About NIMHANS Bangalore
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore, also known as NIMHANS Bangalore, was founded in 1974. NIMHANS Bangalore has been recognised as an institute of national importance. The centres at NIMHANS Bangalore include the Advanced Centre for Ayurveda, Centre for Public Health, the Centre for Addiction Medicine, Central Animal Research Facility (CARF), Library and Information Centre, Nimhans Digital Academy (NDA), NIMHANS Centre for Well Being and more. Admission to NIMHANS courses are offered to candidates based on eligibility criteria, cutoff score and the selection process followed by the institute. NIMHANS placements, fellowships, and basic amenities are offered to students. Candidates seeking National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences admissions must appear for the entrance exams and participate in the counselling session. Students are advised to check the NIMHANS Bangalore fee structure 2026 to know the updated fees of all the courses. Candidates seeking admission to the courses at the institute need to fill up the NIMHANS application form from the official website. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences course admission is offered for specified seat intake. NIMHANS Medical College also provide scholarships to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of the course. Also Read Top Colleges in Bangalore Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore Best Medical Colleges in Karnataka Best Medical Colleges in Bangalore National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore has been ranked by the NIRF ranking 2025 in Medical and Overall category. NIMHANS Bangalore is ranked 7th in Medical as per the NIRF ranking 2025 with NIRF score of 69.77. The institute has been ranked at 60th position in Overall category by NIRF 2025. The cutoff for the MD Psychiatry course at NIMHANS Bangalore was 306 in round 1 July session compared to 418 in 2024 for general category candidates. NIMHANS Bangalore cutoff differs from year to year based on the category to which the candidate belongs. The details of NIMHANS Bangalore cutoff 2025 for INI CET are mentioned below. As per NIRF report 2025, 16 UG 3 years students and 76 UG 4 years students were placed during NIMHANS Bangalore placements . A total of 63 PG 2 years students and 75 PG 3 years students were placed during NIMHANS placements. The details as per NIRE report 2025, for the academic year 2023-24 is mentioned in the table below. The university is located at Hosur Road, Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you.
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Courses Offered
by NIMHANS Bangalore
Master of Chirurgiae
Master of Public Health
Master of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Master of Public Health
Master of Science
Ph.D
Streams & Courses
offered by NIMHANS Bangalore
Medical
2 coursesArts
1 courseScience
3 coursesPh.D
1 courseUniversity Gallery
NIMHANS Bangalore Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | Institute Type | 1994 |
| Approved By | NMC |
| NIRF Rank | 60 (overall) |
| Entrance Exam | INI CET , NEET SS |
| Placement Details |
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NIMHANS Bangalore Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 135 acres |
| Boys Hostel | <p>The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore provides many facilities to its students. NIMHANS Bangalore facilities include a library, sports facilities, medical facilities, IT infrastructure and many other facilities. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore provides residential facilities for girls and boys students. These hostels have all the basic amenities.</p> |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Philosophy | Postgraduation | Entrance Test + Interview |
| Bachelor of Science | 10+2 (any stream) with 45-60% (varies per specialization) | Via CUCET or 10+2 marks, followed by counseling |
| Master of Science | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 35-50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, and merit-based shortlisting |
| Ph.D | Masters degree with 55% marks or NET/GATE/JRF qualified | Based on CU Ph.D Entrance Test / NET / GPAT / UGC-CSIR + interview |
| Master of Public Health | Graduation (criteria similar to other PG courses) | Merit + PI |
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