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NIMHANS PhD Admission 2023: Courses, Application Form, Entrance Exam, Dates, Fees

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

18.00 K

1 Year Fees

32.00 K

Total Fees

79.00 K

Detailed Fees

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year	Tuition Fees	Admission Fees	Registration Fees	Exam Fees	Other Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 18000	₹ 500	₹ 1000	₹ 2000	₹ 10500	₹ 32.00 K
year 2	₹ 18000	-	-	-	₹ 5500	₹ 23.50 K
year 3	₹ 18000	-	-	-	₹ 5500	₹ 23.50 K

Course Information

Course Description

NIMHANS PhD Admission 2023 is open now. Admission to the program will be based on the scores of candidates in Pre-PhD exam and Interview conducted by NIMHANS. The Pre-PhD entrance exam is going to be conducted on July 13-14, 2023. The Last date to apply for NIMHANS PhD program is May 15, 2023 Check NIMHANS Admission 2023

NIMHANS offers full and Part time Ph.D. Programs in 20 specializations. NIMHANS Application Form for admission to these courses is available online on the institute’s website (http://nimhans.ac.in/). NIMHANS PhD course eligibility criteria and details have been mentioned below.

Specializations in Ph.D.:

The institute offers admission to the Ph.D. programme under 20 specializations and students with a post-graduation degree in relevant subjects can have admission to the course.

Clinical Neuroscience	Neurophysiology	Clinical Psychology	Psychiatric Social work	Speech Pathology & Audiology
Biostatistics	Neuroscience	History of Psychiatry	Biophysics	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Human Genetics	Mental Health Education	Neurochemistry	Neurological Rehabilitation	Neuromicrobiology
Neurovirology	Neuropathology	Psychiatric Nursing	Mental Health Rehabilitation	Psychiatry

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Specializations in M.Phil:

M.Phil course is divided into 5 specializations and JRF/SRF qualified candidates can apply for admission to the course.

Neuroscience	Neurophysiology	Biophysics
Clinical Psychology	Psychiatric social work	-

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NIMHANS M.Phil. & Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria
NIMHANS M.Phil. & Ph.D. Admission Process

NIMHANS M.Phil. & Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Post Graduation Degree holder in relevant subject.
JRF/SRF qualified candidates should apply for admission to the courses.

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NIMHANS M.Phil. & Ph.D. Admission Process

The selection of the candidates will be purely based on the scores in the Online NIMHANS Entrance Exam.
The selected candidates will be called for the Counseling.
The candidates will have to present the hard copy of the printed abstract of the application form along will the original certificates for verification.
The candidates will have to choose their desired subjects in the counselling.
The seats will be allotted on the basis of the reservation.

How to Apply for NIMHANS M.Phil. & Ph.D.?

Visit the official website of the institute, http://nimhans.ac.in/.
Register on the university website to get the NIMHANS Application Form.
Basic details and eligibility details should be filled correctly, any information if found incorrect may lead to rejection of the application.
The candidates have to upload photographs, signatures and documents. After this, the candidates are required to make the payment and take the printout of the form.
The submission of the Declaration Form is mandatory. The Declaration Form should be downloaded, filled, signed, scanned and uploaded
The application fee is Rs.1000/- and for all the candidates
Only using Credit Card/ Debit Card or Online Transfer can make the payment.

NIMHANS PhD FAQs

Ques. What documents are required while applying for admission to NIMHANS PhD program?

Ans. For admission to NIMHANS PhD program one must submit the following documents:

10th grade, SSLC, or matriculation diploma.
bachjelor’s Marks Cards for all semesters and years
Master’s degree Marksheet of all semesters
Permanent Registration Certificate with either State Medical Council or Medical Council of India.
Internship Completion Certificate, in case of eligible qualification being MBBS.
Experience Certificate, if mandatory as per ‘General requirement’ section of respective course.
Transfer Certificate from Institution/College, from where the last qualification degree was pursued.
Migration Certificate from the University, from which the last qualification degree was awarded.
No Objection Certificate from the Employer.
‘Equivalence Certificate’ from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for Eligible qualification obtained from a Foreign University/College.

Ques. What happens after qualifying Pre-PhD exam?

Ans. Candidates who qualified the Pre-PhD exam for NIMHANS PhD course will have to undergo Certificates Verification, after verification they will be called for interview before a Selection Committee in the order of merit under the particular course. The candidates who have been selected under various categories will be required to submit the Original Certificates/Documents on the day of admission as shown under “Enclosures” along with requisite fee as shown under “Fee Structure” of the Prospectus.

