NIMHANS Bengaluru Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement & Ranking

Overview of NIMHANS Bengaluru
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), located in Bengaluru, is a premier medical and research institution in India specializing in mental health, neurosciences, and allied disciplines.

Established in 1925 and declared an Institute of National Importance in 2012, NIMHANS offers advanced treatment, education, and research in psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, clinical psychology, and psychiatric social work. It provides various academic programs including MD, DM, MCh, PhD, and diploma courses, and it recently introduced an MBBS course (from 2020 onwards) with a focus on integrating mental health and neurosciences into undergraduate medical training.

Known for its multidisciplinary approach, world-class research facilities, and community mental health outreach, NIMHANS also delivers specialized clinical services and has become a hub for innovation and public health leadership in India. It is located at Hosur Road, Lakkasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029
Website: www.nimhans.ac.in

NIMHANS Bengaluru’s rankings, recognitions, and accreditations:

Category	Details
NIRF Ranking (Medical, 2024)	4th best medical institute in India
NIRF Ranking (Research Domain, 2024)	Ranked 43^rd in India
QS World & Asia Rankings	Asia: #911, Global: #2,986
EduRank (2025)	40^th in India, 2,044^th globally; top 3 in Karnataka/Bengaluru
EduRank by Subject	Medicine: #9 India; Neurosurgery #4 India; Clinical Psychology: #1 India
India Today – Medical Universities	4th (2024)
The Week – Medical Category	7th (2023)
Education World (Natural & Life Sciences)	2nd position in India (2022–23)
International Recognition	Named among “World’s Best Hospitals” for 2021 & 2022 by Newsweek
NABH Accreditation	Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers
NABL Accreditation	Accredited (implied from Awards & Recognitions section)
UGC & AIU Recognition	Deemed university status (1994), Institute of National Importance (2012), AIU member since 2003
Recognized by NMC & INC	Approved by National Medical Commission (since 1999) & Indian Nursing Council
NAAC Accreditation	Not NAAC-accredited as of latest update

NIMHANS Bengaluru’s Admission Alert 2025

Course Level	Key Dates & Deadlines	Eligibility & Entrance	Commencement
UG – B.Sc. Programs	Application window: June–15, 2025 Entrance exam: July 3–4 (or July 27), 2025 Results: July 31, 2025; merit list Aug 6, 2025 Admissions: Aug 11, 2025	10+2 (PCB + English), ≥ 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) • Admission via NIMHANS Entrance Test	Classes start Sept 1, 2025
UG – MBBS	MBBS admissions follow NEET-UG/MCC process—refer MCC timelines; NIMHANS MBBS integrates neurosciences (introduced 2020).	Eligibility as per NEET-UG Counselling via MCC / NEET-UG	As per NEET - MCC schedule
PG – MD/DM/M.Ch. / M.Sc. / MPH / etc.	Application portal open: Mar 1–Mar 31, 2025 Entrance exams:– INI CET (MD, DM, M.Ch): May 17, 2025 Results May 24, 2025 – INI-SS (super specialty DM/M.Ch) Exam Date Apr 26; Result May 3 Document verification & counselling: June 25–26, 2025	MD: MBBS/DPM; DM/M.Ch: MD / MS / DNB with ≥ 55% (50% for SC / ST / OBC) Entrance-based selection via INI CET / INI-SS	Course starts July 1, 2025

Notes:

Application fees: ~1,000 (General); 750–1,000 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) depending on level
MBBS intake follows NEET-UG/MCC counselling—not part of NIMHANS entrance window.

NIMHANS Bengaluru’s 2025: Course, Duration, Fees (1st Year), Eligibility, and Selection Criteria:

