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Medical colleges are the places to produce doctors all over the world. They are highly in demand, as health problems are increasing with the development.

There are 273 medical colleges in India that are recognized by Medical council of India. They are equipped to train 31,298 Indian students. There are many private medical institutes in all the states of India. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have several such colleges or institutes. The MBBS degree is obtained after completion of the basic course of 5 years. MS/MD(surgical/medicine) is a Post graduate course for 3 years, done after it.Indian doctors are popular in even other parts of world , like UK,USA and Middle East.

AIIMS,AFMC,CMC Vellore,JIPMER are the prestigious institutes and the entrance test is conducted all over the country for getting admissions in them. Medical studies in private institutes,is very expensive nowadays.

India is a country of villages, as almost 60-70 % of its population lives there. There are a huge number of Medical Colleges in India, but there is a shortage of medical treatment in villages. The trainee doctors do not get ready to practice there, because of lack of basic infrastructure and amenities.

Chandigarh is a very well planned city and you can find all the facilities for the residents. Government Medical colleges in Chandigarh is well known for its good work. Various courses like MBBS and MS/MD are offered by the college.

All these courses are related to allopathy. Homeopathy is an another way to cure chronic ailments. Diseases that not curable by allopathic medicine are being cured by homeopathic ones. They also have an advantage as there are no side-effects as well. It is one of the alternative medicines for holistic health management.

Courses on Homeopathic medicine are also available at Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital Chandigarh, which is approved by Central Council of Homoeopathy, New Delhi (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare). It was established in 1974, affiliated to Punjab University, Chandigarh, and is a self-financed institute too.

The college in Chandigarh, offers BHMS(Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) for 5 and half years with compulsory internship of 1 year. 50 students are enrolled for this course every year. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50 % of marks from a recognised board is the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Common Entrance Test. On the basis of examination, a merit list of qualifying students is prepared for admission.

BHMS provides all the facilities, including library, modern medical facilities, hospital, laboratory, extra curricular activities and auditorium for the students.

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