AACCC Counselling Participating Colleges for the BHMS Course are the foundation of educational opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) in India. AACCC assures that participating institutions uphold the highest levels of education and training through a rigorous and standardized admission process, ultimately contributing to the progress of holistic healthcare.
These institutes, which are distributed across the country, provide witness to India’s long homeopathic tradition. AACCC collaborates with colleges that value practical experience and clinical exposure in addition to academic success. In this article, we will look at the significance of AACCC’s role in facilitating BHMS admissions, as well as the wide spectrum of participating colleges that collectively determine the future of homeopathic medicine in India.
About BHMS Course
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) courses are part of the healthcare education landscape, providing students with a unique and comprehensive approach to medical practice. BHMS is a comprehensive undergraduate program that focuses on homeopathy, an alternative system of medicine that has been practiced for centuries and is gaining increasing recognition and popularity worldwide. Here’s a closer look at BHMS courses and what they entail:
- Principles of BHMS: BHMS courses are designed to educate students in the fundamental principles of homeopathy. Homeopathy is based on the concept of treating individuals with highly diluted substances that stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Students learn about the principles of similars, potentization, and individualized treatment, which are the core aspects of homeopathic practice.
- Duration and Curriculum: Typically spanning five and a half years, BHMS courses combine both theoretical and practical aspects of homeopathic medicine. The curriculum includes subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Homeopathic Materia Medica. Students also gain hands-on experience through clinical training, where they interact with patients and apply their knowledge under the guidance of experienced homeopathic practitioners.
- Clinical Exposure: Clinical training is an important factor of BHMS programs. This hands-on experience allows students to observe and participate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It provides a real-world perspective on how homeopathy is applied to address a wide range of health conditions.
- Licensing and Practice: Upon successful completion of a BHMS course, graduates can pursue licensure to practice homeopathy professionally. They may establish private clinics, work in homeopathic hospitals, or even integrate homeopathy into a broader healthcare practice.
- Research and Advancements: BHMS programs also emphasize research in the field of homeopathy. Students are encouraged to engage in research projects to contribute to the ongoing development and validation of homeopathic treatments.
- Career Opportunities: A BHMS degree opens up various career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Graduates can work as homeopathic doctors, consultants, or even explore teaching and research roles. Additionally, many BHMS practitioners choose to work alongside conventional medical professionals, providing complementary healthcare options.
BHMS Syllabus
| Subjects | Description |
| Materia Medica | This subject is concerned with the theory and study of drugs used in the treatment of disease prescribed as per the Doctor. It includes pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and the history and physical and chemical properties of drugs. |
| Organon of Medicine | In this subject, those principles are applied, which are necessary to obtain the results. |
| Anatomy | This subject exposes plants and animals and the interrelation of their parts. |
| Physiology & Biochemistry | This subject deals with the functions and activities of living organisms and their internal and external parts. |
| Community Medicine | In this subject, the health of a community or region members is concerned. |
Date And Schedules For AACCC AYUSH Counselling
Schedule For First Round
| Event | Date & Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration & Payment | 1st September, 2023 to 4th September, 2023 till 02:00 PM (Payment facility will be available till 05:00 PM of 4thSeptember, 2023 as per Server Time) |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 2nd September, 2023 to 4th September, 2023 till 11:55 PM (Choice Locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 4 th September, 2023 as per Server Time) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 5th September,2023 to 6th September, 2023 |
| Publication of Result | 7th September, 2023 |
| Reporting at allotted Institute | 8th September, 2023, to 13th September, 2023 |
AACCC Counselling Registration
Step 1: Visit AACCC Website: Go to the AACCC website: www.aaccc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on Registration : On the AACCC website homepage, locate and click on the “Registration” or “Register Now” button.
Step 3: NEET (UG) 2023 Details
- Fill in your NEET (UG) 2023 details as required.
- Enter your NEET (UG) 2023 Roll Number.
- Provide your NEET (UG) 2023 Registration Number.
- Input your NEET (UG) 2023 Score.
Step 4: Contact Information
- Use the same E-mail address and Mobile Number that you submitted during your NEET-UG 2023 Registration.
- All AACCC communication and information will be sent to your registered E-mail and Mobile Number only.
- Note that requests to change the registered mobile number or email address will not be entertained by AACCC.
Step 5: System Requirements
- Ensure you are using a Laptop or Computer with the latest registered version of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Windows/IOS during the Registration and Choice-Filling process to avoid technical complications.
Step 6: Registration Details: Carefully provide all the necessary details during the AACCC-UG Portal registration. This information will be used for the allotment process, so accuracy is crucial.
Step 7: Download ‘Sandes’ App : Download the ‘Sandes’ app on your registered mobile phone. This app may be needed for OTP (One-Time Password) verification during the registration process.
