National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

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 NIMHANS B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam tests applicants' skills in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, corresponding to the 10+2 level curriculum. The test consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in these subjects. Although NIMHANS does not publish a syllabus, concentrating on major concepts from your higher secondary education would prove helpful.

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.  

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.

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.

Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field at the Bachelor's level namely B.Sc. in Nursing, Psychology, Life Sciences, or related disciplines from a recognised university. A minimum of 50% marks is required (45% for SC/ST candidates). Apart from this, candidates applying for M.Sc. in the concerned programme must complete their undergraduate course with prescribed subjects relevant to the M.Sc program. The final selection is based on performance in the written test and interview conducted by NIMHANS. The programme-wise details are to be checked on the official website.