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Academic Department Bangalore, Karnataka University Estd. 1925

Department of Clinical Psychology

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

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About Department of Clinical Psychology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Clinical Psychology


The Department of Clinical Psychology was started in the year 1954 as the Department of Psychology and Human Relations. It is one of the oldest and largest departments in NIMHANS. In tune with the guiding philosophy of NIMHANS, the department is engaged in clinical service, human resource development and research activities. The department has a sanctioned strength of 18 faculty members, 1 senior scientific officer, 2 junior scientific officers, 6 clinical psychologists and a teacher for the mentally-challenged persons.

The department started its first training program in 1955. It was a two-year course titled “Diploma in Medical Psychology”. Since then, the department has undertaken periodic revisions in its training program that reflect the expanding horizons in the application of psychology to the field of mental health. The department currently offers a two year full time M. Phil program in Clinical Psychology.

Courses offered


=> Certificate courses in Child and adolescent therapy and family therapy (6 months)
=> Certificate courses in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (6 months)
=> Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Clinical Psychology)
=> Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Clinical Psychology)

Contact Details


Department of Mental Health and Social Psychology
NIMHANS
Hosur Road
Bangalore - 560029,
India

Phone: +91-80-26995180

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

=> Certificate courses in Child and adolescent therapy and family therapy (6 months)

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

=> Certificate courses in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (6 months)

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

=> Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Clinical Psychology)

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

=> Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Clinical Psychology)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Clinical Psychology

Where is the Department of Clinical Psychology located?

The Department of Clinical Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology ?

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.