National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) PhD Admission
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) PhD Admission

The esteemed National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for its PhD Program in 2023. This program, offered during Session 2 of the Academic Year 2023-24, covers a wide array of disciplines.

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore is pleased to announce the admission to its PhD Program for the year 2023. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now.

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore is inviting applications for admission to its PhD Program in various disciplines as part of Session 2 for the Academic Year 2023-24. NIMHANS is internationally recognized as a leading institution in the fields of mental health, neurosciences, and related areas. The institute has successfully implemented several technological advancements, aligning with global progress.

NIMHANS remains the largest training center for mental health and neuroscience professionals in the country and is committed to providing advanced technical knowledge to medical, para-medical, and nursing professionals to develop skilled and employable manpower to meet the nation’s needs.

NIMHANS Ph.D. Admissions

Diverse PhD Courses

  1. PhD in Biophysics – 0
  2. Biostatistics – 03
  3. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – 01
  4. Clinical Psychology – 018
  5. Clinical Psychopharmacology and Toxicology – 03
  6. Human Genetics – 03
  7. Mental Health Education – 02
  8. Neurochemistry – 03
  9. Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology – 09
  10. Neurology – 17
  11. Neurological Rehabilitation – 02
  12. Neuromicrobiology – 03
  13. Neuropathology – 03
  14. Neurophysiology – 06
  15. Neurovirology – 03
  16. Nursing – 03
  17. Psychiatric Social Work – 16
  18. Psychiatry
  19. History of Psychiatry
  20. Mental Health Rehabilitation
  21. Speech Pathology & Audiology – 05
  22. Integrative Medicine – 04
  23. Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management – 02

Key Dates

  • Date of Advertisement of Admission Notification: October 6, 2023
  • Start Date and End Date for Submission of Hardcopy Application Forms: October 6, 2023, to November 5, 2023
  • Date of Conduct of Entrance Test & Announcement of results: November 21, 2023
  • Date of Interview & Admission for Ph.D Programs: November 22, 2023, & November 23, 2023
  • Date of course commencement for Ph.D. Course: January 1, 2024

Eligibility Criteria

  • PhD in Biophysics: MBBS OR M.Phil.Biophysics /Neuroscience OR Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Biophysics / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / All branches of Life Sciences /Microbiology/ Physics /Physiology/Pharmacology/Regenerative Medicine.
  • PhD in Biostatistics: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Statistics/Applied Statistics/ Biostatistics / Health Statistics / Medical Statistics / Statistics OR M.Stat. (ISI) through regular courses.
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology: Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit: MBBS OR DPM OR MD in Psychiatry / Psychological Medicine or DNB in Psychiatry or M.Pharm OR PharmD. Neurotoxicology Unit: M.Pharm OR PharmD or MD in Biochemistry / Microbiology / M.Phil. / 2 years M.Sc. in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Physiology / Neurosciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / M.Tech in Biotechnology.
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology OR M.Phil. in Mental Health and Social Psychology OR 2 years Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Psychological Counselling/ Psychology.
  • Ph.D. in Human Genetics: 2 years Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Applied Genetics/ Human Genetics/ Molecular Biology/ Biomedical Genetics OR M.Tech in Genetic Engineering/ Genetic Biotechnology OR B.Tech in Biotechnology OR MBBS.
  • Ph.D. in Mental Health Education: MBBS / Masters in Health Education / Media Studies / Journalism / Mass Communication/ Masters in Public Health / Masters in Social Work / Nursing / Psychology with 2 years of experience in a mental health setting or in Health Journalism.
  • Ph.D. in Neurochemistry: 2 years M.Sc. Degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Neuroscience / Medical Biochemistry.
  • Ph.D. in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology: BE OR B.Tech OR DNB in Radiodiagnosis OR MBBS OR MD OR Master’s Degree in Medical Subjects OR M.Tech Degree.
  • Ph.D. in Neurological Rehabilitation: DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) / Occupational therapy (MOT) / Orthotics & Prosthetics OR MBBS OR MD in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology / Psychiatric Social Work / Clinical Neurosciences OR Master’s Degree in Nursing / Speech Therapy.

Age Criteria

  • The age is calculated as of January 1, 2024, for Session 2.
  • The age limit for Ph.D. courses is 40 years for External Fellowship Category and 42 years for Sponsored/Deputed Candidates and Employees of NIMHANS.
  • Age is relaxable by a maximum of 5 years for PwBD candidates (Please check the PwBD block under the reservation of seats section for more information).

Application Process

  • Application forms are accessible on NIMHANS’ official website, www.nimhans.ac.in.
  • Applications should be submitted to the Assistant Administrative Officer (A&E) Academic & Evaluation Section, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560029. Include photocopies of all pertinent documents, a photograph, and the application fee payment receipt in a sealed envelope labeled “Application for (COURSE NAME) under Session 2 of the Academic Year 2023-24.”
  • Ph.D. Neurology applicants may apply for up to 3 courses, with separate submissions required for each.
  • Only hardcopy application forms will be considered; other forms will be promptly rejected.

Application Fees

  • Indian National Applicants (General, OBC, and EWS Category) and Foreign National Applicants: Rs. 1500/- per course
  • Indian National Applicants (SC or ST Category): Rs. 1000/- per course
  • Indian National Applicants (PWD category – 40%-70% Disability): No Application Fee
  • Payment Method: Through SB Collect Payment

Selection Process

  • Selection will be based on Entrance Test (70%) + Interview (30%)
  • Seats under the ‘External Fellowship Category’ are contingent upon guide availability. Applicants with ‘External Fellowship’ awards from various external agencies must achieve a minimum of 50% marks in the Entrance Test to qualify for the interview.

For comprehensive information and application, please visit the official website.

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