The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, is a premier institute specializing in mental health and neurosciences, offering admissions for 2025 through entrance examinations (NIMHANS Entrance Exam for B.Sc, M.Sc, MPH, M.Phil, PhD; INI CET for MD; INI-SS for DM/M.Ch). Candidates can apply for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super-specialty, Doctoral, Diploma, and Fellowship programs in fields like Psychiatry, Neurology, Clinical Psychology, and Allied Health Sciences. The admission process involves online registration, appearing for the relevant entrance exam, counselling/interview, and final selection based on merit and cutoffs. Below are the details for eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and tentative dates for NIMHANS admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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University | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore |
Courses Offered | B.Sc (Nursing, Radiology, Anaesthesia Technology, Clinical Neurophysiology), MD (Psychiatry), M.Sc (Biostatistics, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurosciences), MPH, M.Phil (Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work), DM, M.Ch, PhD, Fellowships, Diploma, Certificate Courses |
Entrance Exams | NIMHANS Entrance Exam, INI CET, INI-SS |
Counselling Bodies | NIMHANS for institutional seats; MCC for INI CET/INI-SS courses |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.nimhans.ac.in, nimhansonline.in |
Event | Date |
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INI CET 2025 July Session Exam | May 17, 2025 |
INI CET 2025 Result | May 24, 2025 |
INI-SS 2025 July Session Exam | April 26, 2025 |
INI-SS 2025 Result | May 3, 2025 |
NIMHANS Entrance Exam (B.Sc/M.Sc/PhD) | May 3–4, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Start Date | February 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date | March 16, 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling/Interview | June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
Session Commencement | July 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are tentative based on previous years’ schedules and subject to change. Check www.nimhans.ac.in for updates.
NIMHANS offers a Full Time B.Sc for 3–4 years in specializations including Nursing, Radiology, Anaesthesia Technology, and Clinical Neurophysiology Technology. Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 30,000–1.4 lakh for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB, English; 45% (General/OBC/EWS), 40% (SC/ST); Age 17–25 by July 1, 2025 (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC) |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification |
Fees | INR 30,000–1.4 lakh (total, approx.) |
Seats | Nursing: 75; Radiology: 10; Anaesthesia Technology: 10; Clinical Neurophysiology: 6 |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time MD in Psychiatry for 3 years. Admission is based on INI CET. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with internship completion by July 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 73,250 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS, internship completion by July 31, 2025, medical registration |
Entrance Exam | INI CET |
Selection Process | INI CET score, MCC/NIMHANS counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment |
Fees | INR 73,250 (total, approx.) |
Seats | 25 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | 418 rank (General) |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time M.Sc for 2 years in specializations including Biostatistics, Psychiatric Nursing, Neuroscience Nursing, Neurosciences, and Yoga Therapy (Mental Health & Neurosciences). Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. Eligibility requires a relevant B.Sc degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 30,000–50,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant field with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC) |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification |
Fees | INR 30,000–50,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | Biostatistics: 6; Psychiatric Nursing: 10; Neurosciences: 10; Others: Varies |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time Master of Public Health (MPH) for 2 years. Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. Eligibility requires an MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, or other relevant degree with 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 40,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/B.Sc Nursing/BPT or relevant degree with 50% aggregate; Age limit: 45 years by July 1, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score (50% for General/OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD), document verification |
Fees | INR 40,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | 10 |
Stipend | INR 25,000/month (Institute Stipendiary Category) |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time M.Phil for 2 years in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work. Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 24,800 for the entire course. Note: The 2025 intake may be the final one for M.Phil programs. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | MA/M.Sc in Psychology or MSW with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, counselling, merit-based seat allocation |
Fees | INR 24,800 (total, approx.) |
Seats | Clinical Psychology: 20; Psychiatric Social Work: 10 |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time DM for 3–6 years in specializations including Neurology, Neuroanesthesia, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Admission is based on INI-SS (or INI CET for DM Neurology with MBBS). Eligibility requires an MD/DNB or MBBS (for 6-year programs). Fees are approximately INR 80,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years (post-MD/DNB); 6 years (post-MBBS) |
Eligibility | MD/DNB in relevant field or MBBS for 6-year programs |
Entrance Exam | INI-SS (INI CET for DM Neurology with MBBS) |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment |
Fees | INR 80,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | Neurology: 10; Others: Varies |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time M.Ch in Neurosurgery for 3–6 years. Admission is based on INI-SS (or INI CET for 6-year program with MBBS). Eligibility requires an MS/DNB or MBBS (for 6-year program). Fees are approximately INR 80,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years (post-MS/DNB); 6 years (post-MBBS) |
Eligibility | MS/DNB in relevant field or MBBS for 6-year program |
Entrance Exam | INI-SS (INI CET for M.Ch Neurosurgery with MBBS) |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment |
Fees | INR 80,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | 10 |
NIMHANS offers a Full Time PhD for 3–5 years in disciplines like Neurology, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, and Neurosciences. Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam and interview. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/MDS or M.Sc/M.Phil with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 30,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–5 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/MDS or M.Sc/M.Phil with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam, interview |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, interview, thesis evaluation |
Fees | INR 30,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by department |
NIMHANS offers full-time diploma programs for 1–2 years in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Neuroscience Nursing. Admission is based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. Eligibility requires Class 12 or a relevant nursing qualification with a 50% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 10,000–20,000 for the entire course. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 1–2 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 or GNM/B.Sc Nursing with 50% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
Selection Process | Entrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification |
Fees | INR 10,000–20,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | Varies by program |
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