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NIMHANS Bangalore Course Admission 2026: Registration, Eligibility, Selection Process & Dates

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NIMHANS Bangalore Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Does NIMHANS Bangalore have an entrance or merit-based admission process?
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NIMHANS Bangalore has an entrance based admission process. The selection criteria is clearing the entrance exam specified according to the preferred course. Make sure that the minimum eligibility requirement is met before applying for the accepted entrance examination.

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Q:   Is the application process at NIMHANS Bangalore conducted online or offline?
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Applications for admission at NIMHANS Bangalore are accepted entirely in the online mode. Offline application are not entertained. The application process can be completed by filling and submitting the online application form available on the official NIMHANS Bangalore website. Make sure that the minimum eligibility requirement for the preferred course is met before applying for admission to the same.

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Q:   What is the fee for BSc at NIMHANS Bengaluru?
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The first-year fee for a BSc at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore is 22,550. The total tuition fee for a BSc in Nursing at NIMHANS is 1.40 lakh. This includes a one-time payment of 6,000 for registration fees, caution money, and hostel deposit. 

Other courses and their first-year fees at NIMHANS include: 

M.Phil: 22,550

MPH: 96,840

Diploma: 8,600

M.Sc: 22,100

M.Ch: 62,050

M.D: 71,050

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NIMHANS Bangalore Eligibility and Selection 2026

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Q:   What is NIMHANS cut off for INI CET R2 for MD course?
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The overall ranks for NIMHANS cutoff 2025 for INI CET Round 2 for all MD specialsations offered under General category (All India) are mentioned below:

INICET 2025 Round 2 Closing Rank for General Category (All India Quota)
Course2025
MD in Psychiatry341
MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1757

 

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Q:   What is the cutoff of NIMHANS Bengaluru for admission in 2023?
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The cutoff for UR/OBC admission to Bangalore's National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences  (NIMHANS) in 2024 is 50%,  while the cutoff for SC/ST admission is 45%. The grades attained in the university's entrance exam are used to determine admission to NIMHANS. I wish it's helpful for you. 

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Q:   Can I get into NIMHANS BSc with 70% in class 12th?
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Candidate must have a minimum of 45% in their combined 10+2 exams in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English in order to be considered for the B.Sc. programmes at NIMHANS Bangalore. The selection process at NIMHANS for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs relies on the INI-CET, INI SS-ET, and NIMHANS admission tests as the foundational assessment methods. So yes, you can get into NIMHANS BSc with 70% in class 12th if you score healthy marks in NIMHANS entrance test. 

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NIMHANS Bangalore Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Is admission to NIMHANS Bangalore merit-based or entrance-based?
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The admission process for NIMHANS Bangalore is entrance based. Candidates must appear for the INI-CET to participate in the admission process of the institute. NIMHANS Bangalore offers various UG, PG, and Diploma courses for candidates. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the course they wish to apply at must check the selection criterira in order to find out the exam they need to apply to. Candidates applying for Doctoral courses must appear for NEET SS. 

Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at NIMHANS Bangalore?
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NIMHANS Bangalore offers MD and MS specialisations for the candidates seeking to get admission. As per the INICET Round 2 seat allotment round for January session, the maximum required cutoff rank to get into NIMHANS Bangalore is 551 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. The required cutoff rank vary for different rounds, categories and courses. 

NIMHANS MSc Admission 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
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NIMHANS Bangalore UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
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Total students8
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50%
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75%
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NIMHANS Bangalore UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
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Total students279
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NIMHANS Bangalore Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the eligibility to get admission in National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences for UG/PG courses?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

CoursesEligibility
DMCandidate must have completed MBBS from University recognized by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India as notified by Govt. of India with mentioned marks. Candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.
M.Ch.Candidate must have completed MBBS from University recognized by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India as notified by Govt. of India with mentioned marks. Candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.
M.Sc.The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. Candidate shall be medically fit.
B.Sc.Any equivalent examination recognized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as principal subjects of study with 45% aggregate. OR Job oriented Diploma course from a recognized board with Diagnostic Radiography as vocational subject or equivalent.
MDCandidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.
CertificateB.Sc. with MLT OR B.Sc. with Life Sciences or DMLT (with one year experience).
PG DiplomaCandidates should be registered nurse (RN & RM) in the state nursing council with one year experience as staff nurse. There is no entrance test for this course. The course starts in July and ends in June.
MPHMBBS 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.
UG DiplomaCandidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
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Q:   What is the minimum marks required for BSc at NIMHANS 2023?
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As the accurate cutoff marks for B.Sc. at NIMHANS 2023 is not declared yet, however Candidate must have a minimum of 45% in their combined 10+2 exams in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English in order to be considered for the B.Sc. programmes at NIMHANS Bangalore. The selection process at NIMHANS for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs relies on the INI-CET, INI SS-ET, and NIMHANS admission tests as the foundational assessment methods. Students go check the official website of NIMHANS for more details.

 

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4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.6
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
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M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology - Batch of 2026
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Absolutely I am satisfied with the faculty members, placements, etc.
Placements: The placements from this course are generally strong and respected due to the prestige of NIMHANS. Top recruiting companies/hospitals that offered jobs are government or private psychiatric hospitals, NGOs like Banyan, Sangath, etc. Top roles offered are psychiatric social worker, lecturer/assistant professor, researcher, etc.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure for the department of psychiatry social workers has a dedicated department building with classroom, seminar hall, and faculty office. Smart classroom, well-stocked library, seminars, workshops, and clubs are also available. Quality of food is good, and separate hostels are available on campus.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. They have many years of experience. They guide students in clinical casework, therapy sessions, family intervention, and research projects. This course is divided into 4 semesters, residential, and clinical-based. Semester exams are little tough, and 40% marks are required to pass the exams.
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M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology - Batch of 2026
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I'm absolutely satisfied with the placement and college infrastructure.
Placements: 90% of students are placed in this course during their placements. The highest package is 20 LPA, the average is 10 LPA, and the lowest was 5 LPA. Many top recruiting companies offer jobs. Top roles offered include neurology, physiology, and other areas.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are too good, and the campus is too big. In every class, projectors and air-conditioners are present, and on campus, Wi-Fi and a well-stocked library are available. The quality of food is average, and it's made with hygiene and is healthy.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful and well-behaved with students; they treat students very politely. They teach us related to our course and prepare us for placements. The semester exams are a little hard, and the passing percentage is 30%. Every student should reach this percentage, otherwise, they are failed.
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MD in Psychiatry - Batch of 2024
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My honest review of my college.
Placements: The placement cell was too good. The students had good chances of placement by the college. Most of my batchmates including me as well placed in the top hospital. The college also provided internships for the students. It provided the best company for placements and offered internships every 2 years.
Infrastructure: Now hostel building had been transformed into administrative block. There were no facilities in hostel. But there was a college canteen inside the college premises.
Faculty: Faculty members were well-experienced and they all had vast knowledge in their particular field of interest. They helped students too much in their educational life. They gave valuable advice to the students for their betterment. The course curriculum was updated and modern the medical council of India. It made students ready for their placements. The exam pattern was divided into internal and external which was held every year. In 1 year 6 subjects, 2 year 12 subjects were there which was not easy, and 3 year 8 subjects which were related to courses. Last year, there were 6-8 subjects. Faculty members were too good but you had to clear your exam on your own preparation.
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M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work - Batch of 2021
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Review of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences.
Placements: Internship and placement are both given importance in the college. The placement of students is good numbers and internship opportunities are available in both public and private hospitals. The package given to the students goes on an average of Rs. 25000 per month. There are amazing job opportunities for the students to make them learn the implementation of their learning and knowledge, and also help them gain professional experience. Various firms hire the students.
Infrastructure: M.Phil. Clinical Psychology is a doctorate-level programme which has a duration of 1 year. The structure of the course is very interesting and also innovative, with a focus on research and practical. The days and exams are tiring. The hostel facilities are not very good. It is with basic needs - internet, TV, washing machines, and water purifiers. The food in the mess is not good, although the contractor is renewing it every year, but the food quality doesn't improve.
Faculty: The faculty consists of doctors. A special mention for Dr., who was near perfect in explaining the approach towards the practical practices under my course. She knew her work well and made sure that the students also did so. The syllabus for my course was extremely complex. Its main reason was psychology, I deal with many science stream subjects such as Biology. The combination of such heavy-duty subjects was not easy and required a lot of dedication. The course curriculum is set by the college. They have set everything systematic course, exams, so the college days are chilled out but sometimes hectic.
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B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology at NIMHANS.
Placements: Around 90% of students have been placed. Even though there is no placement cell, because of the name and pride of such a prestigious institution getting placed is not that hard task. Students are mostly placed in AIIMS, government hospitals, private hospitals, and outside India like NHS, etc.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure that they provide is top-notch. No other institute provides such amenities for patient services. NIMHANS is a frontline runner in the medical field, which always chooses and makes innovations in the medical field. Classrooms are smart classes with an updated curriculum. In hostel, we get a single room with Wi-Fi facilities and 24/7 security. There are 2 grounds and one gymkhana.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly educated and qualified with vast knowledge in the field of medical services. Course curriculum is always relevant and updated with challenging day-to-day medical scenarios. There are 2 internals within 4 months and the final exam is in July/August.
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My fellowship programme was from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences.
Placements: At this college, 60-70% of the students get placed in our fellowship programme. Various national and multinational companies visit the campus for placements. The average package offered at this college was between 4-9 LPA. Top roles offered were clinical researchers, advisors, associates, etc.
Infrastructure: Our college had very good infrastructure and top-notch facilities for our course. In our course, students were getting all the necessary facilities. Labs, library, canteen, Wi-Fi, halls, research labs, hostel, sports, and all other necessary facilities were given to students here in this college.
Faculty: The faculty of the College was one of the best for this course. All the professors were highly qualified and knowledgeable. They supported each and every student. The course curriculum was designed according to the needs of the industry, which makes students job-ready. Semester exams were not very hard to pass at this college.
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NIMHANS Bangalore Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the seat intake for various courses at NIMHANS Bangalore?
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The seat-intake for differernt courses is decided by NIMHANS Bangalore prior to the beginning of the admission process. The seat intake for different courses on offer at the admission process is: 

