National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Admission 2024

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Online Applications are invited on prescribed form for Admission to the following courses for the Academic Year 2024.

The All India Institute of Mental Health and the Mental Hospital of the Government of -Karnataka were amalgamated into an autonomous institute and thus the National Institute of  Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) came into existence in 1974. NIMHANS was conferred ‘Deemed to be University’ status by UGC in 1994 and NIMHANS became an autonomous and independent university.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

FOR MEDICAL COURSES

1. MBBS degree from a recognized University or from any Other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission (NMC).
2. The candidate should have completed compulsory rotation internship of one year after MBBS or its equivalent as 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. Candidates who do not submit the certificate of completion of internship on the day of admission to the course will not be admitted under any circumstance.
3. 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 on or before the date of admission to the course.

FOR NON-MEDICAL COURSES

1. Candidates with M.Sc. / MA / MSW/ BAMS / BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. should have passed the requisite examination from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate on or before the date of interview/ admission. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results, may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear for the interview / admission only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing.
2. 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.
3. 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 PhD Program.
4. A relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate will be given for candidates belonging to SC / ST / PwBD category.

PATTERN OF ENTRANCE TEST

• The question paper for the Entrance test will contain 100 multiple choice objective type questions.
• The duration of the test for each course will be 90 minutes.
• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
• There will be negative marking and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

CONDUCT OF ENTRANCE TEST

• Eligible candidates for Entrance Test will be informed to download the e-hall ticket, which should be produced atthe time of Entrance Test Centre.
• No individual intimation will be sent to candidates who are not selected and no correspondence on this subject will be entertained.
• The candidates are requested to keep themselves updated by visiting the website regularly from time to time or keeping in touch with the Academic & Evaluation Section of NIMHANS on 080-26995013.
• Entrance test will be conducted for July Session in Bengaluru city only, except INI-CET and INI-SS Entrance test conducted by AIIMS New Delhi.
• Candidates called for Entrance Test will have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Candidates called for interview/ admission will have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. No TA/DA will be paid by NIMHANS.
• Any changes in date, time, venue and or schedule of the Entrance Tests, Interview/ Admission will be announced on the website and notice boards of the Institute.
• In the event of unforeseen problem/force majeure, a re-exam will be held at a later date only for those who attended the abandoned exam. NIMHANS reserves the right to decide whether the reexam relates to one or more centre, or one or more courses.
• Possession/use of mobile phones/spy cameras/ Bluetooth and any Other electronic devices is strictly prohibited on the premises of NIMHANS entrance test centres and candidates shall be
  liable for penal action for any such act.
• Separate entrance tests will be conducted for each of the courses offered at NIMHANS.

COMMON FOR ALL COURSES:

The qualifying degrees for all the above mentioned courses should be from a University recognized by NIMHANS. For Medical qualification the degree should be recognized by the Medical Council of India. The Candidates should have obtained not less than 55% of Marks in the aggregate of the Master's degree for non-medical courses.

A relaxation of 5% on the aggregate of marks obtained will be given for non-medical and Ph.D. courses in respect of SC/ST candidates.

10% relaxation in the qualifying marks of the Entrance Test for all Post Doctoral Fellowship courses for the Sponsored/Deputed Candidates.

FEES/EMOLUMENTS/RESERVATION OF SEATS:

Please refer website/prospectus for full details .https://nimhans.ac.in/  ,https://nimhansonline.in/

 AGE LIMIT:

•  The age is calculated as on 01.07.2024 for July Session.
• The age limit for various courses has been indicated under respective sections.
• Age is relaxable by a maximum of 5 years in the case of SC/ST candidates and by a maximum of 3 years for OBC candidates, for the courses where the seats are reserved for OBC/SC/ST only.
• Age is relaxable by a maximum of 5 years in the case of PwBD candidates (check PwBD block under reservation of seats section for more information).
• No reservations is applicable for Sponsored candidates.
  

ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Application should be submitted through the Online mode (only) along with all the attachments, signature and photograph through the link available in website along-with this Prospectus.
2. All claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof in original along with a set of photocopies at the time of interview/admission.
3. A candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 (three) courses only (provided they are eligible). Applicants are not permitted to submit multiple online applications.
4. Employees of State or Central Government or of any Public Sector Undertaking of State or Central Government should submit their applications along-with NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE uploaded/enclosed.
5. Any reasons for delay in submission of application / or applications received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
6. All relevant communications regarding session-1 entrance test will be notified in official website time to time. Any query regarding the same may be addressed to admissions@nimhans.ac.in  No Other mode of communication will be entertained.

For more details visit institute's website.

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