Homoeopathy PG (MD) Examination

The examination shall be conducted in two parts namely¹⁰: 

1. M.D.(Hom.) Part I, which is to be held six months after completion of house job of one year's duration. 
2. M.D.(Hom.) Part II, which is to be held one year and six months after Part I examination. 

Every candidate seeking admission to Part I of the examination shall submit application to the University with the following documents, namely¹¹:

1. a certificate from the Principal or Head of the institution about the completion of the course of studies in the subjects in which the candidate seeks admission to the examination; and
2. a certificate of having completed one year house job in a Homoeopathic hospital.

Every candidate seeking admission to Part II of the examinations shall submit a dissertation of not less than 10000 words. The dissertation shall form the basis of viva-voce examination. 

Part-I M.D.(Hom.) Examination¹²

1. Part I M.D.(Hom.) examination shall be held in general subjects and it shall consist of:
   1. one theory paper in each of general subjects of not less than three hours duration;
   2. Viva-Voce/Practical examination in each general subject, to be held by not less than three examiners together out of which one shall be the Supervisor (Guide); 
2. The three examiners shall jointly assess the knowledge of the candidate for recommending the result to the University as passed or failed. 

Every candidate shall prepare and submit four printed or typed copies of dissertation embodying his own research and contribution in advancing the knowledge in the subject to the University for approval not later than six months prior to the holding of Part II examination.¹³ 

The dissertation shall be submitted to the Guide/Supervisor at least three months before the time fixed for submitting it to the University, and the Guide/Supervisor shall certify that the work has not previously formed the basis for award of any post graduate degree or diploma and that the work is the record of the candidate's personal efforts and submitted to the University duly countersigned by the Guide/Supervisor.

The examiners appointed to conduct the examination shall scrutinize the dissertation and jointly report whether the dissertation be accepted or rejected or may make suggestion, as they deem fit.

The candidate shall be allowed to appear for the Part II examination three months after the examiner accepts the dissertation. Provided that the candidate, whose dissertation has not been accepted, may be permitted to resubmit the same within a period of six months and not more than one year after rejection.

Part-II M.D.(Hom.) Examination

Every candidate seeking admission to Part II of the examination shall submit an application to the University with the following, namely:

1. a certificate showing that he has passed part I Examination; and
2. a certificate from his guide about the completion of studies in the subjects in which the candidate is seeking admission to the examination.

Part II M.D.(Hom.) examination shall be held in the subject of specialty opted by the candidate at the time of admission, and shall consist of:¹⁴

1. two written theory papers, each of not less than three hours duration.
2. One practical/clinical examination, including Viva-Voce, in the subject specialty, to test the candidate's acumen and his ability and working knowledge in the practice of the specialty and there shall be three examiners together, including one Supervisor (Guide) in the subject, for examining the candidate.

Provided that all the three examiners shall jointly assess the knowledge of the candidate for recommending the result to the University as passed or failed.

Training:

1. Period of Training: The period of training for M.D. shall be 3 years after full registration including one year of house job.¹⁶ 
2. Method of Training: The emphasis should be on in service training and not on didactic lectures. The candidate should take part in seminars, group discussions, clinical meetings etc., The candidate should be required to write a thesis or dissertation with detailed commentary which should provide the candidate will necessary background of training in research methods and techniques along with the art of writing research papers and learning and making use of library. The candidate shall be a resident in the campus and shall be given graded responsibility in the management and treatment of patients entrusted to his care. He shall participate in teaching and training of undergraduate students or interns. Adequate number of posts of clinical residents or tutors shall be created for this purpose. 

Examination

The examination shall consist of (I) written papers; (ii) oral including practical and (iii) clinical (in clinical subjects).

Provided that a candidate who fails in the examinations may appear again in the next examination without undergoing further course of study.¹⁷ 

1. Student Guide ratio:¹⁸ 

   The student-supervisor (Guide) Ratio shall be 3:1 [three students and one supervisor (Guide)]: 

   Provided that where it is not feasible for a Supervisor (Guide) to supervise the candidate or candidates in any area of the specialty, there shall be one additional Co-supervisor/Co-guide. 

2. (a) Educational qualification and experience of Supervisor (Guide): 

   A person shall possess the following qualifications and experience for being eligible to be a supervisor (Guide), namely : 

   (i) M.D.(Hom.) included in the Second Schedule to the Act, and 

   (ii) Teaching experience of not less than seven years as an Assistant Professor in the subject concerned or clinical experience of ten years in a Government organization:

   Provided that up to a period of five years from the date of commencement of the Homoeopathy (Post Graduate Course) M.D.(Hom.) Amendment Regulations, 2001. If Supervisors (Guides) with qualification and experience as laid down in items (i) and (ii) above are not available then teaching staff of professor cadre holding a recognized Degree/Diploma qualification in Homoeopathy of not less than four year duration with twenty years professional experience (including ten years teaching experience in the subject concerned in a Homoeopathic College) may be appointed.
   Provided that the Supervisor of a specialty shall remain the Supervisor for that specialty only. 

   (b) Educational qualification and experience for selection of Co-Supervisor (Co-Guide):

   Post Graduate Degree Qualification in the special subject with experience as stated in clauses (a) or seven years teaching experience as Associate Professor in a college recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Examiners:

1. The criteria for examiners shall be the same as of the Supervisor (Guide) or Co-Supervisor (Co-Guide) as the case may be. ¹⁹
2. A panel of examiners shall be prepared by the University for a period of five years which shall be approved by the Central Council. ²⁰
3. One of the examiners out of the panel shall be appointed as Supervisor (Guide) or Co-Supervisor (Co-Guide) as the case may be. ²¹
4. At least 50% of the examiners shall be external examiners. 

10 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

11 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

12 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

13 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

14 : Amended vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 1992, and then substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

16 : Omitted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

17 : Inserted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

18 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

19 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

20 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001. 

21 : Substituted vide H(PGDC) Amendments Regulations, 2001.