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National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Overview
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) is a medical institution in Bengaluru, India. NIMHANS serves as the apex centre for mental health education and neuroscience research in the country. It is an Institute of National Importance operating autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NIMHANS is widely regarded as a leading institution in India for super-specialty training across psychiatry, neurology, and neurosurgery, and has been listed among Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals.
Where it stands
On IndiaScholar it is #141 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 154,218 times (h-index 112), according to OpenAlex.
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Tuition fees & costs
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Admission requirements
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.
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Last updated 20 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.