Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery [BHMS]

Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai, offers a 5.5-year Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery programme affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and approved by the Central Council of Homoeopathy. The programme admits 100 students annually through NEET UG, with state-quota seats filled through TN AYUSH counselling. Annual tuition stands at INR 2,80,000. The college is located on Samayapuram Main Road, Karambakkam, Porur, Chennai.

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

Venkateswara Chennai BHMS Fees 2026

• Hostel charges of INR 42,000 per year are optional and billed separately.
• Fees are as per the official counselling agency notification and may be revised annually.
• The 1-year internship component may carry a separate stipend or fee as per university norms.

Venkateswara Chennai BHMS Admission 2026

• TN AYUSH counselling is conducted by the Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy.
• All India Quota seats (15%) are filled through AIQ counselling at aaccc.gov.in.
• State quota seats (85%) are filled through TN state counselling at tnhealth.tn.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board
• Minimum 50th percentile in NEET UG for General category (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/MBC)
• Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA with the required minimum percentile
• Register for TN AYUSH 2026 state counselling at tnhealth.tn.gov.in
• Fill college and course preferences during the online choice-filling window
• Participate in seat allotment rounds conducted by the Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy
• Report to Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College with original documents and pay fees

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking BHMS with CCH and Tamil Nadu MGR University affiliation
• Want clinical exposure in Chennai with attached hospital training
• Prefer homoeopathy practice in Tamil Nadu after graduation
• Secured a NEET UG score and wish to practise in South India

✗ Skip if

• Looking for allopathic medicine or MBBS admissions
• Total programme cost of INR 12.6 Lakhs is beyond budget
• Seeking a government BHMS college with substantially lower fees

Venkateswara Chennai BHMS Scholarships 2026

• Tamil Nadu state scholarships are accessible via the Tamil Nadu e-District scholarship portal.
• Central scholarships are disbursed through the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in each year.

Venkateswara Chennai BHMS FAQs

Ques. Is Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College approved by the Central Council of Homoeopathy?

Ans. Yes, Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai, is approved by the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The college was established in 2000 and offers the 5.5-year BHMS programme comprising 4.5 years of academics and one year of compulsory internship.

Ques. What is the total fee for BHMS at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College Chennai?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BHMS at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College is INR 2,80,000 per year. For the 4.5-year academic component, the total tuition comes to INR 12,60,000. Hostel charges are optional at INR 3,500 per month (INR 42,000 per year), billed separately. Fees are as notified by the TN counselling authority.

Ques. How is admission done for BHMS at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College?

Ans. Admission is based on NEET UG scores. State-quota seats (85%) are filled through TN AYUSH counselling conducted by the Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy at tnhealth.tn.gov.in. All India Quota seats (15%) are filled through AIQ counselling at aaccc.gov.in. Candidates must register online, fill preferences, and attend seat allotment rounds after the NEET UG result.

Ques. What is the duration of the BHMS programme at Venkateswara College Chennai?

Ans. The BHMS programme at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is 5.5 years in total, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and one year of compulsory rotatory internship. The academic component covers subjects such as organon of medicine, homoeopathic materia medica, anatomy, physiology, and community medicine. The degree is awarded by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

Ques. What career options are available after BHMS from Venkateswara College Chennai?

Ans. BHMS graduates are eligible to register with the Tamil Nadu Homoeopathic Medical Council and practise as licensed homoeopathic physicians. Career options include running a private clinic, working in government AYUSH dispensaries and hospitals, teaching at homoeopathic colleges, or pursuing MD (Homoeopathy) for specialisation. The CCH-approved degree is recognised across India for registration and practice.

Ques. What NEET UG score is required for BHMS at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College?

Ans. Candidates must clear the NEET UG qualifying cutoff, which is the 50th percentile for General category and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates. The actual cutoff rank for a seat at Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College varies each year based on the number of applicants and available seats. Candidates should check the TN AYUSH counselling closing rank from the previous year as a reference.