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NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry is offered as 3 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 37 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for M.D is Post Graduation + INI-CET. The total fees for NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry in 2025 is ₹ 2.2 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 2.2 Lakhs. Earlier, the fees in 2024 - 2025 for M.D Psychiatry was ₹ 1.5 Lakhs.
NIMHANS offers a total of 37 seats for M.D Psychiatry. Admissions are offered based on INI-CET. Check NIMHANS Admission 2025
NIMHANS INI-CET Cutoff 2025 rank is 306 - 588 for the General category. Further, the cutoff rank is 341 - 2025 for OBC category, 4541 for SC category, Earlier, the INI-CET cutoff rank 2024 was 284 - 418 for the General category.
According to Collegedunia.com Rankings 2025 for Medical, NIMHANS ranks 7 out of 660 in India. In Bangalore, the institute is ranked 1st by Collegedunia.com.
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Fees 2025
| Fees (2025 - 2026) | Year 1 (in INR) | Year 2 (in INR) | Year 3 (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹73250 | ₹73250 | ₹73250 |
| Yearly Fees | ₹73250 | ₹73250 | ₹73250 |
* Fees is refundable
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Previous Fees
| Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Total Fees | ₹1.5 Lakhs |
* Fees is refundable
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Admission 2025
The minimum eligibility for admission to M.D Psychiatry at NIMHANS is Post Graduation + INI-CET. Candidates are allotted seats based on INI-CET.
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Cutoff 2025
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Cutoff 2025 has been released. You can check the INI-CET cutoff rank for M.D Psychiatry admissions in the section below.
| Categories (2025) | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 306 | 341 | 588 |
| OBC | 341 | 857 | 2025 |
| SC | 4541 | 4541 | - |
| ST | 8924 | 8924 | 18108 |
| EWS | 552 | 935 | - |
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Cutoff 2024
| Categories | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 284 | 284 | 418 |
| OBC | 5013 | 5266 | - |
| SC | 11473 | - | - |
| ST | 2187 | - | - |
| EWS | 387 | - | - |
NIMHANS Ranking 2025
NIMHANS ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for NIMHANS in the table below.
| Ranking Agency | Latest | Previous |
|---|---|---|
 | #7 out of 660 (2025) #1st Bangalore #1 Karnataka | |
 | #4 out of 50 (2024) #1st Bangalore #1 Karnataka | #4 out of 50 (2023) #1st Bangalore #1 Karnataka |
 | #4 out of 113 (2024) #1st Bangalore #1 Karnataka | #4 out of 100 (2023) #1st Bangalore #1 Karnataka |
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| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| duration | 3 Years (Full Time) |
| course level | Doctorate (Degree) |
| mode of study | On Campus |
| total fees | ₹ 2.2 Lakhs |
| median package | ₹ 18.05 Lakhs |
| eligibility | Post Graduation + INI-CET |
| entrance test | INI CET |
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NIMHANS Latest Updates and News
30 Jan, 2026 INI CET July 2026 Exam Date has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. INI CET 2026 (July Session) is scheduled for May 17, 2026, and its results will be announced on May 23, 2026. For more details, check here.
30 Jan, 2026 INI CET Jan 2026 revised Counselling schedule has been released for MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch admission. The last date for registration is Feb 7, 2026. Further, the seat allocation result will be out on Feb 21, 2026. View details.
NIMHANS Important Events
NIMHANS M.D Psychiatry Fees
| Fee Type | Total Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| tuition fee | ₹2.2 Lakhs |
| total fee | ₹2.2 Lakhs |
Fees As Per Official Website-
Important Dates for M.D Psychiatry at NIMHANS
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Reporting to College for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 13, 2026 Upcoming |
| Payment of Fees and Downloading of Admission Order for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 11, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026 Ongoing |
| Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD] | Feb 21, 2026 Upcoming |
| Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD] | Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 Upcoming |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of Final Seat Allotment Results for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Date of Option Entry for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 09, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Seat Allotment Results for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 09, 2026 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Payment of Fees and Downloading of Admission Order for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 11, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026 Ongoing |
| Last Date for Reporting to College for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 13, 2026 Upcoming |
| Date of Seat Allocation for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD] | Feb 21, 2026 Upcoming |
| Reporting/Online Acceptance of Allocated Seat for Open Round INI-CET January Session 2026 [MD] | Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 Upcoming |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of Final Seat Allotment Results for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Date of Option Entry for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 09, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Seat Allotment Results for KEA NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD] | Feb 09, 2026 |
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NIMHANS: 3 Answered Questions
What should I prefer between AIIMS Delhi and NIMHANS for an MD in psychiatry?
AIIMS Delhi and NIMHANS Bangalore are both prominent medical institutes, being ranked 1st and 4th, respectively in India in the medical category by NIRF 2023. Both the institutes are equally good for MD, however, for an MD in Psychiatry, NIMHANS is considered to be a better option than AIIMS Delhi.
One must prioritize the branch over the college in case of their degree, especially in medicine. One should look after the other aspects such as the course faculty, facilities provided for the course, and lastly the clinical experience and exposure. NIMHANS is renowned all over India for its excellence in Psychiatry and is one of the top institutions for mental health and neuroscience education. Since NIMHANS specializes in Neurosciences, it is claimed to have a stronger focus and approach towards specialized learning and training in Psychiatry than AIIMS Delhi.
Through AIIMS Delhi is the most popular choice for every medical aspirant, but for MD in Psychiatry is indeed the best option given the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience it has to share for courses in Mental Health. Admission to MD in Psychiatry at both AIIMS Delhi and NIMHANS is based on the score in INI CET.
How is the psychiatry MD course at NIMHANS? What is the stipend and fee structure?
MD course at NIMHANS is really good. It was the first institute in India opened for training in psychiatry. This gets carried over in the degree you obtain.
- Primary training will be given in Adult Psychiatry in this course. This will also include a few months of training in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychology, etc.
- You will witness an astonishing amount of the variety of patients.
- You can get to see phenomenology of nearly all kinds that are read during the PG preparation.
- Emphasis is put on treatment, and not just pharmacotherapy, but a multi-disciplinary approach.
- This helps students learn not only psychopathology but various aspects of social dynamics as well.
- There are plenty of research opportunities for interested students.
- If you have a genuine interest in psychiatry should consider this course. It will be time-consuming and hectic as it requires dedication and hard work.
The stipend is currently around INR 66,000, this should increase with the implementation of the 7th pay commission. The fee is INR 73,420.
Is there a separate entrance exam for MD psychiatry course in NIMHANS?
NIMHANS conducts one common online entrance test of 2 hours duration comprising 150 questions. This entrance exam is conducted for MD in Psychiatry, Ph.D. in clinical Neurosciences, DM in Neurology, and M.Ch. in Neurosurgery courses for candidates with MBBS qualification.
- Seat Breakdown: 31 Seats- 8 seats for Karnataka domiciles, 2 seats for sponsored candidates out of which 1 seat is for domiciles of Karnataka
- Duration : 3 years for post-MBBS candidates and 2 years for post-DPM candidates
- Minimum Qualification required: MBBS or DPM
Hope this helps you!
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