National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore (NIMHANS BANGALORE) - Admission

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bengaluru, Karnataka

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Admission 2020: Selection Process, Eligibility, Application Mode

Updated On - December 04 2019 by Khusboo

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is a multidisciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of Mental Health and Neurosciences.

NIMHANSoffers B.Sc and Diploma programs in various disciplines at the UG level. At postgraduate level, the institute offers M.Sc, MPH, DM, M.Ch and MD courses along with PG Diploma. At Doctorate level, NIMHANS offers M.Phil & PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) courses in various streams. NIMHANS Online Application form can be filled to apply for the courses offered.

  • Admission to all the courses is based on the marks obtained in the NIMHANS Entrance Exam followed by an interview. Candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the entrance test to be eligible for admission.
  • 15%, 7.5% and 27% reservation as per the Government regulation are available to SC, ST and OBC categories respectively. Students must note that no reservation is available in DM and M.Ch seats.
  • 3% of the total seats in PG courses are reserved for persons with above 40% and less than 70%disability (Sensory & Orthopedic) except for Nursing, DM, MD, M.Ch and PDF courses.

NIMHANS Admission Dates 2020

Given below are the information regarding the NIMHANS university important dates:

CourseB.Sc/DiplomaM.Sc/ DM/ M.Ch/ MPHM.Phil/ Ph.D. (Institute Fellowship)/ PDFPhD (External Fellowship)
Registration StartFirst week of May 2020First week of January 2020First week of January 2020First week of August 2020
Last Date of Application FormLast week of May 2020First week of February 2020First week of February 2020Last week of August 2020
Entrance ExamFourth week of JuneFourth week of March 2020Fourth week of March 2020Last week of October 2020
Counselling/Interview-First week of June 2020First week of June 2020First week of November 2020

NIMHANS B.Sc & Diploma Admission 2020

NIMHANS provide admission at the undergraduate level in B.Sc and Diploma course in full time. These courses are for four years. Candidates must have physics, chemistry and biology as a compulsory subject for admission. University selects the applicants based on marks obtained in the entrance test. 

CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
B.ScNursingRequire 45% marks in 10+2 with physics, chemistry and biology as a compulsory subjectBased on the entrance test which university conduct i.e., NIMHANS Entrance Test
Radiography
Anesthesia Technology
DiplomaClinical Neurophysiology Technology

NIMHANS M.Sc, MD & MPH Admission 2020

University also offers admission at postgraduate level in the MD, M.Sc, MPH and PG diploma in a different specialization. Those candidates who have MBBS degree can apply for MD and MPH and for M.Sc they must have B.Sc degree in the respective field. Admission to post-graduation courses is based on the university entrance along with an interview.

CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
MDPsychiatryCandidates should have a bachelor degree in MBBS or DPM from any recognized university or instituteBased on marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview.
M.ScPsychiatric NursingMust pass the B.Sc Nursing/B.Sc Hons. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks
BiostaticsShould have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics with at least 55% marks in aggregate
MPH-MBBS degree from a recognized University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS/MCI
PG DiplomaBiochemistryCandidates should possess Master degree in Biochemistry with at least 55% marks Based on marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the Institute.
Post Basic DiplomaNeuroscience NursingBachelor’s in the relevant discipline
Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing

NIMHANS DM & M.Ch Admission 2020

At postgraduate level, NIMHANS offers DM & M.Ch courses in various specializations. MBBS or MD/DNB degree holders are eligible to apply for DM course while MBBS or MS/ DNB is required for M.Ch program. Admission is based on NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the university followed by an interview.

CourseSpecializationEligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
DMNeuroanesthesiaCandidates require to have a bachelor degree in MD/DNB in Anesthesia/Anesthesiology from a recognized university or instituteBased on the marks in NIMHANS entrance exam along with the interview
Child & Adolescent PsychiatryMust have a bachelor degree in Psychiatry 
NeuropathologyBachelor’s degree in MBBS or MD/DNB in Internal (General) Medicine or Pediatrics from a recognized institute or university.
Neuroimaging & Interventional RadiologyBachelor’s degree in MBBS/MD or DNB in Radiodiagnosis /M.Sc in Medical or Subjects/BE/B.Tech./M.Tech from a recognized institute or university
NeurologyBachelor’s degree in MBBS or MD/DNB in Internal (General) Medicine or Pediatrics from a recognized institute or university
Addiction PsychiatryBachelor’s degree in MD/DNB in Psychiatry from a recognized institute or university
M.ChNeurosurgeryBachelor’s in MBBS or MS/DNB in General Surgery from a recognized institute or university

NIMHANS M.Phil, PhD Admission 2020

The university also offers courses like M.Phil, PhD and PDF at Doctorate level. Students need to appear in an entrance exam which is conducted by the institute itself. The candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the entrance to be eligible for the admission.

