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III. REPERTORY
1. Chronological development of repertory from Dr. Hahnemann till now. Their developmental sources and reference to their methods origin and subsequent development or edition afterwards with special of study and way of approach.
2. Classification of repertories into different groups. Use and importance of different groups, Clinical application of different repertories in different types of repertories.
3. Study of evolution of repertory, so that a comprehensive knowledge can be achieved as (a) Introduction including source and origin of repertory, about writer developments and edition subsequently . b) Philosophical backgrounds and fundamentals. (c) Doctrine. (d) Construction (e) Plan f) Adaptability.
4. Terminology : Meaning of different technical terminology in studying repertory as rubric, subrubric, cross reference, similar rubric, gradation, rank, elimnation, generalisation, particularisation and synthesis.
5. Symptoms : Definition, Source, different varieties of symptoms, their interelation and meaning with each other and value in analysis or anamnesis in a case as given by the following authors.
1. Hahnemann 2. Boger 3. Boenninghausen 4. Stuart Close 5. Kent. 6. H.A. Robert 7. Garth boericke 8. Elizabeth Wright.
Concept of totality of symptoms and way of approach by Hahnemann, Boenninghausen, Kent, Boger, Stuart Close, H.A. Robert and Richard Huges. Categarisation, doctine of analogy or doctrine of generalisation of Boenninghausen abd its limitation and scope. Bogers contribution to symptamatology and its importance.
Evaluation os Sympton by Dr. Hahnemann, Boenninghausen, Kent, Boger, Stuart Close, H.A. Robert, Garth Boericks and Bidwell.
6 Case Taking: Art of Case taking in different type of cases as in acute (Individual, Sporadic, Epidemic- Acute diseases with a Chronic background ), Chronic (Mental diseases, intermittent with acute- exacerbation, chronic disease with out acute exacerbatiuon ), analysis of the case, clinical diagosis of the case and deduction of the case for repertorial purpose
7. Scope and limitation of the following repertories.
1.Boenninghausen 2. Kent 3. Boger 4. Synthetic 5. Murphy 6. Synthetic.
The Critical study of these repertories from different angles, their utility, advantage and disadvantages.
8. Study of different individual groups of repertories.
1. Logical utilitarian groups - Boenninghausen, Boger, Kent (along with Kunzliz, Pierrischmdt's, Synthesis & Murphy)
2. Puritan groups of repertories Gentry & Knerr.
3. Special or regional or particular group of repertory
Bell's diarrhoea, Allen's fever, Minton's utrine disease, Berridge's eye and Dougla's skin.A systemic methodical study of each above groups of repertory and their adaptability and clinical area of uses.
9. Card repertory : History and development of different card repertories and classification. Plan construction, Philosophical background, working with method, clinical uses, advantages and disadvantages of Kishore's cards.
10. Terminologies of repertory: Interpretation and analysis of terminology used in Boenninghausen's Kent's, Boger's repertories and their applications in the light of modern knowledge.
11.Repertorisation : Different methods and processes ad described in different authentic writings, their working methods, advantages and disadvantages and clinical application - Hahnemann, Boenninghausen, Kent, Boger, Farrington and M.L. Tyler.
12.Computer : Basic knowledge of computer application in Homoeopathic repertorisation, knowledge of software packages (HRS, Hompath, Similia, Radar....) and their uses.

