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NIMHANS Course Admission 2025: Registration, Eligibility, Selection Process & Dates

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Updated on - May 30, 2025 10:52 AM IST

NIMHANS Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

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.

NIMHANS Admission Highlights 2025

ParameterDetails
UniversityNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
Courses OfferedB.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 ExamsNIMHANS Entrance Exam, INI CET, INI-SS
Counselling BodiesNIMHANS for institutional seats; MCC for INI CET/INI-SS courses
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitewww.nimhans.ac.in, nimhansonline.in

NIMHANS Admission 2025 Dates

EventDate
INI CET 2025 July Session ExamMay 17, 2025
INI CET 2025 ResultMay 24, 2025
INI-SS 2025 July Session ExamApril 26, 2025
INI-SS 2025 ResultMay 3, 2025
NIMHANS Entrance Exam (B.Sc/M.Sc/PhD)May 3–4, 2025 (Tentative)
Application Start DateFebruary 15, 2025 (Tentative)
Application Last DateMarch 16, 2025 (Tentative)
Counselling/InterviewJune–July 2025 (Tentative)
Session CommencementJuly 1, 2025 (Tentative)

Note: Dates are tentative based on previous years’ schedules and subject to change. Check www.nimhans.ac.in for updates.

NIMHANS B.Sc Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration3–4 years
EligibilityClass 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 ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification
FeesINR 30,000–1.4 lakh (total, approx.)
SeatsNursing: 75; Radiology: 10; Anaesthesia Technology: 10; Clinical Neurophysiology: 6

NIMHANS MD Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration3 years
EligibilityMBBS, internship completion by July 31, 2025, medical registration
Entrance ExamINI CET
Selection ProcessINI CET score, MCC/NIMHANS counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment
FeesINR 73,250 (total, approx.)
Seats25
Cutoff (2024 Example)418 rank (General)

NIMHANS M.Sc Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration2 years
EligibilityB.Sc in relevant field with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
Entrance ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification
FeesINR 30,000–50,000 (total, approx.)
SeatsBiostatistics: 6; Psychiatric Nursing: 10; Neurosciences: 10; Others: Varies

NIMHANS MPH Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration2 years
EligibilityMBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/B.Sc Nursing/BPT or relevant degree with 50% aggregate; Age limit: 45 years by July 1, 2025
Entrance ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score (50% for General/OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD), document verification
FeesINR 40,000 (total, approx.)
Seats10
StipendINR 25,000/month (Institute Stipendiary Category)

NIMHANS M.Phil Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration2 years
EligibilityMA/M.Sc in Psychology or MSW with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST)
Entrance ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, counselling, merit-based seat allocation
FeesINR 24,800 (total, approx.)
SeatsClinical Psychology: 20; Psychiatric Social Work: 10

NIMHANS DM Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration3 years (post-MD/DNB); 6 years (post-MBBS)
EligibilityMD/DNB in relevant field or MBBS for 6-year programs
Entrance ExamINI-SS (INI CET for DM Neurology with MBBS)
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment
FeesINR 80,000 (total, approx.)
SeatsNeurology: 10; Others: Varies

NIMHANS M.Ch Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration3 years (post-MS/DNB); 6 years (post-MBBS)
EligibilityMS/DNB in relevant field or MBBS for 6-year program
Entrance ExamINI-SS (INI CET for M.Ch Neurosurgery with MBBS)
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, counselling, cutoff-based seat allotment
FeesINR 80,000 (total, approx.)
Seats10

NIMHANS PhD Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration3–5 years
EligibilityMD/MS/MDS or M.Sc/M.Phil with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST)
Entrance ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam, interview
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, interview, thesis evaluation
FeesINR 30,000/year (approx.)
SeatsVaries by department

NIMHANS Diploma Admission 2025

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:

ParameterDetails
Duration1–2 years
EligibilityClass 12 or GNM/B.Sc Nursing with 50% aggregate
Entrance ExamNIMHANS Entrance Exam
Selection ProcessEntrance exam score, merit-based seat allocation, document verification
FeesINR 10,000–20,000 (total, approx.)
SeatsVaries by program
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Related Questions

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Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

-Answered on June-10-2025

Dear Student,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The changes have been made. The INI CET 2025 Exam counselling dates for the July session are not out yet. However, as per the last few years' trends, the mock round of the counselling process is expected to start in June itself.

Thank You

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Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

-Answered on May-23-2025

Dear Student, 

Before appearing for the INI CET exam, you can take a printout or photocopies of the admit card in advance. While appearing for the counselling session, you can provide the INI CET admit card.

Thank you!

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Himani Daryani, Content Team

-Answered on Apr-24-2025

Most of the MSc courses available at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences require students to have a regular undergraduate degree to apply. You can check out the complete eligibility criteria for all courses from the link given below!

NIMHANS Programs and Eligiblity 2025

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Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

-Answered on Mar-17-2025

Dear Student,

INI CET July Session 2025 exam is all set to be held on May 17, 2025. The application form is expected to be out anytime soon. Here is everything about the INI CET 2025 Exam.

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