Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

The Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing at CIP Ranchi is a 1-year programme at a premier government mental-health institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Admission is open to registered nurses through an institute Computer Based Test. There is no tuition fee, only an examination fee of INR 1,000, and selected candidates receive a monthly scholarship of INR 2,500 across the course.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open March 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• One-year specialisation in psychiatric nursing for RNs.
• 23 seats filled through an institute CBT.
• Clinical postings in dedicated psychiatry wards.
• Monthly scholarship paid to every selected candidate.

CIP Ranchi Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Examination Fee	INR 1,000
Total Fees	INR 1,000

• The institute charges no tuition fee for this programme.
• Examination fee is non-refundable once submitted.
• Selected candidates receive INR 2,500 monthly scholarship.

CIP Ranchi Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Begins	March 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 April 2026
Computer Based Test	27 April 2026
CBT Result Declaration	29 April 2026
Final Result Declaration	17 May 2026
Class Commencement	June 2026

• Selection is based on the Computer Based Test score.
• Applications are submitted only online on the institute website.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with a State Nursing Council.
• Passed GNM or B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution.

Admission Process

• Submit the online application with the examination fee.
• Download the admit card from the institute website.
• Appear for the Computer Based Test.
• Check the merit list and report for verification.
• Join after document verification at the campus.

✓ Opt for this if

• You are a registered nurse seeking specialisation.
• You want focused psychiatric nursing skills.
• You value a funded course with monthly scholarship.
• You aim for mental-health nursing roles.

✗ Skip if

• You are not a registered nurse.
• You cannot relocate to Ranchi for study.
• You want a longer degree programme.
• You need flexible or distance learning.

CIP Ranchi Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Institute Scholarship	INR 2,500 per month	All selected diploma candidates
National Scholarship Portal Schemes	Variable	Eligible nurses applying through the NSP portal

• The monthly scholarship is paid through the course duration.
• Continuation requires satisfactory clinical and academic progress.

CIP Ranchi Diploma Psychiatric Nursing FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for the Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing?

Ans. The course is open to qualified nurses registered as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with a State Nursing Council, who have passed GNM or B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution. It is designed for working and trained nurses who want a focused specialisation in mental-health and psychiatric nursing. Working nurses who want to move into mental-health roles gain a recognised specialisation that strengthens both their skills and their career prospects. The course suits nurses already working in hospitals who wish to move into dedicated mental-health roles.

Ques. How are candidates selected?

Ans. Selection is based on a Computer Based Test conducted by the institute, with a merit list prepared from the scores. Applications are submitted only online on the institute website within the notified window. Reservation is applied as per Government of India norms, including an allocation for persons with disability. There is no separate written degree examination beyond the entrance test, so the institute’s own selection process decides the final merit list. Candidates are advised to apply early and keep their nursing registration documents ready for verification.

Ques. What is the fee and scholarship?

Ans. The institute charges no tuition fee. Applicants pay only a non-refundable examination fee of INR 1,000 for UR and EWS, with a concession for reserved categories. Selected candidates then receive a monthly scholarship of INR 2,500 through the one-year programme, easing the cost of study. Because there is no tuition and a monthly scholarship is paid, the diploma is an affordable way for nurses to add a valued specialisation. The short one-year duration also means nurses can upskill without a long break from their careers. On completion nurses receive a recognised diploma that improves both pay and long-term mobility within the nursing profession and government health services.

Ques. How many seats are available?

Ans. The diploma offers 23 seats, distributed across categories as per Government of India reservation norms. Given the limited intake and the institute’s reputation in mental health, the entrance test is competitive, so candidates should prepare well in nursing fundamentals and basic psychiatric concepts. Candidates already working in clinical settings often find the transition easier, as the test rewards practical understanding alongside theory.

Ques. What does the training cover?

Ans. The programme combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical postings in dedicated psychiatry wards. Nurses learn assessment, ward management, medication administration, therapeutic communication and rehabilitation in mental-health settings. This hands-on exposure at a specialised institute builds practical confidence in caring for patients with psychiatric conditions over the year. Postings cover ward management, medication administration, therapeutic communication and rehabilitation, giving nurses confidence to handle real psychiatric cases. By the end of the year trainees are comfortable supporting patients through assessment, treatment and recovery in mental-health wards.

Ques. What career options follow the diploma?

Ans. Graduates work as psychiatric nurses in mental hospitals, general hospitals with psychiatry units, de-addiction centres and community mental-health programmes. The specialised qualification from CIP improves both employability and pay prospects, and it also strengthens applications for higher nursing studies in the mental-health field later on. Many also use the qualification as a stepping stone towards specialised nursing posts in government mental-health programmes and teaching roles.