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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), established in 1974 in Bangalore, Karnataka, is an autonomous university recognized as an "Institute of National Importance in 2012. It was granted Deemed to be Universit status by the UGC in 1994. NIMHANS offers UG PG & doctoral programs in mental health & neurosciences, with admissions based on its entrance test. Ranked 4th in the Medical category by NIRF 2024, NIMHANS is a leading institution in mental health and neurosciences education.
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.
Particulars | Details |
Institute Name | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences |
Popularly Known As | NIMHANS |
Established | 1974 |
Approved by | UGC |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, and Fellowship |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Qualifying Examination | MD/DM (6 Years)/M.Ch (6 Years): INI CET DM (3 Years)/M.Ch (3 Years): INI SS |
Facilities Offered | Hostel, Laboratories, Library, Gym, Gardens, and Sports Facilities |
Top Recruiters | Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospitals, Max Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals, ICMR |
Official Website | nimhans.ac.in |
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.
Stream / Category | 2024 Ranking | 2023 Ranking | 2022 Ranking |
Medical | #4 out of 113 in India 2024 #1st in Bangalore | #4 out of 100 in India 2023 #1st in Bangalore | #4 out of 100 in India 2022 #1st in Bangalore |
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.
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
M.D | ₹1.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation |
Ph.D | ₹32,000 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation |
M.Ch | ₹1.56 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation |
B.Sc | ₹30,000 (Total Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Sc | ₹20,000 - 24,100 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
B.Sc (Nursing) | ₹1.4 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Phil | ₹22,550 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation |
MPH | ₹1.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation |
M.D | ₹1.56 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation |
Diploma | ₹8,600 (1st Year Fees) | - |
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 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.
The aspirants for NIMHANS should check out the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before applying.
MD Eligibility Criteria
DM Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc. Nursing Eligibility Criteria
Read More: NIMHANS Admissions
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.
A few of the academic advantages of NIMHANS are mentioned below.
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.
Course | Cutoff General Category |
MD Psychiatry | 25600 |
M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 45 |
Neurology | 83 |
MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 1143 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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 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.
Designation | Name | Department |
Professor | Dr. D. Nagaraja | Neurology |
Professor | Dr. P. Satishchandra | Neurology |
Professor and Head | Dr. A. B. Taly | Neurology |
Professor | Dr. M. Veerendra Kumar | Neurology |
Additional Professor | Dr. A. Nalini | Neurology |
Professor | Dr. S. R. Chandra | Neurology |
Professor | Dr. V. Bhadrinarayan | Neuroanaesthesia |
Professor | Dr. V. J. Ramesh | Neuroanaesthesia |
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 |
Institution Type | Public |
Total Faculty | 249 |
Year of Establishment | 1974 |
Genders Accepted | Co-Ed |
Student Enrollment | 553 |
Total Area (In Acre) | 145 |
Construction Area (Sq. M) | 205960 |
Website | kttp://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in |
Publisher | Ranking & Year | Criteria |
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#4 in 2024 | Medical |
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#43 in 2024 | Research |
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#4 in 2023 | Medical |
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#7 in 2023 | Medical |
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