NIMHANS Bangalore specializes in the field of mental health and neurosciences. NIMHANS offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of mental health and neurosciences. The admission process for these programs varies depending on the level of study and the specific course.
Here are key highlights about NIMHANS Admission Processes for different courses:
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is a multidisciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of Mental Health and Neurosciences.
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NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2023 Exam will be held on the 29th & 30th of April 2023. NIMHANS 2023 Session I Application Form has been released on 22nd February 2023 for UG & PG Courses on the official website of the National Institute of Mental health and Neuro Sciences.
Program Level | Entrance Exam | Eligibility Criteria | Exam Date |
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Undergraduate | NIMHANS UG Entrance Test | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English | April 29 – 30, 2023 |
Postgraduate | NIMHANS PG Entrance Test | Bachelor's degree in relevant field | |
Doctoral | Entrance Exam and Interview | Master's degree in relevant field |
NIMHANS Admission 2023 Important Dates for Session I are provided below:
Event | Dates |
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Date of Advertisement of Admission | February 22, 2023 |
Application Dates | February 22 – March 23, 2023 |
Admit Card Release Date | June 2023 |
MPH & M.Phil Entrance Test | April 29, 2023 |
Ph.D., Fellowship, PDF, PG Diploma, M.Sc. | April 30, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Session Basic Registration Dates | March 7, 2023 – April 3, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Unique Code (EUC) Generation | March 24, 2023 – April 10, 2023 |
Status of INI CET July 2023 Final Application | April 14, 2023 – April 18, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Date | May 7, 2023 |
NIMHANS offers a B.Sc. in Neurophysiology Technology program for which admissions are conducted once a year. The admission process usually starts in the month of May or June, and the selection is done on the basis of an entrance examination followed by an interview.
NIMHANS, or the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, offers B.Sc. programs in the following areas:
The eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Sc. programs at NIMHANS are as follows:
The selection criteria for admission to the B.Sc. programs at NIMHANS are as follows:
NIMHANS B.Sc. Admission 2023 Important Dates are provided below:
Events | Dates |
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Online Applications Dates | February 22 – March 23, 2023 |
Date of Admission | May 22, 2023 |
Date of Commencement of course | July 1, 2023 |
NIMHANS PG Admission to M.Sc, MD & MPH courses is based on the INI-CET conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. Candidates are called for interviews/admissions based on merit in the entrance examination. The university offers various postgraduate programs such as M.Sc. (Master of Science), MD (Doctor of Medicine), and MPH (Master of Public Health) in various disciplines related to mental health and neurosciences.
Here are brief overviews of these programs:
The table below provides important details for NIMHANS Specialization for M.Sc, MD & MPH courses:
Course Name | Specializations |
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MD | Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Neurology, Anaesthesia |
M. Sc. | Psychiatric Nursing |
Yoga Therapy | |
Biostatics | |
PG Diploma | Clinical Biochemistry |
Post Basic Diploma | Neuroscience Nursing |
Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing |
The eligibility criteria for MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs offered by NIMHANS are as follows:
The selection criteria for NIMHANS PG (postgraduate) courses admission 2023 is as follows:
NIMHANS PG Courses Admission 2023 Important Dates are provided below for INI CET Exam:
Events | Dates |
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INI CET July 2023 Session Basic Registration Start Date | March 7, 2023 |
Last Date to Register for INI CET July 2023 Session | April 3, 2023 (5:00 PM) |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Unique Code (EUC) Generation | March 24, 2023 – April 10, 2023 |
Status of INI CET July 2023 Final Application | April 14, 2023 – April 18, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Date | May 7, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Result | May 13, 2023 |
NIMHANS PG Admission to DM & M.Ch courses is based on the INI-CET conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. Candidates are called for interviews/admissions based on merit in the entrance examination. MBBS or MD/DNB degree holders are eligible to apply for the DM course while MBBS or MS/ DNB is required for the M.Ch program. Admission is based on NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the university followed by an interview.
The table below provides important details for NIMHANS Specialization for D.M. & M.Ch. courses:
Course Name | Specialization |
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DM | Neuroanesthesia & Neurocritical Care |
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | |
Neuropathology | |
Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology | |
Neurology | |
Forensic Psychiatry | |
Geriatric Psychiatry | |
Addiction Psychiatry | |
M. Ch | Neurosurgery |
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences) offers DM and M.Ch courses in various specializations. The eligibility criteria for NIMHANS D.M. and M.Ch. Admission 2023 are as follows:
The admission criteria for the DM (Doctorate in Medicine) and M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae) courses for the academic year 2023 are as follows:
NIMHANS DM & M.Ch Admission 2023 Important Dates are provided below:
Events | Dates |
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INI CET 2023 July Session Basic Registration | March 7, 2023 – April 3, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Unique Code (EUC) Generation | March 24, 2023 – April 10, 2023 |
Status of INI CET July 2023 Final Application | April 14, 2023 – April 18, 2023 |
INI CET 2023 July Session Admit Card | May 1 – 7, 2023 |
INI CET July 2023 Exam Date | May 7, 2023 |
NIMHANS Admissions for courses like M.Phil, Ph.D., Fellowship, and PDF are done at the Doctorate level. The candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the entrance in order to be eligible for 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.
