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NIMHANS Bangalore MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Placements, Admission, Dates, Seats

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Last updated on 4 Dec '25

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NIMHANS MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025
NIMHANS Bangalore M.Sc. Popular courses
NIMHANS Bangalore M.Sc. Fees details 2026
NIMHANS MSc Admission Dates 2025
NIMHANS MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?
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NIMHANS MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences -NIMHANS MSc course is a two-year course, offered in full time postgraduate course. NIMHANS offers several specialisations- Neuroscience, Psychiatric Nursing, Biostatistics, Neuroscience Nursing, and Yoga Therapy. Admission to the NIMHANS MSc programme is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam.

To be eligible for the MSc programme at NIMHANS, students must be eligible. Students must have a graduate degree from a recognised university with a score of 50%.

NIMHANS MSc Fee 2025

The NIMHANS MSc tuition fee is between INR 20,000 to INR 24,100 for the entire programme which includes various components such as tuition fees and other associated costs.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20K

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score55%

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.Sc.
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M.Sc. in Neuroscience

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M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing

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M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy (Mental Health & Neurosciences)

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M.Sc. in Biostatistics

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Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 20 K
One-time Payment	₹ 5 K
Other Fees	₹ 6.35 K
Total fee	₹ 31.35 K

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NIMHANS MSc Admission Dates 2025

The application process is usually held every year in May. The NIMHANS MSc application deadline has already passed. Students must stay updated on these dates to ensure they apply on time and prepare for the entrance exam. Students are advised to check the NIMHANS website for more updates.

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.

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.

NIMHANS MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

The admission procedure of NIMHANS is divided into five steps. Applicants eligible for this course should log in to the verified website and fill out the application form. Aspirants can follow the steps outlined below to complete the NIMHANS admission process:

NIMHANS MSc Application Process 2025

The candidate can download the application forms for the MSc programme from the website or collect the same form at the campus.

Selection Process

Admission to the institute is entrance-based. Students need to appear for the NIMHANS entrance exam. The institute will shortlist the students based on their performance in the selection rounds.

Admission Confirmation

The admission fee is to be paid by the shortlisted candidates to finalise admission. Students also need to furnish a set of original documents for the verification process. The admission is confirmed to the candidates through their registered e-mail or mobile number. For finalising enrolment, they are also mandated to settle their tuition fee.

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NIMHANS MSc Seats 2025

NIMHANS has allocated more than 40 seats for its MSc programmes, with specific distributions based on categories. Check out the following NIMHANS MSc seat intake:

Programme Specialisations	All India Category	Karnataka Domicile Category	Sponsored Category
MSc in Biostatistics	04 Seats	-	-
MSc in Psychiatric Nursing	05 seats	02 seats	03 seats
MSc in Medical Imaging Technology	05 seats	-	-
MSc in Neuroscience Nursing	05 seats	02 seats	03 seats
MSc in Yoga Therapy (Mental Health & Neurosciences)	04 seats	02 seats	-
MSc in Neuroscience	12 seats	03 Seats	-

The following are the key highlights for MSc seat intake at NIMHANS:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing	10
M.Sc. in Biostatistics	4
M.Sc. in Neuroscience Nursing	10
M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy (Mental Health & Neurosciences)	6
M.Sc. in Neuroscience	15

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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

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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

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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

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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: