India’s rich medical heritage saw a significant milestone with the establishment of the first homeopathic college in the country — the Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College, founded in 1881 in Bengal (now West Bengal). Located in Kolkata, this institution marked the formal beginning of structured homeopathic education in India.
Founded during British rule, the college played a pioneering role in introducing and institutionalizing homeopathy in South Asia. It offered systematic medical training based on homeopathic principles and laid the foundation for hundreds of homeopathic doctors who went on to serve in India and abroad.
- Founded: 1881
- Founder: Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar were early promoters of homeopathy in Bengal.
- Affiliation: Now affiliated with The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
- Courses: Offers BHMS, MD (Hom), and research programs
- Recognition: Recognized by the Central Council of Homeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH
“Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College stands as a symbol of Bengal’s contribution to India’s alternative medicine heritage,” said a senior faculty member.
| Attribute | Details |
| Name | Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Established | 1881 |
| Significance | First homeopathic medical college in India |
| Status | Government-run; fully functional with hospital facilities |
Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College continues to be a leading institution in homeopathic education and research, maintaining its legacy while training modern-day practitioners of this centuries-old science.