NIMHANS M. Phil. Specializations and Eligibility Criteria are provided below:
Specializations | Eligibility Criteria |
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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 |
The selection criteria for the NIMHANS M.Phil. admission 2023 are as follows:
NIMHANS Ph.D. Specializations and Eligibility Criteria are tabulated below:
Specializations | Eligibility Criteria |
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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) |
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. |
Admission to the Ph.D. program at NIMHANS is highly competitive and is based on a rigorous selection process. Here are the general selection criteria for NIMHANS Ph.D. admission 2023:
NIMHANS Fellowship candidates are selected based on their or Master’s degree/ MBBS/ MD or a degree in relevant field. NIMHANS Fellowship Specializations are listed below:
Here are the general selection criteria for NIMHANS Fellowship admission:
NIMHANS Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Specializations and Eligibility Criteria are tabulated below:
Specializations | Elegibility Criteria |
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Pediatric Neurology | DM/DNB in Neurology |
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 |
NIMHANS Doctorate Admission 2023 Important Dates for Session 2 are provided below:
Schedule | Dates (Tentative) |
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Publication of Advertisement for Admission | August 1, 2023 |
Commencement of Online Registration | August 1, 2023 |
Closure of Online Registration | August 28, 2023 |
Online Entrance Exam | October 4, 2023 |
Interview and Counseling | November 1, 2023 |
The Institute conducts an Online entrance examination, the NIMHANS entrance exam. The test consists of multiple choice objective-type questions which a candidate need to solve in a duration of 90 minutes. There will be 100 MCQ-type questions. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer.
Test Centres for Session 1
Test Center for Session 2 –
If two or more candidates, who appeared for the same course, score the same marks in the entrance test, their merit is decided as per the following criteria. Candidates appearing higher in this list are given priority over those under.
Interested candidates can register for various UG, PG and Doctoral programs offered by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in online mode. The application form can be filled by visiting http://nimhansonline.in/ug02jan20/basic_details.php.
To fill the application form correctly applicants can refer to the steps given below:
The application fee for various courses is mentioned below:
Course | Registration Fee |
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Ph.D, M.Phil, M.Sc | INR 500 |
Super Speciality Courses, Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs | 1000 |
DPN or DNN | 100 |
Ques. What is the registration fee for NIMHANS?
Ans.The application fee for various courses at NMHANS is mentioned below:
Course | Registration Fee |
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Ph.D., M.Phil, M.Sc | INR 500 |
Super Speciality Courses, Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs | 1000 |
DPN or DNN | 100 |
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Ques. What is the exam pattern of the NIMHANS entrance exam?
Ans. The Institutes conducts an Online entrance examination, the NIMHANS entrance exam. The test consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions which a candidate needs to solve in a duration of 90 minutes. There will be 100 MCQ-type questions. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. A single common entrance test of 60 minutes duration with 70 questions will be conducted for candidates applying for DM in Neurology and M.Ch. in Neurosurgery courses with MBBS qualification followed by an Entrance Test of 30 minutes duration with 30 questions for each domain and for one wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
Ques. What are the entrance test centers of NIMHANS?
Ans. There are different test centers for session 1 & Session 2 as follows:
Test Centres for Session 1
Test Center for Session 2 –
Ques. What would happen if a student gets stuck in a tie-breaking situation in the NIMHANS Entrance test?
Ans. If two or more candidates, who appeared for the same course, score the same marks in the entrance test, their merit is decided as per the following criteria. Candidates appearing higher in this list are given priority over those under.
Ques. Is there any age limit for admission to NIMHANS to any course?
Ans. Yes. NIMHANS has age limitation is given below for respective courses:
Ques. Is there any reservation provision at NIMHANS?
Ans. Yes, NIMHANS offers reservation provisions as per the Government regulation:
Category | Reservation |
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SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC | 27% |
With 40% and less than 70% disability for PWD (Except for Nursing, DM, MD, M.Ch, and PDF courses). | 3% |
Ques. How many students appear for NIMHANS?
Ans.Around 20,000 students appear for NIMHANS every year for different courses.
Ques. Does NIMHANS offer any part-time or distance education courses?
Ans.All courses are conducted on a full-time basis. Private practice in any form is prohibited. The candidates are strictly not permitted to undertake any other part-time or correspondence courses.
Ques. How many courses does NIMHANS offer?
Ans. NIMHANS offer courses at bachelor, masters and doctorate level. Courses like BSc, MSc, Ph.D., MPhil are offered.
Ques. Can I apply for more than one department for the Ph.D. program at NIMHANS?
Ans. Yes, candidates can apply for more than one department. However, they need to submit separate applications and application fees.
Ques. What is the selection process for NIMHANS Fellowship programs?
Ans. The selection process includes a written entrance test, an interview, research proposal evaluation, work experience, and recommendation letters.