Ques. How is interview round conducted in NIMHANS PhD program?

Ans. Selection to PhD courses are done on the basis of entrance exam and interview at NIMHANS. There are three interview rounds. The first round is the shortlisting of resumes of the candidates. The second round of the interview is the aptitude test. The third and the last round of the interview is group discussion. Students are admitted on the basis of their scores in these three interview rounds as well as the Pre-PhD exam scores.

Ques. Why should students choose NIMHANS PhD program?

Ans. Students interested in pursuing a career in mental health or neuroscience should consider NIMHANS as their choice of institution. NIMHANS PhD program is best because of the following reasons:

Reputed Institution: NIMHANS is one of the premier institutes for mental health and neuroscience in India and has a global reputation. It is ranked as the top institute for psychiatry in India by various national and international ranking agencies.
Excellent Faculty: NIMHANS has a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with these experts during their studies.
Comprehensive Courses: NIMHANS offers a range of PhD courses in mental health and neuroscience. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and equip Scholars with the necessary skills to pursue a career in the field.

Ques. How do you get selected for NIMHANS PhD program?

Ans. Getting selected for NIMHANS PhD program involves a rigorous selection process. Here are the steps involved in the selection process:

Qualifying Exam: Students must score a minimum qualifying percentile in the entrance exam to be eligible for admission. The minimum qualifying percentile varies for different courses and categories.
Entrance Exam: NIMHANS conducts a Pre PhD exam for admission to its PhD courses. The exam is usually held in June or July every year and consists of objective-type questions.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which assesses their academic performance, research aptitude, and overall suitability for the course.
Final Selection: The final selection of candidates is based on the combined scores of the entrance exam and interview. Merit lists are prepared based on the final scores, and the top candidates are offered admission.

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College Ranking

Ranking of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]

Answered Questions

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]: 15 answered questions

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What do I do to crack the NIMHANS entrance exam for a post graduation in neurosurgery?

● Top Answer By Anamika Tiwari on 06 Oct 21

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For post MBBS direct MCh/ DM neurology and MD Psychiatry courses, NIMHANS conducts an online entrance exam consisting of MCQs. A common entrance exam is conducted for all courses and later on a separate merit list for each course is released which means you have to opt for the course while applying or you can apply for all of them or either of the two courses. The test is for 2 hours with 150 MCQs. There is negative marking in the examination. Approximately 90 to 100 questions are from 19 MBBS subjects. The difficulty level is medium. The questions are selected from guidebooks. The rest of the 50 to 60 questions are related to CNS so prepare for the neuro aspect of all major subjects viz Anat, Physio, Medicine Psychiatry, Surgery Patho, etc. With the preparation of the last 10 to 15 days, these questions are solvable NIMHANS paper is overall easy compared to AIPGME and AIIMS but since the number of seats is very less, the margin of error for silly mistakes is very low. The key to get through is by reading all subjects till the last 10 days to the exam and later focusing on the neurology part. This ensures that your preparation level would be optimum on exam day.

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What should I study to clear NIMHANS entrance exam for M Phil in clinical psychology?

● Top Answer By Sangita Ghose on 06 Oct 21

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To clear the NIMHANS entrance exam for M. Phil in clinical psychology, you need to be thorough with the basics of the syllabus of a PG in psychology either be MA in psychology or MSc in psychology, especially cognitive psychology, biological basis of behavior, abnormal psychology, social psychology research methodology, and all the different branches of psychology from PG level. My friend is currently pursuing the M.Phil course in clinical psychology at NIMHANS. According to his experience, clearing M.Phil entrance is just one part of the game. You will have to be passionate enough to take the pressures of having to report to different people, being able to work together with people from different disciplines, and being able to be resilient with minor or major put-offs. Getting used to the work hours is very exhausting, including Saturdays and at the same time there are no holidays or you cannot leave clinical work while preparing for exams, so the clinical work and patients have the highest priority at this place. In exchange, you will have the best people guiding you and the day-to-day privilege of working with the best people in the field, so you should be able to manage both academics and clinical work. Not to repeat but you should be mentally strong and constantly enthusiastic about what you are doing and be able to reach out to people when you have difficulties.

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Which way is better to do an MS general surgery and then take up neurosurgery as a superspeciality or the direct 6yrs Mch Neurosurgery course offered by AIIMS and NIMHANS after an MBBS?

