What does a homoeopathic physician do?

A BHMS graduate treats patients with homoeopathy in clinics, government dispensaries and National Health Programmes. The course is regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy.

Is NEET compulsory for BHMS?

Yes. Admission to all BHMS seats is done through NEET (UG), under NCH's BHMS Regulations 2022.

Which stream do I need for BHMS?

Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology in Class 12.

Do I need 50% in PCB for BHMS?

Two NCH documents differ. The BHMS Regulations 2022 asked for 50% in PCB (40% for SC, ST and OBC; 45% / 40% for PwD); NCH's January 2025 amendment replaced that clause with only 'passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology'. But NCH's advisory of 19 October 2026 still names admissions below 50% in PCB as a problem.

Who runs counselling for BHMS seats?

AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) runs All India Quota counselling for government, government-aided, central university, national institute and deemed university seats. A central authority handles private All India seats, and each state runs its state-quota counselling.

Is there reservation in All India Quota BHMS seats?

Yes: SC 15%, ST 7.5% and PwBD 5% (horizontal). OBC-NCL 27% and EWS 10% apply only in national institutes and central universities. State-quota seats follow the state's own policy.

How do I know a BHMS college is genuine?

NCH publishes the list of colleges granted or denied permission for each academic year on nch.org.in — for 2026-27, the status as on 16 October 2026. NCH advises students not to take admission without checking it.

What is the minimum age for BHMS?

You must be 17 on or before 31 December of the year you join the first year of BHMS.

How long is the BHMS course?

5 years 6 months: 18 months for the First Professional, 12 months each for the next three, and a 12-month internship.

Do BHMS interns get a stipend?

Yes. Interns in central, state and UT government institutions and in private homoeopathic colleges are eligible for a stipend at par with other medical systems under that government.

What is the maximum time allowed to finish BHMS?

The entire course, including the internship, must be completed within 10 years.

How do I get an MD in Homoeopathy?

Through AIAPGET, the national entrance for MD / MS in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy. You need a recognised BHMS, registration with the CCH / NCH or a State Board, and the 12-month internship completed by the cut-off date.

Is there negative marking in AIAPGET?

Yes. 120 questions for 480 marks in 2 hours: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.

Can a homoeopathic doctor prescribe allopathic medicine?

Not in private practice: NCH's Professional Conduct Regulations 2022 list practising any other system of medicine as misconduct. The exception is work under a National Health Programme or other Central / State programme after training recognised by the competent authority.

Can a BHMS graduate work in government health programmes?

Yes. NCH's August 2026 notice confirms that homoeopathic practitioners can practise under National Health Programmes after the prescribed training, and the BHMS Regulations ask students to take part in programmes run by the State Government.

How to Become a Homoeopathic Physician: Class by Class

00 The job

What the work really is

A homoeopathic physician holds the BHMS degree and treats patients with homoeopathy. The course is regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) under the NCH Act 2020, and every BHMS seat in India is filled through NEET (UG). [1] [2]

A normal working day

Take detailed case histories and examine patients.
Prescribe and follow up homoeopathic treatment.
Work in clinics, government dispensaries and National Health Programmes.

Pay

We did not find a 2026 central notice printing pay for a homoeopathy medical officer, so no pay is printed. Interns get a stipend at par with other medical systems in government colleges.

Main routes

NEET (UG) → BHMS

Admission to every BHMS seat is through NEET (UG). The course lasts 5 years 6 months, including a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship. [1] [2]

MD (Hom.) through AIAPGET

NTA's AIAPGET is the entrance for MD / MS seats in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy. You need a BHMS, registration and the internship done by the cut-off date. [3]

Government and health programmes

NCH's Professional Conduct rules allow a homoeopathic practitioner to work under National Health Programmes and other Central or State programmes after the training the competent authority recognises. [4]

Time and cost

BHMS: 5 years 6 months: 18 + 12 + 12 + 12 months of study + 12-month internship [2]
NEET (UG) fee 2026: ₹1,700 General · ₹1,600 EWS / OBC-NCL · ₹1,000 SC / ST / PwBD / third gender [1]
AIAPGET fee 2026: ₹2,700 General · ₹2,450 EWS / OBC-NCL · ₹1,800 SC / ST / PwBD / third gender [3]

BHMS college fees differ by state and college, so they are not printed here.

Hidden challenges

NCH warned in October 2026 that some colleges admitted students without NEET, without counselling, or in years when the college had no permission — such students risk not getting their degree recognised. [5]
The whole course, including internship, must be completed within 10 years. [2]
Practising another system of medicine is professional misconduct under NCH's rules, except under government health programmes after recognised training. [4]

Who should not choose it

You want to prescribe allopathic medicines in private practice.
You dislike long patient interviews — homoeopathic case-taking is detailed.
You want to skip NEET — every BHMS seat needs it.

