NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY (An Autonomous Organisation under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India) Block-GE, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106. Website: http://www.nih.nic.in

ADMISSION NOTICE (Session 2016-17) Applications are invited on three “A4” size papers (two pages for the application Form and one page for the Identification Card) according to format given below from intending candidates of Indian nationality for Admission to 5½ yrs, BHMS Degree Course in Homoeopathy (including one year compulsory Rotatory Internship) at National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences for the academic year 2016-2017. Form can be downloaded from the Institute website. Photocopy of the downloaded form will be accepted. ELIGIBILITY: (Vide The Gazette of India, Extra Ordinary, Part – III, Section – 4, No. 246 dated 14-07-2015.) 1. No candidate shall be admitted to B.H.M.S. Degree Course unless he has passed – (a) The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of twelve year’s study, the last two year of study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology with Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English at a level not less then core course of English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education; or (b) The intermediate examination in science of an Indian University or Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject; or (c) The pre-professional or pre-medical examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, after passing either the higher secondary school examination, or the pre-university or an equivalent Examination, which shall include a practical test in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and also English as a compulsory subject; or (d) The first year of the three year’s degree course of a recognised University, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology including a practical test in these subject provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed 10+2 with English at a level not less than a core course; Page 1 of 7

or (e) Any other examination which, in scope and standard is found to be equivalent to the intermediate science examination of an Indian University or Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology including practical test in each of these subjects and English as a compulsory subject; 2. The candidate must have passed all the five subjects individually and obtained 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates). 3. For the candidates who have appeared for Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination, candidature will be taken into consideration provided that the result of that examination is published before the admission and they have secured the required percentage of marks which has to be substantiated by production of documentary proof. 4. Physically challenged candidates having “locomotor disability, involving the lower limb only” shall be eligible. Blind (including colour blind), deaf, and/or dumb candidates are not eligible for the course. AGE: To be eligible for the all India common admission test, the candidate must attain 17 years but not crossed the age of 25 years as on by 31st December, 2016. Those born on or before 31st December, 1991 or after 1st January, 2000 are not eligible. NO. OF SEATS: i) In this academic year 93 seats shall be available for admission to the BHMS Degree Course, out of which following seats are earmarked for different categories of candidates. Mode of filling up No. of Seats Remarks These seats shall be filled up from amongst the candidates All India 63 appearing for the All India Admission Test as per merit. Admission Test Reservation will be applicable as per Govt. of India Rules. These seats will be filled up by the Central Govt. Nominees from amongst the deficient States. Any vacant seats arising Central Govt. 14 out of these 14 seats due to non-availability of candidate Nominee shall be filled up from the merit list of the candidates appeared for All India Admission Test. These seats shall be filled up by the Nominees of Govt. of Govt. of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka. Any vacant seats due to non-availability of Sri 10 Nominee Lankan Nominees shall remain vacant and cannot be filled up by any other catergory of candidate. These seats are earmarked for nominees of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic BIMSTEC Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Countries. To be filled up through 05 Nominees diplomatic process by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India. 01 seat is earmarked for Forign Nationals under self Foreign Nationals 01 financing scheme to be nominated by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India Page 2 of 7

ii) The pattern of questions will be of multiple choice type. Total number of questions will be 200,

Physics (60 questions), Chemistry (60 questions), Biology (60 questions) and General Knowledge (20 questions). Each correct answer will carry one mark. There will be one negative mark for each wrong answer as penalty. Answer sheet will be on OMR sheet. iii) Reservation as per the Govt. of India norms shall be applicable. In case of candidates claiming reservation under physically challenged category, candidates having locomotor disability, involving the lower limb only shall be eligible. Blind (including colour blind), deaf, and/or dumb candidates are not eligible to apply for the course. Candidates who are desirous of availing reservation facilities under OBC quota are required to enclose self attested copy of their OBC certificate issued by appropriate authority in respect of Circular vide No. 36036/2/2013–Estt.(Res.) dated 30/05/2014 DoPT, Govt. of India along with a declaration that she/he does not belong to creamy layer of the society. For the format see the Institute website. Filled in application form (in candidate’s own handwriting) is to be sent along with Bank draft of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) in favour of Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, payable at Kolkata (IPO/Cheque/Cash/Money order will not be accepted). No Bank draft is required in case of SC/ST candidates but a copy of self attested caste certificate must accompany the application form. Candidates who claim to belong to reserved category, must submit an self attested/certified copy of Caste Certificate along with the filled in application form in support of his/her claim. Candidates are required to enclose two recent, high contrast 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm identical copies of colour photograph, clearily showing full head, face, shoulders and both ears without wearing any cap/hat/glasses, with the application form. Both the photographs should be signed on the reverse by the candidate. Polaroid photo is not acceptable. Photograph must have been taken on or after 28th February, 2016 with a placard indicating the name of the candidate and the date of taking the photograph. The name and date of the photograph must be clear and legible. Two (02) copies of the self attested photographs are to be pasted in the specified area on the application form, with part of signature on the photograph and part of signature on the application form. Applications incomplete and/or accompanied by hazy, old or unidentifiable photographs are liable to be rejected without assigning any reason. In case of any dispute Kolkata (W.B.) shall be the jurisdiction. Candidates must put their full signature in all the places asked for at all the stages of admission process. Candidates need not send the photocopies of testimonials with application (except attested copy of Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST candidates claiming exemption from paying application fee and OBC/Orthopaedically challenged candidates claiming for reservation in admission) but the original Certificates must be submitted for verification if provisionally selected. Page 3 of 7