● Top Answer By Swastika Roy on 06 Oct 21

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I know a person who is pursuing Neurosurgery and he does not feel it is not necessary to go through 3 years of MS general surgery before taking up neurosurgery. As a 6-year student, he was supposed to rotate through 10 months of general surgery. He did not find general surgical skills that he acquired during the rotation, of much use in neurosurgery, other than the very basic knot tying and suturing skills, which can also be acquired through dedicated lab practice. The other techniques followed in neurosurgery are significantly different from those followed in general surgery. The extensive use of the surgical microscope and bipolar coagulation for hemostasis distinguishes this surgical discipline from general surgery. Today, neurosurgeons typically use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) if they want to perform any unconventional approaches to the spine, which is much safer for the patient. A lot of post-MS students don’t find much difference in incompetence or spectrum of surgeries and they are comfortable when compared with those having gone through six years of courses. Globally, there is a trend towards running integrated courses only. Also, in India, pursuing a 6 years’ course after MBBS means you will have one less entrance examination to worry about.

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How do I prepare for the NIMHANS MCh neurosurgery entrance exam?

● Top Answer By Moinak Guha on 06 Oct 21

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According to the new updated pattern from 2018, there are separate papers for DM neurology, Mch Neurosurgery, and MD psychiatry courses. The 70 marks paper continues. The questions are asked from all 19 subjects. The questions are asked randomly. The weightage of any subject is increased at any time. No fixed weightage from the subjects can be expected. Don’t leave out any topics from the 19 subjects. Each mark counts and can be the reason for selection and non-selection. Only 4 seats for DM and 4 for MCh. For 30 marks separate papers- Neurology: Neuro medicine is asked mainly. So it's important to read Harrison's neurology portion. You should have good concepts of Neurophysiology, neuropathology, CNS pharmacology, Neuro-ophthalmology, and a few neuroanatomia. Ketzung for CNS pharma part and CNS pathology from Robbins is recommended. Neurosurgery: Mostly basic questions are asked. Good concepts of Neuroanatomy is a must. Snell and Neuro medicine from Harrison is equally important for neurosurgery. A head injury from Bailey/ Sabiston is recommended. Psychiatry: Kaplan and Saddok is a standard book. Cover Schizophrenia and depression topics from it with the psychological examination. Praveen Tripathi's psychiatry reference book as a whole is helpful. Understand concepts well. Watch Caplan videos on behavioral science for a good understanding. Follow crash courses from DAMS, DBMCI, and Positive classes. You can also join the Telegram channel for NIMHANS preparation.

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What are the courses available in NIMHANS for an MBBS doctor?

● Top Answer By Aditya Chaterjee on 06 Oct 21

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One of my cousins graduated from NIMHANS and according to him, here are the courses available for an MBBS doctor in NIMHANS. MCh in Neurosurgery DM in Neurology MD in Psychiatry Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences M.Phil in Neurosciences Ph.D. in Neurophysiology M.Phil in Neurophysiology M.Phil in Biophysics If you are interested in research you can choose Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences or Ph.D. in Psychiatry. There is a direct entry after MBBS for MCh in Neurosurgery apart from DM in Neurology and MD in Psychiatry.

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I am studying an MBBS in my third year. I want to study my postgraduation at NIMHANS. How should I prepare for the entrance exam? How different is NIMHANS exam compared to the other PG entrance exam?

● Top Answer By Tarun Ghosh, on 19 Oct 21

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After doing some research online, I gathered some information regarding your question. Let me mention these which you can later analyze and check if it is useful or not. It is an online MCQ-based Post Graduate entrance exam for direct MCh Neurosurgery, DM neurology, and MD Psychiatry courses. The exams are usually held in the last week of March. It is a 2-hour long exam and comprises 150 MCQ-based questions. 1 mark is given for every correct answer and ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 90-100 questions generally come from the routine subjects studied during MBBS. These are similar to the ones asked in other entrance exams like AIIMS and JIPMER. 50-60 MCQs are related to Neurology sections of all other subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, radiology, and anesthesia. For preparing Neurology you can take help from the following books: Harrison for Neurology Ganong for Neuro-Physiology Snell's Neuro-Anatomy Neuro-Biochemistry from Harper Neuro-Microbiology from Paniker Neuro-Pharmacology from KDT Neuro-Pathology from Robbins Try solving the previous 4 to 5 years of any NIMHANS MCQ guide. Also, try to score 120-130, this will secure your place among the top rankers.

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How is direct DM neurology in NIMHANS?

