West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) conducts an admission test West Bengal Post Graduate Homoeopathy Admission Test Examination (WBPGHAT) each year for the selection of candidates for the MD Homeopathy course offered by various Homeopathic Colleges in West Bengal. The duration of the MD Homeopathy course is three years. It gives a chance for the candidates in West Bengal for pursuing a Post graduate degree in Homeo Medicine.

Structure of WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance test

The admission of the candidates for the MD Homeopathy courses is on the base of a written test. The entrance test includes questions of two papers. There are 100 objective type questions are there in the question paper. The time given for the exam is eighty minutes. The test is to assess the knowledge of the candidates in the subjects studied in their BHMS course curriculum. Those who secure 200 marks in the written test will be selected for joining the course. The SC/ST candidates have to secure only 160 marks for getting admission for the course.

Syllabus of WBUHS MD(Hom) Entrance test

The test consists of questions from two different papers. The syllabus of tehexam will be mentioned below.

PAPER 1: 50 Questions

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Paediatrics
• F.M.T
• Community Medicine
• Surgery
• Obst. & Gynae
• Pathology

PAPER 2: 50 Questions

• Practice of Medicine
• Case taking & Repertory
• Materia Medica
• Homoepathic Pharmacy
• Organon of Medicine & Philosophy

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have a Bachelors Degree in Homeopathy are eligible for applying for the WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance test. The candidates must possess a Registration Certificate from the Central Council of Homeopathy or State Council of Homeopathy. The candidates should have completed their one year internship after the BHMS course. The candidates who can complete their internship before the admission time are eligible for applying for the test.

How to Apply?

The candidates can submit the application form through the website www.thewbuhs.org. Then the candidates have to take the print out copy of the application form and send the filled form to the West Bengal University. The candidates have to send a demand draft of Rs.1000/- from a nationalized bank in favour of The West Bengal University of Health Sciences examination controller with the application form.

How to fill the Form?

The form should be filled by the candidates by following all the instructions in the admission booklet. The candidates have to take the print out copy of the online application form and fill it correctly. The photograph of the candidates must be affixed in it. The photocopy of the Identity card must be attached with the application form. The demand draft of the exam fee must be enclosed with the application form. The candidates have to make sure that the form should reach the institute before the final date for it.  The form should be received only by Speed Post or Registered Post.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Forms to be submitted Online from: Second Week of February, 2012
• Last date for the online submission of the application form: First Week of March, 2012
• Submission of print-copy of forms along with bank draft: From the Second Week of February, 2012
• Last date of Submission of print-copy of forms along with bank draft: First Week of March, 2012
• Date of Admission Test: Last Week of March, 2012
• Commencement of Classes on : First Week of May, 2012

List of WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance Exam centres

D.N.De Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata

Contact Address for the WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance test

• Controller of Examinations, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, DD-36, Sector-I, Salt Lake,
• Kolkata- 700064
• Website: http://www.thewbuhs.org/

Colleges accepting the WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance test score

D.N.De Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata

Reference Books for WBUHS MD(Hom) Entrance test

• Art of Healing by Robert
• A Manual on Clinical Surgery by Dr. S. Das
• Homoeopathic Therapeutics by Samuel Lilienthal
• 4000 MCQs in Homeopathy by Dr.Manojkumar Singh
• Genius of Homoeopathy by Stuart Close
• Prescriber to Allen’s Key notes by Dr.Sangar.R.P
• Theory of Chronic Diseases by Hahnemann
• Demonstration of Physical Signs in Clinical Surgery by Hamilton Bailey
• Practical Homoeopathic Therapeutics by W.A Dewey
• Science of Homoeopathy by Vithoulkas
• Spirit of Organon by Tapan Mandal
• Gems of MCQs in Repertory by Dr.J.D.Patil
• Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat by P. L. Dhingra, B. I. Churchill
• Text Book of Gynaecology by Shaws
• Kent’s Lectures
• Learning Homoeopathy through Objective type questions by Dr. Niranjan Mohanty
• Exhaustive MCQs on Materia Medica by Dr.A.K.Routray
• Solved Questions on Organon of Medicine by Dr.Eswaradas
• MCQs for UPSC & MD Entrance in Homeopathy Solved Multiple Choice Questions on 12 subjects by Dr.V.K.Chauhan
• Organon of Medicine by Samuel Hahnemann

Coaching Centres for WBUHS MD (Hom) Entrance test

• Brilliant Tutorials Private Ltd
• MediTECH
• Dr. Bhatia Medical Institute
• Career Forum
• Sri Chaithanya Educational Institutions
• Narayana Institute for Medical/Engineering Coaching, Delhi
• Mastermind Classes
• Sagar Coaching Centre
• Aakashdeep Academy
• Shiva Coaching Centre
• T.I.M.E
• Oasis Educational Services
• Bright Career Education Centre
• Aakash Institute
• Nalanda Centre of Education
• Envision Institute
• Academy of Medical Sciences
• Kota Elite Academy
• Mastermind Academy
• Sree Raghavendra Educational Academy
• Jetking Guwahati Learning Centre
• Buddha Institute of Competition
• Concept
• Knowledge Resource Company

Study Plan

Those who wish to get admission for the MD Homeopathy course; they have to star their preparation earlier. They have to give more importance for the topics they studied in their bachelor’s degree classes. Prepare with the help of notes in bachelor degree classes. The candidates can clear their doubts by combined study or any other effective manner like going in for coaching. Divide the topics into small sections of study. Practice tests are necessary for the candidates. Then only they get an idea about how to attempt each questions. By following a realistic study plan helps the candidates to cover all the topics before the exam and score high marks in the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The exam results will be published in the official website of West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). The website is www.thewbuhs.org

Score Validity

The score of the exam is valid for one year.