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NIMHANS 2023 PG application form was released by the conducting body on Feb 22, 2023. The last date to submit the application form was Mar 23, 2023. The exam will be conducted on Apr 29 and Apr 30, 2023, respectively. The results will be announced on May 5, 2023.
NIMHANS exam 2023 application forms and a detailed examination schedule for PG and Ph.D. courses have been released by the National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) on the official website on Feb 22, 2023. Aspirants interested in applying for NIMHANS 2023 exam had to fill out the application form on the official website. Keep reading this article to know more about NIMHANS 2023 exam.
NIMHANS Exam Dates 2023
NIMHANS exam 2023 application forms for PG and PhD courses have been released by the National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) on the official website.
The schedule for the upcoming session of NIMHANS 2023 is mentioned below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Notification | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Release of Online Application | Feb 22, 2023 |
| End of Online Application Filling | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Exam Date 2023 | Apr 29 - Apr 30, 2023 |
| Result Announcement for Ph.D Courses | May 2, 2023 |
| Interview for Ph.D. courses | May 3, 2023 |
| Admission Date for Ph.D. courses | May 3, 2023 |
| Exam Date (Other Courses) | May 10, 2023 |
| Admission Date (Other than Ph.D courses) | May 22, 2023 |
| Course Commencement | Jul 1, 2023 |
What is NIMHANS Exam?
The full form of NIMHANS is the National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences. The Institute conducts examinations for the admission of various U.G, P.G and Doctoral courses. It has 26 Departments with skilled professionals and dedicated faculty. At the Undergraduate level, they offer Diploma and B.Sc programs in various streams. At the Postgraduate level, they offer M.sc, MPH, DM, M.CH, and PG Diploma courses. At the Doctoral level, they offer M.Phil, PhD, and Post Doctoral Fellowship Courses.
The table below contains all of the information regarding NIMHANS 2023.
| Exam Conducted by | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences |
| Level | National |
| Name of the Exam | NIMHANS Entrance Exam |
| Category | Medical Entrance Exams |
| Admissions into | B.Sc, Diploma, Ph.D., Postgraduate, Post Doctoral courses |
| Official website | www.nimhans.ac.in |
NIMHANS Courses Offered 2023
NIMHANS offers various courses with a wide range of specializations. The Prospectus on the official website contains comprehensive information about the academic programs offered at the Institute
The unique feature of this Institute is its Multidisciplinary approach to patient care, training as well as research in the area of mental health and neuroscience.
The table below lists the courses offered by NIMHANS:
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 10 |
| B.Sc | 10+2 |
| M.Sc | Graduation |
| M.Phil | Post Graduation |
| DM | Post Graduation |
| PhD | Post Graduation |
| Fellowship | Post Graduation |
NIMHANS Eligibility Criteria 2023
The eligibility criteria of NIMHANS 2023 for different courses are as follows
For Medical Courses
- Candidates must have completed MBBS from a recognized university or equivalent as stated by NIMHANS and by The Medical Council of India.
- Candidates should have completed a compulsory internship of one year after MBBS or equivalent on or before the date of commencement of the course.
- Candidates must have completed MS / MD/ DPM / DNB from a recognized university or equivalent as stated by NIMHANS and by The Medical Council of India.
For Non-Medical Courses
- Candidates must have completed MA / M.Sc / MSW / BE / BAMS / B.Tech / B.Sc should have passed the requisite exam from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with not less than 55% marks in aggregate on or before the date of interview/admission.
Age Limit
- For Session 1 the age is calculated as of 1st July 2023
- For Session 2 the age is calculated as on 1st January 2023.
- For MBBS degree holders the age limit is 32 years.
- Age should not be more than 37 years for PG Medical degree holders.
- Candidates applying for M.Sc in Biostatistics have an age limit of 30 years.
- For candidates applying for B.Sc courses, the age limit is between 17 and 25 years.
NIMHANS Application Form 2023
The NIMHANS 2023 Entrance Exam application forms can be filled out from the official website only. You can find the application form in the Academics and Admission section. Fill out the application form by providing relevant information and by submitting the required documents. After payment of the application fee, candidates can submit the NIMHANS Entrance Exam Application Form.
The documents required to fill out the NIMHANS entrance exam application form are as follows
- Driving License
- College Id
- Bank Passbook with Photograph
- Any other Id proof issued by Gazetted Officer
- PAN Card
- Aadhar Card
- Voters Id
- Photograph
- Marks Cards
NIMHANS Admit Card 2023
Eligible candidates will be informed to download the e-hall ticket, which should be produced at the time of the Online Entrance Exam. Candidates need to keep themselves informed by visiting the official website on a regular basis. Under the announcement section search for NIMHANS 2023 Entrance Exam Admit Card. Click on the link and log in using your credentials.
You can download the admit card and save it for future reference.
NIMHANS Exam Pattern 2023
Exam Pattern for DM in Neurology, M.Ch in Neurosurgery and MD in Psychiatry is given below:
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Objective type |
| Duration | 60 mins for Part A (70 Questions) and 30 mins for Part B (30 Questions) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. |
The exam Pattern For the Remaining Courses is listed below:
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Objective type |
| Duration | 90 mins for 100 Questions |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. |
15 days prior to the NIMHANS Entrance Exam, a Mock Test is also conducted on the official website. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
NIMHANS Results 2023
Selection will be purely based on merit in the online entrance exam. A list of all the qualified candidates and those called for interview/admission in the order of merit will be notified on the official website and the Institute’s notice board. No separate individual intimation will be given.
Biometric verification will be performed for all the candidates who attend the interview.
Tie-breaking
In case two or more candidates obtain equal marks in the NIMHANS Entrance Exam then their merit will be determined by the following factors
- The number of attempts in the qualifying exam.
- In case the number of attempts is the same then the candidate who has secured the highest marks will be considered.
- If the marks are also the same then the age of the candidate will be considered. A person who is senior by age will be considered.
NIMHANS Exam Centres 2023
NIMHANS 2023 Entrance Exam is held at several locations all across the country, for both undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses. The list of centres for the NIMHANS 2023, Session 1 & Session 2, is mentioned below.
Session 1
For Postgraduate courses, the exam centres are located at:
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Pune
- Chennai
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Cochin
For Undergraduate Courses, the exam centres are located at:
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
Session 2
For postgraduate courses, the centres are mentioned below:
- Bangalore
- Delhi
NIMHANS Admission 2023
Candidates who are selected under various categories need to submit their original certificates/documents on the day of admission. Candidates should also submit their Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate at the time of admission.
Requisite Fee has to be paid through Debit card/ Credit card/ Demand Draft Only.
NIMHANS Selection Process 2023
Admission to the Institute is based on the performance of the candidate in the Online Entrance Exam followed by an Interview. Candidates need to obtain a minimum of 50% each in the Entrance Exam and Interview in order to be eligible for admission. Selection will be purely based on Merit.
NIMHANS entrance exam is conducted twice a year. The first session is held in the month of March and the second session is in October.
