National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

NIMHANS is a deemed university established in 1974. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, is a multi-disciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in mental health and neurosciences. The advancement in genomics, computational neuroscience, mathematical modelling, neuroimaging, molecular biology, and a host of new disciplines, including public health, are being adopted by NIMHANS to help humanity and the public and to promote knowledge regarding mental health. NIMHANS accepts NEET PG and INI CET also for admissions. NIMHANS offers various PG, doctoral and certificate programs.

NIMHANS Latest Updates

• April 17, 2023: NIMHANS invites applications for Certificate Course on Genetic Diagnosis and Counselling.

NIMHANS is known for its high standard of clinical care, quality training, and cutting-edge research in frontier areas. NIMHANS gives priorities on comprehensive patient care, workforce development, and research which addresses societal needs.NIMHANS works with the government and provides consultancy services for policy planning and monitoring strategies in the field of Mental health and Neurosciences. NIMHANS has workforce developmental programs that nurture behavioural sciences, neurosciences, basic-biological sciences, and ancient health systems. The median salary for students passing out from NIMHANS is INR 6 LPA.

Table of Content

• NIMHANS Quick Insights
• NIMHANS Admission Dates 2022
• NIMHANS Ranking
• NIMHANS Courses
• NIMHANS Departments
• NIMHANS Admissions
• Why Choose NIMHANS?
• NIMHANS Cutoff
• NIMHANS Results
• NIMHANS Infrastructure 
• NIMHANS Placements
• NIMHANS Scholarships
• NIMHANS Collaboration
• NIMHANS Faculty
• NIMHANS Alumni

NIMHANS Quick Insights

NIMHANS offers various post-graduate, doctoral and certificate programs related to mental health and neurosciences. The highlights of NIMHANS, like the type of university, year of establishment, facilities, and programs offered, are mentioned below.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Quick Insights
Year of Establishment	1974
Type of University	Public
Programs Offered	Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Super Speciality Programs
Approvals	UGC
No. of Courses Offered	48 Courses acorss 4 Streams
No. of Academic Staff	249
No. of Students	553
Campus Area	174 Acres
Infrastructure Facilities,	Library, Research Centers, Medical Centers, Departments, and Hostel
Location	Bangalore

NIMHANS Admission Dates 2022

NIMHANS admission is based on the score obtained in the NEET exam. Below are the important dates regarding NEET 2022 UG exam.

Event	Date
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	October 21, 2022
Round 1 - Reporting	October 21, 2022 - October 28, 2022
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	November 11, 2022
Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment Result	December 02, 2022
Online Stray Vacancy Round: Seat Allotment Result	December 14, 2022

NIMHANS Ranking

NIMHANS is a well-known institute in India for its facilities and medical approach. NIMHANS received a few appreciations and awards for the institute's work. A few of them are listed below.

• NIMHANS's NIRF ranking for research in 2022 is 42.
• NIMHANS's NIRF ranking for medical in 2022 is 4.
• NIMHANS's NIRF ranking for medical in the year 2021 was 4.

NIMHANS Courses

NIMHANS provides various courses, mainly in mental health and neurosciences. A few of the courses offered at NIMHANS, along with their duration and selection criteria, are mentioned below.

Courses	Duration	Selection Criteria
MD	3 Years	MMBS/DPM + Entrance Exam
M.Phil	2 Years	PG + Entrance Exam
M.Sc	2 Years	Bachelor's + Entrance Exam

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NIMHANS Fee Details

NIMHANS offers various courses. The candidates are selected based on merit. The fee details for a few of the courses are mentioned below.

Courses	Fee Details
MD	INR 2,00,000
MPhil	INR 29,700
MSc	INR 41,500

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NIMHANS Departments

NIMHANS offers various departments and specializations under the institute. A few of them are mentioned below.

Departments of Biophysics	Departments of Psychiatry	Department of Neurosurgery
Department of Clinical Psychology	Department of Neurophysiology	Department of Neurosciences
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Department of Neurophysiology	Department of Neuroanaesthesia
Department of Clinical Psychology	Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology	Department of Human Genetics
Department of Neurovirology	Department of Mental Health Rehabilitation	Department of Neurological Rehabilitation
Department of Psychopharmacology	Department of Hospital Infection Control	Department of Transfusion Medicine
Department of Neurocritical Care	Department of Neuromicrobiology	Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology

NIMHANS Admissions

NIMHANS admissions can be made online. The candidates should get a merit rank in the entrance examinations to get admitted to NIIMHANS. The eligibility criteria for different courses at NIMHANS are other. The admission forms are available on the online platform. Candidates can apply online for any of the courses under NIMHANS. Based on merit, candidates will be called for an interview and based on that, the admissions will be confirmed.

NIMHANS Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants for NIMHANS should check out the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before applying.

