BHMS is a 5.5-year undergraduate professional course where homeopathy is studied and practiced. It consists of 4.5 years of academic study after which there is a one-year mandatory internship. Those who have passed 10+2 with PCB with 50% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply.
The Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery admission in India is done through the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Most government and private homeopathy colleges in India have the provision of admitting students based on NEET scores, with subsequent state level counseling. A few state-level and university-level entrance examinations are also held, depending on the particular college or university admission procedure.
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BHMS Eligibility Criteria
The candidates interested in applying for the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery admission are eligible for the following:
- The candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- They should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PWD candidates).
- They must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.
- They must have appear for NEET UG and should have a valid score.
BHMS Entrance Exams
Most BHMS colleges in India accept a national-level entrance exam, followed by a separate state counselling. NEET UG is the primary national entrance exam for BHMS admission in India. The important dates for the exam is as follows:
BHMS Colleges in India
Here is the list of some of the BHMS colleges in India along with the fees of these institutions:
BHMS Admission Process
Let’s look into how BHMS admissions are done in Maharashtra, as it is one of the leading states for AYUSH courses, including BHMS. Admissions to BHMS colleges in Maharashtra are conducted via Maharashtra NEET AYUSH Counselling, organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell).
BHMS admission in Maharashtra will be based on NEET UG score. The candidates will have to appear for the exam and should have secured a minimum valid score. After the CUET-UG results have been released the candidates will have to register to Maharashtra CET for AYUSH course admission. The steps are as follows:
Online Registration - The candidates will have to visit the official website of Maharastra CET and register for NEET-UG AYUSH counselling. It will include online registration, application form filling, payment of registration fees and uploading of documents.
Merit list - Maharashtra CET will release the state merit list among the registered candidates on its official website.
Choice Filling - The candidates will have to submit their college preferences, they can submit atleast 3 preferences.
Seat Allotment - The seat allocation will be released on the website and the candidates who have been allotted a seat will have to report to the respective institute for completion of admission formalities and document verification.
The choice filling and seat allotment will continue to happen until all the seats have been filled. This process will cover 85% of state quota seats and 15% of AIQ quota seats.
Documents Required:
Here is the list of documents required at the time of admission:
- Admit card of NEET UG
- Copy of online application form filled on www.mahacet.org
- NEET-UG mark sheet
- Nationality certificate/ valid Indian passport /School Leaving Certificate of HSC/12th class.
- Domicile Certificate
- H.S.C. (or equivalent) examination marksheet
- SSC (or equivalent) passing certificate (for Date of Birth)
- Aadhar Card
- Medical fitness certificate
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BHMS Admission FAQs
Is NEET mandatory for admission to BHMS?
Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for BHMS course admission in government and private colleges in India. Applicants cannot be taken into consideration without a valid NEET score for counselling for AYUSH courses in most of the states.
What is the lowest NEET score to get admitted into BHMS?
NEET minimum cut-off for BHMS differs with category and college. General category students, for semi-government colleges, a cut-off of 350–400 is generally safe, while private colleges can take students with lower cut-off marks ranging from 250–300.
Can admission for BHMS be taken without NEET?
Admitting BHMS without NEET is not possible in India at the moment. All the BHMS institutions fall under the Ministry of AYUSH, and the mandatory entrance test for all the AYUSH courses is NEET UG.
What is the fee structure for the BHMS course in India?
The cost of BHMS course is between INR 30,000 and INR 2,50,000 per annum, based on the type of institute. Government institutes are less expensive than private institutes. Scholarships offered by certain universities on the basis of merit or category.
What are the best BHMS colleges in India that accept NEET?
A few of the best BHMS institutions in India are National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata, Dr. M.L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar, Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homoeopathic Medical College, Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth Homeopathic College, Pune and Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangalore
When will the BHMS admission counselling begin?
BHMS counselling for 2025 will tentatively begin in July or August 2025, right after the NEET UG 2025 results are declared. Counselling dates differ by state and university, so candidates must check official portals regularly.
