Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]

SMFRI’s Vamanrao Ithape Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Pune, offers a 5.5-year BHMS programme including one year of compulsory internship, with an annual intake of 100 seats. Admission is based on NEET-UG scores through Maharashtra CET Cell counseling, with 85% state quota and 15% institutional quota. The programme is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Total fees range from INR 3.45 Lakhs to INR 4.17 Lakhs based on quota.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Vamanrao Ithape BHMS Fees 2026

• Fee amounts are regulated by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and CET Cell.
• Students should confirm current fee notifications through the official mahacet.org portal.

Vamanrao Ithape BHMS Admission 2026

• Maharashtra CET Cell conducts BHMS counseling on mahacet.org after NEET-UG result declaration.
• Candidates must register and pay the non-refundable application fee on the CET Cell portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NEET regulations
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score and Maharashtra domicile or eligibility as per CET Cell norms for state quota

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA and obtain a valid score for BHMS admission in Maharashtra
• Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal at mahacet.org within the notified window after NEET-UG result
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee and upload required documents including NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, and domicile certificate
• Participate in online choice filling, selecting preferred colleges and courses in order of preference
• Receive seat allotment through merit-based counseling rounds and report to the allotted college for document verification
• Complete fee payment at the college and report for BHMS class commencement as per MUHS academic schedule

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET-UG score qualifies for Maharashtra state quota BHMS counseling
• Interested in practicing homeopathy in Maharashtra after graduation
• Seeking an MUHS-affiliated BHMS with state-regulated fees
• Comfortable with CET Cell merit counseling for seat allotment
• Total programme fees under INR 4.5 Lakhs are a priority

✗ Skip if

• NEET-UG score is not sufficient for state quota allotment in Maharashtra
• Prefers a BHMS college located within Pune city limits
• Requires hostel accommodation with verified on-campus facilities
• Seeking a college with a large post-BHMS specialist placement network

Vamanrao Ithape BHMS Scholarships 2026

• Post-Matric and EBC scholarships are applied for through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in portal.
• Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in each year.

Vamanrao Ithape BHMS FAQs

Ques. Is BHMS admission at Vamanrao Ithape purely through NEET-UG?

Ans. Yes, admission to BHMS at Vamanrao Ithape Homeopathic Medical College is entirely based on NEET-UG scores. The Maharashtra CET Cell conducts centralized counseling on mahacet.org, where 85% of seats are allotted under state quota and the remaining 15% under institutional quota, all based on NEET-UG merit. No separate college-level entrance exam is conducted for BHMS admission.

Ques. What is the duration of the BHMS programme at Vamanrao Ithape?

Ans. The BHMS programme is of 5.5 years duration in total, comprising 4.5 years of academic coursework and a mandatory one-year internship. The academic portion covers subjects such as Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Pathology, and Surgery. The internship provides clinical exposure at the attached hospital, which is essential for completing the degree under MUHS norms.

Ques. What is the difference between state quota and institutional quota BHMS seats?

Ans. State quota seats, comprising 85% of the total intake, are filled through the Maharashtra CET Cell centralized counseling process based entirely on NEET-UG merit rank. Institutional quota seats, comprising 15% of the intake, are filled by the college management and may have slightly different fee structures. Both quota categories require a valid NEET-UG score as a basic eligibility criterion.

Ques. What is the minimum NEET-UG score needed for BHMS at Vamanrao Ithape?

Ans. There is no fixed minimum NEET-UG score published by the college for BHMS admission. Cutoffs vary each year based on available seats, number of applicants, and state merit list positions. Historically, private homeopathy colleges in Maharashtra fill state quota BHMS seats at NEET scores in the range of 200 to 350, depending on category. Students should monitor the Maharashtra CET Cell website for current cutoff trends.

Ques. Does Vamanrao Ithape Homeopathic Medical College have an attached hospital?

Ans. Yes, Vamanrao Ithape Homeopathic Medical College operates with an attached hospital that provides clinical training to BHMS students. This attached hospital is a mandatory requirement for homoeopathy colleges recognized by the National Commission for Homoeopathy. Students gain hands-on patient exposure during their clinical postings throughout the BHMS programme and during the one-year internship period.

Ques. What career options are available after completing BHMS from Vamanrao Ithape?

Ans. BHMS graduates from Vamanrao Ithape can register with the Maharashtra Council of Homoeopathy and practice as licensed homeopathic physicians. Career options include private practice, employment in government AYUSH health centers, hospital-based homoeopathy departments, and the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates may also pursue MD in Homoeopathy for specialization in subjects such as Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, or Practice of Medicine.