Course Overview: BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery): A 5.5-year course, including a 1-year internship, focused on homeopathic medicine. It covers homeopathic philosophy, materia medica, repertory, and clinical practice. Students learn to diagnose and treat patients using natural remedies and holistic approaches.

Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)

Average Fees: ₹20,000 to ₹3,00,000 per year (varies depending on the institution, with government colleges being more affordable compared to private institutions)

Exams to Attend:

• NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate)

• State-level entrance exams for specific Homeopathic colleges

  Syllabus (Year-wise Breakdown)

1st Year:

• Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy and Psychology: Fundamental principles of homeopathy, philosophy, and psychological approaches in treatment

• Anatomy: Detailed study of human anatomy with clinical applications

• Histology and Embryology: Study of human tissues and developmental stages

• Physiology and Biochemistry: Understanding of body functions and biochemical processes essential for life

• Homeopathic Materia Medica: Study of drugs and their therapeutic properties in homeopathy

2nd Year:

• Pathology and Microbiology: Study of diseases, causative agents, and diagnostic techniques

• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Medical jurisprudence and the study of poisons

• Homeopathic Materia Medica: Continuation of drug study, focusing on more complex remedies

• Organon of Medicine: Study of homeopathic philosophy, including case analysis and therapeutic strategies

• Pharmacy: Preparation and standardization of homeopathic medicines

3rd Year:

• Surgery: Principles of surgery, wound care, and minor surgical procedures relevant to homeopathy

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Homeopathic approach to managing obstetric and gynecological conditions

• Ophthalmology and ENT: Diagnosis and homeopathic treatment of eye, ear, nose, and throat diseases

• Homeopathic Materia Medica: Advanced drug study with clinical application

• Organon of Medicine: Application of homeopathic philosophy in complex cases

4th Year:

• Practice of Medicine: Comprehensive study of diseases, including diagnosis and homeopathic treatments

• Pediatrics: Study of children's diseases and their management with homeopathy

• Community Medicine: Public health, preventive homeopathy, and health programs

• Repertory: Use of homeopathic repertories in case analysis and treatment

• Organon of Medicine: Final integration of homeopathic principles with case studies and real-world applications

Internship (1 Year): The internship is a crucial phase where students gain hands-on experience by working in homeopathic hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. They treat patients under the supervision of qualified practitioners, applying the principles of homeopathy in real clinical settings.

Top Ten Ranking Institutions for BHMS in India (Combined Ranking)

1. National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata

2. Dr. Allu Ramalingaiah Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Andhra Pradesh

3. Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bangalore

4. Shree Guru Nanak Dev Homoeopathic Medical College, Ludhiana

5. Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Calicut

6. Fr Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangalore

7. Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi

8. Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College, Ahmedabad

9. Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

10. Bharati Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune

Top Ten Homoeopathic Colleges in Kerala for BHMS

1. Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode

3. Athurasramam NSS Homoeo Medical College, Kottayam

4. Dr. Padiar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College, Ernakulam

5. Sree Vidyadhiraja Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

6. ANSS Homoeo Medical College, Kottayam

7. Amala Homoeopathic Medical College, Thrissur

8. Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College, Palakkad

9. Parassinikadavu Homoeopathic Medical College, Kannur

10. Kurichy Homoeopathic Medical College, Kottayam