Course essentials
What is BHMS?
BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree programme regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). The course includes homoeopathic subjects, foundational biomedical sciences, clinical training and a compulsory rotatory internship.
Homoeopathy is a distinct system of medicine with its own principles, literature and professional framework. This page describes the recognised education and admission pathway; it does not claim that any therapy is effective for a condition. Medical decisions should consider the evidence, patient safety and applicable professional standards.
| Full form | Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
| Course level | Undergraduate professional degree |
| Total duration | 5 years and 6 months, including 12-month compulsory rotatory internship |
| Entrance exam | NEET-UG; no separate “NEET AYUSH” examination |
| Academic regulator | National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) |
| Admission method | NEET merit followed by applicable central or State/UT counselling |
Regulated programme timeline
BHMS course duration.
NCH’s BHMS regulations prescribe a total period of five years and six months. The academic programme is followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship.
| Programme stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| First Professional BHMS | 18 months |
| Second Professional BHMS | 12 months |
| Third Professional BHMS | 12 months |
| Fourth Professional BHMS | 12 months |
| Compulsory rotatory internship | 12 months |
| Total prescribed duration | 66 months / 5 years 6 months |
College permission & seat availability
BHMS colleges in India: verify before choosing.
The source article’s “Search More Colleges” cards promote unrelated universities and do not establish that they offer a BHMS seat permitted for the current year. Avoid relying on generic rankings or old directories; use NCH permissions and the current counselling seat matrix.
Check NCH permission
Verify the exact college and BHMS intake for the admission session on NCH’s official current notices.
Confirm the counselling matrix
Match the institution, quota, category and actual seat availability in AACCC or the relevant State/UT matrix.
Inspect clinical teaching
Review the attached teaching hospital, patient services, faculty, postings and internship arrangements.
Compare full cost
Obtain tuition, deposits, hostel, other charges, bond/service terms and refund conditions in writing.
| Question | Official place to check |
|---|---|
| Is the college permitted for BHMS this session? | NCH notices and regulations ↗ |
| Is a seat available for this round/quota? | AACCC current UG seat matrices ↗ |
| Who handles this State/UT seat? | Official State/UT counselling authority |
| What are fees, hospital and internship details? | College and affiliating university official websites/notices |
NCH degree regulation & current counselling
BHMS eligibility criteria.
The baseline below follows NCH’s BHMS degree regulations and amendments. For 2026–27, applicants must also satisfy the applicable NEET-UG qualifying standard and counselling bulletin. Read the current official materials for any annual amendments, category documentation or special provisions.
| Requirement | Regulatory baseline to verify |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; the 2025 NCH amendment updates the qualifying subjects to include Biology or Biotechnology. |
| Aggregate marks in PCB | At least 50% together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for General category; 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories under the cited regulation. |
| Specified disability marks | Regulation specifies 45% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates with specified disabilities, subject to current NCH guidelines. |
| Minimum age | 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year under the applicable degree regulation. |
| NEET qualification | NEET-UG qualification is mandatory. Baseline qualifying percentile: 50th (General), 40th (SC/ST/OBC), and the prescribed PwBD categories; any session-specific reduction/notice must be checked. |
| English | Check current exam and university conditions; the NCH degree regulation specifies PCB/Biotechnology eligibility subjects. |
| Documents | NEET score/rank, Class 10/12 records, identity, category/PwBD certificates if applicable, and documents listed in the relevant counselling bulletin. |
NEET merit · central and state counselling
BHMS admission process 2026–27.
NTA’s 2026 public notice confirms that NEET-UG applies to admission to BHMS. AACCC handles its specified AIQ seats in government/government-aided colleges, central universities, national institutes and deemed universities. State/UT authorities conduct counselling for state quota and other seats as applicable under the state rules. Do not confuse the exam requirement with a single, universal counselling route.
AACCC counselling
Specified central AIQ and institutional seat categories listed in AACCC’s current bulletin.
State/UT counselling
State quota and seats assigned to the State/UT counselling authority under applicable rules.
Private-college seats
Check the relevant state/UT authority; AACCC’s current bulletin says AIQ seats in private ASU&H institutes are counselled by State/UT authorities.
Deemed universities
Follow AACCC instructions for the applicable deemed-university seat category and current round.
Qualify NEET-UG 2026
Meet the BHMS subject, marks, age and NEET requirements applicable to your category.
Choose the correct counselling authority
Review AACCC and State/UT seat categories; a candidate may need to follow more than one applicable notice.
Register and read the full bulletin
Check registration schedule, category documents, fees, security deposit, exit/refund rules and FAQs.
Verify college permission and seats
Confirm current NCH permission, the exact BHMS seat, quota and counselling-round matrix.
Fill choices and track allotment
Use the official portal and meet choice-locking deadlines; allotment depends on merit, choices and available seats.
Report with original documents
Complete document checks, fee payment, admission confirmation and provisional registration steps as directed.
Professional phases & clinical education
BHMS subjects & curriculum.
The NCH curriculum combines homoeopathic disciplines with biomedical and clinical subjects. Clinical training begins during professional study and continues through the compulsory internship. The exact subject sequence and curriculum booklet should be checked for the candidate’s batch.
Homoeopathic core
Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, Repertory and case taking, and Homoeopathic Pharmacy.
Biomedical foundations
Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; Physiology and Biochemistry; Pathology and Microbiology; Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
Clinical subjects
Practice of Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and relevant clinical exposure.
Community & research
Community Medicine and public health, research methodology, biostatistics, electives and related learning.
