National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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NIMHANS being a government Institution of National Importance charges extremely nominal fees. The total tuition fee for the MD course is approximately ₹73,250 for 3 years. For 3-year DM/MCh courses (post-MD/MS), the total fee is approximately ₹81,250. For 6-year DM/MCh courses (post-MBBS), the fee is approximately ₹91,150. Hostel charges are ₹5,000/year additionally.

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MD Psychiatry PG residents at NIMHANS receive a monthly stipend of approximately ₹80,000–₹85,000, which is among the highest for government medical institutions in India. MPhil students receive ₹25,000/month plus ₹15,000/year contingency grants. MPH Institute Stipendiary candidates receive ₹25,000/month.

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NIMHANS has multiple named hostels for both male and female students: Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Vedavathi, Netravathi, Sharavathi, Bhavani, Kapila, Thunga, Bhima, and others. Hostel fee is approximately ₹5,000/year (sharing). Rooms are equipped with a bed, almirah, and study table, and include hot water, Wi-Fi, washing machines, study rooms, TV, and 24/7 security. Mess charges are approximately ₹4,000/year extra.

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NIMHANS offers B.Sc. programs in Nursing (4 years, 85 seats), Anaesthesia Technology, Medical Imaging Technology, and Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (all 3 years). Admission is via NIMHANS's own paramedical/nursing entrance exam. Total B.Sc. Allied Health intake is approximately 114 seats. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB and minimum 45% aggregate.

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Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurophysiology, Neuro-anaesthesia, Neuropathology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Mental Health, Addiction Medicine (Centre for Addiction Medicine), Community Mental Health (Sakalwara Community Mental Health Centre), Epilepsy Clinic, Movement Disorders Clinic, Cognitive Neurology, Neuroradiology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology

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1096 Beds