01 Your road, stage by stage

What to do at each stage — and the doubts on the way

You are here Class 8 · Class 9
Biology and Chemistry first
- BHMS admission needs Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology, and a NEET (UG) rank. [1] [6]
Doubt What does a homoeopathic physician do?

A BHMS graduate treats patients with homoeopathy in clinics, government dispensaries and National Health Programmes. The course is regulated by the National Commission for Homoeopathy. [2] [4]

Next: Read the Routes list above.

Doubt Is NEET compulsory for BHMS?

Yes. Admission to all BHMS seats is done through NEET (UG), under NCH's BHMS Regulations 2022. [1]

Next: Prepare for NEET (UG) like an MBBS aspirant.
You are here Class 10
Choose PCB
- Take Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Biotechnology) in Class 11–12. [6]
Stream / subjects: Science with Biology (PCB).

Doubt Which stream do I need for BHMS?

Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology in Class 12. [1] [6]

Next: Take PCB in Class 11.

Doubt Do I need 50% in PCB for BHMS?

Two NCH documents differ. The BHMS Regulations 2022 asked for 50% in PCB (40% for SC, ST and OBC; 45% / 40% for PwD); NCH's January 2025 amendment replaced that clause with only 'passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology'. But NCH's advisory of 19 October 2026 still names admissions below 50% in PCB as a problem. [2] [6] [5]

Next: Keep 50% or more in PCB to be safe, and confirm with your counselling authority.
You are here Class 11 · Class 12
NEET (UG) and counselling
- Minimum age: 17 on or before 31 December of the year of admission. [1]
- Qualifying percentile: 50th (General), 40th (SC, ST, OBC), 45th (PwBD General) / 40th (PwBD SC, ST, OBC). [1]
Exams that open here
- NEET (UG) 2026 — 3 May 2026 (re-exam 21 June 2026) [1] [7]
Money help at this stage

Lower NEET (UG) fee

Doubt Who runs counselling for BHMS seats?

AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) runs All India Quota counselling for government, government-aided, central university, national institute and deemed university seats. A central authority handles private All India seats, and each state runs its state-quota counselling. [1]

Next: Register on aaccc.gov.in and on your state's Ayush counselling site.

Doubt Is there reservation in All India Quota BHMS seats?

Yes: SC 15%, ST 7.5% and PwBD 5% (horizontal). OBC-NCL 27% and EWS 10% apply only in national institutes and central universities. State-quota seats follow the state's own policy. [1]

Next: Keep your category certificate ready.

Doubt How do I know a BHMS college is genuine?

NCH publishes the list of colleges granted or denied permission for each academic year on nch.org.in — for 2026-27, the status as on 16 October 2026. NCH advises students not to take admission without checking it. [5]

Next: Check the permission list before paying any fee.

Doubt What is the minimum age for BHMS?

You must be 17 on or before 31 December of the year you join the first year of BHMS. [2] [1]

Next: Check your date of birth against the admission year.
You are here In college
BHMS and internship
- First Professional BHMS lasts 18 months; Second, Third and Fourth (Final) Professional 12 months each; then a 12-month compulsory rotatory internship. [2]
- To join the internship you must pass all four professional exams and six electives, and hold a provisional degree and provisional registration from your State Board or Council. [2]
Money help at this stage

BHMS internship stipend

Doubt How long is the BHMS course?

5 years 6 months: 18 months for the First Professional, 12 months each for the next three, and a 12-month internship. [2]

Next: Plan your finances for five and a half years.

Doubt Do BHMS interns get a stipend?

Yes. Interns in central, state and UT government institutions and in private homoeopathic colleges are eligible for a stipend at par with other medical systems under that government. [2]

Next: Ask your college what its government pays.

Doubt What is the maximum time allowed to finish BHMS?

The entire course, including the internship, must be completed within 10 years. [2]

Next: Clear each professional exam on time.
You are here Graduated
Registration and AIAPGET
- AIAPGET: 120 questions, 480 marks, 2 hours, +4 / −1. You need a BHMS, permanent or provisional registration, and the internship done by the cut-off date. [3]
Exams that open here
- AIAPGET 2026 — Apply 10–30 Jul 2026 · exam 22 Aug 2026 [3]
Doubt How do I get an MD in Homoeopathy?

Through AIAPGET, the national entrance for MD / MS in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy. You need a recognised BHMS, registration with the CCH / NCH or a State Board, and the 12-month internship completed by the cut-off date. [3]

Next: Prepare for AIAPGET during your internship.

Doubt Is there negative marking in AIAPGET?

