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NIMHANS Bangalore Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility & Selection Process

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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:   When do admission begins at NIMHANS Bangalore?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions are now open. The institute generally opens the admission portal in Mar - Apr every year. The entrance exam is scheduled to be held in June.

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Q:   Is NEET required for NIMHANS admissions?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions are entrance-based. Students cann either appear for the NIMHANS entrance or submit scores obtained in NEET. To know more, students can connect with the institute.

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Q:   Are National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions merit or entrance-based?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions are mainly entrance-based. Students have to appear for the NIMHANS Entrance Test to get admission for any of the programmes. The institute may also accept other exams.

Q:   Can an average student get admission in NIMHANS Bangalore?
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Yes, an average student can get admission in National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences. The institute offers entrance-based admissions. While an average student may have to practice more, but it is doable. Students can prepare early to have better chances.

Q:   What is NIMHANS Bangalore cutoff?
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NIMHANS Bangalore INI CET cutoff 2026 was concluded for the January session after the cutoff was released for various All India categories for a total of 3 rounds. The cutoff was in the form of opening and closing ranks for the MD and MCh courses. 

For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 89 to 551. Among all courses, the most sought-after course was  In Neuro Surgery, with the cutoff of 89. 

Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last round closing ranks for various courses. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
MD in Psychiatry468551
in Neuro Surgery8989

Note: The cutoff for other categories will vary.

Q:   How can I check the merit list for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences?
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To check the merit list for admission at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences for the MD and MCh courses, students can check the list below. 

  • Since this institute accepts the INI CET entrance exam results for admission to the above-mentioned courses, students have to first go to the AIIMS exam official page. 
  • Click on the Academic Courses option from the top bar. 
  • Click on Postgraduate courses 
  • Choose the INI CET exam from the list of entrance examinations
  • Download the rank/merit list if released 

Candidates should know that just having their name in the merit list does not guarantee admission. They also have to sit for the INI CET counselling process to be considered for admission to the previously mentioned courses.

NIMHANS MSc Admission 2026

5 courses 2 years
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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
% Female students
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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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78%
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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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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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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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Fellowship in Mental Health/Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Batch of 2017
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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: 

  • MSc: 45 seats
  • MD: 44 seats
  • MPH: 10 seats
Q:   What is the fee for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences courses?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences fees has to be paid timely. The institute charges the following fee for some of its popular programmes:

CourseTuition Fee
MScINR 20,000
MDINR 1.5 lakh
MPHINR 1.5 lakh
MChINR 3 lakh
DMINR 1.60 lakh
PG DiplomaINR 10,000
Q:   Are National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions open?
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Yes, NIMHANS Bangalore admissions are open now. The institute offers several medical and non-medical programmes. Students can apply online for the same at the official site.

Q:   What are some important documents required for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admission?
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Students have to submit some documents to complete the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions. The general list is as below:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard - if applicable
  • UG degree
  • Passport-size photograph 
  • Medical Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card/ ID Proof
  • Domicile Certificate - if applicable
  • Transfer Certificate - if applicable
  • Migration Certificate - if applicable
Q:   Can I get direct admission in NIMHANS?
A: 

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to complete the admission process to get a seat. This includes appearing for the entrance test/ interview as applicable. 

Q:   Can I apply offline for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions?
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences generally only accepts applications online. But, students can contact the admission desk to know more. The college may offer the provision of offline application submission.

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The procedure for the BSC course admission at NIMHANS Bengaluru starts by clearing the eligibility rules set by the institute and submitting an online application form to be able to take admission at this institute. Candidates have to sit for the accepted entrance examination too.

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What is the syllabus for the NIMHANS entrance examination for MSc Neuroscience?

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There is no specific syllabus given for  the NIMHANS entrance exam, But the student preparing for the entrance exam, they needs to study whole syllabus of the B.Sc life sciences and some basic knowledge of neurosciences is mandatory.

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