● Top Answer By Bhavna Gautam, on 19 Oct 21

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You need to secure a very good rank in the NIMHANS entrance exam, this could be among the top 4 or 5. Here are some things about the course you should know about beforehand. It is a 5-year course post MBBS and the course won't entirely be in NIMHANS. The residents will be posted for ½ years to other hospitals like Victoria for experience in general medicine. 3 ½ years however will be in NIMHANS. As a resident, you will be expected to participate in OPD's, handle in-patients, and also can be posted for emergency duties. Working hours will vary, but expect 12-hour duties on any day and 24 hours during emergency postings. The students will be posted in departments of Neurology predominantly and also Psychiatry, Neuro-surgery, Pathology, and Electrophysiology for short periods. The DM course is a great opportunity to learn about Neurology in detail. You will be exposed to a wide variety of cases to standard modalities of treatment. The caseload can get a bit hectic. Try to stay calm in these situations. As it is an institute of national importance, there are plenty of research opportunities for interested students. At the end of the course, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of clinical aspects of Neurology, investigational modalities not limited to EEG, EMG, MRI, CT, etc. Thus it opens a huge scope of learning.

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Which college is better for an MCh Neurosurgery AIIMS Delhi or NIMHANS?

● Top Answer By Priya Mathur, on 19 Oct 21

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This is very difficult to differentiate, as both of them are hugely notable for Neurosurgery. But like every other institution, they also have their fair share of pros and cons. Let me discuss some facts about both the institutes, analyzing which you can make your final decision. AIIMS has given many good Neurosurgeons. It has a high credibility value. It has got a dedicated trauma centre, cadaveric training and research facility, neurosurgical education and training school, and animal dissection lab. NIMHANS is a dedicated mental health and neurosciences institute. It has got NBRC - Neuro-Biology Research Centre which provides proper infrastructure for research and technology advancement. There is no difference in the quality of work, patient management protocol, etc. at both institutes. The only thing bothering the students of AIIMS is the increase in faculty members. This divides the surgical work and less share comes on part of residents. NIMHANS has fewer faculty members as compared to AIIMS. You can also choose the college favoring your location. North Indians generally opt for AIIMS while South Indians will go for NIMHANS. Ultimately, it depends on the student’s choice, because both the institutions are equally good. But a university name does not matter, it might give you the first push but after that your training and your work will speak for themselves.

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If an MBBS graduate is having an option of choosing between AIIMS NIMHANS MCh neurosurgery 6yr course then which institute is the best to opt to? What is the advantage of one over the other?

● Top Answer By Gurpreet Singh, on 19 Oct 21

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This is a choice that can vary from individual to individual. It is each student’s unique preference of certain things like location, curriculum, alumni, crowd, etc. that influence their choices. One of my friends cleared both the entrance exams at the same time but opted for AIIMS over NIMHANS, due to its location. Being a North Indian he felt it would be easier to blend in rather than getting accustomed to a new culture, food or place. Also, he mentioned that the Neurosurgery course will only provide an McH degree and no MS degree. This was also another concern for him and why he in the end went for AIIMS. Therefore, you should think clearly and point out all the pros and cons of these institutions. Check which one is satisfying all your requirements and then go for it. Both AIIMS and NIMHANS are reputed institutions, graduating from any of them will prove to be great for your career. If you are North Indian go for AIIMS, if South Indian opt for NIMHANS.

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What is the difference in doing a six year MCh neurology course in NIMHANS and in other colleges in India?

● Top Answer By Deeksha Seth, on 19 Oct 21

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It won't be right to talk about other institutions that offer Neurosurgery, but as one of my friends studied at NIMHANS, I will be able to share some details about it, analyzing which you can make your choice. Being a referral centre, NIMHANS receives lots of patients. The OPD’s will run up to modest hours in the evening and with cases ranging from PIVD to brainstem gliomas. The casualty will have a dedicated trauma team that receives 100–150 trauma cases per day, ranging from mild concussions to SAH. OT will run on all working days or all days in case of emergencies. The surgeries include aneurysmal clipping to functional surgeries such as DBS or functional hemispherectomy. There will be academic programs throughout the week including general classes to journal clubs. The main focus falls on clinical work, so you will get a lot of raw material to work with to gain clinical knowledge. If your interest lies in research, there are competing people there also, to encourage and guide you. Ultimately, it is your duty to gather information from the cases, and what you learn from each of them after completing the clinical work. Always be ready to face any situation and work a hectic schedule.

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