Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

What is BHMS?

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery is abbreviated as BHMS. It is an undergraduate degree program in homeopathy, a branch of alternative medicine. Homeopathy is a form of medicine that adheres to the idea that “like cures like,” or that chemicals that might induce symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat symptoms in a sick person.
 
The normal length of the BHMS curriculum is five and a half years, which includes the required internship time. The curriculum includes classes in anatomy, physiology, pathology, materia medica (the study of pharmaceuticals), homeopathy, pharmacy, and clinical training. To equip students to diagnose and treat patients using homeopathic principles, the program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical instruction.
 
Graduates of the BHMS program may opt to continue their studies in specialized fields of homeopathy or pursue a career as a homeopathic practitioner in private practice, homeopathic hospitals, or clinics. It’s important to keep in mind that different nations may have different laws, recognition requirements, and practicing restrictions for homeopathy.

List of Homeopathy Colleges in India

In India, there are around 225 colleges that offer Homeopathy courses which include both Government and Private Colleges. However we have created a list of colleges offering BHMS in Bihar.

Eligibility for BHMS

=>Candidates are required to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with science subjects(Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and English core in both Class 11 and 12 from a recognised board.
=>He/she has completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of his/her admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Medical Course
Upper age limit: As per Letter No. U-11022/2/2022-UGMEB, dated 09 March 2022 received from National Medical Commission (NMC), Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) regarding the upper age limit, there is no upper age limit.
=>The candidate shall have passed Class 12 or its equivalent examination from any recognized Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and shall have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the case of general category and 40% Marks in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
=>In respect of persons with disability candidates specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), the minimum qualifying marks in the said examinations shall be 45% in case of General Category and 40% in the case of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
=>Candidates need to have qualified NEET by securing a minimum qualifying cutoff percentile to get admission to BHMS course.
=>For foreign students, any other equivalent qualification approved by the University will be allowed.

Entrance Exam

Through NEET conducted by NTA.

Quota of Seats for Admission to BHMS Course

a. All India quota Government.
b. All India quota Government aided.
c. All India quota Private.
d. State Govt. quota/ Institutional quota.
e. Central Universities/National Institutes.
f. Deemed to be Universities.
g. Management/NRI Quota.

Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD

Reservation Policy of the Central Government in All India Quota seats (Govt./Govt.
aided/National Institutes/Central Universities) counselling is as follows:
SC- 15%
ST- 7.5%
PwBD- 5% Horizontal Reservation
OBC (Non Creamy Layer) – 27
EWS- 10%

Counselling for All India Quota Seats of Homeopathy

Government, Government aided Institutes, Central Universities, National Institutes, Deemed to be Universities will be conducted by Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC). However for state quota seats in Bihar counselling is conducted by BCECE as UGMAC.

College Fee of BHMS

It totally depends on the college (govt,private,central,semi central,semi govt,deemed etc)
It’s range vary from 1000/year to 2-3lakh/ year.

Syllabus of BHMS Course

First Year Syllabus
Second Year Syllabus
Third Year Syllabus
Fourth Year Syllabus

BHMS Specialization

The BHMS course has the following specializations: homeopathic pharmacy, homeopathic pediatrics, homeopathic psychiatry, homeopathic dermatology, and homeopathic infertility.

Higher Degree Courses After BAMS

Top degree courses after BHMS are as follows-
 · MSc in Clinical Research
·  MD (Hom) Materia Medica.
· MD (Hom) Organon of Philosophy and Medicine.
· Human Genome MSc.
· MD (Hom) Medical Practice.
· Medical Biochemistry MSc.
· Doctor of Psychiatry (Hom).
· Yoga therapy and an MSc in health sciences.

Career Options After BHMS

Here are some professions you might want to think about after earning your BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) degree:

Homeopathic Practitioner: You can open your own private practice and function as a homeopathic physician, offering patient consultations, identifying ailments, and recommending homeopathic treatments.
Researcher: A career in homeopathy research is an option if you have a love for learning new things. You can carry out research to examine the efficacy and mechanisms of homeopathic treatments in research organizations, academic institutions, or pharmaceutical businesses.
Teaching: In a homeopathic college or institution, you can decide to become a lecturer or professor. Teaching aspiring homeopaths, leading seminars, and advancing the discipline’s academic standing are all part of this position.
Consultant for a hospital or clinic: To provide patients holistic treatment choices, several hospitals and clinics hire homeopathic physicians as consultants. You can collaborate with allopathic doctors while bringing your homeopathic knowledge to the table.
Join non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or public health groups that concentrate on alternative medicine. Working in remote or underdeveloped areas, offering medical assistance, and advocating the use of homeopathic remedies can all fall under this category.
Medical Writer or Editor: If you are a skilled writer, you might work as a medical writer or editor, producing articles for pharmaceutical firms, homeopathic journals, magazines, websites, or other media. This position entails conducting research, creating, and reviewing essays on homeopathy.
Entrepreneurship: You can launch a homeopathic-related business, such as a homeopathic pharmacy, a company that produces homeopathic drugs, or an online marketplace for homeopathic product sales and consultations.

Remember that these are only a few alternatives, and your decision will be based on your interests, abilities, and the opportunities that are accessible to you where you live. To improve your professional possibilities, it’s critical to stay current on homeopathy’s most recent advances and to keep learning new things.

Salary After BAMS

It totally depends on your next move . If you doing post graduation then you will get salary ranging from 40k -90k per month, if you start your own private practice then depends on number of patients visit, if you start doing private practice in other hospital you may get 50k- 100k per month it may be higher if you are post graduate. If you doing nothing you may not get any salary.