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NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch. Courses & Fees

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Last updated on 1 Jan '26

NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch.
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The INI CET July 2026 session examination date has been published for the M.Ch. course. The exam will be held on May 16, 2026.

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NIMHANS MCh Eligibility & Highlights 2024
NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch. Popular courses
NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch. Fees details 2026
NIMHANS MCh Admission Dates 2024
NIMHANS MCh Admission 2024: How to Apply?
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NIMHANS MCh Eligibility & Highlights 2024

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences -NIMHANS offers an MCh programme in Neurosurgery as a full time postgraduate course. This programme is six years long. Admission into the NIMHANS MCh programme is according to the INI-CET norms, followed by a counselling process.

Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the NIMHANS MCh programme, students must hold a MBBS degree from an institution recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). For those applying under the sponsored category, they must be permanent employees of Government institutions or Public Sector Undertakings. Check out the following key highlights related to NIMHANS MCh eligibility criteria:

Particular		Highlights
Course Duration		6 years (3 years as Junior Resident and 3 years as SeniorResident)
Age criteria		32 years for applicants with medical undergraduate (MBBS) qualification
Selection Criteria		INI-CET
General Eligibility	Eligible Qualification	Qualification degree as specified for the course concerned.
	Sponsored category	Candidates must be permanent employees of the Government of India/State Government Institutions/ Universities and Public Sector
	Other requirements	Awarded qualification from an institution/University recognised by the Medical Council of India

NIMHANS MCh Fee 2024

The NIMHANS MCh tuition fee ranges from approximately INR 1.6 lakh. The fee for NIMHANS courses encompasses tuition as well as other applicable charges. However, there are certain components that are one-time chargeable.

Note: The NIMHANS fees mentioned are sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and are subject to change; hence, they are indicative.

Prospective students can refer to the following key highlights related to the MCh at NIMHANS:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 3L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

INI CET

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: When do admissions begin at NIMHANS Bengaluru?

Admissions begin at NIMHANS Bengaluru 2024 NIMHANS B.Sc. Admission. Admissions are held once a year for the B.Sc. in Neurophysiology Technology program offered by NIMHANS. The admissions process typically begins in May or June, and candidates are chosen based on their performance on an entrance exam and an interview.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences for UG/PG courses?

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
DM	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.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.
MD	Candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.
Certificate	B.Sc. with MLT OR B.Sc. with Life Sciences or DMLT (with one year experience).
PG Diploma	Candidates 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.
MPH	MBBS 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 Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at NIMHANS Bangalore?

NIMHANS Bangalore offers MD, DM and MCh courses based on the score of the INI CET entrance exam. The 2026 cutoff ranks for the January session ranged between 89 and 551 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, candidates seeking admission to this institute must target a cutoff rank of up to 551.

Q: How are the placements at NIMHANS Bangalore?

The key highlights of PG placements at NIMHANS Bangalore 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars	PG 3-year Placement Statistics 2024	PG 2-year Placement Statistics 2024
Median package	INR 18.04 LPA	INR 16.09 LPA
Number of Graduating Students	71	90
Students Placed	71	90

NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch.
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M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery

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Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 3 L
One-time Payment	₹ 5 K
Other Fees	₹ 20.1 K
Total fee	₹ 3.25 L

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NIMHANS MCh Admission Dates 2024

The NIMHANS MCh admission dates for 2024 have been announced on the official website. The application process at NIMHANS started on February 15 2024 and the deadline for MCh admissions was March 16 2024. Entrance exam takes place in May. Classes start during July. Students must submit their application before the NIMHANS MCh admission deadline.

Dates	Past Events
23 Feb '26 - 28 Feb '26	INI CET 2025 open round reporting
21 Feb '26	INI CET 2025 open round result

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is admission to NIMHANS Bangalore merit-based or entrance-based?

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: Is the application process at NIMHANS Bangalore conducted online or offline?

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.

Q: What is the seat intake for various courses at NIMHANS Bangalore?

