National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) was established in 1974. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The University Grants Commission (UGC) conferred 'Deemed to be University' status on NIMHANS in 1994.

After that, it became an autonomous and independent university. In 2012, NIMHANS was granted the status of an 'Institute of National Importance' through a separate act of Parliament. NIMHANS has received rankings in the medical category from various ranking agencies.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 7th out of 50 colleges. The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) ranked it 4th out of 70 colleges. India Today ranked it 4th out of 20 colleges.

Mykollege.in ranked it 7th in India in 2025. NIMHANS offers over 90 courses. These include MCh, DM, MD, post-doctoral fellowships, doctoral studies, MPhil, MSc, diplomas, and undergraduate courses in multiple disciplines.

PhD is the popular course offered by various departments. The first-year fees for PhD are INR 32,000. Admissions for PhD are based on an Entrance Test and Interview.

The qualifying percentage in the Entrance Test is 50% for UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories and 45% for PwBD candidates. The central campus of NIMHANS is built on an area of 135 acres. It combines mental health and neurosciences under one roof.

The Institute has a strong placement record. As per the NIRF overall 2025 report, the median package for the UG (3-year) program stood at INR 8.40 LPA. The median package for the UG (4-year) program stood at INR 12 LPA in the academic year 2023-24.

NIMHANS offers admission to its various programs based on scores in national-level entrance examinations. Important dates regarding these examinations are given below- INI CET Exam Dates Events Date INI CET 2026 Registration Date Mar 28 - Mar 25, 2026 INI CET 2026 Admit Card Release Date May 09, 2026 INI CET 2026 Exam Date May 16, 2026 INI CET 2026 Result Date May 23, 2026 INI CET Counselling Dates Events Date Registration & Choice Filling Date Jun 11 - Jun 13, 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 24, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jul 10, 2026 NIMHANS Ranking NIMHANS has been ranked by various agencies in the medical category. Tabulated below are the details of NIMHANS rankings of 2025: Agencies Stream / Category Ranking MyKollege Medical 7th  Indiatoday  4th  NIRF 7th  NIMHANS Courses & Fees 2026 NIMHANS offers various courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in the disciplines of mental health, nursing, and neurosciences, among others.

It offers PHD as its popular program in 24 different specializations. The details about the NIMHANS Courses & Fees are mentioned in the table below- NIMHANS Bangalore offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in mental health and neuro sciences. The table below lists the courses, their duration, intake capacity, and first-year fees.

B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year course with an intake of 85 students. The first-year fee is INR 38,000 to INR 53,000, depending on the category. B.Sc is a 3-year course.

The intake is 7 to 15 students, depending on the specialization. The first-year fee is INR 25,050. M.Sc is a 2-year course.

The intake is 4 to 10 students, depending on the specialization. The first-year fee is INR 24,100. MPH (Master of Public Health) is a 2-year course with an intake of 10 students.

The first-year fee is INR 96,500. MD is a 3-year course. The intake is 20 seats in the July session and 21 seats in the January session, with 3 seats depending on the specialization.

The first-year fee is INR 73,250. DM is a 3-year course with an intake of 4 students. The first-year fee is INR 91,150.

M.Ch is a 3-year course. The intake is 2 seats in the July session and 2 seats in the January session. The first-year fee is INR 91,150.

PhD is a 3 to 5-year course. The intake is 1 to 8 students, depending on the specialization. The first-year fee is INR 32,000.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a 1 to 3-year course, depending on the specialization. The intake is 1 to 3 students, depending on the specialization. The first-year fee is INR 58,540.

M.Phil is a 2-year course with an intake of 23 students. The first-year fee is INR 24,800. Post Basic Diploma is a 1-year course.

The intake is 9 to 45 students, depending on the specialization. The first-year fee is INR 7,350. PG Diploma is a 1-year course with an intake of 4 students.

The first-year fee is INR 20,750. Fellowship is a 1-year course. The intake is 1 to 4 students, depending on the specialization.

The first-year fee is INR 18,660. CCNT is a 1-year course with an intake of 2 students. The first-year fee is INR 7,950.

NIMHANS admission is based on an entrance test followed by an interview for most courses. For MD, DM, and M.Ch courses, admission is based on INI CET and INI SS conducted by AIIMS Delhi. The PG prospectus is available at examinations.nimhans.ac.in, and the UG prospectus is available at nimhansbkt.demo-appiness.com.

The table below gives the details of NIMHANS admission. Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria B.Sc Nursing | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 45% aggregate. | Qualifying percentage in the Entrance Test conducted by NIMHANS. UR/OBC/EWS- 50%, SC/ST/PwBD- 45%.

