About Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (B.H.M.S.)
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery is a five-year undergraduate academic degree which offers knowledge about the homoeopathic medicines and system. Within the time frame of 5.5 years, it is mandatory for students to undertake the internships at the hospitals.
Homoeopathic system of medicine is totally different from allopathy system and strongly believes in the natural healing process of the body. The Homeopathy medicines work in such a way that they activate the body’s natural system of healing, as per them the healing happens from within (internally) and not externally.
The system of medicine is gaining a lot of popularity worldwide as these medicines are in a very diluted form and are made from the natural products found in the lap of nature. The course involves various practical sessions and readings of the homoeopathic text so that students can understand the origin of this system of medicine and how it benefits the human body over other systems of medicines and healthcare.
BHMS Course Highlights
Check out all important details about the B.H.M.S from the table given below.
Course Name |
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery |
Short Name |
BHMS |
Level |
Undergraduate |
Course Type |
Degree Course |
Degree |
Bachelor |
Relevant Stream |
Allied Health Sciences/ AYUSH |
Duration |
5 Years |
Exam Type |
Semester Wise |
Course Fees |
INR 20,000/- to 3,00,000/- |
Minimum Qualification |
10+2 |
Minimum Percentage |
50% to 60% |
Selection Process |
Merit Base / Entrance Exam |
Average Initial Salary |
INR 3,00,000 PA to 12,00,000 PA |
Job Opportunities |
Homoeopathic Doctor, Homoeopathic Consultant, Teaching Job, Pharmacist, Insurance Officer, Research Professional, Marketing Specialist |
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (B.H.M.S.) Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for BHMS course are mentioned below.
BHMS Admission Process
Top BHMS Entrance Exams
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B.H.M.S. Course Fee
The course fee for the B.H.M.S Course in Government and Private College is mentioned below:-
Institute Type |
Minimum Annual Fee |
Maximum Annual Fee |
Government or Public College |
Rs 20,000/- |
Rs 50,000/- |
Private College |
Rs 1,00,000/- |
Rs 3,00,000/- |
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (B.H.M.S.) Syllabus
First Professional Year (1.5 Years):
Origin of Medicine |
Homeopathic Pharmacy |
Anatomy & Histology |
Homoeopathic Medicine |
Homeopathic Materia Medica |
Organon of Medicine |
Second Professional Year (1.5 Years):
Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy |
Homoeopathic Therapeutics |
Forensic Medicine |
Pathology |
Surgery |
Toxicology |
Final Professional Year (1.5 Years):
Paediatrics |
Microbiology |
Embryology |
Community Medicine |
Gynaecology |
Pediatric |