Question 1

What is the fee structure for MD, DM, and MCh courses at NIMHANS?

Accepted Answer

NIMHANS being a government Institution of National Importance charges extremely nominal fees. The total tuition fee for the MD course is approximately ₹73,250 for 3 years. For 3-year DM/MCh courses (post-MD/MS), the total fee is approximately ₹81,250. For 6-year DM/MCh courses (post-MBBS), the fee is approximately ₹91,150. Hostel charges are ₹5,000/year additionally.

Question 2

What stipend do MD Psychiatry residents receive at NIMHANS?

Accepted Answer

MD Psychiatry PG residents at NIMHANS receive a monthly stipend of approximately ₹80,000–₹85,000, which is among the highest for government medical institutions in India. MPhil students receive ₹25,000/month plus ₹15,000/year contingency grants. MPH Institute Stipendiary candidates receive ₹25,000/month.

Question 3

What hostel facilities are available at NIMHANS?

Accepted Answer

NIMHANS has multiple named hostels for both male and female students: Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Vedavathi, Netravathi, Sharavathi, Bhavani, Kapila, Thunga, Bhima, and others. Hostel fee is approximately ₹5,000/year (sharing). Rooms are equipped with a bed, almirah, and study table, and include hot water, Wi-Fi, washing machines, study rooms, TV, and 24/7 security. Mess charges are approximately ₹4,000/year extra.

Question 4

What are the B.Sc. Allied Health programs offered at NIMHANS?

Accepted Answer

NIMHANS offers B.Sc. programs in Nursing (4 years, 85 seats), Anaesthesia Technology, Medical Imaging Technology, and Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (all 3 years). Admission is via NIMHANS's own paramedical/nursing entrance exam. Total B.Sc. Allied Health intake is approximately 114 seats. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB and minimum 45% aggregate.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurophysiology, Neuro-anaesthesia, Neuropathology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Mental Health, Addiction Medicine (Centre for Addiction Medicine), Community Mental Health (Sakalwara Community Mental Health Centre), Epilepsy Clinic, Movement Disorders Clinic, Cognitive Neurology, Neuroradiology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1096 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) Central Government fellowship for minority community students in research programs	Minority students pursuing MPhil/Ph.D. at NIMHANS	₹25,000/month (JRF); ₹28,000/month (SRF) Apply Link →
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship UGC scholarship for single girl child students enrolled in postgraduate programs	Single girl child pursuing PG programs	₹36,200/year Apply Link →
MPH Institute Stipend MPH has 5 seats under Institute Stipendiary category (1 for Karnataka Domicile) and 5 under Sponsorship category. Sponsored candidates receive no NIMHANS stipend.	MPH candidates admitted under the Institute Stipendiary Category (5 seats)	₹25,000/month Apply Link →
Ishan Uday Scholarship UGC scholarship for students from North-Eastern India pursuing higher education	UG/PG/Ph.D. students from North-Eastern states	Variable as per UGC norms Apply Link →
NIMHANS Ph.D. Fellowship Institute fellowship awarded to selected Ph.D. students. Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences has a separate stipend structure starting at ₹18,750 + grade pay.	Ph.D. candidates qualifying the NIMHANS entrance exam on merit basis	₹25,000–₹31,000/month + ₹20,000/year contingency grant Apply Link →
MPhil Stipend Stipend offered to MPhil students in the Institute Stipendiary category. Sponsored/External Fellowship candidates are not eligible for NIMHANS stipend.	MPhil candidates admitted under Institute Stipendiary Category	₹25,000/month + ₹15,000/year contingency grant Apply Link →
Post Matric Scholarship / NSP / State Govt Scheme	MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET-SS qualified; 50% PG aggregate	Up to ₹8000-₹102153/year

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