Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
at Foster Development’S Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
The BHMS programme at Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, spans 4.5 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) Nashik and approved by the National Commission for Homoeopathy, the college offers 100 BHMS seats, with admission conducted via NEET UG and the Maharashtra AYUSH CET counselling process. Annual fees for General category students stand at INR 1,15,500.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Choice Filling begins 08 September 2026.
Foster HMC Aurangabad BHMS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 77,000 |
| Annual Development Fee | INR 38,500 |
| Total Fees (5 years) | INR 5,77,500 |
- Fees above reflect General category rates per academic year.
- Government concessions significantly reduce fees for OBC, EWS, SC, ST, VJ, and NT students.
- Development fee is charged annually alongside tuition and is non-refundable.
Foster HMC Aurangabad BHMS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration | Feb 8 to Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 1 Choice Filling Closes | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- BHMS admission is conducted through Maharashtra State CET Cell AYUSH NEET counselling.
- Candidates must register on the CET Cell portal after NEET UG results are declared.
- Multiple CAP rounds are held to fill vacant seats after each allotment round.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for reserved categories)
- Minimum age 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year
- Valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all candidates without exception
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG examination with the required score for AYUSH courses
- Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal for AYUSH NEET counselling
- Upload documents and pay the counselling registration fee online
- Fill and lock college and course preferences during CAP Round 1 choice filling
- Attend seat allotment result and report to the allotted college with original documents
- Pay the semester fee at the college to confirm enrolment and secure the seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Want to practise Homoeopathy in the Marathwada or North Maharashtra region
- Prefer a hospital-attached Homoeopathic college in central Aurangabad
- NEET UG rank fits the Maharashtra AYUSH state merit list cut-off
- From a reserved category seeking substantial government fee concessions
✗ Skip if
- Expecting structured placement support or corporate hospital tie-ups
- Prefer a Homoeopathic college in Mumbai, Pune, or a major metro
- Need advanced research infrastructure or postdoctoral facilities
- Looking for a distance or online learning mode for this course
Foster HMC Aurangabad BHMS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Govt. SC/ST Fee Exemption | Full fee exemption | SC and ST category students admitted through counselling |
| Maharashtra Govt. OBC Fee Concession | INR 52,500 per year | OBC category students per state government norms |
| Maharashtra Govt. EWS Fee Concession | INR 57,750 per year | EWS category with valid family income certificate |
| VJ/NT Government Concession | INR 1,05,000 per year | Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes category students |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | Variable per scheme | SC, ST, OBC, and minority students per NSP norms |
- Apply for all Maharashtra government concessions through the MAHADBT portal.
- Valid caste certificate and family income proof are mandatory for every application year.
Foster HMC Aurangabad BHMS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BHMS at Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College?
Ans. For General category students, the total fees for the 5-year BHMS programme at Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College, Aurangabad, amount to INR 5,77,500. This includes an annual tuition fee of INR 77,000 and an annual development fee of INR 38,500. SC and ST students are fully exempted from fees, while OBC, EWS, VJ, and NT category students receive substantial government concessions that greatly reduce the annual outgo.
Ques. How is BHMS admission conducted at Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College?
Ans. BHMS admission at Foster Development’s is conducted through the Maharashtra State CET Cell AYUSH NEET counselling process. Candidates who qualify NEET UG must register on the CET Cell portal, fill college and course preferences in CAP Round 1 and subsequent rounds, and report to the allotted college with original documents for verification and fee payment. There is no separate college-level entrance test or direct admission interview.
Ques. How many BHMS seats are offered at Foster Development’s Medical College, Aurangabad?
Ans. Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College, Aurangabad, offers 100 BHMS seats per academic year as approved by the National Commission for Homoeopathy. All seats are filled through centralised Maharashtra AYUSH NEET counselling across multiple CAP rounds. If seats remain vacant after all rounds, the college may fill them through direct admission as per Maharashtra government rules.
Ques. What NEET UG eligibility is required for BHMS admission in Maharashtra?
Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category and 40% for reserved categories. The minimum age is 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year. A valid NEET UG score is mandatory and there is no upper age limit for BHMS admission as per current National Commission for Homoeopathy guidelines.
Ques. What career options are available after BHMS from this college?
Ans. After BHMS, graduates can register with the Maharashtra Council for Homoeopathy and open independent clinical practice. They can also join government AYUSH health centres under the National AYUSH Mission, serve as medical officers in AYUSH dispensaries, work with Homoeopathic pharmaceutical companies in product development and quality control, or pursue MD Homoeopathy at MUHS-affiliated colleges for further specialisation and academic careers.
Ques. Is the BHMS programme at Foster Development’s approved by the National Commission for Homoeopathy?
Ans. Yes. The BHMS programme at Foster Development’s Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, is approved by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) and the college is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. These approvals allow graduates to register with the Maharashtra Council for Homoeopathy and practise Homoeopathic medicine legally across India after completing the mandatory 1-year rotating internship.