<h2>National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) Admission Criteria</h2>

<p><em><strong>The admission criteria for NIH differ depending on the chosen program:</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS):</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong>

	<ul>
		<li>Pass 12th class under 10+2 scheme or equivalent with Physics,&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;Biology,&nbsp;and English as compulsory subjects.</li>
		<li>Minimum aggregate score of 50% in PCB (Physics,&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;Biology) subjects.</li>
		<li>Minimum age of 17 years on December 31st of the year of admission.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Selection Process:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li>Entrance Test conducted by NIH based on Physics,&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;Biology,&nbsp;and General Knowledge.</li>
		<li>Minimum qualifying score:&nbsp;50% for General category,&nbsp;45% for SC/ST/OBC categories.</li>
		<li>Counseling for seat allocation based on rank in the entrance exam.</li>
		<li>NEET UG</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Doctor of Medicine in Homoeopathy (MD (Hom)):</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong>

	<ul>
		<li>BHMS degree from a recognized university/institute.</li>
		<li>Completion of one-year compulsory internship before admission.</li>
		<li>Registration with the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) or State Council of Homoeopathy.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Selection Process:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li>NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).</li>
		<li>Separate merit list for NIH based on NEET-PG scores.</li>
		<li>Counseling for seat allocation based on rank in the NIH merit list.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Additional Points:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Reservation of seats is available for SC,&nbsp;ST,&nbsp;OBC,&nbsp;and Orthopedically Challenged candidates as per government norms.</li>
	<li>Foreign nationals can apply for BHMS seats through the Ministry of External Affairs.</li>
	<li>Sponsored candidates from BIMSTEC countries can apply for MD (Hom) seats through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).</li>
</ul>