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.

NIMHANS MCh Admission 2024: How to Apply?

The NIMHANS MCh course admission is based on an entrance exam conducted by the university, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. After appearing for the exam, candidates have to register for counselling. The steps included in the NIMHANS MCh admission process are given below:

Apply & Appear for the INI CET Exam

The NIMHANS application process is conducted on the official website of the university. Students can register for admission, and generating a student ID and password. After the registration, log in using the student ID and password to fill out the application form. Enter all the basic personal and academic details. Select the programme they wish to enrol for, upload the necessary documents and pay the application fees.

Entrance exam & Counselling

Admission to the NIMHANS MCh courses is entrance based. Students will be notified about the entrance exam dates through the official website of the university. Based on the results of the entrance exam, a merit list is published by the university on its official website. The shortlisted candidates are then called for counselling and document verification.

Fee Payment

After the counselling process is concluded, seats are offered to the selected candidates. These candidates must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed course fee. The tuition fee for MCh at NIMHANS ranges between INR 26,700 and INR 4.2 lakh.

NIMHANS MCh Cutoffs 2024

The authorities have released NIMHANS MCh 2024 cutoff for the General All-India category. The closing rank in 2024 stood at 19. Observing the two years’ cutoff, a declining trend can be seen in the cutoff marks. Check the below table for NIMHANS cutoff trend:

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Q: What is the cutoff of NIMHANS Bengaluru for admission in 2023?

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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NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch.
NIMHANS MCh Seats 2024

For the academic year 2024, NIMHANS has allocated 10 seats for its MCh programmes. Admission is conducted through the entrance exam, which assesses candidates' readiness for the rigorous curriculum. Candidates can check out the following NIMHANS MCh seat intake:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery	10

NIMHANS Bangalore M.Ch.
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Compare M.Ch. at NIMHANS Bangalore with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIMHANS Bangalore	-/-	₹ 3 L	-/-
AIIMS Delhi Compare	-/-	₹ 3.33 K	-/-
DMIHER Compare	₹ 14.16 LPA	₹ 66 L	-/-
RIMS Ranchi Compare	-/-	₹ 3 K	-/-
CMC Vellore Compare	₹ 5.39 LPA	₹ 4.5 K - 18 K	-/-
Government Medical College, Nagpur Compare	-/-	₹ 3.34 L	-/-

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Which courses are available at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences?

Answered 3 days ago

NIMHANS Bangalore offers PG, UG, Super Speciality & PhD programmes across various specialisations. At the postgraduate level (PG level), NIMHANS Bangalore gives MSc, etc. programmes to students. There are other available programmes like DM, MCh, MD, etc. Some additional available programmes include

Rashmi Arora

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Are direct admissions available at NIMHANS Bangalore?

Answered 3 days ago

No, direct admissions are not available for many programmes at NIMHANS Bangalore. Follow the Banagalore NIMHANS application procedure below:

Log on to the site
Register with the ID & the correct mobile no.
Enter the details (basic)
Select programme & complete the form for the application process.
Pay the

Nishtha Singh

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How to apply for admission to various courses at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences?

Answered 3 days ago

The mode of NIMHANS Bangalore course admission process is based on the merit & the accepted entrance test scores. The accepted entrance test is INI CET etc.. For entering the admission process, students will have to first appear for the entrance test. Then a student will have to write all the needed

Rashmi Shukla

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How can I join NIMHANS Bangalore after Class 12th?

Answered 3 days ago

To join NIMHANS Bangalore after Class 12th, students must clear the accepted entrance exams with valid scores. The accepted entrance tests are INI CET, etc. Students must secure a min. of 50 to 55% aggregate in their graduation or Class 12th

Jagriti Pruthi

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Is NIMHANS Bangalore a private or a government college?

Answered 3 days ago

NIMHANS Bangalore is a government college which was established in the year 1974. Being a government college, the ranking of the college is quite good. A few of the imp. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences rankings are mentioned below: