National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Hosur Road Bangalore Answered Questions

To be considered for the B.Sc. in Nursing at NIHMN, one should have passed 12th grade with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology together, and passing marks in English. As you have 50% in 12th grade, you satisfy the minimum percentage requirement. But admission is also on the basis of performance in an entrance test, where you must score at least the 50th percentile for the unreserved category. So, if you score well in the entrance test, you can get admission.

The application process for the 2024-2025 academic year at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore, India began in February 2024. The application process for the January 2025 session of the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for PG courses is also available. 

NIMHANS offers a two-year Master of public health (i.e MPH) programme with 10-5 for the sponsored candidates and 5 for the non-sponsored candidates. Admissions requires an MBBS degree or an equivalent qualification. Selection is based on an entrance test, with a qualifying marks of around 50% for UR/OBC/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/Pwd candidates.  

Candidates seeking admission to the MD Ayurveda course offered at NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) must have completed the eligibility criteria, which consists of a recognised degree in BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with a minimum qualifying percentage.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked at #4 in the 'Medical' category by the NIRF ranking 2024.In the NIRF rankings 2024, SCTIMST Trivandrum achieved the #13 position in the 'Medical' category.Both are well regarderded institutions for neurosurgery.

NIMHANS Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024S.No.SubjectNo. of Question1.General English202.Aptitude203.Reasoning204.General Knowledge20The 4-year BSc Nursing syllabus covers subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, English, Computer Application, Ethics, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, Social Medicine, and more.The institute conducts an Online entrance examination, the NIMHANS entrance exam. The test consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions that a candidate needs to solve in a duration of 90 minutes. There will be 100 MCQ-type questions. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the admission schedule of National Institute of mentall health and Neurosciences was as follows:Application Period: May 7, 2024, to June 6, 2024.Entrance Examination: July 21, 2024.Result Announcement: July 27, 2024.Admission Date: August 1, 2024.Course Commencement: September 1, 2024

Yes, BAMS doctors are eligible to apply for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program with a specialization in Epidemiology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). The MPH program is designed to strengthen public health capabilities and develop specialists who can address various health issues, including mental health, neurological disorders, and non-communicable diseases. It is recognized by the Medical, Dental, and Nursing Councils of India under the NIMHANS Act.

To get entry into the B.Sc programme from NIMHANS you have to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the college. First of all check the eligibility which is commonly done after completion of 12th grade with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

The estimated cutoff information for admission to the Master of Science programme at NIMHANS for the previous year (2023) is as follows: As to INI CET, the total rank for the General category ranged between 120 and 350. For specific Master of Science programs, the cutoff ranks were approximately: Biostatistics - $220-$280, Clinical Psychology - $180-$250, Epidemiology - $250-$320, Neuroimaging & Interventioral Radiology – $200-$280, Psychiatric Nursing - $280-$350. These are only proper estimate of cutoff ranks and differ based on the programme and category.