No universal national fee amount
BHMS fees and cost checklist.
The source article gives inconsistent generic fee figures. BHMS fees depend on the college, State/UT, quota, category, hostel and other charges. AACCC advises candidates to check college-reported fee structure and additional charges directly before choice filling; the authority is not responsible for institute fee information.
| Cost category | Confirm in the current official notice |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Annual amount, full course duration, increases and payment schedule. |
| University / college charges | Admission, examination, clinical, library, laboratory and other compulsory fees. |
| Hostel & living | Hostel, mess, deposits, transport and any external clinical posting costs. |
| Internship | Internship-year fees, stipend policy, accommodation and attendance rules. |
| Bond & refund | Service obligations, exit/cancellation deadlines, refund deductions and security-deposit rules. |
Compulsory 12-month clinical rotation
BHMS internship requirements.
NCH regulations require a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship. Students become eligible to join after passing the prescribed professional examinations and electives and completing the required provisional degree/registration steps. The regulations describe clinical postings in Homoeopathy settings and other approved hospitals or community health settings, as applicable.
Hospital & community postings
Rotation schedule is governed by NCH rules and the institution’s approved internship programme.
Attendance & logbook
Maintain attendance, posting records and procedure documentation under the rules and college instructions.
Options after graduation
Career options after BHMS.
After completing BHMS and applicable registration requirements, graduates may explore roles that accept the qualification and fall within its regulated scope. Eligibility varies by employer, state and role.
Homoeopathy clinical practice
Patient-care roles in eligible settings, subject to registration and professional regulations.
Public-sector opportunities
Homoeopathy medical officer or allied posts when a current recruitment notice accepts BHMS.
Postgraduate education
MD (Homoeopathy) or further study subject to current entrance and eligibility rules.
Teaching, research & related work
Academic, research, public health or administrative opportunities with required additional qualifications where applicable.
The supplied page’s salary bands and recruiter list are not reliable universal outcomes, so no salary promise is included. Earnings vary by employer, location, experience, further qualifications and selection process.
Frequently asked questions
BHMS course & college FAQs.
What is the full form of BHMS?
BHMS means Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery.
What is the duration of BHMS?
The NCH regulation prescribes 5 years and 6 months, including four academic professional phases totalling 4.5 years and a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship.
Is NEET required for BHMS in 2026?
Yes. NTA’s 2026 public notice says NEET-UG applies to BHMS admissions under NCH. The relevant counselling authority and seat-specific rules still need to be checked.
Who conducts BHMS counselling?
AACCC conducts counselling for its defined AIQ and institutional seat categories. State/UT authorities handle applicable state quota and other seats under their rules. For AIQ seats in private ASU&H institutes, AACCC’s 2026–27 bulletin directs candidates to the respective State/UT counselling authority.
What Class 12 subjects and marks are required?
NCH regulations specify Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with the 2025 amendment including Biology or Biotechnology; baseline PCB aggregate criteria are category-specific. Check the current NCH rules and counselling bulletin for your case.
What is the minimum age for BHMS?
The applicable NCH degree regulation requires the candidate to have attained 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year. Confirm current-session provisions.
What is the BHMS fee?
There is no single national fee for all colleges. Compare the current official tuition, hostel, other charges, bond and refund terms for the specific college and quota.
How can I check whether a BHMS college is approved?
Check the current NCH permission and the round-specific AACCC or State/UT seat matrix for the exact college, BHMS course and seat intake.
Is BHMS the same as MBBS?
No. They are different qualifications regulated under separate legal frameworks and associated with different systems of medicine.
Can BHMS graduates pursue postgraduate study?
Eligible graduates can apply for postgraduate Homoeopathy programmes, subject to the current NCH postgraduate regulations, entrance requirements and counselling notices.
Primary sources & editorial notes
Sources & review.
Reviewed 30 September 2026. All three chunks of the supplied BHMS article were fetched. Course overview, duration, subject areas, admission and career themes informed this page. Outdated/unsupported entrance exams, generic fees and salaries, and unrelated “Search More Colleges” promotions were removed or corrected.
- National Commission for Homoeopathy — BHMS Degree Course Regulations, 2022 ↗
Primary regulation for eligibility, category-wise marks and NEET qualifying percentile, age, programme duration, subjects, clinical education and internship. Read with amendments.
- NCH — BHMS Amendment Regulations, 2025 (Gazette) ↗
Official amendment to the 2022 BHMS regulations, including changes to qualifying 10+2 subjects and curriculum.
- NCH — Gazetted rules and regulations ↗
Official source for current Homoeopathy education regulations and amendments.
- National Testing Agency — NEET-UG 2026 Public Notice ↗
Confirms NEET-UG 2026 is applicable to BHMS admission under NCH and gives the 2026 exam notice.
- AACCC — UG Information Bulletin, Counselling Scheme & FAQs, 2026–27 ↗
Current primary source for central counselling seats, State/UT responsibilities, eligibility, registration and seat allotment rules.
- AACCC — UG counselling portal ↗
Live notices, registration, schedule, round updates and candidate information.
- AACCC — Current UG events and seat matrices ↗
Round-wise current seat availability; check the live matrix as it may change.
- Supplied Search My Colleges BHMS article ↗
Requested source page. Its old exam list, unsupported salary/fee bands and unrelated college recommendations were not reused as universal facts.
Educational information only; not an official counselling notice or medical advice. Admission rules, seat permissions, fees and schedules can change. Follow current NCH, NTA, AACCC, State/UT and university notices for your specific application.
