Medical · Undergraduate
BHMS: admission 2026, eligibility, entrance exam and counselling
Reviewed by Jayush Patle, Counsellor, Insight Mentors · Updated October 2026
- Duration
- 5.5 years incl. 1-year internship
- Entrance exam
- NEET UG
- Eligibility
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Counselling
- AACCC · State CET Cell
What is BHMS?
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) trains you as a homoeopathic doctor. It has four and a half years of study and a one-year compulsory internship.
Admission is through NEET UG. All-India quota seats are counselled by AACCC and Maharashtra state quota seats by the State CET Cell.
| Full form | Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate, after 12th (Science with Biology). An AYUSH degree. |
| Duration | 5.5 years incl. 1-year internship |
| Entrance exam | NEET UG |
| Admission | NEET UG → AACCC counselling (All-India quota) · State CET Cell counselling (Maharashtra state quota) |
Eligibility
Academic
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum marks as set by the regulator for homoeopathy (lower for reserved categories)
Entrance
- Qualify NEET UG
- Maharashtra state quota needs Maharashtra domicile documents as per the year’s rules
Admission process after NEET UG
- 01Appear for NEET UGYour NEET score and All-India rank decide every seat.
- 02Register for counsellingMCC for All-India quota seats, the State CET Cell for Maharashtra state quota. You can register for both.
- 03Document verificationCategory, domicile and other certificates are checked.
- 04Choice fillingThe list of BHMS colleges you fill decides your seat. We fill it with you.
- 05Counselling roundsSeats are allotted round by round.
- 06Accept or upgradeKeep the seat or try for a better one in the next round.
- 07Report to collegePay fees and confirm admission.
BHMS colleges
We’re adding BHMS colleges. Talk to a counsellor
College lists, fees and cutoffs for medical courses are coming to this site. Our counsellors already guide BHMS admissions: which colleges fit your score, how to fill the choice-filling form and what to do in each round.
After BHMS
Homoeopathy practiceOwn clinic or homoeopathic hospitals.
MD (Homoeopathy)Postgraduate study through AIAPGET.
Government and industryAYUSH medical officer posts and homoeopathic pharmaceutical companies.
FAQs
Is NEET UG needed for BHMS?
Yes. BHMS admissions are based on NEET UG.
How long is BHMS?
Five and a half years, including a one-year compulsory internship.