Step 8: Submit Registration: Once you’ve filled in all the required information accurately, click on the “Submit” or “Register” button to complete your AACCC AYUSH Counseling registration.
Step 9: Confirmation: After successful registration, you should receive a confirmation message or email with further instructions and important dates related to the AACCC AYUSH Counseling process.
AACCC Counselling Process
First Round Of Counselling:
Eligibility: Only candidates who have qualified for NEET (UG) 2023 are eligible to apply for AACCC-UG counseling.
Process:
- Registration: Visit the AACCC website (www.aaccc.gov.in) to register. Use the same email and mobile number you used for NEET-UG 2023 registration.
- Payment: Pay the counseling fee, which includes a non-refundable registration fee and security money. You can skip this step if you’ve already paid during the 1st round.
- Choice Filling: Select your preferred choices and lock them in.
- Seat Allotment: Check the published seat allotment list (results).
- Reporting: Physically report to the allotted college.
Second Round of Counselling
Eligibility:
- a) NEET (UG) 2023 qualified candidates who didn’t register in the 1st Round.
- b) Candidates registered in the 1st Round but were not allotted a seat.
- c) Candidates who opted for free exit in the 1st Round.
- d) Candidates who joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for an upgrade in the 2nd Round.
Process:
- Registration: Register again if you didn’t participate in the 1st Round.
- Payment: Pay the counseling fee if you haven’t already in the 1st Round.
- Choice Filling: Select and lock your preferred choices.
- Seat Allotment: Check the published seat allotment list.
- Reporting: Physically report to the allotted college.
Third Round Of Counselling
Eligibility:
- a) NEET (UG) 2023 qualified candidates who didn’t register in the 1st and 2nd Rounds.
- b) Candidates who registered but weren’t allotted seats in the 1st and 2nd Rounds.
- c) Candidates registered in the 1st or 2nd Round who availed of Free Exit.
- d) Candidates who joined in the 1st Round, submitted willingness for an upgrade but didn’t participate in the 2nd Round.
- e) Candidates who joined in the 2nd Round, submitted willingness for an upgrade in the 3rd Round.
- f) Candidates who left/resigned the allotted seat in the 2nd Round, three days before the 3rd Round, can participate with full fees.
Process:
- Registration: Register again if you didn’t participate in the 1st or 2nd Round.
- Payment: Pay the counseling fee if you haven’t already in the 1st or 2nd Round.
- Choice Filling: Select and lock your preferred choices.
- Seat Allotment: Check the published seat allotment list.
- Reporting: Physically report to the allotted college.
Stray Vacancy Round for AIQG/AIQGA/CU/NI:
Eligibility: All registered candidates who haven’t been admitted to any seats through AACCC-UG counseling or state/UT counseling are eligible.
Process:
- No Fresh Registration: You don’t need to register again.
- Willingness: Submit your willingness on the AACCC-UG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round, confirming you don’t hold any UG (ASU&H) seats from previous rounds.
- Choice Filling: You can select your choices.
- Seat Allotment: Check the published seat allotment list.
- Reporting: Physically report to the allotted college.
Documents Required
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated online from the AACCC portal.
- Admit Card for the NEET (UG)-2023 Exam issued by NTA.
- NEET (UG)-2023 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.
- Date of Birth Certificate (if the10th Standard Certificate does not bear the same)
- Class 10th Pass Certificate and Marks sheet
- Class 12th Pass Certificate and Marks sheet
- Eight (8) Passport size photographs. (Same as affixed on the NEET (UG)- 2023/AACCC-UG counseling-2023 online application form).
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/ Passport)
- Medical Fitness Certificate issued by Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.
