The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore, also known as NIMHANS Bangalore, was founded in 1974. NIMHANS Bangalore has been recognised as an institute of national importance.
The centres at NIMHANS Bangalore include the Advanced Centre for Ayurveda, Center for Public Health, Centre for Addiction Medicine, Central Animal Research Facility (CARF), Library and Information Centre, Nimhans Digital Academy(NDA), NIMHANS Centre for Well Being and more.
The courses available at NIMHANS Bangalore are Diploma, B.Sc, M.Sc, MPH, MD, DM, M.Ch, M.Phil, and Ph.D. NIMHANS placements, fellowships, and basic amenities are offered for deserving candidates. Candidates seeking admission must meet the eligibility criteria of NIMHANS Bangalore and appear for the entrance exams. Before applying for admissions the candidates should appear for the relevant entrance exam which includes the NIMHANS entrance test/ INI CET/INI SS. Candidates seeking admission to the courses need to fill up the NIMHANS application form.
NIMHANS also provide scholarships to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of the course. As per the NIRF report 2024, the median salary offered for two-year PG courses was Rs 6 LPA and for three-year PG courses was Rs 16 LPA for the year 2023.
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NIMHANS Ranking Highlights 2024
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore has been ranked at 4th position by NIRF ranking 2024 in Medical.
NIMHANS NIRF Ranking 2024
NIMHANS Bangalore is ranked 4th in Medical as per NIRF ranking 2024. The institute has been ranked 43rd position in the research domain by NIRF ranking 2024.
| NIMHANS NIRF Ranking Comparison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Medical | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Research | 43 | 48 | 42 |
NIMHANS Recognitions & Accreditations
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore has been recognised by the Indian Medical Council, the Indian Nursing Council and the University Grants Commission. NIMHANS Bangalore has been accredited National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) as well.
NIMHANS Bangalore Cutoff Highlights 2024
The cutoff for the MD Psychiatry course at NIMHANS Bangalore was 418 in 2024 compared to 603 in 2023. NIMHANS Bangalore cutoff differs from year to year based on the category to which the candidate belongs. The details of NIMHANS Bangalore INI CET cutoff is mentioned below:
| NIMHANS Bangalore Year Wise Cutoff Analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Course | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
M.Ch Neurosurgery Six Year | 103 | 36 | 86 |
MD Psychiatry | 418 | 603 | 592 |
NIMHANS Location
The university is located at Hosur Road Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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DM Neurology
Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
M.Ch Neurosurgery
Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
DM Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM with Psychiatry from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
MD Psychiatry
Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
DM Neuroanaesthesia
Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
MPH
A candidate must have passed the MBBS OR Bachelor of Dental Sciences / Veterinary Sciences OR Postgraduate degree in Sociology/Statistics / Environmental Sciences /Physiotherapy /Occupational Therapy / Health Management / Social Work / Economics / Speech Pathology and Audiology / Speech Pathology / Audiology / Nursing.
M.Phil Clinical Psychology
A candidate must have passed the 2 years Master’s degree in Applied Psychology / ClinicalPsychology / Counselling Psychology / Psychological Counselling / Psychology.
Other criteria:
- Indian National Applicants who are permanent employees sponsored/deputed by the State/Central Government or Public Sector Undertakings of State/Central Government or Institutions/Universities to pursue the above course can apply ‘under the foreign/sponsored category’.
- Indian National Applicants who are Domicile Resident of Karnataka can also apply ‘under Karnataka Domicile category’
- Foreign Nationals Applicants can apply ‘under Foreign/sponsored category’.
- Indian National Applicants who are/have been awarded external fellowship from various governmental Agencies like UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT and AYUSH (specific references to courses in Yoga and Ayurveda) (JRF/SRF only) also can apply.
M.Phil Biophysics
Candidates with M.Sc. / MA/ MSW/ BAMS / BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc. should have passed the requisite examination from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate on or before the date of Counselling/interview. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results, may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear for the Counselling/ interview only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing.
M.Phil Neurophysiology
A candidate must have passed the Master’s Degree in Physiology/ Neuroscience / Anatomy / Biochemistry / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Life Science OR MBBS OR BAMS (Ayurveda) OR BDS OR Bachelors in Unani Medicine.
M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing
A candidate must have passed the B.Sc. Nursing OR B.Sc. Hons. Nursing OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Other Criteria:
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- The candidate should have studied B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by INC.
- Minimum of one year experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing as on the day of Admission.
- Minimum of one year of work experience prior to or after post basic B.Sc. Nursing as on the day of Admission.
- The candidate shall be medically fit.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Hosur Road Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore - 560029, Karnataka, India
Phone: 080-26995000 , 080-26995530
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://nimhans.ac.in/