Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Homoeopaths Cannot Practice Other Systems of Medicine: NCH Clarifies
Some doctors in India learn a special kind of medicine called homoeopathy.
These doctors are called homoeopathic practitioners.
The government has now clearly said that these doctors can only use homoeopathy to treat patients.
They are not allowed to practice any other kind of medicine.
But there is a special exception to this rule.
If a homoeopathic doctor finishes special training that the government approves, they can help in government health programmes.
These programmes work to keep people healthy across the country.
The official group that made this clear is called the National Commission for Homoeopathy.
It wanted everyone to understand the rule exactly right, without any confusion.
The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) clarified that homoeopathic practitioners cannot practise any other system of medicine.
An exception permits practice under National Health Programmes or other Central/State government programmes with prescribed training.
The clarification concerns Regulation 36(y) of the NCH Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics Regulations, 2022.
The NCH said the proviso to Regulation 36(y) is integral and must be considered when interpreting the restriction.
The NCH also cited Sub-regulation (7) of Regulation 14 of the BHMS Regulations, 2022, recognising the role of homoeopathic graduates in government health facilities.
- Who
- The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
- What
- Clarified that homoeopathic practitioners cannot practise any other system of medicine, except within National Health Programmes or government programmes when they have the prescribed training
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article; the clarification concerns the NCH regulations of 2022
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure Regulation 36(y) and its proviso are understood and reported accurately in their proper regulatory context
- Regulating Body
- National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
- Key Regulation
- Regulation 36(y) of the NCH Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics Regulations, 2022
- General Rule
- Homoeopathic practitioners shall not practise any other system of medicine
- Exception
- Practice under a National Health Programme or any programme run by the Central or State Government
- Condition for Exception
- Training or course recognised or prescribed by the competent authority
- Related Provision
- Sub-regulation (7) of Regulation 14, BHMS Regulations, 2022
- Country
- India