Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital Bangalore
Bengaluru,Karnataka,India
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Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
Bachelor Of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS)
Course
Bachelor Of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) Is An Undergraduate Degree Course In Homeopathic System. The Course Allows Students To Choose Any Specialization, Such As Homeopathic Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Skin Specialist Or Infertility.
Duration
This Degree Is Awarded After The Completion Of 5.5 Years Academic Programme Containing The 4 And 1/2 Year Academic Session And One Year Internship Programme With Live Practical.
Eligibility
- A candidate must have passed the two year Pre-University examination conducted by Department of Pre-university Education, Karnataka State or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with English as one of the languages and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects, provided the candidate has passed in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects individually to be eligible for admission to I BHMS Course.
- A candidate who has passed the B.Sc. Part-I degree examination of any University in India or recognized as equivalent thereto with the following science subjects namely Chemistry, Botany & Zoology is eligible for admission to I BHMS Course, provided the candidate has passed the Pre-University or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages. Note the candidate should have passed the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology individually in the pre-university or its equivalent examination.
- A candidate who has passed B.Sc. degree examination of any University in India or recognized as equivalent thereto with the following science subjects namely Chemistry, Botany and Zoology is eligible for admission to I BHMS Course provided the candidate has passed Pre-University or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages at the Pre-University or B.Sc. Part-I level. Note the candidate should have passed the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology individually in the pre-university or its equivalent examination.
- A candidate should have attained the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of his / her admission.
- A candidate to be eligible to be admitted to BHMS course shall NOT be blind (including colour blind), deaf, dumb and deaf and dumb.
Criteria For Selection Of Students :
I) The Selection Of Students To The College Shall Be Based Solely On Merit Of The Candidate And For The Determination Of The Merit, The Following Criteria Be Adopted Uniformly Throughout The Country, Namely:-
- In States, having only one Medical college and one University or examining body conducting the competitive examinations, marks obtained at such qualifying examination shall be taken into consideration.
- In states, having more than one University or examining body conducting the competitive examination or where there is more than one medical college under the administrative control of one authority, a competitive examination shall be held so as to achieve a uniform evaluation.
- Where there are more than one college in a state and only one University or examining board conducting the competitive examination, then a joint selection Board consisting of the Principals of all the colleges and a representative from the faculty of University or examining Body, as the case may be, shall be constituted by the state Government for all colleges to achieve a uniform method of competitive examination.
- The central Government itself or any other agency notified by it shall conduct a competitive examination in the case of institutions of an all India character.
Ii) A Candidate Shall Be Eligible For The Competitive Examination If He Has Passed Any Of The Qualifying Examinations Specified Under Regulation 1 To 3.
Provided That A Candidate Who Has Appeared In The Qualifying Examination The Result Of Which Has Not Been Declared, He May Be Provisionally Permitted To Take Up The Competitive Examination And In Case Of Selection For Admission To The BHMS Degree Course, He Shall Not Be Admitted To That Course Until He Fulfills The Eligibility Criteria Under Regulation 1to 3.
Course Of Study
- The Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery degree course shall comprise a course of study spread over a period of 5 ½ years including a Compulsory Rotatory Internship of one-year duration after passing the IV BHMS examinations.
I BHMS - 1 Year
Note: A Candidate Shall Be Permitted To Join II BHMS Only If He Has Passed Anatomy And Physiology Including Biochemistry (Carry-Over Facility Is Provided For The Subject Of Homoeopathic
Pharmacy), For Which He/She Will Be Permitted In Not More Than Four Chances Including Original Examination.
II BHMS - 1 Year
III BHMS - 1 Year
IV BHMS - 1 ½ Year
INTERNSHIP - 1 Year
- As mentioned above i.e., (i) Every candidate after passing IV BHMS examination shall undergo a Compulsory Internship for a period of twelve (12) months as per the procedure laid down in these regulations.
- On successful completion of Internship and on the recommendation of the Principalof the Homoeopathic College concerned the University shall issue degree certificates to such candidates.
- Every candidate shall complete the course including the passing of all the examinations in all the subjects and complete the Compulsory Internship within a period of eleven years from the date of admission to I BHMS Degree Course in the college concerned, failing which his name shall be removed from the rolls of the college and consequently the University.
