NIMHANS Bangalore specializes in mental health and neurosciences, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in these fields. The admission procedures for these programs vary based on the level of study and the specific course.
Here's an outline of the NIMHANS Admission Processes for different programs:
The NIMHANS UG Entrance Test usually occurs in June, with the application process commencing in April. This exam comprises multiple-choice questions encompassing physics, chemistry, biology, and mental ability.
The NIMHANS PG Entrance Test, held in June, requires an application process that starts in April. The exam involves multiple-choice questions spanning subjects like psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychiatric social work, and neuroscience.
Doctoral Program: For doctoral programs, candidates need a relevant master's degree, and they must pass an entrance exam and an interview. Applications typically open in April, with entrance exams and interviews conducted in July.
NIMHANS offers a B.Sc. in Neurophysiology Technology with admissions held annually. The application process generally starts around May or June, and selection is based on an entrance exam followed by an interview.
NIMHANS provides B.Sc. programs in various areas, including Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Radiography, and Anaesthesia Technology.
For admission to B.Sc. programs at NIMHANS:
Educational Qualification: Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects.
Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination is required.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 17 to 25 years old.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible.
NIMHANS B.Sc. Admission Selection Criteria:
Entrance Exam: Candidates must take the entrance exam conducted by NIMHANS, covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English.
Qualifying Marks: Securing at least 50% marks in the entrance exam is necessary.
Merit List: NIMHANS prepares a merit list based on the entrance exam performance.
Counseling: Shortlisted candidates are called for counseling where seat allotment is based on merit rank and availability.
During counseling, candidates must present relevant documents for verification, including mark sheets, caste certificates (if applicable), and identification proof.
M.Sc. Programs: NIMHANS also offers two-year M.Sc. programs in disciplines such as Biostatistics, Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Speech-Language Pathology, and Audiology. Candidates are selected based on entrance exam performance and interviews.