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NIMHANS M.Phil Clinical Psychology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Does the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Bangalore have RCI registration for M.Phil in clinical psychology?

No, NIMHANS does not have registration as of now. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology course from 2010–11 to 2014–15 as per the RCI’s 2017 List of the Institutions Approved by RCI. But now it does not. However, it does not mean the NIMHANS M.Phil Clinical Psychology course is invalid or not recognized. NIMHANS enjoys the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance ’ owing to its top-notch education quality and huge contributions to society. It therefore has become autonomous and has the right to regulate all its functions like starting a new course, conducting exams, recognizing its own degrees, etc. So, no approval of RCI is required for the degrees awarded by NIMHANS. In simple words, NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology degrees are no longer recognized by RCI but by NIMHANS itself because it’s now an Institute of National Importance. As for the value of its degrees, they enjoy good recognition globally.

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M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology)

first year fees: ₹22,550

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Year	1	2
Tuition fees	₹10000	₹10000
Admission fees	₹500	-
Registration fees	₹1000	-
Exam fees	₹2250	₹2250
other fee	₹8800	₹3800
Yearly Fees	₹22,550	₹16,050

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The candidates willing to apply for the courses offered by NIMHANS can only apply online.
The candidates will have to register and subscribe to the university website to get the application form.
Basic details and eligibility details should be filled correctly, any information if found incorrect may lead to rejection of 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 Declaration Form is mandatory. The Declaration Form should be downloaded, filled, signed, scanned and uploaded
The application fee for candidates who fall under General category is Rs.1500/- and for candidates who fall under SC/ST category is Rs.1000/-.
Only using Credit Card/ Debit Card or Online Transfer can make the payment.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate applying for admission in this program should have completed Post Graduation from a recognized university.

Course Details

Fee Structure for Foreign Nationals except from SAARC Countries:

M.Phil. Courses: $20,000/- as Tution Fees (to be paid in equal annual instalments) & $500 as Registration Fees.

The university also offers courses like M.Phil, Ph.D. and PDF at Doctorate level. Students need to appear in an entrance exam which is conducted by the institute itself. The candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in the entrance in order to be eligible for the 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.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M. Phil.	Neuroscience	MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc Psychology	On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
	Neurophysiology	"MBBS / BE / B.Tech Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / Biotechnology / M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Molecular Biology /Genetics / Biotechnology / Zoology / Life Science / MA Psychology / M.Sc Psychology "
	Biophysics	MBBS / B.Tech in Biotechnology / Electronics / Computer Science / M.Sc in Biophysics / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Zoology / Chemistry / Physiology
	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.
Ph. D.	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)	On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
	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.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)	Pediatric Neurology	DM/DNB in Neurology	On the basis of marks in NIMHANS Entrance Exam conducted by the institute followed by an interview
	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	MD/DNB in Psychiatry
	Hospital Infection Control	MD / DNB in Microbiology
	Neuro Muscular Disorders	DM/DNB in Neurology
	Stroke	DM/DNB in Neurology
	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

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NIMHANS: 3 Answered Questions

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

Deeksha Seth,studied at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (2017)

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!

Does the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Bangalore have RCI registration for M.Phil in clinical psychology?

Tezal Dahiya

No, NIMHANS does not have registration as of now. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology course from 2010–11 to 2014–15 as per the RCI’s 2017 List of the Institutions Approved by RCI. But now it does not. However, it does not mean the NIMHANS M.Phil Clinical Psychology course is invalid or not recognized.

NIMHANS enjoys the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance ’ owing to its top-notch education quality and huge contributions to society. It therefore has become autonomous and has the right to regulate all its functions like starting a new course, conducting exams, recognizing its own degrees, etc. So, no approval of RCI is required for the degrees awarded by NIMHANS.

In simple words, NIMHANS’ M.Phil Clinical Psychology degrees are no longer recognized by RCI but by NIMHANS itself because it’s now an Institute of National Importance. As for the value of its degrees, they enjoy good recognition globally.

Is there an interview at NIMHANS for Mphil clinical psychology after passing your entrance exam? If so, how is the interview?

Raktim Tarafdar

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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