BHMS Entrance Exam

For last few years, traditional medicine fields such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani have earned a very high reputation worldwide. Considering this, a huge number of colleges and universities are now offering numerous courses in this field.

Just have a glimpse over the status of homeopathy in India; let’s consider some statistics. Currently, you can find about 188 homeopathic colleges in which 35 are government owned while the rest colleges are managed by private sector. In addition to this, it is also a point worthy of attention that homeopathy has acquired third place as a healing method after Allopathy and Ayurveda.

According to estimation, the number of medical practitioners in homeopathy in India is approximately quarter million and surprisingly, every year this number is on increase as around 10,000 new homeopaths are joining this field. The status of homeopathy in India is equivalent to conventional medicine.   

One can get admission into Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery course which is offered by about 118 colleges affiliated to various universities. Similar to all other medical courses, one has to pass All India Entrance Examination (AIEE) to get admission into this course. However, CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine) has asked state governments to conduct a separate entrance exams for these Indian Traditional Medicine courses from the year 2010-11.

It is not a tough task to find the names of institutes or colleges degree in homeopath. Just a bit of online research will tell you the names of numerous colleges which offer degree in homeopath.

Eligibility for BHMS Entrance Exam (Homeopathy)

•  You must have passed 10+2 or equivalent level exam from an affiliated institution or board.
•  You must have Physics, Chemistry and English as compulsory subjects and biology as optional. 
•  If you are looking for post graduation course, then you need to have BHMS degree.

Duration of BHMS (Homeopathy)

The duration of BHMS is five and half years similar to any other medical course in which one year of internship is included, while the post graduate course is of three years.

Examination Pattern

Similar to most of other entrance exam, here too you have to answer objective type question from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.

Career Prospectus in Homeopathy in India

You have numerous job opportunities as a homeopathic practitioner in India and aboard as well. You can apply for the job of a medical officer or doctor at any government or private homeopathic medical centers. You can also work as faculty in medical colleges or institutions. In addition to this, you can open your own a retail shop of homeopathy medicines. If you are interested in research work then you can link yourself with industries doing researches in the filed of homeopathy.

In the end, demand for homeopathic practitioners is on high and one can expect more progress in this field in future too. Keep in mind, a homeopath is capable of treating numerous minor to major health problems.