National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1974. It is affiliated to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences.…
Overview
About National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1974. It is affiliated to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences offers 6 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. These include College of Nursing: 1 programme (UG), Fam Allied, Nursing: 2 programmes (post-basic diploma), Integrative Medicine: 1 programme (certificate) and Mental Health and Neurosciences: postgraduate programmes (PG), among others. NIMHANS is a specialised institute/university in mental health and neurosciences in Bengaluru, with 28 academic departments, doctoral and other higher-education programmes, research centres and laboratories. Current official pages identify Dr. Pratima Murthy as Director. NIMHANS was formed in 1974, declared a Deemed University in 1994, and became an Institute of National Importance under the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences, Bangalore Act, 2012. Official pages use both Bengaluru and Bangalore. The 2026-27 academic-year status is represented by the currently operating institute and its current official website; no separate 2026-27 regulator list entry was located.
Courses & costs
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| all other Fellowship coursesTotal | 2026-27 | ₹18,350per year |
| B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology / B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology / B.Sc. in Clinical Neurophysiology TechnologyTotal | 2026-27 | ₹25,050per year |
| B.Sc. in NursingTotal · per year | 2026-27 | ₹53,000per year |
| B.Sc. in NursingTotal · per year | 2026-27 | ₹38,000per year |
| Certificate Course in Neuropathology TechnologyTotal | 2026-27 | ₹7,950per year |
| Certificate Course in PanchakarmaTotal | 2026-27 | ₹9,450per year |
| DM in Neurology (Post MD / DNB Category)Total | 2026-27 | ₹81,250per year |
| DPN / DNN CourseTotal | 2026-27 | ₹7,350per year |
| Fellowship CoursesTotal | 2026-27 | ₹18,660per year |
| Fellowship in Cognitive Behaviour TherapyTotal | 2026-27 | ₹26,350per year |
| M.Ch. Course (Post MBBS Category)Total | 2026-27 | ₹91,150per year |
| M.Sc. CoursesTotal | 2026-27 | ₹24,100per year |
| Master of Public HealthTotal | 2026-27 | ₹96,500per year |
| Masters’ ProgramTotal | 2026-27 | ₹24,800per year |
| MD Courses through INI-CETTotal | 2026-27 | ₹73,250per year |
| PDF CoursesTotal | 2026-27 | ₹58,450per year |
| Ph.D. ProgramTotal | 2026-27 | ₹32,000per year |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical BiochemistryTotal | 2026-27 | ₹20,750per year |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Devices TechnologyTotal · per year | 2026-27 | ₹86,300per year |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Devices TechnologyTotal · per year | 2026-27 | ₹86,400per year |
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Fam Allied
Post Basic Diploma
certificate
PG
doctoral
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences admissions
For the 2026-27 UG cycle, applicants apply online, take the NIMHANS entrance test and complete certificate verification; the UG prospectus states selection is merit-based. The July 2026 PG cycle used online applications, an entrance test in Bengaluru and, for PhD, an interview; the PG prospectus states PhD selection weights the entrance test at 70% and interview at 30%.
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Payment terms | Fees are paid through the online payment portal identified in the 2026-27 UG prospectus. |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | Fees paid are non-refundable. |
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Reach the college
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences contact details
| Address | Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
|---|---|
| regt@nimhans.ac.in | |
| Website | https://www.nimhans.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pratima Murthy | Director Source |
| Dr. YC Janardhan Reddy | Dean of Faculty - Behavioural Sciences Source |
| Dr. Thennarasu Kandavel | Dean of Faculty - Basic Sciences and Controller of Examinations Source |
| Dr. A. Nalini | Dean of Faculty - Neurosciences Source |
| Dr. Prabha S Chandra | Director Source |
| — | Registrar |
| Dr. Pratima Murthy | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Institute of national importance Source |
| Established | 1974 Source |
| Name | Centre for Public Health Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Name | Sakalwara Community Mental Health Centre Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0236 Source |
| Recognition code | IR-D-U-0236 Source |
| Recognition code type | Other Source |
| Recognition code | Act No. 38 of 2012 Source |
| NIRF rank | 60 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Overall Source |
| Name | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | May 2026 (UG); March 2026 (PG) Source |
| Closes month | June 2026 (UG September session); March 2026 (PG July session) Source |
| Domicile rules | The UG prospectus states All India/Karnataka domicile seat categories; detailed seat shares are course-specific. Source |
| Reservation note | UG seat matrices vary by All India and Karnataka domicile categories; course-specific reservation and seat details should be taken from the prospectus. Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
FAQ
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences FAQs
What are the fees at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences?
Published annual fees at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences range from ₹7,350 for Dpn / Dnn Course under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹96,500 for Master of Public Health under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences?
Admission to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is through the NIMHANS ENTRANCE TEST route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://examinations.nimhans.ac.in/Student/index.jsp.
What courses does National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences offer?
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences offers 6 programmes, including College of Nursing: 1 programme (UG), Fam Allied, Nursing: 2 programmes (post-basic diploma), Integrative Medicine: 1 programme (certificate), Mental Health and Neurosciences: postgraduate programmes (PG), Mental Health and Neurosciences: doctoral studies (doctoral).
Where is National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences located?
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is located at Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences recognised and accredited?
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is affiliated to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS About Us
- indiacode.nic.in — India Code: NIMHANS Act, 2012
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS History and Milestones
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS Locate Us
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2025 Overall
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2024 Medical
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS Contact Us
- nimhans.ac.in — Academics | NIMHANS Bangalore
- examinations.nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS student portal
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS Departments
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS Courses
- nimhans.ac.in — NIMHANS Hostels
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2025 — Medical
- nirfindia.org · pdf — NIRF 2025 Medical institution data PDF — NIMHANS
- nimhans.ac.in — Specialized Patient Care Services | NIMHANS Bangalore
- nimhans.ac.in — Director's Page
- nimhans.ac.in — Calender of Events
- ugc.gov.in — regulator
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — regulator
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.