  • BSc: 114 seats
  • MSc: 45 seats
  • MD: 44 seats
  • MPH: 10 seats

Candidates can check the eligibility and selection criteria for courses on the admission brochure available on the official website of the institute. 

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When do admissions begin at NIMHANS Bengaluru?

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Admissions at NIMHANS Bengaluru typically begin in May or June for the following academic year. Admissions for B.Sc. in Neurophysiology Technology usually start in May or June. You can find the official notification and details on the "Admissions for Undergraduate Courses" section of the NIMHANS web

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When will the class for B.Sc in Nursing at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences start in 2024?

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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience offers undergraduate students a four-year B.Sc. in Nursing programme. Aspiring students must fulfil the minimum qualifying requirements of 45.0% in the 12th grade in order to be admitted to this course. This course will set you back INR 140000

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Where can a candidate check NIMHANS cutoff 2023?

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As the accurate cutoff marks for B.Sc. at NIMHANS 2023 is not declared yet. The selection process at NIMHANS for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs relies on the INI-CET, INI SS-ET, and NIMHANS admission tests as the foundational assessment methods. Students go check the official website o

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What is the seat intake for BSc at NIMHANS Bengaluru?

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The seat intake for BSc courses at NIMHANS Bengaluru for the academic year 2023-2024 is as follows:
All India Category: 35 Seats
Karnataka Domicile Category: 50 Seats

B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology Course- 07 Seats

B.Sc. in Nursing Course- 50 Seats 

B.Sc. in Radiography Course- 07 seats 

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What is the admission process for agriculture science in NIMHANS, Bangalore?

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(NIMHANS) does not offer an undergraduate degree in agriculture science.

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