Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) Admission 2023: How to Apply, Course Duration, Salary & Career Scope

Homeopathy is the branch of medicine that is gaining popularity rapidly. This is the reason why courses in Homeopathy like Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) are getting famous. This is one of those courses after 12th which requires a lot of hard work and patience. In this post, we are discussing details related to the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.) Admission 2023.

Course Highlights

Main Highlights related to the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.) are given in the table given below.

Level of the course	Undergraduate
Full Form	Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Course Duration	5 years and 6 months (including internship)
Examination structure	Semester wise
Eligibility Criteria	Must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Admission Criteria	Should have passed an entrance exam followed by GD/ PI
Top Job positions	Doctor, Private Practitioner, Public Health Specialist, pharmacist

Introduction to Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.)

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.) is a degree Course for students who want to specialize in the field of Homeopathy. As more people of nowadays prefer to take homeopathy (natural medication) than English Medicine, there are numerous opportunities’ for the candidates who attended and cleared out the BHMS exam. Numerous Medical colleges across the world especially from European Regions are hiring BHMS candidates from India annually.

The Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) is the statutory apex body working under the Ministry of Health and Family Care, Department of AYUSH is the authorized organization for offering certification for all the institutes offering B.H.M.S. course.

Duration of Course

It’s a 4 and ½ year course with a one-year compulsory internship program. The course comprises of subjects including- Introduction to herbology, Fundamentals of Ayurvedic plant healing, Health, wellness and longevity, Immunology and immune system disorders,  Healing through nutritional therapies, Introduction to alternative medicine and History of holistic health.

Eligibility Criteria

The following candidates are allowed to apply.

• Candidates who studied HSE or equivalent in science stream from a recognized state board of education with a minimum of 50% Marks are eligible to attend the program.
• The applicant must have completed 17 years at the time of applying for the entrance exam. The B.H.M.S. seats of various institutes are offering only to the candidates who attended and passed the entrance exams conducted by various authorities.

BHMS Entrance Exam 2023

Given below are some of the top BHMS Entrance Exam 2023.

• NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) UG: It is the most popular entrance exam for admission to medical courses. Details related to the NEET are as follows.
  • Number of questions: 180 questions
  • Type of questions: objective type multiple choice questions
  • Duration of exam: 3 hours
  • Marking Pattern: 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark for every incorrect answer
• TS EAMCET: It is a state-level exam for admission to UG medical courses in the state of Telangana.
  • Number of questions: 160
  • Type of questions: Objective type MCQ
  • Duration of exam: 3 hours
  • Marking Pattern: 1 mark for every correct answer. Negative marking not applicable
• AP EAMCET: This exam is conducted to select the candidates for admission to the UG medical course in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Number of questions: 160
  • Type of questions: Objective type MCQ
  • Duration of exam: 3 hours
  • Marking Pattern: 1 mark for every correct answer. Negative marking not applicable
• KEAM: KEAM stands for (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical). This exam is organized to select the candidates for admission to various professional courses in the state of Kerala.
  • Number of questions: 240 questions
  • Type of questions: Objective type multiple choice questions
  • Duration of examination: 5 hours
  • Marking Pattern: 4 marks for a correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.

Career After BHMS

One who studied B.H.M.S. (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) can work under different profiles including Scientist/Researcher, Public health specialist, Private Practice, Pharmacist, Doctor, and Medical assistant. A half or more percentage of the candidates who studied B.H.M.S. moves abroad after a few years of work in India.

Salary after completing BHMS

The remuneration of candidates after B.H.M.S.is based on their skill sets, work position, field experience and type of field in which he/she is working for. The candidates who will study B.H.M.S. from country’s premium institutes like the National Institute of Homeopathy will comparatively get more job preference than others. An entry-level candidate to this field can expect a salary around Rs.3 lac to 5 lac per annum

List of Top Nine B.H.M.S. Institutes in India

College Name	Official Website
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Delhi	www.delhihomeo.com
National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata	www.nih.nic.in
Homeopathy Arc, Indore	www.homeopathyarc.com
Bakson Homeopathy Medical College and Hospital, Noida	www.bakson.net
Bharatesh Homeopathic Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka	www.bharateshhomeo.com
Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital-[GMCP], Patiala	http://www.gmcpatiala.com/
Shri SaiRam Homoeopathy Medical College and Research Centre , Chennai	www.saimedical.com
Baroda Homeopathic Medical College, Gujarat	www.bhmcindia.in
Sir Sairam Homeopathy Medical College, Allahabad	www.ssnpgih.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: What are the specialization of BHMS course?

Answer: Some of the specializations of BHMS course are as follows – Forensic Medicine, Homeopathy, Public Health, Homeopathy, Homeopathic, Materia Medica.

Question – 2: Is it possible to pursue an MD course after BHMS?

Answer: Yes, you can definitely pursue MD Course after completing BHMS. Some of the disciplines available in MD course after BHMS are as follows – Pharmacy, Philosophy, Materia Medica, Pediatrics, Practice of Medicine, Psychiatry, Repertory.

Question – 3: Is there any entrance exam for admission to BHMS?

Answer: Yes, there are many entrance exams like NEET UG, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, etc. that offers admission to BHMS.

Question – 4: How many marks do I have to score in the NEET examination in order to clear BHMS Admission?

Answer: Well, it depends upon various factors like difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appeared. Still, we can say that a score of 140-150 is enough to get admission to BHMS.