicile / residence certificate (for state quota)
- Category, EWS or PwD certificate, if applicable
- Migration / transfer / school-leaving certificate
- Medical fitness certificate, when asked
- Counselling registration, choice-filling and allotment letters
- Fee payment receipts
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What you study
- Homoeopathic materia medica (study of remedies and their effects)
- Organon of medicine and homoeopathic philosophy, with fundamentals of psychology
- Homoeopathic repertory and case taking
- Homoeopathic pharmacy (how remedies are prepared)
- Human anatomy, and physiology with biochemistry
- Pathology and microbiology, forensic medicine and toxicology
- Practice of medicine with essentials of modern pharmacology
- Surgery, and gynaecology and obstetrics
- Community medicine, research methodology and biostatistics
- Yoga for health promotion
Year by year
- Foundation programme of about ten working days or sixty hours at the start
- Materia medica, organon, repertory and case taking, pharmacy, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, and yoga
- Materia medica, organon, repertory, forensic medicine and toxicology
- Pathology and microbiology, surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, and an introduction to practice of medicine
- Materia medica, organon, repertory, practice of medicine and essentials of pharmacology
- Surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, community medicine
- Materia medica, organon, repertory, practice of medicine
- Community medicine with research methodology and biostatistics
- Clinical training continues through all years, with six electives to be cleared
- Starts after passing all four professional examinations and the six electives, with provisional state registration
- The degree is awarded after the internship
Skills you build
Careers and next steps
- Homoeopathic doctor in government Ayush dispensaries and hospitals, after registration
- Private homoeopathic clinic with a state registration
- Postgraduate study (MD Homoeopathy) through the entrance exam notified at that time
- Medical officer posts in Ayush departments of state and central governments
- Teaching and research in homoeopathic colleges after postgraduate study
- Roles in homoeopathic pharmacy and drug companies
- Research and clinical studies in homoeopathy
- Public health and wellness programmes under Ayush
Is it for you?
A good fit if
- You have an interest in homoeopathy and in long conversations with patients
- You are patient and good at details
- You are comfortable with a mix of homoeopathic principles and modern basic sciences
- You can build a practice over time in a clinic of your own or in public service
Think twice if
- You want to practise modern (allopathic) medicine. Scope of practice of a BHMS doctor is set by law and varies by state. Check it first
- Government jobs are limited, and private practice depends on location and patient trust
- The college must be permitted by NCH. Check before paying
- Evidence for homoeopathy is debated in medical science. Be sure you are comfortable with the system you will practise
- The course is long and requires passing all professional examinations within ten years, including internship
Common mistakes to avoid
- Locking choices without checking fees, bond and quota conditions
- Missing a reporting or registration deadline
- Ignoring state domicile and category rules
- Not keeping attested copies and a spare document set ready
- Trusting rumours or social media instead of the official notice
- Paying anyone for a "guaranteed seat"
Colleges to explore
Listings show name and location. Fees and cut-offs are shown only when verified from official sources.
AIIMS New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Institute of National ImportanceAIIMS Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Institute of National ImportanceAIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Institute of National ImportanceAIIMS Jodhpur
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Institute of National ImportanceAIIMS Patna
Patna, Bihar
Institute of National ImportanceAIIMS Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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Official sources to check
- National Commission for Homoeopathynch.org.in
- NCH: BHMS Regulations 2022 (listed on the NCH home page)nch.org.in
- NCH: BHMS Amendment Regulations, 2025nch.org.in
- NTA NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletinneet.nta.nic.in
Frequently asked questions
Is NEET UG required for BHMS?
Yes. The NCH Regulations 2022 and the NEET UG 2026 bulletin both provide for admission to BHMS through NEET UG.
How long is BHMS?
Five years and six months: 18 months for the first professional year, 12 months each for the second, third and fourth, and a 12-month rotatory internship.
Who regulates BHMS?
The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), under the Ministry of Ayush.
Who conducts BHMS counselling?
AACCC counsels for all-India quota seats. States counsel for their own seats.
Are Class 12 marks needed in PCB?
The 2022 regulations asked for 50% (40% for SC, ST and OBC). The 2025 amendment replaced this clause. Check the current NCH and counselling notices.
Is there a limit on years to finish BHMS?
The 2022 regulations say the whole course, including internship, should be done within ten years.
Can I do BHMS and then MD?
Yes. After BHMS you can study MD Homoeopathy through the national postgraduate entrance route in force that year.
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Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.