Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (B.H.M.S.)



 
 

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.

  • Minimum Qualification Required: Passed in 10+2 in science stream with Biology, Chemistry, Physics as their main subject in high school.
  • Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 50% to 60%, depends upon the college to college.
  • Age Limit: Age Limit for the BHMS program is 22 years for the general category and 24 years for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC)

BHMS Admission Process

  • Direct Admissions: In the majority of colleges, admission to the BHMS course is made on the basis of the candidate's marks secured in 10 + 2 examination.
  • Direction Through Entrance Exams: In some colleges, candidates are selected on the basis of performance in college/ state-level entrance exam
  • Some of these colleges also conduct group discussion or/ and personal interview rounds as a part of the selection process.
  • In both cases, when candidates are shortlisted, they must report to the college with all supporting documents and secure their seats.

Top BHMS Entrance Exams

Following are the popular Entrance Exams for BHMS:

  • NEET Entrance Exam
  • PU CET Common Entrance Test
  • AP Entrance Examination

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