Course	Duration	Fees (1st Yr)	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Sc (Anaesthesia Tech, Radiography, Neurophysiology Tech)	3–4 years	30,000–1.4 L (total)	10+2 (PCB+English) ≥45% (40% SC/ST/OBC)	NIMHANS UG Entrance Exam → Merit list, document verification
MBBS	5½ years including internship	As per NEET-MCC	10+2 + NEET-UG eligibility	NEET-UG → MCC counselling (MBBS intake integrated with neurosciences)
M.Sc (Biostatistics, Psychiatric/Nursing, Neurosciences, Yoga Therapy)	2 years	20k–30k total	Graduation in relevant field ≥50% (45% SC/ST/OBC)	NIMHANS PG Entrance → Merit, counselling, verification
MPH	2 years	~40,000 total	MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/B.Sc Nursing/BPT or relevant graduate ≥ 50%	NIMHANS Entrance → Merit-based seat allocation and verification
MD (Psychiatry, Phys Med & Rehab, Ayurveda)	3 years	~66k–71k 1st yr	MBBS or DPM (for Psychiatry)	INI-CET + MCC counselling → Seat allotment
M.Ch Neurosurgery	3–6 years	~90k–273k 1st yr	MS/DNB (or MBBS for longer term)	INI-SS/INI-CET → Counselling & allotment
DM (Neurology, Child Psych, Addiction Psych, etc.)	3–6 years	~80k total	MD/DNB (or MBBS for 6 yr programmes)	INI-SS (or INI-CET for DM Neurology) → Counselling
M.Phil (Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work)	2 years	~24,800 total	Master’s in Psychology/SW ≥ 55% (50% SC/ST)	NIMHANS Entrance → Counselling & merit-based allotment
Ph.D	3–5 years	~30,000/yr	MD/MS/MDS or M.Sc/M.Phil ≥ 55% (50% SC/ST)	NIMHANS Entrance + Interview → Admission decision
Diploma & Certificate (Clinical Neurophysiology Tech, Psych Med, Community MH)	6 mo–2 years	8.6k–20k	10+2 (or relevant qualification for advanced ones)	Merit-based + NIMHANS/Digital Academy entrance

NEET UG 2025 cutoff for MBBS admission at NIMHANS Bengaluru:

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Likely NEET Score Range	Remarks
General (UR)	50th percentile minimum	Approx. 720–137 marks	Qualifying percentile—actual seat allotment likely at much higher score (~94th percentile)
OBC / EWS	45th percentile minimum	—
SC / ST / PwBD	40th percentile minimum	—
Expected Cutoff for NIMHANS MBBS	~94th percentile and above (NEET 2024 benchmark)	Likely above 600–650 marks	Very competitive; significantly higher than qualifying percentile

Key Insights:

Minimum eligibility for participation in MBBS counselling across India is 50th percentile for General category, with relaxed cutoffs for OBC/EWS and SC/ST categories
NIMHANS, being a top-tier medical institute, requires much higher scores—historically around the 94th percentile, corresponding to 600+ marks—for actual admission

State and All-India Quota cutoffs will be released post result, via MCC/NEET counselling

Recommendations for Aspiring Students:

Aim for 95th percentile or above (600+ marks) to strengthen chances for NIMHANS MBBS.
Follow the MCC counselling schedule for 15% All-India quota seats and respective Karnataka state counselling for remaining seats.

Monitor each round’s closing ranks during counselling—NIMHANS seats are highly limited and fill early.

NEET UG 2025: Seat Matrix & Reservation – Karnataka

Quota	Seats Available	Counselling Authority	Key Notes
AIQ (15%)	Approx. 412 (of 2,750 gov’t seats)	MCC	All-India candidates; NIMHANS MBBS seats filled in early AIQ rounds
State (85%)	Approx. 2,338 gov’t seats + private seats	KEA	Reserved for Karnataka domiciles; includes rural, HK region & Kannada-medium quotas
Private	~4,095 seats	KEA	Management, NRI, and government quota seats

Counselling Process & Cutoff Trends – NIMHANS MBBS 2025

Counselling Type	Authority	Key Dates (Tentative)	Expected Cutoff	Remarks
MCC (All India Quota)	MCC (DGHS)	July 2025 (Round 1 start)	Top 1,000 AIR (~660+ marks)	Highly competitive; NIMHANS fills early in Round 1 or 2
KEA (State Quota – 85%)	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)	Registration: July 2025 Choice filling, verification, and allotments in 4 rounds	UR/EWS: 720–162OBC/SC/ST: 161–127	Requires domicile or eligibility under Karnataka rules

Karnataka State Reservation Distribution (KEA Counselling)

Category	Quota (%)
SC (Scheduled Castes)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	3%
OBC – Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	~28% total
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)	10%
HK (Hyderabad-Karnataka Region)	8%
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)	5%

Additional Notes:

KEA conducts 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray vacancy rounds.
Document verification is mandatory at KEA Nodal Centers post-registration.
MCC and KEA counselling do not overlap, so students can apply to both.
Keep NEET UG 2025 scorecards, rank letters, and domicile proofs ready for upload.

