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NIMHANS Bangalore Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses

Q: What is NIMHANS Bangalore 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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NIMHANS Courses and Fees 2026

The NIMHANS offers many academic programmes for students looking for admission. Candidates can register themselves on official website in either UG and PG programmes based on their eligibility. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences offered programmes are B.Sc., Certificate, DM, and many more. Moreover, various courses are offered in a range of specialisations. Check out the table below for more course details:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.Sc.(5 courses)	20 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 55 %
MD(3 courses)	1.5 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 55 % Exams : INI CET
M.Ch.(2 courses)	3 LGet Fee Details	Exams : INI CET

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Q: Is NEET required for NIMHANS admissions?

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.

Q: How can I check the merit list for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences?

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.

Q: Can I get direct admission in NIMHANS?

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: What is NIMHANS Bangalore 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.

NIMHANS Bangalore
Admission dates 2026

MD Admissions 2026

3 Courses3 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET

Important dates

Dates	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

M.Ch. Admissions 2026

2 Courses3 years-6 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: INI CET

Important dates

Dates	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

DM Admissions 2026

9 Courses3 years-6 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET

Important dates

Dates	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

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M.Sc. in Neuroscience

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MD in Ayurveda Manovigyan Evam Manasa Roga (MD Ayu)

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M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing

2 years

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MD in Psychiatry

5.03 years

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

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M.Sc. in Biostatistics

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M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery

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DM in Neurology

3 years

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M.Sc. in Neuroscience Nursing

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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

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Fellowship in Mental Health Education

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Q: What is the highest package offered during NIMHANS Bangalore placements?

NIMHANS Bangalore the highest package data is not released. However, the median package recorded during PG 2-year and PG 3-year placements 2024 was 16.09 LPA and 18.04 LPA.

Q: Are National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions merit or entrance-based?

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?

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: When do admission begins at NIMHANS Bangalore?

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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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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Discontinued (FEB 2026) B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology - Batch of 2023

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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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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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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Q: Does NIMHANS Bangalore offer 100% placements?

Yes, 100% of the students secured placements at NIMHANS, See the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

102 (PG 2-year)

70 (PG 3-year)

Students Placed

102 (PG 2-year)

70 (PG 3-year)

Median Package

INR 17.60 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 20.40 LPA (PG 3-year)

Q: What are some important documents required for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admission?

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: Are National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions open?

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: Can I apply offline for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions?

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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What is the fee for National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences courses?

Answered 3 months 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

Pallavi Karan

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

Answered 4 months 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

Contributor-Level 10

Are direct admissions available at NIMHANS Bangalore?

Answered 4 months 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

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered 4 months 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

Contributor-Level 10

How can I join NIMHANS Bangalore after Class 12th?

Answered 4 months 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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