National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

About National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, [NIOMHANS] Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore it is a multi-disciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences. NIMHANS is known for its high standard of clinical care, quality training, and cutting-edge research in frontier areas. NIMHANS gives priorities for comprehensive patient care, manpower development, and research which addresses societal needs.
NIMHANS has manpower developmental programs that nurture behavioral sciences, neurosciences, basic-biological sciences, and ancient health systems. NIMHANS admission can be done after appearing in its entrance test based on its eligibility criteria. The advancement in genomics, computational neuroscience, mathematical modeling, neuroimaging, molecular biology, and a host of new disciplines including public health, are being adopted by NIMHANS to help humanity and the public and to promote knowledge regarding mental health.

NIMHANS is recognized by Central Government for its eminent academic position, growth, and contributors than declared NIMHANS as Deemed University in 1994. NIMHANS works with the government and provides consultancy services for policy planning and monitoring strategies in the field of Mental health and Neurosciences.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Highlights:

The highlights of NIMHANS like address, contact details, type of university, year of establishment, facilities, and programs offered are mentioned below.

NIMHANS Address	NIMHANS Hosur Road/ Marigoeda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore-560029
NIMHANS Contact Details	080-26995530
Type of University	Public
Year of Establishment	1974
Facilities	Library, Research Centers, Medical Centers, Departments, and Hostel
NIMHANS Programs Offered	Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Super Speciality Programs	NIMHANS Fees

NIMHANS Courses:

NIMHANS provides various courses with various specializations as mentioned below.

Disciplines	Courses	Specializations
Medical Science	MD	Psychiatry
	M.Ch	Neurosurgery
	M.Phil	Clinical Psychology
		Psychiatric Social Work
		Neurophysiology
		Biophysics
		Neurosciences
	DM	Neurology
		Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
		Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
		Addiction Psychiatry
		Neuroanaesthesia
		Neuropathology
	Ph.D. [Institute Fellowship]	Clinical Psychology
		Neurophysiology
		Psychiatric Social Work
		Speech Pathology and Audiology
		Biostatistics
	Ph.D. [ICMR Fellowship]	Clinical Neurosciences
	Ph.D. [External Fellowship]	Biophysics
		Biostatistics
		Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
		Clinical Psychology
		Human Genetics
		Neurochemistry
		Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
		Neurological Rehabilitation
		Neuromicrobiology
		Neuropathology
		Neurophysiology
		Neurovirology
		Mental Health Rehabilitation
		Psychiatry
		Psychopharmacology
		Speech Pathology and Audiology
	Post-Doctoral	Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
		Neuroanaesthesia
		Neurocritical Care
		Neuroinfection
		Hospital Infection Control
		Neurology
		Neuro Pathology
		Transfusion Medicine
		Neurological Rehabilitation
		Psychiatry
Nursing	M.Sc/ Ph.D.	Psychiatry

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Departments:

NIMHANS has various departments and every department is provided with highly qualified and experienced faculty is given to provide all information regarding specific specializations.

Department of Biophysics:

The Department of Biophysics was established in 1958. The department provides information about how cellular and molecular processes give rise to complex physiological functions. The research department of biophysics emphasis is on understanding the etiology of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The department of biophysics in NIMHANS offers M.Phil and Ph.D. courses

Department of Biostatistics:

The Department of Biostatistics was formed after realizing the scope of statistical methods in medical research in general and the development of psychometric and biometric methods. The department of biostatistics came with a focal point of providing statistical consultation and service to researchers, to impart training and academic teaching in biostatistical, computational and research methods. The department standardizes the collection of medical statistics and other relevant information at this institute.

Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:

In 1957 the Child Guidance Clinic was established in NIMHANS later in 1968 the Mental Retardation Clinic was established. The department continues to provide a high-quality level of service delivery in the inpatient and outpatient sections. The department has to be strong contributors to advocacy and activism in the area of child and adolescent.

Department of Clinical and Adolescent Clinical Neuro Sciences:

The Department of Clinical and Adolescent Clinical Neuro Sciences does major areas of research like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Tumours, Epilepsy, Mitochondrial disorder, Movement disorders, Sleep disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. After the inception of this department, there have been more than 50 scientific publications in the various peer-reviewed high impact national and international journal  

Department of Clinical Psychology:

The Department of Clinical Psychology was established in 1954. It's been the oldest department in the country to offer postgraduate training in clinical psychology. 

Department of Epidemiology:

The Department of Epidemiology was established in 1987. The department aims to build the gap between epidemiological understanding of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, injuries, and non-communicable diseases. The department came into existence after realizing the importance of epidemiological inputs in mental health care systems and the delivery process.  

Department of Human Genetics:

The Department of Human Genetics was established in 1985 in NIMHANS. The department aims for better research and diagnosis of genetic disorders. Department activities include manpower development, teaching, and patient care. More than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate students have been trained on genetic and molecular research methodologies.

Department of Mental Health Education:

The department was founded in 1987. This department been an integral part of the institute and actively involved in teaching, research, and training activities in the field of health education. The Department of Mental Health Education is to prepare students, health care professionals, caregivers, and the community at large to promote health in individual and group settings.

Department of Neurochemistry:

The department is involved in diagnostics, research, and training. The Department of Neurochemistry provides basic information about fundamentals applied neurochemistry. Department offers high throughput mass spectrometry-based screening tests for inborn errors of metabolism. The department trains ph.D. students.

