Biju Pattnaik Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Brahmapur

About the Institute

Biju Pattnaik Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital (BPHMCH), located in Brahmapur, Odisha, is one of the four government-run homoeopathic medical colleges in the state. Established on July 28, 1969, it was initially named Cooperative Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital. The Government of Odisha took over the institution on May 12, 1994, and renamed it in honor of the then Chief Minister, Biju Pattnaik. The college is currently under the leadership of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Gyana Ranjan Mohanty.

1. Academic Programs:

The college offers an undergraduate program in homoeopathic medicine:

• Undergraduate Program:

  • Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

    • Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year compulsory internship)

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

• Affiliated with Berhampur University

• Recognized by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)

• Operates under the Directorate of AYUSH, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

• Location: City Hospital Road, Manjari Nagar, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha – 760001

• Facilities Include:

  • Academic buildings with lecture halls

  • Library with a collection of homoeopathic texts and journals

  • Laboratories for various departments

  • Hospital with outpatient and inpatient departments

  • Hostel accommodations for students

  • Sports and recreational facilities

4. Cultural Contribution:

• Promotes traditional homoeopathic practices and education in Southern Odisha

• Organizes health camps and awareness programs in the community

• Participates in national and state-level seminars and workshops on homoeopathy

5. Admissions:

• Eligibility:

  • Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Admission Process:

  • Based on merit through entrance examinations as per government norms

  • Follows reservation policies as prescribed by the Government of Odisha