Established in 1876, Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health is one of the oldest institutes and a prestigious autonomous institute located in Tezpur, Assam. This specialised mental health institute has been approved by the National Medical Commission. With a sprawling 5-acre campus, LGBRIMH has been the pioneer of psychiatric education and research for more than a century, offering 12 courses across 5 degree programmes focused on various aspects of mental health.
Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health College has a large number of modern facilities that have been provided at LGBRIMH to assist in both academics and research endeavors. The Institute has a well-equipped Medical Hospital with a fully functional Medical Records Section for efficient patient care and data maintenance. There is a central library with over 11,000 books on various subjects concerning mental health and related fields for the students carrying on academic pursuits. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories meant to train persons in the most practical manner, while sporting facilities are available to help one build up his/her physique. Hostel accommodation for both boys and girls is also being provided, along with a gym, seminar rooms for events and seminars, and guest rooms for visiting faculty and family members.
The wide array of courses offered in the institute caters to the various levels of mental health education.
| Degree Name | Total Number of Seats | Total Fees |
| M.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing | 12 | Rs 23,300 |
| MD Psychiatry | 11 | Rs 155,550 |
| M.Phil Clinical Psychology | 8 | Rs 23,700 |
| M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work | 8 | Rs 23,700 |
| M.Sc Medical Microbiology | 5 | Rs 23,300 |
The admission procedure in LGBRIMH is different for different courses. The total intake capacity of seats for the MD Psychiatry programme shall be around 62%, which will be purely the guiding principle of the NEET-PG conducted by NMC-MCC, leading to the overall selection of candidates being on a merit basis.
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Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
The candidate Should have a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. / Post-basic B.Sc Nursing degree from any Institute/ University recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
Ph.D Psychiatric Social Work
The candidate should have passed a Post-graduate degree in Social Work from a UGC-recognized university securing not less than 55% marks in aggregate in a Master’s degree
Ph.D Psychiatric Nursing
The candidate should have passed M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing with not less than 60% aggregate marks from a college/institute/university recognized by UGC/ Indian Nursing Council.
Ph.D Clinical Psychology
The candidate should have passed 2 years Master’s Degree from UGC recognized university in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counseling Psychology/Psychological Counseling/ Psychology, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Sonitpur, Pincode-784001, Assam, India
Phone: 03712-232652 , 03712-233340
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://www.lgbrimh.gov.in/