- Transfer Certificate from the last studied institution
AACCC UG Eligibility Criteria
| Specifics | Details |
| Entrance Exam: | NEET Entrance Exam |
| Age: | At least 17 years old |
| Qualifications | To apply, applicants must have passed the 10+2 exam or an equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution. |
| Qualifying Marks | Applicants must have a minimum of 50 % marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as required subjects, with 40 % marks for SC/ST applicants and 45 % marks for PwD students. For international students, a comparable qualification that has been authorized by the institution will be accepted. |
AACCC Participating Colleges for BHMS Courses
List of Government Homeopathy Institutes
| Serial No. | College Name | Location | State |
| 1 | Dr. Allu Ramaligaiah Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College | Godavari | Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Dr. Gururaju Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College | Krishna | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College | Kadappa | Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Swahid Jadav Nath Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Guwahati | Assam |
| 5 | R.B.T.S. Govt. Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Muzaffarpur | Bihar |
| 6 | Dr. B.R Sur Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Motibagh, New Delhi | Delhi |
| 7 | Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 8 | Government Homoeopathic Medical College | Patan | Gujarat |
| 9 | State Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Godda | Jharkhand |
| 10 | Government Homoeopathic Medical College | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 11 | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 12 | Govt. Homeopathic Medical College | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 13 | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 14 | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College | Jalgaon | Maharashtra |
| 15 | Biju Pattanaik Homeopathic Medical College | Ganjam | Odisha |
| 16 | Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| 17 | Odisha Medical College of Homoeopathy and Research | Sambalpur | Odisha |
| 18 | Utkal Mani Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Rourkela | Odisha |
| 19 | University College of Homoeopathy | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| 20 | University College of Homoeopathy | Kekri | Rajasthan |
| 21 | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Madurai | Tamil Nadu |
| 22 | JSPS Govt Homoeopathic Medical College | Ramanthapur, Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 23 | Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Kasimpur Road, Chherat, Aligarh-202122. | Uttar Pradesh |
| 24 | National Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 25 | Pandit Jawharlal Nehru State Homoeopathic Medical College | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 26 | State Dr. Brij Kishore Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Faizabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| 27 | State Ghazipur Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Ghazipur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 28 | State Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Barhalganj, Gorakhpur-273402. | Uttar Pradesh |
| 29 | State K.G.K Government Medical College | Moradabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| 30 | State Lal Bahadur Shastri Homoeopathic Medical College | Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| 31 | State Shri Durgaji Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Azamgarh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 32 | D.N.De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 33 | Midnapore Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Midnapore | West Bengal |
| 34 | Mahesh Bhattacharya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Howrah | West Bengal |
| 35 | The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Kolkata | West Bengal |
List of Government Aided Institutes
| Sr. No. | College Name | Location | State |
| 1 | Gujarat Homeopathic Medical College | Gujarat | Gujarat |
| 2 | Anand Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute | Gujarat | Gujarat |
| 3 | Dr. V.H. Dave Homoeopathic Medical College | Gujarat | Gujarat |
| 4 | Dr. Padiar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Ernakulam, Kerala | Kerala |
| 5 | Shree Vidyadhiraja Homoeopathic Medical College | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Kerala |
| 6 | Athurasramam N.S.S. Homoeopathic Medical College | Kerala | Kerala |
List of Central Universities / National Institutes
| Sr. No. | College Name | Location | State |
| 1 | North Eastern Institute of ayurveda and Homeopathy Shillong, Meghalaya | Meghalaya | Meghalaya |
| 2 | National Institute ofHomoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal | West Bengal | West Bengal |
List of Deemed Universities
| Sr. No. | College Name | Location | State |
| 1 | Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Vadodara,Gujarat | Gujarat | Gujarat |
| 2 | KLE Universitys Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Belagavi,Karnataka | Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 3 | Yenopoya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Dikshin Kannada, Karnataka | Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 4 | RV Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| 5 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Maharashtra |
| 6 | Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
Frequently Asked Question
Q1. What is BHMS?
A. BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree program in the field of homeopathy, a holistic system of medicine.
Q2. What is the duration of a BHMS course?
A.BHMS programs typically have a duration of 5.5 years, including both classroom study and clinical training.
Q3. What subjects are covered in BHMS courses?
A.BHMS courses cover a wide range of subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Homeopathic Materia Medica, and more. These subjects provide students with a strong foundation in both conventional medical sciences and homeopathic principles.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for BHMS admission?
A. Eligibility criteria may vary by college and state, but generally, candidates must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with a science background and should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Additionally, candidates may need to pass an entrance examination.
Q5. Is BHMS a recognized and regulated program?
A. Yes, BHMS programs are recognized and regulated by the respective government authorities and homeopathic councils in each state or country. In India, for example, BHMS programs are regulated by the National Commission of Homeopathy (NCH).
Q6. What is the career scope after completing BHMS?
A. After completing BHMS, graduates can practice as homeopathic doctors, set up private clinics, work in homeopathic hospitals, or pursue teaching and research in the field of homeopathy. Many BHMS practitioners also integrate homeopathy with conventional medical practice.
Q7. Can BHMS graduates work internationally?
A. Yes, BHMS graduates can work internationally, but they may need to fulfill additional requirements or pass licensing exams depending on the country’s regulations. Each country has its own criteria for recognizing foreign-trained homeopathic practitioners.
Q8. Are there opportunities for specialization within homeopathy?
A.Yes, after completing BHMS, individuals can pursue postgraduate programs (MD or MS) in various specialized fields within homeopathy, such as Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, and more.
Q9. What are the advantages of studying BHMS?
A.BHMS provides a holistic approach to healthcare, which appeals to individuals interested in alternative medicine. It also offers a rewarding career, opportunities for research, and the chance to contribute to healthcare in a unique way.
Q10. How can I apply for BHMS courses?
A.To apply for BHMS courses, you need to check the admission notifications of colleges or universities offering BHMS programs. Typically, you’ll need to fill out an application form and appear for the required entrance examination.