National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Hosur Road (Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden) Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560029
Overview
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, called NIMHANS. The institute was founded back in December 1925. The institute is proudly called one of the best institutes for Mental Health and Neuroscience education in India. The institute is situated in the most innovative city of India, Bangalore. The institute is serving the country with the best and talented Doctors.
In 1994, The Central Government gave the position to the institute and declared it as the “Deemed university”. And In 2012, this worthy institute received the status of being called an “Institute of National Importance”.
Highlights
| Establishment Year | 1925 |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Courses offered | UG, Diploma, PGDM, PG, Super Speciality Medicine Courses, Fellowship Courses, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Fellowship. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Criteria | Entrance based |
Courses
The institute provides more than 50 courses under varied courses. The aspiring candidate can go for UG, Diploma, PG, PGDM, Super Specialty Medicine courses, Ph.D., Fellowship courses. The admissions are based on the entrance exam. Check out the eligibility criteria and selection procedure of the following courses.
| Course | Specialization | Details |
| Ph.D. | Biophysics, Clinical Neuroscience, Neurochemistry, Clinical Psychology, Neurochemistry, Neuroimaging and interventional, Nursing, Psychiatric, Social Work, Speech and Audiology, Human Genetics, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Mental Health Rehabilitation, child and Adolescent Psychiatry and History of Psychiatry. | Duration of the course : 3 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via the NIMHANS entrance exam. |
| DM | Child & Adolescent, Neurocritical care, Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and interventional, Radiology, Neurology, Neuropathology, Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry | Duration of the course : 3 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance exam. |
| M.Ch | Neurosurgery | Duration of the course : 3 years Eligibility criteria: The candidate must have done with their MBBS/MS/DNB in the area called General Surgery. |
| Postdoctrol Fellowship | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neurocritical Care, Cognitive Neurosciences, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorder, Stroke Neurological Rehabilitation Hospital, Acute Care and Emergency, Addiction Medicine, Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic and Geriatric Psychiatry, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders. | Duration of the course : 1 year. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance test |
| Fellowship | Paediatric Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mental Health Education, Geriatric Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Care for Elderly and Disaster Management. | Duration of the course: 2 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS en |
| MD | Psychiatry | Duration : 3 years Eligibility : The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in DPM or MBBS from a recognised university or college. |
| Master of Public Health | Epidemiology | Duration of the course : 2 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a MBBS degree from a recognised college. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance test. |
| M.Phil | Neurophysiology, Neurosciences, Psychiatric Social Work, Biophysics and Clinical Psychology | Duration of the course: 2 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance test. |
| M.Sc | Biostatistics and Psychiatric Nursing | Duration of the course: 2 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance exam. |
| PGDM | Clinical Biochemistry | Duration of the course: 1 year Eligibility: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a specific specialization. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance exam. |
| Post Basic Diploma | Mental Health Nursing Neurosciences Nursing | Duration of the course: 1 year. Eligibility: The candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance test. |
| B.Sc | Nursing, Radiography, Anaesthesia, Technology and Clinical Neurophysiology | Duration of the course : 3 years. Eligibility: The candidate must have their 10+2 certificate. The selection criteria via NIMHANS entrance test |
The application process for NEET UG:
- The interested candidates can apply their details at the official NEET UG website.
- You can pay the application fee via online/offline mode.
- For online, you can pay the fee via net banking, e-wallet or debit, or credit card.
The application process for NEET PG:
- The interested candidates can apply their details at the official NEET UG website.
- You can pay the application fee via online/offline mode.
- For online, you can pay the fee via net banking, e-wallet or debit, or credit card.
Faculty
There are experienced and well-practiced professionals. The faculty members provide research opportunities to the candidates. Many of the student’s doubts are cleared in the classroom. The faculty members are qualified and know how to teach students with innovative medical techniques and live projects.
Placements
As per the research and investigation, the college provides the best placement opportunities to talented students. Even the deserving candidates get a chance to do their internship with the best hospitals, organizations. The student receives a stipend for their internship period according to their work.
Ranking
| Name of Institute / University | IIRF Ranking 2023 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences | # 4 |
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