Academic Department Bangalore, Karnataka University Estd. 1925

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Constituent Department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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About Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

The virtual department of Clinical Neurosciences was created at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) with effect from 01 January 2013. The department has 3 adjunct faculty members: Prof Vani Santosh (HOD), Dr John P. John and Dr Ravi Yadav. The virtual department currently has 23 Research Residents (5 candidates per year) who are selected and provided financial support under the Indian Council of Medical (ICMR) MD-PhD Talent Search Scheme (TSS). Five candidates who have completed MBBS with brilliant academic records are selected each year on the basis of a competitive national level entrance examination and personal interview, conducted along with the annual entrance examinations for all courses at NIMHANS.

Courses offered

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D in Clinical Neurosciences)

Major Areas of Research

=> Dementias - Alzheimer’s Disease
=> Autism spectrum disorders
=> Brain Tumors
=> Epilepsy
=> Mitochondrial disorders
=> Movement Disorders Schizophrenia
=> Sleep Disorders
=> Traumatic Brain Injuries

Contact Details

Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Room No. 001, Ground Floor,
Neurobiology Research Centre, NIMHANS
Bangalore
India

Contact No : 080-26995346

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D in Clinical Neurosciences)

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Major Areas of Research

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Dementias

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Alzheimer’s Disease

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Autism spectrum disorders

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Brain Tumors

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Epilepsy

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Mitochondrial disorders

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Movement Disorders Schizophrenia

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Sleep Disorders

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Traumatic Brain Injuries

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Where is the Department of Clinical Neurosciences located?

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences is an academic teaching department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Clinical Neurosciences are conducted as per National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Clinical Neurosciences?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.