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Homeopathy Colleges Face Crisis: Cut-offs Too High?
4 Nov
Summary
- Homeopathy colleges face significant seat vacancies for 2026 admissions.
- Principals urge AYUSH ministry to lower NEET qualifying percentiles.
- Financial strain threatens college operations due to low student intake.
Homeopathic medical colleges across Maharashtra are facing a critical shortage of students for the 2026 academic year, with nearly half of undergraduate seats and numerous postgraduate positions remaining vacant. In response, the Principals Association of Homeopathic Medical Colleges has formally requested the Union AYUSH ministry to lower the NEET qualifying percentiles for BHMS and MD (Homeopathy) admissions. This plea extends to special stray vacancy rounds for the 2026-27 academic year.
The existing NEET-UG cut-offs are 213 for open category and 177 for reserved categories, while postgraduate cut-offs stand at 136 and 119 respectively. These stringent criteria are reportedly hindering admissions, even in government and aided institutions. The association warns that prolonged vacancies are jeopardizing the financial health of colleges, which face significant operational costs regardless of student enrollment.
Financial stress is leading to delayed salary payments and challenges in retaining experienced faculty. The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) president noted that the demand for reduced cut-offs is premature given ongoing admission processes. However, the association highlights relaxations in other medical streams and seeks similar consideration for homeopathy to ensure institutional survival and continued service to communities.
