NIMHANS Bangalore Cutoff 2026: Check NEET UG, NEET PG Previous Years Ranks

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. 

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences accepts valid INI CET scores, followed by a counselling process for admission to MD, DM and MCh courses. The INI CET 2026 cutoff for the January session has been concluded, wherein the cutoff ranks ranged between 864 and 1620 for the OBC category students. Therefore, candidates seeking admission to the MD in Psychiatry course must target a cutoff rank of up to 1620 to get a seat at NIMHANS.

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. 

Note: The cutoff for other categories will vary.

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.