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National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] is a government institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, established in 1974. It offers 9+ courses acr…
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Yes, NIMHANS offers several UG courses some of which have been listed below
BSc in Anaesthesia Technology:
- Duration : 3 years.
- Intake : 6 seats
- Eligibility : Pass in Two-year Pre-University examination or equivalent with a Science group having secured an aggregate of 45% in Science subjects.
BSc in Radiography:
- Intake : 10 (4 for sponsored) (5 seats reserved for Post Diploma candidates)
- Duration : 3 years.
- Eligibility : Pre-University examination conducted by the Department of Pre-University Education or any recognized State Board with English and Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as optional subjects with 45% aggregate.
BSc in Nursing :
- Intake : 77 Seats (Under the College of Nursing)
- Duration : 4 years Minimum Qualification for
- Admission : Pre-University examination conducted by the Department of Pre-University Education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 45% aggregate in the above subjects and Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 45% aggregate.
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I am not aware of other colleges but since my cousin is currently pursuing a six-year MCh neurology course in NIMHANS, I have better knowledge in that regard.
- NIMHANS has a huge patient load and the OPDs are open till late hours in the evening. The cases entertained are very diverse ranging from PIVD to brainstem gliomas.
- There is a dedicated trauma team that receives around 100–150 trauma cases every day from mild concussions to SAH. The OT runs on all working days and every day in case of emergency.
- Some of the most common surgeries conducted here are aneurysmal clipping to functional surgeries such as DBS or functional hemispherectomy.
- The academics aren’t compromised and general classes are conducted throughout the week. Here, primary importance is given to clinical exposure so students get a lot of raw material to work with to gain clinical knowledge.
- You will also have enough research facilities to satiate your research thirst.
Overall, you will have a lot of opportunities and your schedule will be extremely busy while pursuing the 6-year MCh neurology course.
Yes, there are certificates as well as diploma courses in neurology. Neurobiology courses can be pursued at the undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, and diploma course levels.
Some of the top certificate courses in neurobiology have been listed below.
Certificate courses in Neurobiology train students in different areas of neurobiology. The duration of these courses ranges from a few weeks to months. Some of the top certificate courses in neurobiology have been listed below.
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Course Name |
Provider |
Fees |
|
Neurobiology Certification Course |
Biotecnika |
INR 1,099 |
|
Certificate in Neuroscience |
Penn LPS |
INR 2,000 |
|
Neurobiology Certificate Program |
Learn up to Grade |
INR 2,118 |
|
Psychological Neuroscience |
Know Your Brain |
INR 1,11,500 |
|
Certificate in Neurobiology and Sports Performance |
Barca Innovation Hub |
INR 54,860 |
|
Applied Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate |
Southwestern College & New Earth Institute |
INR 30,970 |
|
Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences |
The University of Sydney |
INR 16,750 |
Students interested in taking short-term neurobiology courses can opt for diploma courses in Neurobiology a few of them have been listed below:
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Course Name |
Provider |
Fees |
|
Diploma of Specialization in Clinical Neuroscience |
Keystone Healthcare Studies |
INR 1,16,355 |
|
Neuroscience and Translation Medicine PGD |
Queen Mary University of London |
INR 7,58,820 |
|
Applied Cognitive Neuroscience PG Diploma |
The University of Edinburgh |
INR 1,45,000 |
|
Diploma in Neurotechnology |
IPGMER |
INR 30,000 |
|
Diploma in Neurotechnology |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences |
INR 24,000 |
|
Diploma in Neurotechnology |
Government Medical College, Kottayam |
INR 6,900 |
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According to the reviews online, there is no placement drive initiated by the institute, NIMHANS for M.Phil students.
But it is seen that the course attracts offers from private companies or counseling initiatives. The JRF or SRF posts within NIMHANS would have a preference for M.Phil’s since they know how they function.
Many students continue their Ph.D. in the same department post-M.Phil. Some also joined a project and worked on admission procedures abroad for a Ph.D.
In the field of Clinical Psychology, there are no placement criteria after completing your course. But completing your M.Phil program from a premier institute such as NIMHANS will be of value. They are required among many hospitals, colleges, and clinics.
After completing the course, make sure you apply for any vacancy for the post of Clinical Psychologist.
One of my cousins graduated from NIMHANS and according to him, here are the courses available for an MBBS doctor in NIMHANS.
- MCh in Neurosurgery
- DM in Neurology
- MD in Psychiatry
- Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences
- M.Phil in Neurosciences
- Ph.D. in Neurophysiology
- M.Phil in Neurophysiology
- M.Phil in Biophysics
If you are interested in research you can choose Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences or Ph.D. in Psychiatry. There is a direct entry after MBBS for MCh in Neurosurgery apart from DM in Neurology and MD in Psychiatry.
I know a person who is pursuing Neurosurgery and he does not feel it is not necessary to go through 3 years of MS general surgery before taking up neurosurgery. As a 6-year student, he was supposed to rotate through 10 months of general surgery.
He did not find general surgical skills that he acquired during the rotation, of much use in neurosurgery, other than the very basic knot tying and suturing skills, which can also be acquired through dedicated lab practice.
The other techniques followed in neurosurgery are significantly different from those followed in general surgery. The extensive use of the surgical microscope and bipolar coagulation for hemostasis distinguishes this surgical discipline from general surgery.
Today, neurosurgeons typically use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) if they want to perform any unconventional approaches to the spine, which is much safer for the patient.
A lot of post-MS students don’t find much difference in incompetence or spectrum of surgeries and they are comfortable when compared with those having gone through six years of courses.
Globally, there is a trend towards running integrated courses only. Also, in India, pursuing a 6 years’ course after MBBS means you will have one less entrance examination to worry about.
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Course fees at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] range from ₹20,000 – ₹2.73 Lakh per year depending on the program.
NIMHANS Admission 2026 is entrance-based for most UG, PG, doctoral, and super-specialty courses offered by the institute. As an Institute of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, every seat at NIMHANS is filled purely on entrance-exam merit — there is no m
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] is a government institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It was established in 1974.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] holds an NIRF ranking of #4 in India.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] offers 9+ programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, listed with fees under Courses & Fees.
Applications for National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS] are submitted through its official website, https://nimhans.ac.in/, or through the counselling body applicable to your chosen course.
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