Subjects & Hours Of Teaching
Subjects Prescribed And Distribution Of Teaching Hours For Theory And Practical Classes.
| First Year BHMS (Duration 1 Year) | ||||
| Sl. No. | Subject | Theory | Practical/ Tutorial/Seminar | Total |
| 1. | Anatomy | 200 Hrs (including 10 hours each for histology and embryology) | 275 Hrs (including 30 hours for histology and embryology) | 475 Hrs |
| 2. | Physiology | 200 Hrs. (including 50 hours for Bio-chemistry) | 275 Hrs (including 50 hours for Bio-chemistry) | 475 Hrs |
| 3. | Homoeopathic Pharmacy | 100 Hrs | 70 Hrs | 170 Hrs |
| 4. | Homoeopathic Materia Medica | 35 Hrs | -- | 35 Hrs |
| 5. | Organon of Medicine with Homooeopathic Philosophy | 35 Hrs (including 10 Hrs of Logic) | -- | 35 Hrs |
| Total | 570 Hrs | 620 Hrs | 1190 Hrs | |
| Second Year BHMS (Duration 1 Year) | ||||
| Sl. No. | Subject | Theoretical Lectures (In Hours) | Practical or Clinical or Tutorial or Seminar (In Hours) | Total |
| 1. | Pathology | 200 | 80 | 280 |
| 2. | Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 80 | 40 | 120 |
| 3. | Organon of Medicine with Homoeopathic Philisophy | 160 | 60 | 220 |
| 4. | Homoeopathic Materia Medica | 160 | 60 | 220 |
| 5. | Surgery | 80 | 60 (One term of three months in surgical ward and outpatient department) | 140 |
| 6. | Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 40+40=80 | 60 (One term of three months in surgical ward and outpatient department) | 140 |
| Total | 760 | 360 | 1120 | |
Note: Clinical Postings: Monday To Friday Of 3 Hrs. Duration.
| Third Year BHMS (Duration 1 Year) | ||||
| Sl. No. | Subject | Theoretical Lectures (In Hours) | Practical or Clinical or Tutorial or Seminar (In Hours) | Total |
| 1. | Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, dentistry & Homoeopathic Therapeutics | 100 Hrs 50 Hrs Total: 150 Hrs | 75 Hrs (three months clinical postings in ward and OPD) | 225 Hrs |
| 2. | Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Infant Care And Homoeopathic Therapeutics | 100 Hrs 50 Hrs Total:150 Hrs | 75 Hrs (three months clinical postings in ward and OPD) | 225 Hrs |
| 3. | Homoeopathic Materia Medica | 100 Hrs | 75 Hrs | 175 Hrs |
| 4. | Organon of Medicine | 100 Hrs | 75 Hrs | 175 Hrs |
| 5. | Practice of Medicine and Homoeopathic Therapeutics | 50 Hrs 25 Hrs Total: 75 Hrs | 75 Hrs | 150 Hrs |
| 6. | Repertory | 50 Hrs | 25 Hrs | 75 Hrs |
| 7. | Community Medicine | 35 Hrs | 15 Hrs | 50 Hrs |
| Total | 660 Hrs | 415 Hrs | 1075 Hrs | |
Note: Clinical Postings: Monday To Saturday Of 3 Hrs Duration.
| Fourth Year BHMS (Duration 1 & 1/2 Years) | ||||
| Sl. No. | Subject | Theoretical Lectures (In Hours) | Practical or Clinical or Tutorial or Seminar (In Hours) | Total |
| 1. | Practice of Medicine and Homoeopathic Therapeutics | 120 Hrs 60 Hrs Total: 180 | 300 Hrs | 480 Hrs |
| 2. | Homoeopathic Materia Medica | 180 Hrs | 110 Hrs | 290 Hrs |
| 3. | Organon Of Medicine | 180 Hrs | 110 Hrs | 290 Hrs |
| 4. | Repertory | 100 Hrs | 200 Hrs | 325 Hrs |
| 5. | Community Medicine | 100 Hrs | 100 Hrs | 200 Hrs |
| Total | 740 Hrs | 820 Hrs | 1560 Hrs | |
Note:
Clinical Classes In The Subjects Of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon Of Medicine, Principles Of Homoeopathic Philosophy, Case Taking And Repertory Have To Be Accommodated Within Surgery, Obstetrics And Gynaecology And Medical OPD /IPD Postings During 2nd To 4th BHMS Courses.
One Term Of Three Months Each In Outpatient Department And In Patient Department Respectively For Case Taking Analysis, Evaluation And Provisional Prescription Just For Case Presentation On 10 Cases Per Month.