Followed by verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. B.Sc | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 45% aggregate. | Qualifying percentage in the Entrance Test conducted by NIMHANS. UR/OBC/EWS- 50%, SC/ST/PwBD- 45%.

Followed by verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized university. | Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. MPH | MBBS or Bachelor of Dental 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 | Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission.

MD | MBBS or any other graduate course specified for the course concerned | Score in INI CET DM | MD/ DNB | Score in INI SS M.Ch | MD/ DNB | Score in INI SS PhD | MBBS/M.Phil or a Master's degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized university. | Qualifying percentage in the Entrance Test conducted by NIMHANS. UR/OBC/EWS- 50%, SC/ST/PwBD- 45%. Entrance Test (70%) + Interview (30%) NIMHANS Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, and How to Apply The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore offers admission to several courses based on eligibility and selection criteria.

The table below lists the courses, required qualifications, and the selection process for each. | Course | Eligibility | Selection Process | |--------|-------------|------------------| | Post-Doctoral Fellowship | Relevant Master's degree | Based on Merit | | M.Phil | Relevant Master's degree | Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. | | Post Basic Diploma | Should be a registered Nurse (RN & RM) with the State Nursing Council and have one year of experience as a staff nurse. | The committee constituted by the Director shall consider the submitted online application forms for the selection and admission of candidates. | | PG Diploma | MBBS or a Master's degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized university. | Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. | | Fellowship | Relevant Master's degree | Entrance Test + Verification of Original Certificates on the day of admission. | | CCNT | B.Sc. with MLT or B.Sc. with Life Sciences or DMLT (with one year of experience) | The committee constituted by the Director shall consider the submitted online application forms for the selection and admission of candidates. | ## How to apply for NIMHANS Admission 2026 Candidates can apply for NIMHANS Admission by following the online application procedure mentioned below: - The application should be submitted through the online mode (only) along with all the attachments, signature, and photograph through the link available on the website. - All claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof in original, along with a set of photocopies at the time of interview/admission. - A candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 courses only (provided they are eligible). Applicants are not permitted to submit multiple online applications. - The candidate is required to understand the course requirements and other eligibility criteria required for the course for which he/she is applying for the same. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances. - Employees of the State or Central Government or of any Public Sector Undertaking of the State or Central Government should submit their applications along with a No Objection certificate uploaded/enclosed. - Any reasons for delay in submission of application / or applications received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances. - All relevant communications regarding the entrance test will be notified on the official website www.nimhans.ac.in.

Any query regarding the same may be addressed to admissions@nimhans.net. No other mode of communication will be entertained. ## NIMHANS Cutoff Candidates seeking admission to NIMHANS for MD, DM, and M.Ch must meet the set cutoff rank in the INI CET for the allocation of seats. Tabulated below is the 2026 Cutoff of NIMHANS INI CET for the General Category.

NIMHANS Cutoff 2024 The table below shows the closing ranks for NIMHANS courses in 2024. | Courses | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Round 2 (Closing Rank) | Round 3 (Closing Rank) | |---|---|---|---| | M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 89 | - | - | | DM Neurology | 107 | 98 | - | | MD Psychiatry | 468 | 551 | 1683 | NIMHANS Placement The placement details for NIMHANS, based on the NIRF report 2025, are given below. | Course | Academic Year | Number of Students Graduating | Number of Students Placed | Median Salary of Placed Graduates | |---|---|---|---|---| | UG (3-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 17 | 16 | INR 8.40 Lakhs | | UG (4-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 76 | 76 | INR 12 Lakhs | | PG (1-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 97 | 97 | INR 18.04 Lakhs | | PG (2-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 89 | 63 | INR 18.04 Lakhs | | PG (3-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 83 | 75 | INR 18.04 Lakhs | | PG (6-Year Program) | 2023-24 | 8 | 7 | INR 18.04 Lakhs | NIMHANS Campus The NIMHANS campus covers 135 acres, with a total area of 174 acres. This includes 30 acres that are under construction. The institute has infrastructure for patients, students, and researchers.

The facilities at NIMHANS include: - **Hospitals**: A 1000-bed hospital with various departments and specialty clinics for mental well-being. - **Laboratories**: Research facilities to support the practical knowledge of students. - **Library**: One of the largest mental health and neuroscience libraries in the world. It holds books, journals, and electronic resources on psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. - **Hostels**: Separate hostels for men and women, providing accommodation to students, trainees, and researchers. - **Lecture Halls and Auditoriums**: Several halls with modern audiovisual systems for lectures. - **Sports Complex**: Facilities for indoor and outdoor games for recreation. - **Other Facilities**: A gymnasium, swimming pool, botanical garden, and herbal garden for research and education. - **Transport and Dining**: Buggy service for transportation and food courts on campus. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The institute was established in 1974. It is a Government Autonomous Deemed to be a University. The address is Hosur Road/Marigowda Road (Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden), Bengaluru 560029.

