NIMHANS offers admission at various levels such as postgraduate, super-specialty, And Doctoral levels. It offers courses like MD, DM, M.Ch, B.Sc, M.Phil, and Ph.D. courses.

  • NIMHANS admissions are entrance-based for all the major courses.
  • For MD NIMHANS accepts INI CET entrance exams.
  • An MBBS degree is mandatory for the MD course. 
  • Admissions to DM and M.Ch at NIMHANS are done through INI SS followed by counselling. 
  • For DM/M.CH an MD/MS degree is mandatory from an MCI-recognized university (55% aggregate).   
  • B.Sc admissions are done through the “NIMHANS entrance test” (45% aggregate).
  • One must have passed 12th in PCB  from a recognized board for the same.
  • AIIMS Delhi is the counselling body for NIMHANS admissions.  

NIMHANS Admission 2024 Highlights

NIMHANS offers various PG, Super-speciality, Diploma, fellowship, and Paramedical courses. The admissions to all the courses are entrance-based followed by the counselling process. Following are the key details for NIMHANS Admission 2024

Particulars Details
College National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences
Establishment 1974
Major Courses MD, DM, M.Ch, Diploma, Fellowship, B.Sc
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams INI CET, INI SS, NIMHANS Entrance Exam
Counselling Body AIIMS Delhi

NIMHANS PG Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers various PG courses like Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Master of Science (M.Sc) in various specializations. Following are the key course details for NIMHANS PG Admission 2024

Courses MD - Doctor of Medicine
MPH - Master’s of Public Health
M.Sc - Master’s of Science
Type Regular/Full-time
Course Duration
Specializations MD - Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
MPH - Public Health
M.Sc - Psychiatric Nursing, Biostatics
Course Fee MD- INR 66,550 (1st year)
MPH - INR 96,840 (1st year)
M.Sc - INR 22,000 (1st year)
Entrance/admission Criteria MD - INI CET
MPH/M.Sc- NIMHANS Entrance Exam

NIMHANS PG Eligibility Criteria

  • For MD must have acquired an MBBS degree from a recognized university.
  • For MPH, the candidates must have an MBBS or Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • For M.Sc the candidates are required to pass a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

NIMHANS PG Selection Criteria

  • The MD admissions are based on the INI CET scores followed by counselling conducted by AIIMS Delhi.
  • The M.Sc and MPH admissions are done based on NIMHANS entrance exams.

NIMHANS Super-Speciality Courses Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers admission to DM and M.Ch courses in various specializations for which the admissions are based on INI SS. The courses are offered for 3 years on a full-time basis, following are the course details for the NIMHANS Super-Speciality (DM & M.Ch) Course Admission 2024

Course DM - Doctorate of Medicine
M.Ch - Master of Chirurgiae
Type Regular
Specialization DM - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropathology, Neuroanesthesia & Neurocritical Care, Neuro Anaesthesiology, Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology, Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry.
M.Ch - Neurosurgery
Course Fee DM - INR 71,050 (1st year)
M.Ch - INR 62,050 (1st year)
Admissions criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams INI SS

NIMHANS Super-Speciality Course Eligibility Criteria

  • One must have acquired an MD/MS degree from an MCI-recognized university.
  • The candidates must attain a minimum aggregate of 55% (general category) and 50% (ST/SC/OBC).

NIMHANS Super-Speciality Course Selection Criteria

  • DM/M.Ch admissions at NIMHANS are based on the entrance examinations.
  • Candidates are required to qualify for the INI SS entrance examination followed by the counseling process.

NIMHANS Doctorate Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers admissions to various doctorate courses like Ph.D., M.phil, and Fellowship in various specializations. The course duration is 2-3 years following are the key highlights of NIMHANS doctorate admissions in 2024

Courses PhD
M.Phil
Course Duration PhD -3 Years
M.Phil - 2 Years
Course Fee PhD -INR 32,000 (1st year)
M.Phil - INR 22,550 (1st year)
Specializations PhD - Neurophysiology, Mental Health Rehabilitation, Human Genetics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Neuropathology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Biostatics, Neurology, Clinical Neuroscience, History of Psychiatry, Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology, Psychiatric Social Work, Nursing, Psychiatry, Biophysics, Clinical Psychology, Neurovirology, Neurochemistry, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Neuro microbiology.    
M.Phil - Biophysics, Neurosciences, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work, Neurophysiology.
Eligibility Criteria MBBS or Master's degree from a recognized institution

NIMHANS Fellowship Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers 1-year fellowship courses in several specialities on a regular mode and the candidates must have acquired an MD or DNB certificate for the same, following are the fellowship course details for the same