Ques. Is there any relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates in the Fellowship program?
Ans. Yes, a relaxation of 5% is given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD categories.
Ques. What is the duration of the NIMHANS Ph.D. program?
Ans. The Ph.D. program at NIMHANS is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
Ques. What is the minimum educational qualification required for admission to the Ph.D. program at NIMHANS?
Ans. Candidates must have completed a master's degree in a relevant field with at least 55% aggregate marks.
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Events | Dates |
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Date of course commencement (PG & Ph.D Courses) | Jul 01, 2024 |
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NIMHANS, INI CET Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for INI CET is 96 - 284
Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
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Compare | 96 | 103 | - |
Compare | 284 | 284 | 418 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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M.D 2 Courses | ₹1.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
Ph.D 21 Courses | ₹32,000 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
M.Ch 1 Course | ₹1.56 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
M.Sc 5 Courses | ₹20,000 - 24,100 (Total Fees) | Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
B.Sc 3 Courses | ₹30,000 (Total Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
M.Phil 5 Courses | ₹22,550 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
B.Sc (Nursing) 1 Course | ₹1.4 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
DM 8 Courses | ₹1.56 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 | |
Diploma 1 Course | ₹8,600 (1st Year Fees) | - | - | |
MPH 1 Course | ₹1.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 15 Feb - 16 Mar 2024 |
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COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
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B.Sc, B.Sc (Nursing), Diploma in Medical, M.Ch, M.Sc, MD, PG Diploma in Medical, MPH, | Admission Link |
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NIMHANS conducts an online MCQ based entrance test for Mch/DM Neurology and MD Psychiatry. A common exam is held for all these courses, and later on, a separate merit list is published for each. You have to select your course while applying, and can’t change it later on. You can apply for all three courses or one/two of them.
Here is some information on the entrance exam:
The entrance is overall easy. However, the number of seats is very low, so the margin of error for silly mistakes is very low.
Read all subjects before the last 10 days. Then, focus on the Neurology part in the last 10 days. By following these tips, you’ll successfully crack the NIMHANS entrance test.
In order to clear the NIMHANS entrance exam for M.Phil. In clinical psychology, you should be thorough in the basics of the syllabus prescribed for a PG in psychology. Consider studying topics like cognitive psychology, Biological basis of behavior, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and research methodology.
In reality, clearing the MPhil entrance is just a small step of the whole process. You should be mentally strong enough and have the ability to report to different people and tolerate their valid criticism. You will have to learn to work together with people from different disciplines, develop a passion for your patients, and spend long working hours including Saturdays. The bright side is, that you will be working with some of the highly intellectual people who will guide you to manage both academics and clinical work.
I am sure, eventually, you will realize that all the efforts were worth the result!
In my opinion, it’s best to complete an MD in medicine first rather than pursuing DM Neuro directly after MBBS.
It is so because M.B.B.S. students receive minimal clinical exposure and therefore their interest in a particular field might not be genuine. They might later regret their choice.
An integrated program is a 5-year program that requires a lot of commitment. So, if you go for a field you are not interested in, you will be wasting 5 years of your life. Even if you are sure of your interest in neurology, you may not actually like it when you start working. That being said, it's better that you do MD in medicine, have first-hand exposure to all the specialties, and then choose one for you.
People often choose integrated courses so as to save one year of education. However, they fail to recognize the risks involved.
Ultimately, unless you love neurology passionately and have enough exposure in the same, go for direct DM, else completing MD would be the safest bet.
NIMHANS is an excellent choice for those who are only interested in neurosurgery and are certain of pursuing a career in the same. However, you won’t be learning anything about general surgery. You’d do a craniotomy for EDH evacuation in a trice but will have a major problem putting your finger on an offending appendix.
Ultimately, if you are making this choice just because you want to pursue MCh directly, it’s better to reconsider your decision. 5-years is a long time to waste on something you aren’t sure of. So choose wisely after considering all options.
Yes, an MCH in Neurosurgery at NIMHANS is certainly an excellent choice. Here are some strong points in favor of my opinion
So, go for it without any second thoughts.
First of all, there is no fixed syllabus for NIMHANS’ M.Phil and PhD (Clinical Psychology) entrance exams. The exam comprises several MCQs, for which you have to go through many topics rather than studying deeply. So, one should try to read as many books as possible or at least go through their glossaries only. Here are some great recommendations for M.Phil and Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology):
To score better you should focus more on these specific topics:
Additionally, for the PhD entrance exam, you need to study Statistics and Research Methodology.
Yes, everyone who clears the entrance exam for MPhil Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS is called for an interview. However, not everyone gets selected because the number of seats available is very low in comparison to the shortlisted students.
The interviewers don’t ask much technical questions and usually assess your personality and talents. The most common question asked is ‘Why do you want to join this specific course?’. So, it’s better to prepare for it beforehand. Sometimes candidates might be enquired about their post-graduation thesis.
Usually, it’s just a very personal interview with no technical questions so don’t worry about preparing for it and just be your real self.
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