Candidates who have cleared UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT or equivalent exams or working as JRF/SRF are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates need to appear in an interview round only.
CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
M.PhilNeuroscienceCandidates need to have degree in MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc PsychologyBased on the entrance exam marks which conduct by NIMHANS university
NeurophysiologyCandidates require to possess the degree in MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc Psychology
BiophysicsMust pass the MBBS / B.Tech in Biotechnology / Electronics / Computer Science / M.Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Zoology / Chemistry / Physiology
Clinical Psychology2 years full-time MA / M.Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology
Psychiatric social workShould have two years MA/MWS full-time degree in social work
Ph.DClinical NeuroscienceMBBS degree with not less than 55% marks. The candidate should have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent after passing the final MBBS examination. Candidates with postgraduate medical qualifications can also applyOn the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
NeurophysiologyM.Phil in Neuroscience / Neurophysiology / MBBS / MD in Physiology / MD in Ayurveda /BE /B.Tech. Electronics /Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physiology / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Neuroscience / Life Science / Biotechnology / Zoology / Masters in Physiotherapy / Masters in Unani Medicine
Clinical Psychology2 years full-time MA / M.Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology / M.Phil degree in Mental Health and Social Psychology / M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
Psychiatric Social work2 years of full-time Masters Degree in Social Work/ M.Phil in Psychiatric Social work
Speech Pathology & AudiologyM.Sc in Speech Pathology & Audiology or M.Sc in Speech-Language Pathology or M.Sc in Audiology.
BiostatisticsM.Stat. (ISI) / M.Sc in Statistics / Biostatistics / Medical Statistics / Health Statistics / Agricultural Statistics
NeuroscienceM.Phil in Neuroscience / Neurophysiology / MBBS / MD in Physiology / MD in Ayurveda /BE /B.Tech. Electronics /Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physiology / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Neuroscience / Life Science / Biotechnology / Zoology / Masters in Physiotherapy / Masters in Unani Medicine
History of PsychiatryMBBS or Post graduation in Social Sciences/Humanities (History/Psychology/Sociology/ Social Work/ Cultural Studies)
BiophysicsM.Phil Biophysics / Neuroscience / MBBS / M.Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Physiology
Child & Adolescent PsychiatryMD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry or M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work
Human GeneticsM.Sc in any Life Sciences discipline
Mental Health EducationMaster’s in Public Health, Health or Behavioural Sciences
NeurochemistryM.Phil in Neurosciences / M.Sc in Biochemistry / M.Sc in Medical Biochemistry / M.Sc in Biotechnology
Neurological Rehabilitation55% marks in MBBS, MPT, MOT, Masters in Orthotics & Prosthetics, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work, M.Phil in Clinical Neurosciences, M.Sc in Nursing or M.Sc in Speech Therapy OR MD/DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
NeuromicrobiologyMBBS / MD Microbiology / BE Biotechnology / M.Phil Neuroscience / M.Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / MLT / Applied Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biomedical Genetics / Neuroscience
NeurovirologyMBBS / MD in Microbiology / M.Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Virology
NeuropathologyMD in Pathology / M.Sc in Life Sciences/MBBS
Psychiatric NursingMaster’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)Pediatric NeurologyDM/DNB in NeurologyOn the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
Community Mental HealthMD/DNB in Psychiatry
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation of PsychdisordersiatricMD/DNB in Psychiatry
Forensic PsychiatryMD/DNB in Psychiatry
NeuroanesthesiaMD / DNB in Anaesthesia
NeuropathologyMD/DNB in Pathology
Child & Adolescent PsychiatryMD/DNB in Psychiatry
NeuroinfectionMD in Microbiology
Neurology (Epilepsy & Movement disorders)DM/DNB in Neurology
Acute care & Emergency PsychiatryMD/DNB in Psychiatry
Addiction MedicineMD/DNB in Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Obsessive-compulsive disorders & related disorders
Clinical Neuroscience &Therapeutics in Schizophrenia
Therapeutics in Schizophrenia
Hospital Infection ControlMD / DNB in Microbiology
Neuro Muscular DisordersDM/DNB in Neurology
Stroke
Transfusion MedicineMD / DNB in Pathology / Medicine / Pediatrics / Microbiology / Anaesthesia / Emergency Medicine or any other clinical equivalent degree
Neurocritical careMD / DNB in Anaesthesia, MD in Internal Medicine, DM in Neuroanaesthesia, DM / DNB in Neurology or M.Ch / DNB in Neurosurgery.
Psychiatric RehabilitationDiploma in Psychiatry / Psychological Medicine or MD (Psychiatry) or DNB (Psychiatry), OR M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / Psychiatric Social Work, OR M.Sc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Those with MBBS/ MA (Psychology / MSW/ M.Sc Nursing with a minimum of two years work experience are also eligible
Neuroimaging and Interventional RadiologyMBBS/MD or DNB in Radiodiagnosis/M.Sc in Medical Subjects/BE/B.Tech./M.Tech. Degree
Neurological RehabilitationMD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
NeurophysiologyMBBS / BAMS (Ayurveda) / BDS / M.Sc in Physiology / Neuroscience / Anatomy / Biochemistry / Zoology / Biotechnology / Life Science / Molecular Biology / Bachelors in Unani Medicine
Women’s Mental HealthMD/DNB in Psychiatry
PsychopharmacologyMD in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / MBBS / BE Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / B.Tech. Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / ME Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / M.Sc in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics
EpilepsyDM/DNB in Neurology
Movement Disorders

NIMHANS Application Process 2020

Candidates can fill the university application form through online mode on the official website. Given below are some points related application process:

  • The application form is only available in online mode. Candidates have to visit the official website.
  • Category wise application fees for the registration given below:
CategoryApplication Fees
General CategoryRs. 1500/-
Reserved CategoryRs. 1000/-
Mode of Payment: Candidates can make payment through online mode via using Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card.

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