NIMHANS Medical Centers:

NIMHANS has established many medical centers after realizing that Indian citizens have been changing phenomenally with the change in times. To overcome that situation NIMHANS has many medical centers to serve the public.

Advanced Center for Ayurveda	NIMHANS Center for Well-Being	Magneto Encephalography Center
Center for Public Health	NIMHANS Integrated Center for Yoga	Neurobiology Research Center
Central Animal Research Facility	Sakalwara Community Mental Health Center	NIMHANS Digital Academy
Center for Addiction Medicine	Virtual Learning Center	Physiotherapy Center
Nutrition Center	WHO Collaborating Center for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion

NIMHANS Facilities:

The NIMHANS Bangalore has spread over 25 acres of land which is situated in the heart of the garden city, Bangalore. The campus has huge collection of flora and fauna generous and exotic varieties of plants been preserved on the campus. And it been a place for many migratory birds. NIMHANS concerns about the environment. The campus has set a trend in spreading green messages of conservation.

NIMHANS Research Center facilitating high quality and translatable research and providing leadership for national policy have been the hallmarks of NIMHANS. The research initiatives in NIMHANS have been inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary. Research areas like unraveling the molecular and sub-cellular mechanisms for the disease process, linking clinical status with structural, biochemical, and serological abnormalities searching for biomarkers.

The Research Center of NIMHANS Bangalore provides information about the genetic basis for disease causation and developing prognostic and clinical predictors and diagnostic inventory/ checklists. NIMHANS has Biomedical Engineering Section that is responsible for testing, repairing, and maintaining proper and safe operating conditions. NIMHANS also include the Diagnostic Center with therapeutic pieces of equipment.

NIMHANS Bangalore has well-established and the well-stored library is available for students, staff, and doctors so the research programs move easily. The library adopts both national and international journals. The library gives online journal subscriptions to its students and staff so that students get convenient to study.

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

The aspirants for NIMHANS should check out the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before applying.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
MD	The candidate should have passed his/ her MBBS degree or its equivalent qualification recognized by MCI The candidate should qualify NEET-PG
DM	The candidate should have passed MD in relevant specializations with an aggregate of 55% The candidate should appear NIMHANS entrance exam
M.Ch	The candidate should have passed MS in relevant specializations or equivalent course
Ph.D.	The candidate should have passed his/ her masters in the relevant subject The candidate should appear NIMHANS entrance exam
M.Sc [Nursing]	The candidate should have passed B.Sc in Nursing The candidate should have two years of work experience The candidate should qualify for the NIMHANS entrance exam.

NIMHANS Hostel Details:

NIMHANS Bangalore provides various infrastructure facilities. NIMHANS facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls. It also includes a hostel facility for staff and doctors. The hostel facilities include mess facility, study hall, the housekeeping staff for room cleaning, laundry facility, hot water facility, water purifier with RO Technology and 24/7 security facilities are provided to students and staff as well.

Cauvery Hostel:

The Cauvery hostel accommodation for female students from the non-medical stream doing their Ph.D., M.Phil, M.Sc or any other Diploma courses. Female Trainees from other Institutes who are visiting NIMHANS can apply for the Cauvery hostel stay.

Kabini Hostel:

Kabini hostel accommodation in this hostel is for Post-MBBS resident doctors and other medical doctors doing Ph.D. or postdoctoral fellowships. The hostel has 192 rooms in total but 32 rooms are provided as guest rooms. 

Men's Hostel:

The Men's and Staff hostel is situated near the administrative block of NIMHANS. Bonafide students of NIMHANS are eligible to seek admission to the men's and staff hostel. Research staff including senior research fellows, junior research fellows, and research officers working in projects approved by NIMHANS.

Seating Intake:

Total	351	420
Hostel Name	Available Rooms	Intake Capacity
Cauvery Hostel	110	179
Kabini Hostel	160	160
Men's Hostel	81	81

NIMHANS Admission 2024 Dates

NIMHANS offers admission to courses such as MD, DM, and M.Ch on the basis of INI CET. INI CET January 2024 Dates have been announced which are as follows:

NIMHANS Admission 2024

NIMHANS offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of mental health and neurosciences :

The admission process at NIMHANS typically involves an entrance exam followed by an interview.

The entrance exam is designed to assess the candidate's knowledge and aptitude in the relevant field.

The interview is conducted to assess the candidate's suitability for the program and their research interests.

NIMHANS also offers various short-term and long-term courses in mental health and neurosciences for healthcare professionals.

Admission to these courses is based on merit, and candidates are selected based on their academic and professional qualifications.

NIMHANS Admission 2024 Process

NIMHANS Admission 2024 Process includes the following steps:

1. Registration: Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of NIMHANS and fill in the application form.
2. Application Fee: After filling in the application form, candidates have to pay the application fee through online mode using a debit/credit card or net banking.
3. Admit Card: After successful registration and fee payment, candidates can download the admit card from the official website of NIMHANS.
4. NIMHANS Online Entrance Test (NOE): Candidates who have applied for various courses at NIMHANS need to appear for the NOE. The exam is conducted in online mode and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
5. Interview: Candidates who clear the NOE are called for an interview, which is conducted in person at NIMHANS, Bangalore. The interview carries a weightage of 20%, and the remaining 80% weightage is given to the NOE score.
6. Merit List: The final merit list is prepared based on the scores obtained in the NOE and the interview.
7. Admission: Candidates who are selected as per the merit list have to appear for the counseling session, where they need to submit their original documents for verification. After verification, candidates can secure their admission by paying the requisite fees.