Homeopathic System of Medicine

INTRODUCTION TO HOMEOPATHY SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN INDIA

Homeopathy is the name of the medical field which is derived from a Greek word. In science its meaning is “Like Disease”. The homeopathy treatment mode is a way of substances that identifies the symptoms of a disease and have a curative effect on a sick person, when the medicine is given in very dilute quantities. The homeopathic treatment has been established in the 18th century and has proven to be effective, curative and safe. It holds the natural response system of the body by attacking the root causes of diseases and also encourages the symptoms of healing. Hence this method of treatment has the power to completely cure an illness.

The homeopathic medicines are non-toxic and don’t have any deities. This medicine can enhance the immunity power of the body. It uses very small doses of medicine that stimulate the immune system of the body which helps in healing the diseases of the patients naturally. The treatment is based on to cure disease as per their individual needs. The homeopathic doctor concentrates on to cure the patient’s disease not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. The homeopathic Treatment is very effective in many medical conditions such as headache, infections, allergies, cold, flu, heart disease, diabetes, nervous and respiratory disorder etc.
 
Homeopathic is typically called as a nontoxic natural way and it uses very small quantities of medicine which contains a curative form of side effect. The homeopathic treatment gives importance to yoga and meditation. It makes a good treatment option for children. The main disadvantages of using this medicine are, it would take some time to cure the diseases and also it doesn’t always help during emergency conditions.
 

COURSES OFFERED UNDER HOMEOPATHY SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN INDIA

Undergraduate (5.5 Years including 1 year of internship)     

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

Postgraduate (3 Years)

MD (Hom)

PHD (3-5 Years)

PHD is available in various specialization

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF UNDER GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE IN INDIA

  • One should have completed a Higher Secondary (School) Certificate (HSC) or (10+2, or high school) with the Science stream, including the subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics with minimum 50% Marks aggregate for General and EWS Category and 40% for Reserved Category (SC, ST, SEBC). 
  • English as one of the subject and have passed in that.
  • 17 years of age must be completed by 31st December in the year of admission. 
  • Blind (including colour blind), deaf and/or dumb candidates are not be allowed for admission.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF POST GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE IN INDIA

  • Candidates in possession of BHMS degree or Provisional BHMS Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the IMCC 1970/HCC 1973 Act
  • Possess permanent or provisional registration certificate of BHMS degree qualification issued by the CCIM/CCH/state board/universities/deemed universities. 
  • Completed one year of internship or/are likely to complete the internship before 30th September in the year of admission or date as specified by Ministry of AYUSH.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR UNDER GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE

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NEET- UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Under Graduate)

NEET -UG is applicable for BHMS:
i. All India Quota Seats
ii. State Government Quota Seats
iii. Central Institutions/ Universities/ Deemed Universities
iv. State/Management/NRI Quota Seats in Private BHMS Colleges or any Private University

NTA (National Testing Agency)

Issued in the month of August/September every year

Application Starts in November

Exam is conducted in September

 

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR POST GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE

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All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)

All India (Open/Other States) and State quota seats for admission to MD/MD/ PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy for all Colleges, Institutions and Universities/ Deemed Universities

NTA (National Testing Agency)

Issued in the month of May

Application Starts in May

Exam is conducted in September

COURSES AND SPECIALIZATION AVAILABLE IN POST GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE

  1. Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy 
  2. Homoeopathic Materia Medica 
  3. Repertory 
  4. Practice of Medicine 
  5. Homoeopathic Pharmacy 
  6. Paediatrics
  7. Psychiatry

COLLEGES OFFERING UNDER GRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE HOMEOPATHY COURSE 

There are 186 Homeopathic colleges conducting the BHMS course. These colleges are affiliated to various universities. 38 of the colleges conducting the BHMS course and 2 exclusive PG colleges are conducting MD Course in Homeopathy.

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