National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Science PG admissions

Applications are invited on prescribed form for Admission to the following courses for the Academic Year 2009 - 2010.

A) Ph.D.

(a) Institute Fellowship

1. Ph.D. Degree in Mental Health & Social Psychology
2. Ph.D. Degree in Neurophysiology
3. Ph.D. Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology

(b) External Fellowship:

Candidates with Sponsorship from Government of India/State Govt. Institutions, Deputed or Sponsored from a recognized University, Fellowships from Government Agencies like UGC/ICMR/CSIR etc., and Permanent Employees and tenured employees of NIMHANS can also apply for Ph.D. in the various departments of this Institute which will be considered at the discretion of the competent authority for Entrance Test to be held during the month of February.

(1) Biophysics (2) Biostatistics (3) Mental Health & Social Psychology (4) Epidemiology (5) Mental Health Education (6) Human Genetics (7) Neuroanaesthesia (8) Neurochemistry (9) Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology (10) Neurology (11) Neuromicrobiology (12) Neurophysiology (13) Neurosurgery (14) Neurovirology (15) Nursing (16) Psychiatric Social Work (17) Psychiatry (18) Psychopharmacology (19) Speech Pathology & Audiology.

B) POST GRADUATE DEGREE/DIPLOMA COURSES:

1. MD Degree in Psychiatry - 14 Seats#

2. Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM) - 7 Seats# (6 for Karnataka Domicile and 1 for Sponsored)

3. M.Phil. in Mental Health & Social - 18 Seats (3 for Foreign/Sponsored)

4. M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work - 18 Seats (3 for Foreign/Sponsored)
5. M.Phil. in Neurophysiology - 2 Seats
6. M.Phil. in Biophysics - 3 Seats
7. M.Phil. in Neurosciences - 4 Seats
8. M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing - 9 Seats

DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSES:

1. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) - 30 Seats
2. Diploma in Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing(DNN) - 6 Seats


Eligibility: For Ph.D.:

1. A Master’s degree in the discipline securing not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate or MBBS/Ayurvedic Graduation/BE/B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering. They have to work on full time basis for a minimum period of THREE years. Two years in case of having M.Phil/DM in Neurology/M.Ch in Neurosurgery/ MD/MS/DNB from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS.

Two Years full time MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology or two-year M.Phil. degree in Clinical Psychology (NIMHANS) in case of Mental Health & Social Psychology.

2. Candidates with master's degree obtained through research and awarded on the basis of the evaluation of the thesis (from a University recognized by NIMHANS which do not award marks at the master's level) are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. programme.

MD in Psychiatry: (a) MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years. (b) Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM): The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.

Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM): MBBS. The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.

M.Phil. in Mental Health & Social Psychology: Two years full time MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology.

M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work: Master’s Degree in Social Work.

M.Phil. in Neurophysiology: Master’s Degree in Life Sciences/ MBBS degree.

M.Phil. in Neurosciences: Master's degree in Physical/Life/Behavioural Sciences or BE/B.Tech or MBBS.

M.Phil. in Biophysics: M.Sc. in Physical/Life Science/MBBS/BE Degree.

M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing Course: (a) The course is open to those who are registered Nurses with B.Sc/B.Sc(Hons) in Nursing. (b) Should have a minimum of two years of experience after obtaining B.Sc/B.Sc.(Hons) in Nursing degree in Hospital, Nursing Education, Institution or Community Health setting.

Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) AND Diploma in Neurological & Neurosurgical Nursing (DNN): Should possess ‘A’ Grade Certificate in General Nursing, recognized by Indian Nursing Council should be registered nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.

Common for all Courses:

The qualifying degrees for all the above mentioned courses should be from a recognized University. For Medical qualification the degree should be recognized by the Medical Council of India.

The Candidates should have obtained not less than 55% of Marks in the aggregate of the Master's degree for non-medical courses.

A relaxation of 5% on the aggregate of marks obtained will be given for non-medical and Ph.D. courses in respect of SC/ST candidates.

AGE LIMIT: For MD & DPM Courses the age should not be more than 32 years and, relaxable in case of SC/ST Candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on 2.5.2009.

For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 40 years as on 2.5.2009.


Application procedure: Application forms and Prospectus can be downloaded from our website and can also be obtained from the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 on request by mentioning the course and enclosing a Demand Draft towards application fee drawn in favour of the Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560 029 along with a self addressed envelope (25 cm X 18 cm) affixing stamp worth Rs.20/-

Application fee:

Medical Courses: Rs.1000/- per course and (Rs.750/- in case of SC/ST candidates) (non-refundable).

Non-Medical Courses: Rs.700/- per course and (Rs.500/- in case of SC/ST candidates) (non-refundable).

Candidates may apply for more than one course provided they are eligible.

Candidates can apply in the same application form for MD and Diploma in Psychiatry courses.

Candidates applying for Non Medical courses should apply on separate application for each course.

In case of Candidates applying for both Medical and Non Medical courses, (provided they are eligible) should apply in separate application forms.

Foreign Nationals are required to submit their applications through the Diplomatic Channel (through the Ministry of External Affairs). They shall also appear for the Common Entrance Test along with the other candidates.

Sponsored candidates should submit their application through proper channel and they should also appear for the Common Entrance Test. The candidates should produce the sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format.

Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 along with the requisite Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Envelope without fail.

Applications downloaded from the website should be accompanied by a Demand Draft towards Application fee.

Last date :5th November 2008

Last date : 1. Through post : 25th October 2008 ; ; 2. In person : 31st October 2008

Date of Entrance Exam at Bangalore on : 22nd February 2009

For more info:
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Science
Tel : 91-080-26995001
Fax : 91-080-26564830
Website : http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in
Email : academic@nimhans.kar.nic.in
Address: PB No. 2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560029