Course Fellowship
Course Duration 1-year
Course Fee INR 18,350
Specializations Cognitive Neurosciences, Neurological Rehabilitation, Epilepsy, Forensic Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuro-Psychiatry, Mental Health, Stroke, Neuromuscular Disorder, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Clinical Neurosciences & Therapeutics, Geriatric Mental Health Care, Mental Health Education, Movement Disorders, Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Care for Elderly, Neuropathology, Community Mental Health, Disaster Management (Psychosocial Support), Neuroinfection, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Related Disorders, Hospital Infection Control, Transfusion Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Paediatric Neurology, Acute Care & Emergency Psychiatry, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychiatric Disorders.
Eligibility/Selection Criteria MD or DNB degree from a recognized university

NIMHANS Diploma Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers Diploma, PG Diploma, and Post-Basic Diploma courses, for 1-2 years. Following are the key course details for the NIMHANS diploma course admissions 2024

Course name Course Description Eligibility/Selection Criteria
Diploma Course Duration - 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 8,600 (1st year)
10+2 with at least 45% in PCB subjects
  • NIMHANS entrance test
PG Diploma Course Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 20,750
MBBS or Master's degree from a recognized university + NIMHANS entrance test
Post-basic Diploma Course Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 7,300
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution + NIMHANS entrance test

NIMHANS Diploma Specifications

NIMHANS offers diploma courses in several specifications as mentioned below

Course name Specializations offered
Diploma Clinical Neurophysiology Technology [DCNT]
PG Diploma Clinical Biochemistry
Post-basic Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Neuroscience Nursing

NIMHANS B.Sc Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers B.Sc courses on a full-time basis, the admissions for the same are done based on the NIMHANS Entrance Exam. NIMHANS admissions for B.Sc course 2024 details are as follows

Type Regular/Full-time
Duration 3 – 4 Years
Course Fee INR 49,200 (1st year)
Specializations Nursing, Anaesthesia Technology, Radiography, Neurophysiology Technology
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 in PCB with an aggregate of 45% marks from a recognized board.
Selection Criteria NIMHANS Entrance Exam

NIMHANS B.Sc Eligibility is as follows

  • One must be a 12th pass in PCB and English as mandatory subjects.  
  • Candidate must be a minimum of 17 years of age.

NIMHANS B.Sc Selection Criteria are as follows

  • Admission to B.Sc courses is done based on the NIMHANS entrance test.
  • One must score at least 45% in the entrance examination.

NIMHANS Application Process 2024

The admission process at NIMHANS is done through the official website of NIMHANS, the candidates are required to submit the necessary documents and pay the fee for finalizing the admission process. Following is the admission process to be followed for NIMHANS 2024

  • Go to NIMHANS’ official website https://nimhans.ac.in/
  • Create a new account using the required basic information.
  • Submit all the required credentials in the application form.
  • Pay the registration fee using your preferred method of payment.
  • Take a printout of the same for future reference.
  • Qualified candidates are required to visit the college for final documentation.
  • The seats are allotted once the entire admission process is completed and the rest amount of the fee is paid.

Documents Required for NIMHANS Admissions 2024

The candidates are required to submit their personal and academic details online for the NIMHANS admissions, following are the documents required for the same

  • INI CET scorecard
  • MBBS or UG degree (for the PG courses)
  • 12th Marksheet
  • 10th Marksheet
  • Category Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Valid ID (PAN/Aadhar Card/Driver's License)
  • Passport size photograph

NIMHANS Admission FAQs

Ques. When is the INI CET admit card released for NIMHANS admissions?

Ans. The admit cards for NIMHANS are released once the admissions process is completed. The students will be given access to the same within 15-20 days after the completion of the registration process. 

Ques. How do I get admission at NIMHANS after the 12th?

Ans. The admissions at NIMHANS are completely entrance-based for all the courses. The admissions are taken based on the INI CET score for the MD course, whereas for the super-speciality course, they consider INI SS. For the rest of the courses like B.Sc, M.Sc, MPH, and Diploma courses the admissions are done through the NIMHANS entrance test. The seat allotment for the MD/DM/M.Ch is done through AIIMS Delhi counselling, whereas, for the other courses, NIMHANS conduct individual interview rounds.

Ques. Can I get admission through the management quota at NIMHANS?

Ans. No, NIMHANS does not have a management quota for admissions to any courses, rather the admissions are done only through the direct counselling process. The candidates must qualify for the respective entrance test for each course to be eligible for the counselling process. Only those who have gained the minimum passing marks in the entrance exam will be allotted a seat at the college. NIMHANS counselling for the PG/super-speciality courses is organized by AIIMS Delhi.              

Ques. What are the courses offered at NIMHANS?    

Ans. NIMHANS offers post-graduate, doctorate, diploma, and fellowship courses for various domains. The courses offered by NIMHANS are MD, DM, M.Ch, Diploma, Fellowship, B.Sc.