MD Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed their MBBS degree or its equivalent qualification recognized by MCI
• The candidate should qualify for NEET-PG

DM Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed MD in relevant specializations with an aggregate of 55%
• The candidate should appear NIMHANS entrance exam

M.Sc. Nursing Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed B.Sc in Nursing. The candidate should have two years of work experience
• The candidate should qualify for the NIMHANS entrance exam.

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Why Choose NIMHANS?

NIMHANS is one of the best institutions for cognitive science and neuroscience. NIMHANS has been ranked 4th by NIRF multiple times. There are different PG, doctoral and fellowship programs offered at NIMHANS. Admissions to all the courses are purely based on merit. NIMHANS provides an opportunity to deal with varying levels of patients. NIMHANS is an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NIMHANS has made significant progress in the field of mental health and neuroscience.

NIMHANS Academic Advantages

A few of the academic advantages of NIMHANS are mentioned below.

• NIMHANS is the pinnacle centre of mental health and neuroscience education.
• NIMHANS research centre facilitating high-quality and translatable research and providing leadership for national policy have been the hallmarks of NIMHANS. The research initiatives in NIMHANS have been inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary. Research areas like unravelling the molecular and sub-cellular mechanisms for the disease process, linking clinical status with structural, biochemical, and serological abnormalities searching for biomarkers.  
• NIMHANS has developed more than 1000 Psychiatrists, 600 Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatric nurses.
• NIMHANS offers courses to eligible candidates with a minimal course fee.
• Candidates get to pursue their courses with stipends.

NIMHANS Cutoff

NIMHANS cutoff for different entrance examinations differs based on criteria like the number of students who applied for the course, the number of seats available, etc. The 2022 cutoff for INI-CET is mentioned below.

INI CET Cutoff 2022

Course	Cutoff General Category
MD Psychiatry	25600
M.Ch Neuro Surgery	45
Neurology	83
MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	1143

NIMHANS Results

NIMHANS Results are declared on the official website itself. The results are published soon after the completion of the examination. Candidates can log in using their student's credentials to check their results. The entrance exam results will also be published on the NIMHANS website. The candidates can check the website to be notified about the examination details, admit card details, result details, etc.

NIMHANS Infrastructure

The NIMHANS Bangalore has spread over 25 acres in the heart of Bangalore's garden city. The campus has a vast collection of flora and fauna and generous and exotic varieties of plants preserved on the campus. And it has been a place for many migratory birds. NIMHANS is concerned about the environment. The campus has set the trend in spreading green messages of conservation.

• Hostels
• Mess
• Study hall
• Laundry facility 
• 24/7 security 
• NIMHANS Research Center
• Library

NIMHANS Placements

NIMHANS offers placement assistance to students after the completion of their courses. The candidates are informed about the suitable job opportunities available to them candidates. The candidates willing to go ahead with their careers can pick the job openings and try them. At the same time, the rest of the candidates will mostly opt for higher studies.

• The median salary offered for a PG student was INR 6,00,000.

NIMHANS Scholarship

NIMHANS provides scholarships based on government guidelines. Candidates scoring meritious ranks will be selected for various scholarships offered by the government. The colleges also assist in education loans for deserving candidates. Candidates considered for scholarships are studious and merit rankers with economically weaker backgrounds.

NIMHANS Collaboration

NIMHANS has signed MoUs with various Universities and organizations both nationally and internationally. The collaborations are made to have a mutual benefit in the research and academic programs of mental health and neurosciences. A few of the associations of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences are given below.

National Collaborations

• National Brain Research Center - NBRC
• National Center of Biological Sciences - NCBS
• Insitute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
• Naryana Hrudayalaya  Hospitals
• The Richmond Fellowship Society
• St.John's National Academy of Health Sciences
• Indian Institute of Sciences
• Defence R and D Organisation

International Collaborations

Place	University
Maryland	Johns Hopkins University
Florida	University of Florida
Sri Lanka	Sahanaya National Council of Mental Health
US	Washington University in St. Louis
Massachusetts	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
UK	University of Liverpool
Japan	Osaka City University
Columbia	Columbia University

NIMHANS Faculty

NIMHANS has more than 240 faculties. Faculties are highly educated and qualified from well-known universities. All the faculties are well-experienced doctors with specializations in their fields. The faculties have vast experience in their areas and are always welcoming to guide the students towards their careers. The faculties are always available to clarify the doubts of the candidates.

NIMHANS Alumni

NIMHANS has a successful team of doctors under the alum association. A few of them are mentioned below.

Notable Alumni	Batch
Dr Vijayashekara Murthy	1971
Dr.Joshi Nanda Kumar Y	1974
Dr.A.N.Subba Rao	1975
Dr.M.S.Bhaskar	1976
Dr.D.V.Rajkumar	1984
Dr Pillai Shibu Vasudevan	1995
Dr.Nupur Pruthi	2001
Dr.Saritha	2005