Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program vary based on several criteria, including category and scholarships. The tuition fee ranges from approximately Rs. 77,270 for some categories up to Rs. 1,28,294 annually for general category students. There are provisions for a reduction, where SC/ST and NT students can benefit from near full-subsidy, and OBC students receive a 50% scholarship. The university offers several government-backed scholarships, such as the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, Punjab Rao Deshmukh, and Savitribai Phule scholarships.
Additional compulsory fees include development, admission, library, laboratory charges, and more, making the total fees for the first year around Rs. 1,57,080, which slightly decreases in subsequent years. Hostel fees range between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2 lakhs annually, including mess charges. Admission and other minor fees cover disaster management and student welfare funds. Management quota students face higher fees, with annual tuition around Rs. 5 lakhs.
About Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]
MUHS offers the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery [BHMS] through affiliated Homeopathy colleges across Maharashtra. The program spans 5.5 years including a one-year internship, with admission through NEET UG. Total fees at affiliated colleges stand at INR 15 Lakhs. An external review site ranks MUHS 373rd in the Medical category for 2025. BHMS under MUHS is widely pursued across Maharashtra given the university’s broad affiliated college network and recognized AYUSH qualification.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
MUHS BHMS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Course Fee (5.5-year program) | INR 15,00,000 |
| Hostel (optional, at affiliated college) | As per college |
| Total Fees | INR 15,00,000 |
- Fees represent typical private affiliated homeopathy college charges and vary by college type.
- SC and ST students at government homeopathy colleges may receive fee concessions under Maharashtra scholarship schemes.
MUHS BHMS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam Conducted | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAP Round 2 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mop-Up Round | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- State quota seats (85%) are filled through CET Cell Maharashtra at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- AIQ AYUSH seats (15%) are managed by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/NT categories).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
- Valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard is mandatory for all applicants.
- Maharashtra domicile certificate is required for state quota seats.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and collect the NTA scorecard from the official results portal.
- Register on cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra CAP state quota BHMS seats and pay the registration fee.
- For AIQ seats, register on aaccc.gov.in and participate in AYUSH All India Quota counselling.
- Fill preferred MUHS-affiliated Homeopathy colleges in order of choice during the CAP window.
- Accept the allotted seat, report to the college, and submit original documents for verification within the joining deadline.
- Complete fee payment at the college to confirm admission and secure the allotted seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- Interest in holistic and patient-centric homeopathic medicine as a career.
- NEET UG score achieved but MBBS or BDS seat is not reachable.
- Keen on establishing an independent homeopathy clinical practice in Maharashtra.
- Looking for an AYUSH-stream alternative to allopathic medicine programs.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting hospital placements or modern clinical medicine roles.
- Expecting direct corporate or hospital placement after graduation.
- Preferring a program with broader recognition in government hospital recruitment.
MUHS BHMS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee | SC and ST students domiciled in Maharashtra |
| OBC/VJNT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Actual tuition fee and maintenance allowance | OBC and NT students domiciled in Maharashtra |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Merit students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Partial tuition support | Economically backward class students in Maharashtra |
- Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Income certificate and caste validity certificate are required for all category-based scholarships.
MUHS BHMS FAQs
Ques. What is the total duration of BHMS at MUHS-affiliated colleges?
Ans. The BHMS program at MUHS-affiliated Homeopathy colleges lasts 5.5 years, including 4.5 years of academic coursework across nine semesters and a mandatory one-year rotatory internship at an affiliated homeopathic hospital. The internship involves clinical postings in homeopathic medicine, materia medica application, and patient management. Completion of the internship is required before the MUHS BHMS degree is awarded and before registration with the Central Council of Homeopathy can be obtained.
Ques. Is NEET UG required for BHMS admission at MUHS?
Ans. Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for BHMS admission at all MUHS-affiliated Homeopathy colleges. The 85% state quota seats are allocated through CET Cell Maharashtra via cetcell.mahacet.org, and the 15% All India Quota seats are managed by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in. Students without a Maharashtra domicile can apply only for AIQ seats. Merit is determined by the NEET UG score in both state and AIQ counselling rounds.
Ques. What are the career options after BHMS from a MUHS-affiliated college?
Ans. BHMS graduates from MUHS-affiliated colleges can register as Homeopathic Medical Officers under the Maharashtra AYUSH Directorate, practice as independent homeopathic physicians, work in wellness centres and integrative medicine clinics, join homeopathic pharmaceutical companies, or pursue MD Homeopathy for specialisation. Government recruitment through MPSC also opens positions in Maharashtra’s public health system for BHMS graduates under the AYUSH stream.
Ques. How does BHMS differ from BAMS in terms of career scope?
Ans. Both BHMS and BAMS are AYUSH programs under MUHS, but they cover different systems of medicine. BHMS focuses on Homeopathic principles and individualised constitutional treatment, while BAMS covers Ayurvedic formulations, Panchakarma, and herbal therapeutics. Both programs have comparable career scope in Maharashtra’s AYUSH Directorate and MPSC recruitment, though BAMS has a slightly broader base in pharmaceutical manufacturing and government health program integration.
Ques. Does MUHS conduct direct campus placements for BHMS graduates?
Ans. MUHS as an affiliating university does not organise centralised placements for BHMS graduates. Most graduates from MUHS-affiliated Homeopathy colleges pursue independent clinical practice, government AYUSH officer positions through MPSC, or employment in private homeopathic hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. The one-year internship provides clinical exposure that helps graduates build patient networks and practical skills before starting independent practice after program completion.
Ques. Are scholarships available for BHMS students at MUHS-affiliated colleges?
Ans. Yes, BHMS students are eligible for Maharashtra’s Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST students, which covers the full tuition fee at government homeopathy colleges. OBC and NT students can apply for the OBC Post-Matric Scholarship. Merit-based students with annual family incomes below INR 4.5 Lakhs can apply for the Central Sector Scheme providing INR 10,000 per year. All applications are processed through scholarships.gov.in.