Attendance
Every Candidate Shall Have Attendance Of Not Less Than 75% Of The Total Classes Conducted In Theory And Practicals Separately In Each Academic Year Calculated From The Date Of Commencement Of The Term To The Last Working Day As Notified By The University In Each Of The Subjects Prescribed To Be Eligible To Appear For The University Examination.
The Principal Should Notify At The College, The Attendance Details Of All The Students At The End Of Each Term Without Fail Under Intimation To The University.
A Candidate Lacking In Attendance And Satisfactory Progress In Any Of The Subject(S) In Theory Or Practicals / Clinical In The First Appearance Shall Not Be Permitted To Appear For The Examination In That Subject(S).
Special Classes, Seminars, Demonstrations, Practicals, Tutorials Etc Shall Be Arranged For The Repeaters In The Subject In Which They Have Failed Before They Are Allowed To Appear In The Next Examination, In Which Attendance Is Compulsory.
Internal Assessment :
It Shall Be Based On Evaluation Of Assignment, Presentation Of Seminar, Clinical Presentation Etc. There Shall Be Periodical Tests And Internal (Theory & Practical) Examinations In Each Academic Year. Although The Question Of Number Of Examinations Is Left To The Institution, There Should Be A Minimum Of Three Internal Assessment Examinations During The I, II, III And IV BHMS Course And Average Of Best Of Two Examination Marks For Each Year Should Be Taken Into Consideration While Calculating The Marks Of The Internal Assessment. Day-To-Day Records Should Be Given Importance In The Internal Assessment. Proper Record Of The Work Should Be Maintained, Which Will Be The Basis Of Internal Assessment Of All Students And Should Be Available For Scrutiny. Assistant Professor And Above Or Lecturer With 3 Years Of Teaching Experience In The Concerned Subject Can Conduct Internal Assessment Examination.
Proportion Of Marks For Internal Assessment Shall Be 20% Of Maximum Marks Prescribed For University Examination For Each Subject In Theory And Practical. Please See Tables V To VIII.
A Student Must Secure At Least 50% Of Total Marks Fixed For Internal Assessment In A Particular Subject In Order To Be Eligible To Appear In University Examination In That Subject.
Each Student Appearing For I, II, III & IV BHMS Shall Maintain Practical Record/ Journal Comprising Of 20 Cases (10 Short & 10 Long Cases) With Complete Processing Of The Case Material For Each Examination, Which Shall Be Evaluated By The Head Of The Department.
There Shall Be Provision For Improvement Of The Internal Assessment Of All These Examinations And Journal Work In I, II, III & IV BHMS Examinations Respectively.
Internship Training
Each Candidate Shall Be Required To Undergo Compulsory Rotating Internship Of One Year, After Passing The Final BHMS Examinations, To The Satisfaction Of The Principal Of The Homoeopathic College. Thereafter Only, The Candidate Shall Be Eligible For The Award Of Degree Of Bachelor Of Homoeopathic Medicine And Surgery (B.H.M.S) By The University.
All Parts Of The Internship Training Shall Be Undertaken At The Hospital Attached To The College, And In Cases Where Such Hospital Cannot Accommodate All Of Its Students For Internship Then Candidates/Students Shall Be Informed In Writing By The College And It Shall Be The Responsibility Of The College To Ensure That Each Of Such Students Is Put On Internship Training In A Homoeopathic Hospital Or Dispensary Run By Government Or Local Bodies.
To Enable The State Board /Council Of Homeopathy To Grant Provisional Registration Of Minimum Of One Year To Each Candidate To Undertake The Internship, The University Concerned Shall Issue A Provisional Passed Certificate On Passing The Final BHMS Examination To Each Successful Candidate.
Provided That In The Event Of Shortage Or Unsatisfactory Work, The Period Of Compulsory Internship And The Provisional Registration Shall Be Accordingly Extended By The State Board/Council.
Full Registration Shall Only Be Given By The State Board If The BHMS Degree Awarded By The University Concerned Is A Recognized Medical Qualification As Per Section 13(1) Of The HCC Act, And The Board Shall Award Registration To Such Candidates Who Produce Certificate Of Completion Or Compulsory Rotating Internship Of Not Less Than One Year Duration From The Principal Of College, Where One Has Been A Bonafide Student Which Shall Also Declare That The Candidate Is Eligible For It.
The Internee Students Shall Not Prescribe The Treatment Including Medicines, And, Each Of Them Shall Work Under The Direct Supervision Of Head Of Department Concerned And /Or A Resident Medical Officer. No Intern Student Shall Issue Any Medico-Legal Document Under His/Her Signatures.
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