KEA (Karnataka State Quota – 85%) Counselling Checklist

Step 1: Registration

Visit: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Register with NEET roll number and academic details
Pay registration fees (~1,000 for General)

Step 2: Document Upload & Verification

Upload scanned copies online
Attend document verification at KEA Nodal Centers

Step 3: Option Entry & Choice Filling

Log in to select colleges and course preferences
Prioritize NIMHANS MBBS if eligible

Step 4: Seat Allotment & Confirmation

Round-wise allotment published online
Download allotment order & pay fees online
Report to college or participate in next round

Documents Required:

NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
SSLC & PUC (10th & 12th) marksheets
Study certificate (7 years in Karnataka if claiming local quota)
Caste/Income/Hyderabad-Karnataka certificate (if applicable)
Domicile/Kannada medium certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photographs
Parent’s study certificate (for rural/HK quota)

Placement Overview – NIMHANS Bengaluru (2024)

Program Type	Year	Students Placed	Placement Rate	Median Package	Average Package (estimate)	Top Recruiters
PG – 2 year programs	2023	94	100%	6 LPA	—	–
PG – 3 year programs	2023	85	100%	16.1 LPA	—	Apollo, Fortis, Max, Manipal, ICMR
UG programs	2021	20	100%	6 LPA	12 LPA (2023 24 avg)	AIIMS, Apollo, Fortis, Medanta, Narayana

Key Highlights:

Full placement success: 100% placement rate consistently achieved for PG programs across both 2 year and 3 year courses
Median salary:
- 6 LPA for 2 year PG courses (2023 intake)
- 16.1 LPA for 3 year PG courses .
UG program outcomes: Placement for UG courses was 100% in 2021 with median 6 LPA and an average of 12 LPA during 2023 24.

Recruiters: Leading employers include top Indian healthcare and research institutions—Apollo, Fortis, Max, Manipal, ICMR, Medanta, AIIMS, and Narayana

NIMHANS Bengaluru boasts exceptional placement performance, particularly for its postgraduate programs, delivering 100% placement and strong salary packages (6–16 LPA). Undergraduate outcomes are also robust, with median 6 LPA and average 12 LPA placements. The institute’s reputation secures attractive roles at premier hospitals and research bodies.

Hostel Facilities & Accommodation

Hostel Complexes:
- Kabini (old, new & annexe) offers 192 single rooms for postgraduate residents and doctors
- Cauvery Hostel for women includes 110 rooms (single/double) with attached bathrooms for many units
- Additional hostels include Bhadra, Vedavathi, Nethravathi, Sharavathi, Thunga, Bhavani, Kapila, and Bhima under shared occupancy
Annual Fees: Approximately 5,000–6,000 per year for room rent, plus 4,000/year for mess charges

Amenities & Services

Basic utilities: Clean bedding, hot water, water purifiers, and in-built WiFi.

Shared infrastructure: Study rooms, TV, washing machines, safety lockers, and 24/7 security
Mess/Canteen: Both veg and non-veg meals, rotating menu, sometimes described as more canteen-like than fine dining .

Student Experience & Lifestyle

Environment described as peaceful and academic-focused, with a strong sense of community
Students appreciate the calm ambience, friendly peers, and well-equipped gym and library .
Some feedback mentions basic but adequate facilities; a few note the mess food quality needing improvement .

Room Allocation & Prioritization

Priority for single rooms with attached bathrooms: Postdoctoral fellows, PhD scholars, and 2nd-year M.Phil students
M.Sc/M.Phil students and visiting trainees typically receive single/double rooms without attached bathrooms

NIMHANS hostels offer a secure, serene, and resource-rich living space with affordable fees (~10k total annually). Expect single or shared rooms, basic yet sufficient furnishings, and essential amenities. While food receives mixed reviews, the strong community vibe and academic support—like study areas, gym, and library—make hostel life conducive for focused learning and wellness.

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