1. The duly filled in application form should reach the office of the Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Block-GE, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106 on or before the last date of submission of application i.e. 16/05/2016 (Monday) 2. Admit Card and Prospectus will be sent by post and list of candidates with their Roll numbers and Centres will also be available in the NIH Website: http://www.nih.nic.in 3. Two self addressed (six digit pin code compulsory) envelop of size 30cm × 20cm and 25cm × 12cm is to be send along with the application form for getting the prospectus through post. 4. Date of All India Admission Test 12/06/2016 (Sunday). 5. Date of publication of the result of Admission Test 20/06/2016 (Monday) 6. Date of Counselling (and of Admission) – Date of counselling & subsequent admission will be notified after getting necessary clearance from Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. 7. Result of the qualified candidates will be communicated by post and the merit list will also be available in the NIH website: http://www.nih.nic.in . 8. List of eligible candidates / their Roll numbers / name of allotted centre for the All India Admission Test, Result of admission test, List of candidates eligible for counselling / date of counselling and venue etc. will be available in the Institute website. Though intimation will be sent by post, candidates are requested to check the Institute website regularly. Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt / delay in receipt of communications sent by post. Candidates should ascertain their own eligibility before applying. Appearance in the Admission Test or empanelment in the merit list is purely provisional subject to confirmation fulfillment of their eligibility criteria before actual admission (if selected). Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Incomplete / illegible application, application not accompanied by the necessary enclosures etc. will be summarily rejected and no communication shall be entertained in this regard. 9. The All India admission test will be held at seven centres: Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvanthapuram and Bhopal. Candidate should give their choice of centres in the application form. In case the number of candidates who opt for a particular Centre are less, then the centres at Hyderabad, Thiruvanthapuram and Bhopal will be cancelled and the candidates will be allotted the second choice of centre. Accordingly candidate who opts for Hyderabad, Thiruvanthapuram and Bhopal has to mention his / her second choice of Centre of examination from amongst Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Candidates must note that centre of examination once allotted to them shall not be changed and any request for such change will not be entertained at any subsequent stage. Admission to BHMS Course Session 2016-17 shall be made only after receiving necessary approval from Central Council of Homoeopathy and Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY (An Autonomous Organisation under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)

Block-GE, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106. Website: http://www.nih.nic.in

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO 5 ½ YEARS BHMS DEGREE COURSE

(Session 2016-17)

Affix here a recent identifiable passport size (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) colour photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer

Signature of Candidate (in full)

1. Full Name of the Candidate (in Block Letters)

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2. Father’s/Guardian’s Name (If father is not Guardian)

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3. Address for Correspondence with pin code and State (in block letters only)

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4. Permanent Address with pin code and state (in block letters only)

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5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Telephone Number / Mobile : Date of Birth : Age (as on 31-12-2016) Sex : Whether Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe /OBC/General : Whether orthopaedically challenged (Attested photo copy) :

10. Centre* from which you wish to appear in Admission Test (Encircle the centre of choice) *Second choice for candidates opting for (Hyderabad/Thiruvananthapuram/Bhopal)

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D D M M Y Y Y Y Y Y M M D D

KOLKATA / NEW DELHI / MUMBAI / CHENNAI / HYDERABAD/THIRUVANTHAPURUM/BHOPAL

: KOLKATA/ NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI/CHENNAI. Page 5 of 7

11. Details of Bank Draft submitted : Name of the Bank and Branch______________________________________________________ __________________________________Draft No._____________________ for ____________ Dated _________________

12. Name of the Educational Board or Council under which appeared for 10+2 or equivalent examination: 13. Declaration by candidate: I certify that (Strike out the irrelevant portion) (i) I am an Indian National (ii) I have passed / appeared in (10+2) or its equivalent Examination, (iii) My course of study was of at least five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. (iv) I belong to SC/ST/OBC/OC/General category. (v) I have passed in five subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology with Mathematics and English individually and secured at least 50% (45% in case of SC/ST) marks in aggregate in the 10+2 or its equivalent Examination. (vi) I understand that my candidature is provisional subject to confirmation of my eligibility before actual admission to the course (if selected). Date: --------------------Place: -------------------Signature of Candidate

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY (An Autonomous Organisation under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)

Block-GE, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106. Website: http://www.nih.nic.in

IDENTIFICATION CARD

Affix here a recent identifiable passport size (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) colour photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer

(To be filled by candidate) Candidate should put two signatures (in full) in the boxes provided below: 1.

2.

A. Full Name of the Candidate (in Block Letters)

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B. Father’s/Guardian’s Name (If father is not Guardian)

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C. Address for correspondence with Pin code and State (in block letters only)

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(Left hand thumb impression of Candidate showing clear ridges)

D. Candidates should write the certification statement as follows in their own running handwriting in the space provided below: (To be written in English as given and not to be translated) “I certify that I am the person whose name and photograph appears on this identification card and I am liable for any disciplinary or legal action as appropriate if any fraudulent or illegal activity on my part is detected at any stage” _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date: ------------------------------Place: -------------------------------

(Signature of candidate)

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