1.1 (a to d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Institute Fellowships
Duration: 3 – 5 years
a) Ph.D. in Mental Health & Social Psychology: 2 years full time MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology or two years M.Phil. degree in Mental Health and Social Psychology or equivalent qualification recognized by NIMHANS.
b) Ph.D. in Neurophysiology: Master’s degree in Life Science or M.Phil. or MBBS or BE degree.
c) Ph.D. in Speech Pathology & Audiology: Master’s degree in Speech & Hearing.
d) Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences: (1) MBBS degree with not less than 55% of the marks of any University recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The candidate should have completed satisfactorily one year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent as recognized by the MCI after passing the final MBBS examination and must have full registration with a State Medical Council. (2) Candidates with Postgraduate medical qualifications can also apply (but no special reservation or preference will be given).
1.2 (a to s) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) External Fellowships
Duration: 3 – 5 years
A Master’s degree in the discipline securing not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate or MBBS/BE/B.Tech. to work full time for a minimum period of three years or M.Phil./DM in Neurology/M.Ch. in Neurosurgery/MD/MS/DNB to work full time for a minimum period of two years.
2. DM in Neuroradiology
MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years.
3. DM in Neurology
(i)
MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of five years.
(ii)
MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years.
4. M.Ch. in Neurosurgery
(i)
MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of five years.
(ii)
MS/DNB in General Surgery: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years.
5. MD in Psychiatry
(i)
MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years.
(ii)
Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM): The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.
6. Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM)
MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.
7. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
MD/DNB in Psychiatry: The duration of the course will be for a period of one year.
8. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia
MD/DNB in Anaesthesia: The duration of the course will be for a period of one year.
9. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology
MD/DNB in Pathology: The duration of the course will be for a period of one year.
10 – 14 M.Phil. courses
Duration: 2 years
M.Phil. in Biophysics
M.Sc. degree in Physical/Life Sciences or BE degree or MBBS.
M.Phil. in Mental Health & Social Psychology
2 years full time MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology from a University recognized by NIMHANS.
M.Phil. in Neurophysiology
Master’s degree in Life Sciences or MBBS.
M.Phil. in Neurosciences
Master’s degree in Physical/Life/Behavioural Sciences or BE/B.Tech. or MBBS.
M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work
Master’s degree in Social Work. Preference will be given to those who have specialized in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work.
15. M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing
Duration: 2 years
(i)
Registered Nurse with B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing.
(II)
Should have a minimum of two years experience after obtaining B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing degree in Hospital, Nursing Education Institution or Community Health setting.
B. B.Sc. COURSES
1. B.Sc. in Nursing
Duration: 4 years
a) Pre-University examination conducted by department of Pre-University education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 50% aggregate in the above subjects.
b) Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 50% aggregate.
c) Senior School Certificate examination Pre-Degree Examination (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 50% aggregate.
d) An Equivalent with 12 years of Schooling from a recognized Board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 50% aggregate.
2. B.Sc. in Radiography
Duration: 3 years
a) Pre-University examination conducted by department of Pre-University education or any recognized state Board with English and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as optional subjects.
b) Job oriented Diploma course from a recognized Board with Diagnostic Radiography as vocational subject or equivalent.
c) Any equivalent examination recognized by the NIMHANS, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as principal subjects of study.
B (1). Diploma Courses
Duration: 1 year
1. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN)
a) Should possess ‘A’ Grade certificate in General Nursing recognized by Indian Nursing council. b) Should be a registered Nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.
2. Diploma in Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing (DNN)
a) Should possess ‘A’ Grade certificate in General Nursing recognized by Indian Nursing Council. b) Should be a registered Nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.
3. Diploma in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (DCNT)
a) B.Sc. with Physics/Electronics/Computer Sciences with minimum II Class in the qualifying examination. OR b) Diploma in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Computer (approved by Board of Technical Education). OR c) PUC with 3 years experience as EEG Technician.