Yes. 120 questions for 480 marks in 2 hours: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. [3]

Next: Answer only when you are fairly sure.
You are here Working / switching career
Practice and government programmes
- NCH's Regulation 36(y) treats practising any other system of medicine as misconduct, but allows work under National Health Programmes and other government programmes after recognised training. [4]
Doubt Can a homoeopathic doctor prescribe allopathic medicine?

Not in private practice: NCH's Professional Conduct Regulations 2022 list practising any other system of medicine as misconduct. The exception is work under a National Health Programme or other Central / State programme after training recognised by the competent authority. [4]

Next: Learn the programme rules before joining one.

Doubt Can a BHMS graduate work in government health programmes?

Yes. NCH's August 2026 notice confirms that homoeopathic practitioners can practise under National Health Programmes after the prescribed training, and the BHMS Regulations ask students to take part in programmes run by the State Government. [4]

Next: Watch your state health department's notices.

Your school board

Any board. Class 12 needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. [1] [6]

CBSE, CISCE and state-board certificates count the same for every national exam on this page. Notes for particular state boards are under State rules below.

02 Exam anatomy

The exam, stage by stage

NEET (UG) → BHMS → AIAPGET · NTA · National Commission for Homoeopathy · AACCC

BHMS: 5½ years incl. 12-month internship [2]
NEET (UG) cut-off: 50th percentile (40th SC / ST / OBC) [1]
AIAPGET: 120 MCQs · 480 marks · 2 hours · −1 [3]
Age: 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year [2]

NEET (UG) → BHMS → AIAPGET stages
Stage	What it is	Rule
NEET (UG)	Entrance for all BHMS seats	PCB in Class 12; 50th percentile
Counselling	AACCC (All India) / state	No admission outside counselling
BHMS + internship	5½ years	Finish within 10 years
AIAPGET	Entrance for MD (Hom.)	Registration + internship done

Stage table source [1] [2] [3] [5]

Open the full exam guide

03 State rules

Rules for all of India — and your state

National route: NEET (UG), NCH's BHMS regulations and AIAPGET apply across India. State-quota seats follow each state's Ayush counselling and reservation rules. [1] [2]

National route applies. This career follows the same rules in every state and UT.

04 Career multiverse

Where this path can take you next

BHMS guide

Colleges, syllabus and jobs.

Explore →

Ayurvedic physician

BAMS through the same NEET.

Explore →

MBBS doctor

Modern medicine through NEET.

Explore →

Pharmacist

Another health career after PCB.

Explore →

05 Money help

Scholarships, stipends and fee help

Government schemes, professional-body scholarships and paid training on this path. Pick your class above and schemes you have already passed are hidden.

Scholarship Open to you now From Class 8

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

Ministry of Education, through your state

₹1,000 a month, Class 9 to 12 [8]

Who: Class 8 students of government schools who passed Class 7 with 55% (50% SC/ST, as in Nagaland's notice) and clear the state's NMMSS test. Family income limit: see the scheme rules on the National Scholarship Portal.
How: Your state's SCERT announces the test in Class 8; renewals are on scholarships.gov.in.

Scholarship Open to you now From Class 11

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (PM-USP CSSS)

Ministry of Education

₹12,000 a year for the first 3 years of a degree; ₹20,000 a year in years 4–5 of a 5-year integrated course (and in PG) [9]

Who: Above the 80th percentile of your board's Class 12 pass-outs in your stream, in a regular degree course (not diploma or distance), family income up to ₹4.5 lakh, and not taking any other scholarship — including state schemes.
How: On the National Scholarship Portal after Class 12; renewal needs 50% marks and 75% attendance each year.

Scholarship Open to you now From Class 11

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, through your state

Compulsory non-refundable fees (tuition included) plus a yearly academic allowance — the college cannot ask you to pay the fee first [10]

Who: SC students after Class 10 (ITI, diploma, degree and CA/CMA/CS courses count), family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Separate post-matric schemes exist for ST, OBC and minority students on the same portal.
How: Your state scholarship portal or scholarships.gov.in. The printed guidelines cover 2020-21 to 2025-26; check the 2026-27 rules on the portal.

Fee help Open to you now From Class 11

Lower NEET (UG) fee

National Testing Agency

₹1,000 instead of ₹1,700 (₹1,600 for EWS / OBC-NCL) [1]

Who: SC, ST, PwBD / PwD and third-gender candidates, for an exam centre in India.
How: Choose your category in the NEET (UG) form on neet.nta.nic.in.

Stipend Open to you now From In college

BHMS internship stipend

Central, state or UT government (and private homoeopathic colleges), under NCH's BHMS Regulations

Who: BHMS interns during the 12-month compulsory rotatory internship. NCH's rule: the stipend is at par with interns of other medical systems under that government, with no discrepancy between systems. [2]
How: Paid by your institution; the regulation prints no national amount, so ask your college.

