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What is BHMS ?

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)  is a practical and theoretical education in the field of Homeopathy. People who are interested in homeopathy should believe in the natural healing power of the body and should know how to multitask. Once the course is over the student will be a doctor. The course is of 5 years divided into semesters. At the end of the course, the student is expected to partake in a mandatory internship.

Why Choose BHMS?

Homeopathy works along with the principle “like treats like” which means something that causes harm when taken in large quantities may be beneficial if used in small amounts. It uses highly diluted materials which trigger the body’s self-healing mechanism. Check: Career after BHMS Course

Developed more than 200 years ago, it is practiced around the world even today.

  • Holistic approach: A homeopathy is a holistic approach that takes into consideration naturopathic care and healing arts, Practitioners observe how patients react to their surroundings and how their lifestyle and genetics affect their ailments.

  • Global Demand: Since this is an approach that is practiced around the globe, homeopathic doctors will find demand everywhere they go.

  • Payscale: The salary range of a BHMS graduate is generally higher than that of an Ayurvedic doctor. Students can also find ample opportunities in a government hospital.

  • The difficulty level of studies: The difficulty level of the curriculum is generally lower than that of Ayurvedic studies since students have to learn knowledge-related studies, as well as modern science whereas in BHMS, students need to learn a small portion of modern science.

  • Scope: The scope of BHMS is certainly more than that of other medical practices. The opportunities are endless since homeopathy is practiced worldwide. Students can even begin their practice.

Who Should do BHMS?

BHMS course is specifically for those who seek a career in healing and helping people. The aim is to invoke the self-healing properties of a person to dilute the ailment. This is an ideal course for people who are compassionate, empathetic and have listening skills.

When to do BHMS?

Candidates who have completed the 10th and 12th with Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ English as core subjects can do BHMS course. The candidate should be at least 17 yrs of age. The allotment is done on the basis of the scores attained in the entrance exam.

Students must be acceptable to the fact that they will have to stick to homeopathic medicine for the rest of their careers. Although there is good scope in the field but they will never earn as high as an MBBS graduate.  

BHMS Admission Process

BHMS Admission is generally executed via the entrance exam, especially in the top-ranking institutes. Candidates need to sit for it and qualify to get admission for this program, which is conducted at the national and state level.

Candidates will be selected based on their merit in the entrances. Final selection of the candidates via group discussion along with an interview round. Also while shortlisting, the skills and abilities of candidates will be judged. After all the processes, candidates need to go through the document verification phase, and counseling round.

 

BHMS Admission 2022

The application window for the BHMS course, for the 2022 admission process, is now open at several colleges. The registration process for BHMS course generally starts in January month, and the last date to apply for BHMS course is in April.

  • Candidates may have to sit for the entrance, based on the college, they fill out the application form. This will follow the group discussion stage and personal interview round.

  • The governing authority will assess the skills and abilities of the candidates.

  • Candidates clearing these rounds are likely to appear for the counseling round.

  • Also, candidates need to get at least 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 exams to apply for BHMS course, in India, and they should not be more than 17 years at the time of admission. The counseling round may be conducted online for this year.

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery(BHMS) Eligibility

The BHMS eligibility requirements are as seen below:

  • The candidate should be at least 17 years old.

  • The candidate should have scored an aggregate of 50% in 10th and 12th with Physics/Chemistry/Biology and Mathematics as core subjects.

  • The candidate should have scored the required marks in the entrance exam

Exams
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  • National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is the entrance exam for M.B.B.S, B.D.S, and equivalent AYUSH.

  • Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM)- Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical is conducted by the Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Exams of the Government of Kerala to determine the admission criteria for various professional degrees in Kerala.

  • Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET)- This entrance exam is conducted by the Punjab Government to determine admissions for various professional courses.

  • Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET)- This is a state-level entrance exam held by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) for the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) to determine admission for various professional courses like Agricultural, Medical, and engineering.

  • Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test(AP EAMCET)- This is a state entrance exam held by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to determine admission to various professional courses.

Job Profile

Some of the profiles where a BHMS graduate can work are Homeopathic Doctor, Homeopathic Medical consultant, Homeopathic Professor or Lecturer, Homeopathy pharmacist. Hospital Manager, Medical Officer, and Researcher.

Job Profile                                              Average Salary (INR)

Homeopathic Doctor                             4,00,000 – 5,50,000

Homeopathic Medical consultant       2,70,000 – 3,50,000

Homeopathic Professor                        6,30,000 – 7,50,000

Homeopathy pharmacist                      3,00,000 – 3,50,000

Medical Officer                                        3,20,000 – 4,80,000

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