NIMHANS Ph.D Psychiatry: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Adugodi, BangaloreAutonomous UniversityEstd 1974
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Ph.D. (Psychiatry) 
first year fees:  ₹32,000
0.03 Years Full Time
Year (2020 - 2021)123
Tuition fees₹18000₹18000₹18000
Admission fees₹500--
Registration fees₹1000--
Exam fees₹2000--
other fee₹10500₹5500₹5500
Yearly Fees32,00023,50023,500

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate applying for admission in this program should have completed Post Graduation from a recognized university.

Course Details

Fee Structure for Foreign Nationals except from SAARC Countries:

Ph.D. Programs: $30,000/- as Tution Fees (to be paid in equal annual instalments) & $500 as Registration Fees.

The university also offers courses like M.Phil, Ph.D. and PDF at Doctorate level. Students need to appear in an entrance exam which is conducted by the institute itself. The candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the entrance in order to be eligible for the admission.

Candidates who have cleared UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT or equivalent exams or working as JRF/SRF are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates need to appear in an interview round only.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
M. Phil. Neuroscience MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc Psychology On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
Neurophysiology "MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc Psychology "
Biophysics MBBS / B.Tech in Biotechnology / Electronics / Computer Science / M.Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Zoology / Chemistry / Physiology
Clinical Psychology 2 years full-time MA / M.Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology
Psychaitric social work 2 years full-time MA/MSW degree in Social Work.
Ph. D. Clinical Neuroscience MBBS degree with not less than 55% marks. The candidate should have completed one-year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent after passing the final MBBS examination. Candidates with postgraduate medical qualifications can also apply (but no special reservation or preference will be given) On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
Neurophysiology M.Phil in Neuroscience / Neurophysiology / MBBS / MD in Physiology / MD in Ayurveda /BE /B.Tech. Electronics /Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physiology / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Neuroscience / Life Science / Biotechnology / Zoology / Masters in Physiotherapy / Masters in Unani Medicine
Clinical Psychology 2 years full-time MA / M.Sc in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Psychological Counseling / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology / M.Phil degree in Mental Health and Social Psychology / M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
Psychiatric Social work 2 years full-time Masters Degree in Social Work/ M.Phil in Psychiatric Social work
Speech pathology & Audiology M.Sc in Speech Pathology & Audiology or M.Sc in Speech-Language Pathology or M.Sc in Audiology.
Biostatistics M.Stat. (ISI) / M.Sc in Statistics / Biostatistics / Medical Statistics / Health Statistics / Agricultural Statistics
Neuroscience M.Phil in Neuroscience / Neurophysiology / MBBS / MD in Physiology / MD in Ayurveda /BE /B.Tech. Electronics /Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physiology / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Neuroscience / Life Science / Biotechnology / Zoology / Masters in Physiotherapy / Masters in Unani Medicine
History of Psychiatry MBBS or Post graduation in Social Sciences/Humanities (History/Psychology/Sociology/ Social Work/ Cultural Studies)
Biophysics M.Phil Biophysics / Neuroscience / MBBS / M.Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Physiology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD in Psychiatry or DNB in Psychiatry or M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work
Human Genetics M.Sc in any Life Sciences discipline
Mental Health Education Master’s in Public Health, Health or Behavioural Sciences
Neurochemisty M.Phil in Neurosciences / M.Sc in Biochemistry / M.Sc in Medical Biochemistry / M.Sc in Biotechnology
Neurological Rehabilitation 55% marks in MBBS, MPT, MOT, Masters in Orthotics & Prosthetics, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work, M.Phil in Clinical Neurosciences, M.Sc in Nursing or M.Sc in Speech Therapy OR MD/DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neuromicrobiology MBBS / MD Microbiology / BE Biotechnology / M.Phil Neuroscience / M.Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / MLT / Applied Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biomedical Genetics / Neuroscience
Neurovirology MBBS / MD in Microbiology / M.Sc in Medical Microbiology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Virology
Neuropathology MD in Pathology / M.Sc in Life Sciences/MBBS
Psychiatric Nursing Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
Mental Health Rehabilitation M.Sc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation / M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work / M.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing / MBBS
Psychiatry MBBS / MD / Postgraduate degree in the Basic Sciences or Humanities / BE / B.Tech. / ME / M.Tech.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Pediatric Neurology DM/DNB in Neurology On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
Community Mental Healh MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychdisordersiatric MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Neuroanesthesia MD / DNB in Anaesthesia
Neuropathology MD/DNB in Pathology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Neuroinfection MD in Microbiology
Neurology (Epilepsy & Movement disorders) DM/DNB in Neurology
Acute care & Emergency Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Consultation Laision Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Geriatic Psychiatry MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Obsessive compulsive disorders & related disorders MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Clinical Neuroscience &Therapeutics in Schizophrenia MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Therapeutics in Schizophrenia
Hospital Infection Control MD / DNB in Microbiology
Neuro Muscular Disorders DM/DNB in Neurology
Stroke
Transfusion Medicine MD / DNB in Pathology / Medicine / Pediatrics / Microbiology / Anaesthesia / Emergency Medicine or any other clinical equivalent degree
Neurocritical care MD / DNB in Anaesthesia, MD in Internal Medicine, DM in Neuroanaesthesia, DM / DNB in Neurology or M.Ch / DNB in Neurosurgery.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Diploma in Psychiatry / Psychological Medicine or MD (Psychiatry) or DNB (Psychiatry), OR M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / Psychiatric Social Work, OR M.Sc in Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Those with MBBS/ MA (Psychology / MSW/ M.Sc Nursing with minimum two years work experience are also eligible
Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology MBBS/MD or DNB in Radiodiagnosis/M.Sc in Medical Subjects/BE/B.Tech./M.Tech. Degree
Neurological Rehabilitation MD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Neurophysiology MBBS / BAMS (Ayurveda) / BDS / M.Sc in Physiology / Neuroscience / Anatomy / Biochemistry / Zoology / Biotechnology / Life Science / Molecular Biology / Bachelors in Unani Medicine
Women’s Mental Health MD/DNB in Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology MD in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / MBBS / BE Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / B.Tech. Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / ME Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / M.Sc in Pharmacology / Physiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics
Epilepsy DM/DNB in Neurology
Movement Disorders DM/DNB in Neurology