06 Official sources & verification

Where these facts come from

Every number on this page comes from the official files below. Lines with no number are Margdarshan guidance. Rules change every year — open the current notice before you apply.

NTA — NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (opens in a new tab) pattern, marking, age, subjects, additional-subject rule, qualifying percentiles, reservation, fees, 13 languages, MCC seats; chapter on BAMS / BSMS / BUMS / BHMS (eligibility, AACCC, AIQ reservation, percentiles); VCI 15% B.V.Sc quota · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
National Commission for Homoeopathy — Homoeopathy Graduate Degree Course (B.H.M.S.) Regulations, 2022 (Gazette, 7 Dec 2022) (opens in a new tab) 50% / 40% / 45% PCB rule (since amended), age 17, NEET, 5 years 6 months, professional durations, 10-year limit, internship entry conditions, intern stipend at par · Last checked 26 Oct 2026
NTA — AIAPGET 2026 Information Bulletin (July 2026) (opens in a new tab) applications 10–30 July 2026, exam 22 Aug 2026, fees ₹2,700 / ₹2,450 / ₹1,800, 120 MCQs / 480 marks / 2 hours / +4 −1, languages, eligibility (degree, registration, internship cut-off) · Last checked 25 Oct 2026
National Commission for Homoeopathy — Public notice: clarification regarding cross-practice (14 Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab) Regulation 36(y) of the Professional Conduct Regulations 2022 and its proviso for National Health Programmes; BHMS Regulation 14(7) · Last checked 26 Oct 2026
National Commission for Homoeopathy — Advisory: due diligence by students seeking admission in BHMS / PG courses (19 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab) Supreme Court order of 9 Oct 2026; improper admissions (non-NEET, below 50% PCB, without counselling, colleges without permission); permission list as on 16 Oct 2026 · Last checked 26 Oct 2026
National Commission for Homoeopathy — B.H.M.S. Amendment Regulations, 2025 (3 Jan 2025) (opens in a new tab) eligibility clause replaced by 'passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology'; open-school bar omitted; counselling data to NCH · Last checked 26 Oct 2026
NTA — Public notice: re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 (15 May 2026) (opens in a new tab) 21 June 2026 re-exam, no fee · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
SCERT Nagaland — NMMSS Examination 2027 advertisement (27 Jul 2026) (opens in a new tab) Class 8 eligibility, 55% / 50% Class 7 marks, ₹1,000 a month from Class 9 to 12 (one state's notice of the central scheme) · Last checked 24 Oct 2026
Ministry of Education — PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships guidelines (2022-23 onwards), copy hosted by NIT Kurukshetra (opens in a new tab) 80th percentile, ₹4.5 lakh income, regular degree only, no other scholarship, ₹12,000 / ₹20,000 rates, renewal rules · Last checked 24 Oct 2026
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment — Post Matric Scholarship for SC students, guidelines 2020-21 to 2025-26 (copy hosted by Goa Social Welfare) (opens in a new tab) ₹2.5 lakh income limit, fees + academic allowance, no pre-payment of fees, CA/ICWA/CS students covered · Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Spotted something out of date? Email margdarshan07support10@gmail.com with the official link and we will update it.

How to become a Homoeopathic Physician — your road, class by class

What the work really is

A normal working day

Pay

Main routes

NEET (UG) → BHMS

MD (Hom.) through AIAPGET

Government and health programmes

Time and cost

Hidden challenges

Who should not choose it

What to do at each stage — and the doubts on the way

Biology and Chemistry first

Doubt What does a homoeopathic physician do?

Doubt Is NEET compulsory for BHMS?

Choose PCB

Doubt Which stream do I need for BHMS?

Doubt Do I need 50% in PCB for BHMS?

NEET (UG) and counselling

Doubt Who runs counselling for BHMS seats?

Doubt Is there reservation in All India Quota BHMS seats?

Doubt How do I know a BHMS college is genuine?

Doubt What is the minimum age for BHMS?

BHMS and internship

Doubt How long is the BHMS course?

Doubt Do BHMS interns get a stipend?

Doubt What is the maximum time allowed to finish BHMS?

Registration and AIAPGET

Doubt How do I get an MD in Homoeopathy?

Doubt Is there negative marking in AIAPGET?

Practice and government programmes

Doubt Can a homoeopathic doctor prescribe allopathic medicine?

Doubt Can a BHMS graduate work in government health programmes?

Your school board

The exam, stage by stage

Rules for all of India — and your state

Where this path can take you next

BHMS guide

Ayurvedic physician

MBBS doctor

Pharmacist

Scholarships, stipends and fee help

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (PM-USP CSSS)

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students

Lower NEET (UG) fee

BHMS internship stipend

Where these facts come from