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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.
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.
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.
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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| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Oct '26 | INI CET 2026 November Application Correction DatesTentative |
Sep '26-Oct '26 | INI CET 2026 November Application DatesTentative |
Oct '26-Nov '26 | INI CET 2026 November Admit Card AvailableTentative |
Nov '26 | INI CET 2026 November Exam DateTentative |
Nov '26 | INI CET 2026 November Answer Key ReleaseTentative |
| Dates | Past Events |
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16 Jun '26 - 17 Jun '26 | INI CET May 2026 Round Choice Filling |
16 May '26 | INI CET July 2026 Entrance Exam |
NIMHANS DM Cutoff 2024
NIMHANS INI CET cutoff 2024 for the July session has been released for course admission. As per the cutoff for round two of admission, DM in Neurology is the most competitive course with a closing rank of 124 for the General AI category students. This showcases a declining trend for this specialisation in comparison to the round two cutoff of the last two years. Candidates can refer to the below table for NIMHANS cutoff trend:
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
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.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| MD in Psychiatry | 468 | 551 |
| in Neuro Surgery | 89 | 89 |
Note: The cutoff for other categories will vary.
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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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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:
| Course | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| MSc | INR 20,000 |
| MD | INR 1.5 lakh |
| MPH | INR 1.5 lakh |
| MCh | INR 3 lakh |
| DM | INR 1.60 lakh |
| PG Diploma | INR 10,000 |
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