4. Certificate course in Neuroimaging & Technology (CNT)
a) Diploma in Radiographic Technology from Vocational Board of Government of Karnataka or equivalent qualification. b) Bachelors degree in Radiation Technology from any recognized University or equivalent qualification.
A RELAXATION OF 5% ON THE AGGREGATE OF MARKS OBTAINED IN THE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR NON MEDICAL AND Ph.D. COURSES IN RESPECT OF SC & ST CANDIDATES.
G. AGE LIMIT
For PG medical and Superspeciality courses, age should not be more than 32 years for MBBS degree holders and 35 for PG medical degree holders and relaxable in case of SC/ST candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on the date of commencement of courses. For sponsored candidates, age should not be more than 40 years as on the date of commencement of courses.
For B.Sc. in Nursing and B.Sc. in Radiography courses, the age of the candidates should be between minimum of 17 years and maximum of 25 years as on the date of commencement of course.
| SESSION 1 : PG Medical, Non Medical and DPN/DNN Courses | |
| Advertisement regarding admission | 1st week of October 2008 |
| Last date for issue of application Through post In person | 25th October 2008 31st October 2008 |
| Last date for receipt of filled in applications; | 5th November 2008 |
| Date of entrance test | 22nd February 2009 |
| Commencement of courses | 2nd May 2009 |
| Last date for admission | 9th May 2009 |
| SESSION 2: Super-Speciality, Post Doctoral Fellowship/B.Sc. and DCNT courses | |
| Advertisement regarding admission | 1st week of March 2009 |
| Last date for issue of application Through post In person | 25th March 2009 31st March 2009 |
| Last date for receipt of filled in applications | 6th April 2009 |
| Date of entrance test | June 2009 |
| Commencement of courses | 1st August 2009 |
| Last date for admission | 8th August 2009 |
| SESSION 3 : Ph.D. for candidates with Fellowship from recognized Institutions/Agencies | |
| Issue and receipt of applications | 1st August to 15th September 2009 |
| Entrance test | 19th October 2009 |
The Government of India established the All India Institute of Mental Health in 1954 in association with the Mental Hospital of the Karnataka Government. A major objective of the Institute was manpower development in the field of mental health and neurosciences. The Mental Hospital, Bangalore which had already built up certain traditions since 1938 in matters related to undergraduate training in the field of Psychiatry was chosen by the Government of India as the Centre of training. In tune with this objective, two diploma courses – one in Psychological Medicine (DPM) and the other in Medical Psychology (DMP) were started in January 1955. These were followed by a Post Certificate Course in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) in January 1956. The Institute was affiliated to the University of Mysore for the courses.
Subsequently the Institute got affiliated to the Bangalore University in 1964 when the latter was established. The Bangalore University established a separate faculty of Mental Health and Neurosciences. The Institute introduced MD in Psychological Medicine in 1966, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1967 and Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric Social Work (DPSW) in 1968. DM in Neurology and M.Ch. in Neurosurgery courses were introduced in 1970. Later, Ph.D. programmes in different disciplines were introduced.
The All India Institute of Mental Health and the Mental Hospital of the Government of Karnataka were amalgamated into an autonomous Institute, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in 1974. In the subsequent years many post-graduate training programs were started in the areas of Neurophysiology, Biophysics and Psychiatric Nursing. In 1994, NIMHANS was granted the “Deemed to be University” status under which the Institute awards degrees and diplomas. DM in Neuroradiology, Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia, Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology and M.Phil. in Neurosciences are the new courses initiated after the Institute was conferred the status of Deemed University. In the year 2008, Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has also been started.
The special feature of this Institute is its multidisciplinary approach in patient care, training programmes and also in the promotive, preventive and curative aspects of clinical services in the area of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences. The manpower development programmes at the Institute reflect the extent to which we have succeeded in bringing together and nurturing behavioural sciences, neurosciences, basic biological sciences and ancient health systems in Mental Health and Neurosciences.