Ques. How to get into NIMANS for M.Sc?

Ans. One can take admission to the M.Sc course through the NIMHANS entrance exam, for which the candidates are required to have completed their B.Sc Degree from a recognized university.   

Ques. Is there a negative marking in INI CET at NIMHANS?

Ans. Yes, in the INI CET exam, the candidates are charged with a penalty of -1/3, however for every correct answer they are given 1 mark. Hence, the overall marks are affected by the number of total wrong answers.      

Ques. What are the PG courses offered by NIMHANS?           

Ans. NIMHANS offers PG courses specializations such as MD - Psychiatry, Physical, Medicine and Rehabilitation, MPH - Public Health and M.Sc - Psychiatric Nursing, Biostatics.

Ques. How can I get admission to PG at NIMHANS?

Ans. The admissions to the MD, MPH and M.Sc courses at NIMHANS are made through the entrance test followed by a counselling process. The admissions MD accept the INI CET whereas for the MPH and M.Sc, they accept the NIMHANS entrance test. The seats are then allotted through the AIIMS Delhi counselling. One can register for the same on the official website of the institute.

Ques. What is the course fee for MD Psychiatry?

Ans. The cost for the first year of MD Psychiatry is INR 66,550. The course is offered for the duration of 2 years, and the junior resident doctors are offered a monthly salary for the same.

Ques. Is there an age limit for the NIMHANS MD course admission at NIMHANS?

Ans.No, there is no upper age limit for the MD course admissions at NIMAHNS.

Ques. What are the passing marks for MD admission at NIMHANS?

Ans. The candidates must have attained at least 50% marks in the entrance test (INI CET) for MD admissions at NIMHANS.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed for INI CET at NIMHANS?

Ans. There is no limit for the maximum number of attempts for INI CET for admission to MD courses at NIMHANS.

Ques. How can I take admission to the DM course at NIMHANS?

Ans. The admissions at NIMHANS to the DM courses are entrance-based for which one needs to qualify for the INI SS with the minimum category-wise cutoff.

Ques. What are the M.Ch courses offered by NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS offers the M.Ch course for Neurosurgery, the course is offered for 3 years.

Ques. What is the qualification for DM Neurology at NIMHANS?

Ans. To take admission to the DM Neurology course at NIMHANS firstly one must have done their MBBS followed by a one-year compulsory rotational internship. Thereafter, one must also have served as a junior resident doctor at a certified hospital. The admission to the DM course is made through the INI SS at NIMHANS, whereas the seats are allotted through the counselling process.

Ques. How long is the NIMHANS fellowship course?

Ans. The fellowship course at NIMHANS is offered for 1 year, the admissions to which are done on the basis of MD/DNB degree from a recognized college.

Ques. What are the diploma courses offered by NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS offers Diplomas, PG diplomas and post-basic diplomas in various specializations. It offers a diploma course in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology [DCNT], a PG Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry and a post-basic diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Neuroscience Nursing.

Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted by NIMHANS?

Ans. INI CET and INI SS are considered for admissions to MD and super-speciality courses respectively. Whereas, they accept the NIMHANS entrance test for other PG and diploma courses.

Ques. Is there any age limit for admission to NIMHANS?

Ans. For the UG courses like MBBS and B.Sc courses, the age limit is a minimum of 17 years by December 31st. Whereas for the PG and Super-speciality courses, the minimum age limit is 32 years.

Ques. Does NIMHANS offer B.Sc courses?

Ans. Yes, NIMHANS offers a B.Sc course in several domains, the course duration for the same is 3 – 4 Years, the cost for which is INR 49,250 (1st year).

Ques. What are the doctorate courses offered by NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS offers doctorate courses in various disciplines such as PhD and M.Phil.

Ques. What is the course fee for the fellowship courses at NIMHANS?

Ans. The course fee for the fellowship courses at NIMHANS is INR 18,350 for the duration of 1-year, one is required to have an MD or DNB degree from a recognized university.

Ques. How do I get admission to the DM/M.Ch course at NIMHANS?

Ans. The admissions for the DM/M.Ch course at NIMHANS are done through entrance-based, the candidates are required to qualify for the INI SS entrance test.

Ques. What are the DM courses offered at NIMHANS?  

Ans. NIMHANS offers the DM course in, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropathology, Neuroanesthesia & Neurocritical Care, Neuro Anaesthesiology, Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology, Addiction Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry.

Ques. How long is the diploma course at NIMHANS?

Ans. The course duration for the diploma courses at NIMHANS is 2 Years, the course is available in several specializations. One must be 10+2 with at least 45% in PCB subjects and qualify for the NIMHANS entrance test.

Ques. What is the course fee for the PhD and M.Phil at NIMHANS?

