NIMHANS 2021 Eligibility Criteria

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences ( NIMHANS ) Medical Entrance Examination Eligibility Criteria - 2015

Age limit

For PG Medical and superspeciality courses, age should not be more than 32 years for MBBS degree holders and 35 for PG medical degree holders.

Age is relaxable in the case of SC / ST candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on the date of commencement of courses. For sponsored / deputed candidates, age should not be more than 45 years as on the date of commencement of courses.

For B.Sc. in Nursing, B.Sc. in Radiography and B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology courses, the age of the candidates should be between 17 and 25 years as on the date of commencement of course.

Minimum Qualification for Admission:

Ph. D in Biophysics : Only External Fellowship

Candidates should have completed M. Phil Biophysics / Neuroscience / MBBS / M. Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Physiology.

Ph. D in Biostatistics

Candidates should have M. Stat. ( ISI ) / M. Sc in Statistics / Biostatistics / Medical Statistics / Health Statistics / Agricultural Statistics.

Ph. D in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry:

Candidates should have MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry or M. Phil in Clinical Psychology or M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work.

PDF in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry:

Candidates should have MD / DNB in Psychiatry

Ph. D in Clinical Neurosciences:

Candidates should have MBBS degree with not less than 55% of the marks of any University recognized by the Medical Council of India ( MCI ).

The candidate should have completed satisfactorily one year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent as recognized by the MCI after passing the final MBBS examination and must have full registration with a State Medical Council.

Ph. D in Clinical Psychology

Candidates should have 2 years full time MA / M. Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology / M. Phil degree in Mental Health and Social Psychology / M. Phil in Clinical Psychology.

Ph. D in Human Genetics

Candidates should have completed M. Sc in any Life Sciences discipline.

Ph. D in Mental Health Education

Candidates should have completed Masters in Public Health, Health or Behavioural Sciences

Ph. D in Neurochemistry

Candidates should have completed M. Phil in Neurosciences / M. Sc in Biochemistry / M. Sc in Medical Biochemistry / M. Sc in Biotechnology

Ph. D in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology

Candidates should have completed MBBS / MD or DNB in Radiodiagnosis / M.Sc in Medical Subjects / BE / B. Tech. / M. Tech. Degree

Ph. D in Neurological Rehabilitation

A Candidate who has obtained following degrees from recognized university securing not less than 55% marks, MBBS, Master in Physiotherapy ( MPT ), Masters in Occupational therapy ( MOT ), Masters in Orthotics & Prosthetics, M. Phil in Clinical Psychology, M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work, M. Phil in Clinical Neurosciences, M. Sc in Nursing and M. Sc in Speech Therapy, MD / DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation can register for Ph. D examination after one year from the date of provisional registration.

Ph. D in Neuromicrobiology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MBBS / MD Microbiology / BE Biotechnology / M. Phil Neuroscience / M. Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / MLT / Applied Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biomedical Genetics / Neuroscience

Ph. D in Neuropathology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD in Pathology / M. Sc in Life Sciences / MBBS

Ph. D in Neurophysiology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of M. Phil in Neuroscience / Neurophysiology / MBBS / MD in Physiology / MD in Ayurveda / BE / B. Tech. Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M. Sc in Physiology / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Neuroscience / Life Science / Biotechnology / Zoology / Masters in Physiotherapy / Masters in Unani Medicine

Ph. D in Neurovirology

Candidates should have completed MBBS / MD in Microbiology / M. Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Virology

Ph. D in Nursing

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing

Ph. D in Psychiatric Social Work

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of 2 years full time Masters Degree in Social Work / M. Phil in Psychiatric Social work

Ph. D in Mental Health Rehabilitation

Candidates should have completed M. Sc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation / M. Phil in Clinical Psychology / M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work / M. Sc in Psychiatric Nursing / MBBS

Ph. D in Psychiatry

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MBBS / MD / Postgraduate degree in the Basic Sciences or Humanities / BE / B. Tech. / ME / M. Tech.

Ph. D in Psychopharmacology

Candidates should have completed MD in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / MBBS / BE Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / B. Tech. Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / ME Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / M. Sc in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics

Ph. D in Speech Pathology & Audiology

Candidates should have completed M. Sc in Speech Pathology & Audiology or M. Sc in Speech-Language Pathology or M. Sc in Audiology.

