Course Details

BHMS

🧪 BHMS Course – Full Details 

🔹 What is BHMS? 

BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. 

It is an undergraduate degree in Homeopathy, one of the recognized systems of alternative medicine in India. BHMS focuses on holistic treatment using natural substances, based on the principle of "like cures like." 

 ✅ BHMS Eligibility Criteria 

Category  Requirement 

Educational Qualification  Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English 

Minimum Marks (General)  Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects 

Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC)  Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB 

Minimum Marks (PwD - General)  Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB 

Age Requirement  Minimum 17 years as on 31st December of admission year 

Entrance Exam  Must qualify NEET-UG 

Nationality  Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, Foreign Nationals (as per university rules) 

⏳ BHMS Course Duration 

Component  Duration  Description 

Academic Study  4.5 years  Divided into 4 professional years 

Compulsory Internship  1 year  Practical training in homeopathic hospitals 

Total Course Duration  5.5 years  Academic + Internship 

📚 BHMS Course Structure (Subject-wise Breakdown) 

🔸 1st Professional Year 

• Anatomy (Theory + Practical) 
• Physiology & Biochemistry 
• Homeopathic Pharmacy 
• Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy – Part I 

🔸 2nd Professional Year 

• Pathology & Microbiology 
• Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 
• Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy – Part II 
• Materia Medica (Study of homeopathic drugs) 

🔸 3rd Professional Year 

• Surgery (Including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry) 
• Obstetrics & Gynecology 
• Organon of Medicine – Part III 
• Materia Medica – Part II 
• Repertory (Introduction to homeopathic case analysis) 

🔸 4th Professional Year 

• Practice of Medicine 
• Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) 
• Organon of Medicine – Part IV 
• Materia Medica – Part III 
• Repertory – Part II 

🏥 BHMS Internship (5th Year) 

• Duration: 12 months (1 year) 
• Rotations include: 
• Homeopathic OPD/IPD 
• Medicine 
• Surgery 
• Obstetrics & Gynecology 
• Pediatrics 
• Community Medicine 
• Repertory & Materia Medica Practical Applications 

📋 BHMS Course Criteria 

Requirement  Details 

Attendance  Minimum 75% theory and 80% practical attendance per subject 

Internal Assessment  Minimum 50% required to appear in university exams 

University Examinations  Conducted at the end of each professional year 

Passing Marks  At least 50% in theory + practical combined per subject 

Internship Completion  Full 1-year internship is mandatory to obtain the BHMS degree 

Registration  Must register with State Homeopathic Council / NCH (National Commission for Homeopathy) to practice legally