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Admission to the Institute's PhD program requires a BE, B.Tech, MBBS, or a Master's in biotechnology. Faculty members, who are qualified doctors, assist with thesis work and planning, though their involvement is less compared to master's and undergraduate programs. The institute, being government-funded, offers a lower annual fee, making it an affordable option for students.

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NIMHANS Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

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Date of Document Verification Followed by Admission for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)
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Date of Course Commencement for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)
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Jul 01, 2025

Expired Events

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Date of Announcement of Provisional Selection List for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)Jun 05, 2025
Date of Document Verification and Interview for Qualified Candidates for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)May 27, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Date of Announcement of Results and List of Qualified Candidates for Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)May 26, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Document Verification Followed by Admission for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)
Upcoming
Jun 26, 2025
Date of Course Commencement for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)
Upcoming
Jul 01, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Announcement of Provisional Selection List for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)Jun 05, 2025
Date of Document Verification and Interview for Qualified Candidates for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)May 27, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Date of Announcement of Results and List of Qualified Candidates for Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Medicine)May 26, 2025

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NIMHANS Ph.D. (Psychiatry) Ranking

NIMHANS Medical ranking by Collegedunia.com is 7 out of 660 in India in 2025. NIMHANS Medical ranking by NIRF is 4 out of 50 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 4 out of 50 in India in 2023. NIMHANS Medical ranking by IIRF is 4 out of 113 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 4 out of 100 in India in 2023

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