M. Phil in Clinical Psychology

Candidates should have 2 years full time MA / M. Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology

M. Phil in Biophysics :

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MBBS / B. Tech in Biotechnology / Electronics / Computer Science / M. Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Zoology / Chemistry / Physiology

M. Phil In Neurosciences

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MBBS / BE / B. Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M. Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M. Sc Psychology

M. Phil In Neurophysiology

Candidates should have completed MBBS / BAMS ( Ayurveda ) / BDS / M. Sc in Physiology / Neuroscience / Anatomy / Biochemistry / Zoology / Biotechnology / Life Science / Molecular Biology / Bachelors in Unani Medicine

M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work

Candidates should have 2 years full time MA / MSW degree in Social Work.

M. Sc in Psychiatric Nursing

a) The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

b) The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

c) The candidate should have studied B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by INC.

d) Minimum of one year experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing as on the day of counseling.

e) Minimum of one year of work experience prior to or after post Basic B.Sc. Nursing as on the day of counseling.

f) Candidate shall be medically fit.

Master of Public Health ( MPH )

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MBBS degree from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS/MCI and registered with a State Medical Council and currently working with Central or State Government’s health departments

M.Ch in Neurosurgery

1) MBBS Or

2) MS / DNB in General Surgery

DM in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry / Addiction Psychiatry

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD / DNB in Psychiatry

DM in Neuroanaesthesia

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB in Anaesthesiology

DM in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology

Candidates should have completed MD in Radiodiagnosis / DNB in Radiodiagnosis Clinical and Research Facilities

DM degree in Neurology

1) MBBS Or

2) MD / DNB in Internal ( General ) Medicine or Pediatrics

DM in Neuropathology

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB in Pathology

Diploma Course in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of B.Sc. with Physics / Electronics / Computer Sciences with minimum II Class in the qualifying examination.

OR

Diploma in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer ( approved by Board of Technical Education).

OR

3 years experience as EEG Technician after PUC.

MD in Psychiatry

1) MBBS Or

2) DPM

Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing

Candidates Should be a registered Nurse ( R.N&R.M ) in the State Nursing Council with one year experience as staff nurse.

Post Basic Diploma in Neurosciences Nursing

Candidates should be a registered Nurse ( R.N&R.M ) in the State Nursing Council with one year experience as staff nurse.

PDF in Neuroanaesthesia

Candidates hould have completed MD / DNB in Anaesthesia

PDF in Neurocritical Care

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB in Anaesthesia, MD in Internal Medicine, DM in Neuroanaesthesia, DM / DNB in Neurology or M.Ch. / DNB in Neurosurgery.

PDF in Neurological Rehabilitation

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

PDF in Neurology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of DM / DNB in Neurology

PDF in Neuroinfections

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD in Microbiology

PDF in Hospital Infection Control

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD / DNB in Microbiology

PDF in Neuropathology

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD / DNB in Pathology

PDF in Transfusion Medicine

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB in Pathology / Medicine / Pediatrics / Microbiology / Anaesthesia / Emergency Medicine or any other clinical equivalent degree recognized from a recognized institution in India

PDF in Acute Care & Emergency Psychiatry

Candidates should have completed MD / DNB in Psychiatry

PDF in Community Mental Health / Addiction Medicine / Consultation Liaison Psychiatry / Obsessive Compulisive disorder & related disorders / Clinical Neuro Sciences &Therapeutics in Schizophrenia

Candidates should have a minimum qualification of MD / DNB in Psychiatry

B. Sc in Anaesthesia Technology

Candidates should have Pass in Two-year Pre-University examination or equivalent with a Science group having secured an aggregate of 45% in Science subjects.

B. Sc in Radiography

a) Pre-University examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education or any recognized State Board with English and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as optional subjects with 45% aggregate.

b) Job oriented Diploma course from a recognized Board with Diagnostic Radiography as vocational subject or equivalent.

c) Any equivalent examination recognized by the NIMHANS, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as principal subjects of study with 45% aggregate.

d) The candidate should be medically fit.

B. Sc in Nursing

a) Pre-University examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 45% aggregate in the above subjects.

b) Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination ( 12 years course ) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 45% aggregate.

c) Senior School Certificate examination Pre-Degree Examination ( 10+2 ) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 45% aggregate.

d) An Equivalent with 12 years of Schooling from a recognized Board or University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 45% aggregate.

e) The Candidate shall be medically fit.