NIMHANS offers admission to a wide range of Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty Medical Courses, Fellowships, PhD, and Postdoctoral Fellowship programs in various specialties. Admission criteria for NIMHANS is based on the qualifying percentage in the Entrance Test conducted by NIMHANS. The required percentage is 50% for UR/OBC/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD categories.

The final selection is based on Entrance Test (70%) and Interview (30%). The first year fees at NIMHANS is INR 32,000. The popular course at the institute is PhD.

The student rating for NIMHANS at MyKollege is 4.0. NIMHANS is ranked 7th in the Medical Category at MyKollege. The campus includes facilities such as the NIMHANS Ayurved Centre, NIMHANS MEG Research Centre, NIMHANS Outpatient Block, NIMHANS Neurobiology Research Centre, NIMHANS Library, and NIMHANS Greenery Campus.

For UG courses at NIMHANS, candidates with PUC or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 45% aggregate in the above subjects can apply for the B.Sc. in Nursing course. Comparison between NIMHANS, KMC Manipal, and BMCRI Bengaluru shows that KMC Manipal was established in 1953 and is a private institute. BMCRI Bengaluru was established in 1955 and is a government institute.

KMC Manipal has a first year fee of INR 17.3 Lakhs to INR 21.07 Lakhs depending on specialization, while BMCRI Bengaluru has a first year fee of INR 55,000. KMC Manipal's admission is based on NEET Score, and BMCRI Bengaluru's admission is based on NEET Score followed by Karnataka NEET Counselling. KMC Manipal is ranked 29th and BMCRI Bengaluru is ranked 34th in the Medical Category at MyKollege.

The popular course at KMC Manipal is MD, and at BMCRI Bengaluru it is MBBS. The student ratings at MyKollege are 4.4 for KMC Manipal and 4.2 for BMCRI Bengaluru. Eligibility for B.Sc. courses at NIMHANS depends on the specific programme.

For B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology, candidates must have passed PUC or 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, or a job-oriented diploma from a recognized board, with an aggregate of 45%. For B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology and B.Sc. in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology, candidates need PUC or 10+2 or equivalent with a Science group and an aggregate of 45% in Science subjects. SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the aggregate marks.

Admission to super specialty courses at NIMHANS is conducted through national-level entrance exams. MD Psychiatry, DM Neurology (Post MBBS Category), and M.Ch. Neurosurgery (Post MBBS Category) admissions are done through the online entrance exam conducted by INI-CET.

DM Courses (Post MD/DNB Category) and M.Ch. Neurosurgery (Post MS/DNB Category) admissions are done through the online entrance exam conducted by INI-SS at NIMHANS. NIMHANS charges a penalty for discontinuing a course.

If a candidate discontinues within less than 1 month of course commencement, the penalty is INR 3 Lakhs for Medical courses and INR 40,000 for Non-Medical courses. If discontinuation happens after 1 month but less than 6 months, the penalty is INR 5 Lakhs for Medical courses and INR 2 Lakhs for Non-Medical courses. For discontinuation after 6 months, the penalty is INR 7 Lakhs for Medical courses and INR 40,000 for Non-Medical courses for candidates selected under the Institute stipendiary category.

The entrance test pattern at NIMHANS is uniform across courses. The question paper contains 100 multiple-choice objective-type questions. The duration of the test for each course is 90 minutes.

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Negative marking applies, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

NIMHANS does not provide seat reservations for OBC, SC, or ST categories in certain programmes. There is no reservation of seats for applicants from these categories in PhD Programs, Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Super Speciality courses. Candidates can check NIMHANS results by following a set of steps.

Visit the official website of NIMHANS. Hover the cursor over the Training & Academics Tab on the home page. Under the Admissions Section, click on the 'Results' Tab.

Click on the relevant course link among the links available on the Results Page. Candidates can then check and download the results. Student ratings for NIMHANS are based on verified reviews.

According to 22 verified MyKollege reviews, NIMHANS received the following ratings: Academics 3.9/5, Faculty 4.2/5, Infrastructure 3.9/5, Accommodation 3.6/5, Social Life 4.0/5, and Placement 4.0/5. These ratings reflect the overall student experience and highlight the strengths of the Institute in education, faculty quality, and campus facilities.