Can I get into NIMHANS BSc with 70% in class 12th?

Candidate must have a minimum of 45% in their combined 10+2 exams in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English in order to be considered for the B.Sc. programmes at NIMHANS Bangalore. The selection process at NIMHANS for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs relies on the INI-CET, INI SS-ET, and NIMHANS admission tests as the foundational assessment methods. So yes, you can get into NIMHANS BSc with 70% in class 12th if you score healthy marks in NIMHANS entrance test.

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)

How can I join NIMHANS Bangalore after Class 12th?

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

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.

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.

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: MSc: 45 seats MD: 44 seats MPH: 10 seats

What rank should I get in INI CET to secure core branches at NIMHANS Bangalore?

NIMHANS Bangalore releases INICET cutoffs for admission to MD, M.Ch. DM programs. As per the NIMHANS Bangalore INICET cutoff 2024, the cutoff for the core courses spanned from 19 to 617 for the General AI category candidates. The most competitive course under the same category is M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery at the lowest cutoff rank of 19. Moreover, MD in Psychiatry had the highest cutoff ranks at NIMHANS Banglore in 2024.

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NIMHANS Bangalore: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

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 Bangalore admissions 2026-2027 are open for various courses.

INI CET 2027 January session entrance exam for admission to the MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ Mch courses will be held on Nov 1, 2026. The application correction window will be available till Oct 19, 2026.

NIMHANS Bangalore Highlights 2026

NIMHANS Bangalore is spread across 131 acre of land. There are PG, PhD, & Fellowship programmes available in the college. These courses are available across the Neurology, Geriatric Mental Health Care, Public Health, etc streams. Refer to the below NIMHANS Bangalore highlights:

Ranking: NIMHANS has been ranked 7th by NIRF 2025 under the Medicine & Health Sciences category.
Popular programmes: The available flagship courses are MD, MSc, MCh, MPhil and PhD.
Admission Criteria: The institute accepts admission based through entrance exams. The institute accepts NIMHANS Entrance Test.
Fees: The total tuition fee for the MD course is INR 1.5 lakh.
Cut off 2026: As per the NIMHANS INI CET cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the last round cutoff for the MD course was 551, wherein the toughest MD specialisation was MD in Psychiatry, with the cutoff being 551.
NIMHANS Bangalore placements: As per the NIMHANS Bangalore NIRF report 2025 (Medical) released, 100% placement was recorded in PG 2-year & PG 3-year programmes during the placement drive for 2024. The median package offered during NIMHANS Bangalore placement for 2024 for PG 2-year & PG 3-year programmes was INR 16.09 LPA and 18.04 LPA.
Attached hospital: The college has an attached hospital which is NABH-accredited & has a good infra with 1,096 beds & comprehensive inpatient facilities.

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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: 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.

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: 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.

NIMHANS Bangalore Cut off 2026

NIMHANS Bengaluru & INI CET Cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to various PG-level Medical courses, like MD, etc. The cutoff was released in the form of ranks for all categories under the All India quota for round 2. As per the round 2 cutoff, the closing rank was 551 for the General AI category, wherein the most compitetive programme for admission was MD in Psychiatry. More details about the NIMHANS Bengaluru cut off can be seen in the table below:

NIMHANS Bangalore Courses & Fees 2026

NIMHANS Bangalore undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD are the popular programmes offered at the institute. Courses are offered in full-time mode.

MSc at NIMHANS Bangalore is the popular programme. The institute offers MSc specialisation in Neuroscience, Psychiatric Nursing, Yoga Therapy, Biostatistics, and others. While MD is also the popular programme which offers specialisations in Psychiatry, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and others.

NIMHANS Bangalore Fees 2026

The total and tuition fee for some of the top courses are mentioned below:

Course	Tuition Fee	Total Fee
MSc	INR 20K	INR 31.35K
MD	INR 1.5 lakh	INR 1.65 lakh
MCh	INR 3 lakh	INR 3.25 lakh
MPH	INR 1.5 lakh	INR 1.73 lakh

The other components includes:

Components	Amount
One-time Payment	INR 5K
Other Fee	INR 11.2K- INR 20.1K

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NIMHANS Bangalore Placements 2025

NIMHANS Bangalore placements 2026 will be updated here once out. As per the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences NIRF report 2025 (Medical) released, 100% placement was recorded in PG 2-year and PG 3-year programs during the placement drive 2024. NIMHANS Bangalore placement highlights of past two years as per the NIRF report for 2025 is mentioned below:

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics 2023	PG 2-year Placement Statistics 2024
Median package	INR 6 LPA	INR 16.09 LPA
Number of Graduating Students	94	90
Students Placed	94	90
Particulars	PG 3-year Placement Statistics 2023	PG 3-year Placement Statistics 2024
Median package	INR 16.09 LPA	INR 18.04 LPA
Number of Graduating Students	85	71
Students Placed	85	71

NIMHANS Bangalore Admission & Application Process 2026

The mode of NIMHANS Bangalore course admissions is online. NIMHANS Bangalore admissions are based on entrance test scores and merit. Below are the NIMHANS Bangalore admission updates for 2026:

The accepted entrance exam for admission is NIMHANS Entrance Test, etc. For PhD course, personal interview round (PI) is conducted along with entrance examination.
If students belong to the SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / EWS categories or Karnataka Domicile students must mandatorily attach the relevant documents / certificate in the concerned field of the application form.
Entrance examinations for all notified programmes will be conducted at Bangalore only.

NIMHANS Bangalore Application Process 2026

The application form can be collected through the official site. The NIMHANS Bangalore application process is easy to understand and complete. Students must complete the process before the last date. The process is as given below:

Go to the official site at nimhans.ac.in.
Register as a new user and enter your basic details.
Get the email verified.
Complete the form.
Pay INR 1500 and submit the form. For reserved category, application fees is INR 1000.

Documents Required For The Admission

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

MD Admissions 2027

3 Courses3 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET

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Dates	Events
26 Oct '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Admit Card
Sep '26-Oct '26	INI CET 2026 November Application DatesOngoing
1 Nov '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Exam Date

M.Ch. Admissions 2027

2 Courses3 years-6 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: INI CET

Important dates

Dates	Events
26 Oct '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Admit Card
Sep '26-Oct '26	INI CET 2026 November Application DatesOngoing
1 Nov '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Exam Date

DM Admissions 2027

9 Courses3 years-6 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET

Important dates

Dates	Events
26 Oct '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Admit Card
Sep '26-Oct '26	INI CET 2026 November Application DatesOngoing
1 Nov '26	INI CET Nov 2026 Exam Date

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NIMHANS Bangalore Rankings 2026

The details related to the NIMHANS Bangalore Rankings 2026 will be upodated here once out. Over the past few years, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences has been ranked under multiple streams, namely Medical, etc. A few of the important National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2025 under the Medical category	7
NIRF 2024 under the Medical category	4

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NIMHANS Bangalore FAQs

The below are the NIMHANS Bangalore FAQs:

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: 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: 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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