Fellowship in Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management

M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work / Clinical Psychology / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / Disaster Management or M. Sc in Psychiatric Nursing with one year experience after completion of M. Sc course.

Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Candidates who possess the following degrees / diplomas

a) Diploma in Psychiatry / Psychological Medicine or MD ( Psychiatry ) or DNB ( Psychiatry ),

b) M. Phil in Clinical Psychology / Psychiatric Social Work,

c) M. Sc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Direct candidates as well as those deputed from other organizations can be admitted to the course. Those with MBBS and those with MA in Psychology / MSW / M. Sc Nursing who have had minimum of 2 years of experience of having worked in a mental health setting are eligible. ( If M. Phil or Diploma is for only 1 year duration, then 1 additional year of experience in mental health setting is necessary ).

*Candidates sponsored by the NGO’s also can apply for this course. The sponsorship letter should be in the NIMHANS prescribed format as shown under sponsorship certificate. If no candidates are qualified under medical category, the seats will be filled by candidates from the non-medical category and vice versa.

External fellowship for Ph. D program

Candidates with sponsorship / deputation from Government of India / State Govt. Institutions / Universities, candidates with Fellowships from Government Agencies like UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT ( JRF / SRF only ) and permanent employees / tenured employees of NIMHANS can apply for Ph. D in the various departments of this Institute, Candidates sponsored by NGO’s also can apply for this course.

However, such applications will be considered at the discretion of the competent authority at NIMHANS for permitting them to appear for Entrance Test and interview. Candidates who have cleared the UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT ( JRF / SRF only ) qualifying exams are exempted from Entrance Test.

All the candidates have to attend an interview and qualify by obtaining a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for admission to the Ph. D program. Mere qualifying in Entrance test and interview does not entitle admission to Ph. D course. Selection is subject to availability of eligible guides in the respective departments.

The admitted students have to work on full-time basis for a minimum period of three years. Entrance test and interview for selection of candidates for Ph. D programs will be held in the months of March and June.

Qualifying examination requirement for various medical courses

Candidates should have completed MBBS degree from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India.

The candidate should have completed compulsory rotation internship of one year after MBBS or its equivalent recognized by Medical Council of India on or before the date of commencement of course.

A certificate to that effect has to be produced. The candidate should have permanent registration with State Medical Council.

In case of Candidates who have not completed the Internship and have not registered with any State Medical Council, but are selected in the counseling, will not be considered for admission unless the Internship Completion Certificate and the State Medical Council Registration Certificate are produced on or before the date of commencement of course failing which, the seat allotted will be cancelled without any further communication and the Candidate next in the order of Merit in the waiting list will be considered.

Candidates who have MD / MS / DNB / DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University on or before the date of commencement of course.

Candidates who are selected for the course at this Institution in the counseling and have not produced the proof of passing in the qualifying examination must produce the proof of passing in the qualifying examination on or before the date of commencement of course failing which, the seat allotted will be cancelled without any further communication and the Candidate next in the order of Merit in the waiting list will be considered.

Qualifying examination requirement for various non-medical courses

(a) Candidates with M. Sc / MA / MSW / Ayurvedic Graduation / BE / B. Tech. / B.Sc. Engineering should have passed the examination from a University recognized by University Grants Commission ( UGC ) / Rehabilitation Council of India ( RCI ), securing not less than 55% of marks in aggregate on or before the date of counseling / interview.

Candidates, who have appeared for the qualifying examinations and are awaiting results, may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear for the counseling / interview only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University as on the date of counseling / interview.

In case grades are awarded in lieu of marks in the qualifying examination, candidates have to produce a Certificate from the University clearly stating the range of marks into which each of the grades fit, failing which, such applications will be rejected.

Candidates with Master’s degree obtained through research and awarded on the basis of the evaluation of the thesis ( from a University recognized by NIMHANS which does not award marks at the master’s level ) are also eligible to apply for Ph. D Program.

Candidates with PUC or 10 + 2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 45% aggregate in the above subjects can apply for B.Sc. in Nursing course.

Candidates with PUC or 10 + 2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or job oriented diploma courses from a recognized board with an aggregate of 45% can apply for B.Sc. in Radiography course.

Candidates with PUC or 10 + 2 or equivalent with a Science group having secured an aggregate of 45% in Science subjects for B.Sc. in Anesthesia Technology course.

For more detail, refer the following website:

http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/aca_admission/prospectus201516.pdf