Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
About Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
E.B. Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur, offers the 5.5-year BHMS programme affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. Admission is through NEET-UG followed by DMER Maharashtra state counselling. The annual fee is INR 70,000 for Open category students, with an intake of 50 seats. The college holds Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) recognition and is a government-aided institution with category-based subsidised fees.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
EB Gadkari Homoeopathic College BHMS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (Open/General) | INR 63,636 |
| Development Fee (per year, all categories) | INR 6,364 |
| Annual Fee (OBC/EWS) | INR 38,182 |
| Annual Fee (SC/ST/NT/VJNT) | INR 6,364 (development fee only) |
| Annual Fee (Management Quota) | INR 2,10,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,15,000 |
- Total fees reflect the Open category tuition for the 4.5-year study period.
- SC/ST/NT/VJNT students pay only the development fee of INR 6,364 per year with full tuition waiver.
- Fees may be revised as per Maharashtra government notification each academic year.
EB Gadkari Homoeopathic College BHMS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opened | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card Released | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Held | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| DMER Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Registration Closes (Tentative) | August 2026 |
| AACCC AYUSH AIQ Counselling Registration (Tentative) | August 2026 |
| DMER Maharashtra CAP Round 2 Registration Closes (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round (Tentative) | October 2026 |
| Class Commencement (Tentative) | November 2026 |
- 85% state quota seats are allotted via DMER Maharashtra CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- 15% All India Quota seats are filled through AACCC counselling at aaccc.gov.in.
- Management/Institutional quota seats are filled at the institutional level.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for Open/General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 above the minimum qualifying percentile for Homoeopathy.
- Maharashtra domicile or 10 years of continuous residency required for state quota seats.
Admission Process
- Register and qualify NEET-UG 2026 (result declared July 16, 2026).
- Register for DMER Maharashtra CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org for state quota seats.
- Alternatively, register for AACCC counselling at aaccc.gov.in for All India Quota seats.
- Fill college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
- Accept seat allotment based on NEET rank, domicile, and category.
- Report to the college with documents and pay fees to confirm the BHMS seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking BHMS at a government-aided college with subsidised category-based fees.
- SC/ST/NT/VJNT candidates who benefit from near-zero tuition at this institution.
- Based in Kolhapur district or southern Maharashtra for local campus access.
- Planning Homoeopathy practice in rural Maharashtra with clinical exposure from the attached hospital.
✗ Skip if
- Seeking a large-batch Homoeopathy college with extensive postgraduate options.
- Requiring BHMS from a college located in a major metropolitan city.
- Targeting private sector or wellness industry roles outside Kolhapur region.
EB Gadkari Homoeopathic College BHMS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Government SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver | Full tuition waiver per year | SC/ST students at this government-aided institution |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum |
| Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship | Fee reimbursement and maintenance | OBC/VJNT/NT students, Maharashtra domicile |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class 12 boards, family income below INR 8 lakh |
- Government scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
- Fee waiver and maintenance allowances require annual renewal with income and domicile certificates.
EB Gadkari Homoeopathic College BHMS FAQs
Ques. What is the BHMS fee at E.B. Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College Kolhapur?
Ans. The annual fee for Open/General category students is INR 70,000 (tuition INR 63,636 plus development fee INR 6,364). SC/ST/NT/VJNT students pay only the development fee of INR 6,364 per year with full tuition waiver. OBC/EWS students pay INR 38,182 annually. Management quota seats are priced at INR 2,10,000 per year. Total fees for Open category students over the 4.5-year study period amount to INR 3,15,000.
Ques. How many BHMS seats are available at EB Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College?
Ans. The college has an annual intake of 50 BHMS seats as sanctioned by the Central Council of Homoeopathy. Of these, 85% are allotted through DMER Maharashtra CAP counselling and 15% through AACCC All India Quota counselling. Additional management quota seats are filled at the institutional level. Seat allocation follows Maharashtra government reservation norms.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BHMS admission at this college?
Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is the mandatory qualifying examination for BHMS admission at E.B. Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College. After the NEET-UG 2026 result declared on July 16, 2026, candidates register for DMER Maharashtra CAP counselling (state quota) or AACCC counselling (All India Quota). Maharashtra domicile is required for state quota seats, while candidates from outside Maharashtra may apply under the institutional quota.
Ques. What is the duration and structure of the BHMS programme?
Ans. The BHMS programme spans 5.5 years: 4.5 years of academic study across four professional years followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached hospital. The curriculum follows Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) regulations. Upon completion, the degree is awarded by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Students must clear all professional examinations conducted by MUHS to qualify for the degree.
Ques. What career options are available after BHMS from this college?
Ans. BHMS graduates can register as Homoeopathic physicians with the Maharashtra Council of Homoeopathy and practise independently or in hospitals. Government employment includes Homoeopathic Medical Officer posts in state AYUSH dispensaries and Primary Health Centres. Postgraduate study in MD Homoeopathy is available through AYUSH NEET PG. Private wellness clinics, Homoeopathy research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies in the AYUSH sector are additional career avenues.
Ques. Does E.B. Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College offer hostel accommodation?
Ans. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at E.B. Gadkari Homoeopathic Medical College. Students are advised to contact the college administration directly for details on hostel charges, room availability, and facilities. For current admission and hostel queries, reach the college through its official contact channels before confirming the BHMS seat allotment.