PAPER DIVISION:
Paper I – Items1,2,3,4,5 under (i) above
Paper II –items 6,7,8,9 under (i) above
Paper III – Items 10,11,12 under ( i ) above
 
IV. HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY: 
i.) Introduction, Source, identification , collection., preparation, potentisation, preservation, prescription, , dispensing of Homoeopathic medicines.
ii. Standardisation of drugs and vehicles through analytical methods and techniques. Biological mechanical, chemical . toxicological properties and characteristics . Laboratory methods of drug study. Medical and non empirical uses of drugs. 
iii. Homoeopathic drug proving, spheres of action and affinities – proving on healthy
human being; animals and reproving 
iv. Potency, posology, duration of action
v.Experimental pharmacology 
vi. Drug Laws and legislation relating to Homoeopathic Pharmacy :-
A basic idea about the Drugs and cosmetic act 1940 ( 23 of 1940 ); The prevention of illicit traffic in Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances Act 1988 ( 46 of 1988) ; The drugs and control act 1950 ( 26 of 1950) , The drugs and Magic remedies ( Objectionable advertisement ) Act 1954 (21 of 1954); The medicinal and Toilet preparation (Excise duties Act 1955 ( 16 of 1955; The poison Act 1919 ( 12 of 1919; The Homoeopathy central council acts 1973 ( 59 of 1973; and the Pharmacy Act 1948 O( 8 of 1948).
A general idea about the rules and regulations made under the aforesaid central acts on the subject and concerned state acts rules and regulations.
vii. Industrial Pharmacy 

PAPER DIVISION
Paper I - ( i ) &(ii) above
Paper II – ( iii ) (iv) and ( v) above
Paper III - ( vi ) and ( vii ) above.

V. PRACTICE OF MEDICINE:
I   General medicine including tropical medicine
ii.  Miasmatic study of Medicine
iii. Diagnostic procedures in view of latest technology
iv. Practice of medicine in general medicine including tropical medicine

PAPER DIVISION
Paper I - General medicine; Neurology, Gastero intestinal disorders, Deficiency disorders. Immunology,
Paper II – Cardiology, Respiratory diseases, Tropical medicine, Rheumatology, Hematology
Paper III- Nephrology, Metabolic disorders , Endocrinology,Geriatrics, 

PART V.  EXAMINATIONS.
A) The examination shall be conducted in two parts, namely:
a) M.D. (Hom) Part I -, which is to be held six months after completion of house job of one year duration
b) M.D.(Hom) Part II, which is to be held after one year and six months after Part I examinations
B) There shall be two examinations in a year for each part an interval of four to six months.
C) Each Examination shall consist of written papers, Viva-voce and Practical/Clinical.
D) Every candidate seeking admission to Part I examination shall submit an application to the University with the remittance of prescribed fee and the following Certificates countersigned by the Principal of the Homeopathic, College in which who underwent the course.
a) A Certificate from his guide about the completion of the course of studies with a minimum of 80% attendance separately in theory and Practicals/ Clinicals of the subjects in which the candidate is seeking admission to examinations.
b) A Certificate from his guide about the satisfactory completion of one year house job in the Collegiate Hospital.

E) M.D. (Hom) Part I Examination:
Subject     Theory     Viva    Practical / clinical     Pass marks     Total
Paper I      100          50          50                         100                200
Paper II     100          50          50                         100               200
Paper III    100          ---           --                           50                100
 
Viva voce / practical examination in each subjects shall be held by not less that three examiners together out of which one shall be the Supervisor ( Guide)
The examiners shall jointly assess the knowledge of the candidate for recommending to the University as passed or failed
Candidates who fails in one paper / papers need to appear for that paper alone.

F) M.D. (HOM) PART II EXAMINATIONS:
a) The candidate shall prepare and submit to his guide 4 copies of dissertation of thesis at least nine months prior to holding of Part II Examination who in term shall forward the same with necessary certificate. The Controller of Examinations shall sent copies of dissertation /Thesis to the examiners concerned who shall evaluate the same at least six months prior to the holding of Part II Examination.
b) The examiners appointed to conduct the examinations shall scrutinize the dissertation and jointly report whether the dissertation be accepted or rejected or may make any suggestion , as they deem fit.
c) The candidate shall be allowed to appear for Part II examinations three months after the acceptance of 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
d)  Every candidate seeking admission to part II Examination shall submit an application to the University with the certificates countersigned by the Principal of the Homeopathic College in which who underwent the course.
1) A Certificate showing that he has passed Part I Examination and -
2) A Certificate from his guide about the completion of studies with a minimum of 85% attendance separately in theory and Practicals/Clinical of the subjects in which the candidate is seeking admission to examination.
G) Full marks for each subject and minimum number of marks required for a pass shall be as follows:
 
