National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Noora Salam

Updated on - Feb 18, 2025

NIMHANS Latest Updates

February 18,2025

• Karnataka NEET PG 2024 mop-up round document verification is continued until February 19, 2025. The candidates are required to deposit the original documents before the given date to stay eligible for counseling. The stray vacancy round timetable and admission instructions will be made available soon. Vacant positions after the mop-up round will be utilized for the stray round.
• The INI SS 2025 open round counselling registration ends today, February 18, 2025, at 5 PM. Eligible candidates for DM/MCh/MD courses have to fill their preferences and pay an INR 3 lakh security amount through RTGS/NEFT. The allotment result will be announced on February 22, 2025, with reporting dates from February 22 to 28, 2025.

February 14,2025

• The window for open-round choice editing of INI CET 2025 closes on February 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Candidates who have completed choices and deposited INR 3 lakh security deposit are alone eligible to edit preferences at aiimsexams.ac.in. The result of seat allotment will be declared on February 21, 2025, and shortlisted candidates have to make admission formalities by February 28, 2025.

February 11,2025

• The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will close the document correction process for INI CET 2025 Open Round Counselling by 5 PM today, February 11, 2025. Candidates will then have to send a mail with their documents, payment acknowledgment, bank details, and UTR number to aiims.inicet@gmail.com. Otherwise, discrepancies may lead to refund problems.

February 06,2025

• KEA has extended the fee payment deadline for Karnataka NEET PG 2024 mop-up round counseling till February 7, 2025. Students allotted seats have to report to their respective colleges by February 8, 2025, along with the admission order and required documents. This relaxation is applicable only to mop-up round candidates who haven't completed the admission process yet.

February 04,2025

• AIIMS declares INI SS 2025 Round 3 seat allocation results for courses DM, MCh, and MD in AIIMS, PGIMER, NIMHANS, JIPMER, and SCTIMST. Students can access the result in PDF from aiimsexams.ac.in. The timeline to confirm and finalize admission procedures ends February 9, 2025, before 5 PM.

Overview

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 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.

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 Courses Fee and Eligibility

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.

NIMHANS Departments

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

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.

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

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.