Admission to Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses in India is determined by NEET ranks. For the 2026 academic session, government colleges offering BHMS have seen closing ranks consistently fall below 90,000, making the range between 40,000 and 90,000 crucial for hopeful candidates.
Last year, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in New Delhi recorded the highest cutoff with a closing rank of 46,875, while the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy in Shillong had the lowest closing rank at 88,629. These figures highlight the competitive nature of BHMS admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
Understanding BHMS Admissions and NEET
The Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) is a professional degree in the field of homeopathy, one of the AYUSH streams which also include Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, and Siddha. Admission to BHMS programs across government, central, and deemed universities is conducted through a centralized counselling process managed by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).
The AACCC oversees the allocation of AIQ seats based on NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) ranks. NEET is a national-level entrance exam for medical and AYUSH courses, and a candidate's rank in this exam largely determines their chances of securing a seat in a preferred college.
Key BHMS Cutoff Details from Last Year
The following list presents opening and closing ranks for BHMS admissions under the general category in the AIQ counselling round 1, illustrating the competitive landscape across various government colleges:
- Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi: Opening Rank 36,468 – Closing Rank 46,875
- Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Calicut: Opening Rank 40,798 – Closing Rank 54,408
- National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata: Opening Rank 32,667 – Closing Rank 76,242
- Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore: Opening Rank 65,718 – Closing Rank 68,451
- Dr BR Sur Homeopathic Medical College, New Delhi: Multiple closing ranks between 59,901 and 80,733
- Biju Pattnaik Homoeopathic Medical College, Berhampur: Closing Rank 76,816
- North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy, Shillong: Closing Rank 88,629
- DN De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata: Closing Rank 90,041
These ranks show that candidates with NEET ranks under 90,000 have a reasonable chance of admission to government BHMS colleges, especially if their rank is closer to 40,000.
Changes Affecting Eligibility and Admission Chances
The central government has recently expanded eligibility criteria for AYUSH admissions. Candidates from open schooling systems and private candidates who appeared for Class 12 board exams are now eligible to apply. Additionally, students who studied biotechnology instead of biology in Class 12 can also compete for AYUSH seats, provided they have qualified in the NEET UG exam.
This broadening of eligibility is expected to increase the pool of applicants for BHMS courses, potentially intensifying competition for seats in government colleges. Aspirants should prepare accordingly and aim for ranks well within the cutoff ranges to secure admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What NEET rank is generally required for BHMS admission in government colleges?
A: Based on recent data, candidates with NEET ranks between approximately 40,000 and 90,000 have good chances of securing BHMS seats in top government colleges under the All India Quota.
Q: Who conducts the counselling for BHMS admissions?
A: The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) manages the counselling process for BHMS admissions under AIQ seats for government, central, and deemed universities.
Q: Are students from open schooling or those who studied biotechnology eligible for BHMS courses?
A: Yes, the government has allowed candidates from open schooling systems and those who took biotechnology instead of biology in Class 12 to be eligible for AYUSH admissions, provided they qualify in the NEET UG exam.