Subject   Theory      Viva       Practical / clinical     Pass marks    Total
 
Paper I     100
Paper II    100          100           100                           250             500
Paper III   100
  
Written / theory papers shall be of 3 hour duration
Viva / practical examination shall be conducted jointly by not less than three examiners , including the supervisor ( Guide ). They shall jointly assess the knowledge of the candidate for recommending the result to the University as passes or failed. 
Provided that a candidate who fails in the examination may appear again in the next examination without undergoing further course of study

7) EXAMINERS
1) The Qualifications for the examiners in the subject of specialty shall be the same as of the Supervisor (guides.)
2) A panel of examiners shall be prepared by the University for a period of five years subject to the approval of the C.C.H. One of the examiner from the panel of examiners shall be appointed as Supervisor / Guide
3) At least 50% of the examiners in a subject shall be external. Guide shall be one of the examiners in the subject concerned.
4) Each Paper shall be valued independently by each of the examiners and the average shall be taken.

8) DECLARATION OF RESULTS: 
The Board of Examiners shall finalize the results and recommends that a candidate be declared passed with distinction/Passed/Failed, in each examination. Those candidates who secures 75% or above marks are declared as passed with distinction, those candidates who secure 50% or above marks are declared as passed and those candidates who secure below 50% are declared as failed. 
9) AWARD OF DEGREE - M.D. (HOM) 
The University shall award the Post Graduate Degree of M.D. (HOM) to the Candidate of those who have passed the M.D.(HOM) Part II Examinations.
 
PART VI
10) REQUIREMENTS FOR A POST GRADUATE TEACHING CENTRE/COLLEGE
a.The central council may after evaluation permit a homoeopathic college or institute or Hospital to start Post graduate courses in Homoeopathy
b.Every such college or institute or hospital shall have a department of the concerned speciality and shall also have the following additional facilities
i. One full time professor in the department of specialty
ii. One reader / assistant professor
iii. Staff such as attendants, technician, etc as deemed necessary depending upon the department
iv. Departmental library
v. OP and IP department with all facilities including separate clinical laboratory
vi. Three beds shall be ear marked per student for each clinical subject of specialty
 
c) The Center/College shall fulfill the minimum requirements as prescribed in the Homoeopathy (Minimum Standards of Education) Regulations, 1983 for undergraduate training..
d). Students Guide Ratio shall be 3:1 (i.e. One Guide for Three Students).
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
 
PART VII
11) QUALIFICATION FOR TEACHERS, GUIDES, AND EXAMINERS:
1) Qualification for teachers:
a) Post Graduate in the subject concerned with four years teaching/clinical experience.
b) Degree in Homoeopathy with seven years teaching experience.
2) Qualification for Supervisor ( Guides) and examiners:
a) Educational:   M.D.(Hom ) included in the second schedule to the Act_
b) Experience:
 
Teaching experience of not less than seven years as an Assistant Professor in the subject concerned or clinical experience of ten years in Government Homoeopathic Medical colleges
c. Provided that up to a period of five years from the commencement of this amendment regulation , if supervisors with qualification and experience as laid down ( a) and (b) above are not available, then teaching staff of Professor cadre holding a recognised Degree / Diploma qualification ,, with twenty years professional experience ( including ten years teaching experience in the subject concerned in Homoeopathic college) may be appointed.
The supervisor of a speciality shall remain the supervisor for that speciality only
3. Educational qualification of and experience of Co- supervisor:
Post graduate Degree qualification in the special subject with experience as stated in clause 2 (a) above or seven years teaching experience as Associate professor in a college recognized by the Medical Council of India.

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