Ans. The course fee for the PhD and M.Phil at NIMHANS is INR 32,000 (1st year) and INR 22,550 (1st year) respectively.

Ques. Does NIMHANS accept NEET PG entrance scores for the MD course?

Ans. No, NIMHANS admissions for the MD courses are based on the INI CET entrance tests followed by AIIMS Delhi counselling. 

Ques. Does NIMHANS have its entrance test?

Ans. Yes, NIMHANS accepts the NIMHANS entrance examination for admission to MPH, M.Sc, Diploma and B.Sc courses.

Ques. What is the course fee for the B.Sc course at NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS B.Sc courses are offered at the cost of INR 49,250 for the 1st year for 3 – 4 years for which the candidates are required to have passed 10+2 in PCB with an aggregate of 45%. 

Ques. What are the eligibility/selection criteria for the PG diploma at NIMHANS?

Ans. For the admissions to PG diploma at NIMHANS, one is required to complete an MBBS or Master's degree from a recognized university. The candidate also needs to qualify for the NIMHANS entrance test.

Ques. How do I take admission to the PhD course at NIMHANS?

Ans. There are multiple ways one can take admission to the PhD course at NIMHANS, one method is through the NIMHANS entrance test followed by the personal interview. Secondly, if the students have qualified for the national level eligibility tests such as UGC NET, CSIR NET, or ICMR, they would be eligible for direct interviews. Hence they don’t need to sit for the college entrance test. The candidates must have completed their master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institute.

Ques. What is the maximum age limit for PhD admission at NIMHANS?

Ans. The maximum age limit for the PhD course at NIMHANS ranges between 40-42 years and there is no minimum age limit for the same.

Ques. Is it worth doing phd neuroscience at NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS offers one of the best facilities for research students being an institute of national importance. It is worth doing a PhD Neuroscience through which one can pursue a career as a Neurosurgeon, neurologist, research scientist, research faculty etc. The institute provided the students with the best research environment with a widely experienced faculty and guides of their own choice.

Ques. How can I get my PhD in clinical psychology at NIMHANS?

Ans. The admissions to the M.Phill course at NIMHANS are done through the NIMHANS entrance test and personal interview. Other than that if one has qualified for the National Eligibility Test with a JRF/SRF then they can directly sit for the interview. One must have also completed their M.Phill in clinical psychology for the same.

Ques. Can I do a fellowship at NIMHANS after graduation?

Ans. The candidates must have completed their MD or DNB degree in the related field for the fellowship course at NIMHANS. The selections are done based on the NIMHANS entrance test.

Ques. How long is the diploma course at NIMHANS?

Ans. NIMHANS offers a diploma course for 2 years, and a PG diploma post-basic diploma for 1-year.

Ques. Can I do a diploma course after the 12th at NIMHANS?

Ans. Yes, one can pursue the diploma course based on 10+2 in PCB from a recognized board. For the PG Diploma and post-basic diploma one must have at least completed their graduation.

Ques. Can I take direct admission to the NIMHANS post-basic diploma course?

Ans. No, for the post-basic diploma, one must qualify for the NIMHANS entrance test along with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute.

Ques. Who can take admission at BSC nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. Anybody with a minimum aggregate of 45% in their 10+2 can sit for the institute’s entrance test. One must gain at least 45% in the same and should have completed 17 years of age by December 2024. 

Ques. What is the cost of BSc nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. The first-year cost for the B.Sc course at NIMHANS is INR 49,200, and the complete course duration for the same is 3 – 4 Years.

Ques. What is the admission process at NIMHANS?

Ans. The admission process at NIMHANS is entrance-based for all the courses, it accepts INI CET, INI SS, and NIMHANS Entrance Exam. The seats are allotted through the AIIMS Delhi counselling. The students can apply through the AIIMS exam official website. Following are the key steps to follow for the same:

  • Go to the official website of the AIIMS exam @ https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/\
  • Click on ‘Academic courses’ button
  • Select the desired course and proceed with the application.
  • Fill in the basic information information and log in to the portal.
  • Fill in all the required fields and upload the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the application form.
  • Take a printout of the form for further reference.
     

Ques. Where can I get my admit card for the NIMHANS INI CET exam?

Ans. The admit cards for the INI CET can be accessed through the AIIMS exam’s official website (https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/) after 15-20 days of the admission completion date. 

Ques. What documents do I need to carry at NIMHANS admissions?

Ans. The candidates need to apply at the official website of AIIMS exams for NIMHANS admissions, they need to carry the following documents for the same:

  • INI CET scorecard
  • MBBS or UG degree (for the PG courses)
  • 12th Marksheet
  • 10th Marksheet
  • Category Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Valid ID (PAN/Aadhar Card/Driver's License)
  • Passport size photograph