National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), an Institute of National Importance, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, India-560 029, has invited online applications for admissions to the Undergraduate Courses for the Academic Year 2024-25.

Courses offered and seats are as follows: (i) B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology -  11 seats (All India Category-4, Karnataka Domicile Category- 7) (ii) B.Sc. in Nursing: 85 (All India Category – 35; Karnataka Domicile Category-50) (iii) B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology- 11 seats (All India Category-4, Karnataka Domicile Category-7)  (iv) B.Sc. in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology- 6 seats (All India Category-2, Karnataka Domicile Category – 4) 

Eligibility for admissions: 

B.Sc Nursing (4 Years + 1 Year Internship): Passed Pre-University examination/ Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course)/equivalent  with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum 45% aggregate marks.  

B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology (3 years + 1-year Internship): Passed Pre-University examination/ Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course)/equivalent with English and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as optional subjects with 45% aggregate or Job oriented Diploma course from a recognized board with Diagnostic Radiography as vocational subject

B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology (3 years + 1-year Internship): Pass in 2-year Pre-University examination or equivalent with a Science group having secured an aggregate of 45% in Science subjects. 

B.Sc. in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (3 years + 1-year Internship): Pre-Degree/Pre - University/12th standard/equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects and having 45% aggregate in Science subjects 

A relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate will be given for candidates belonging to SC/ST category. 

Age of applicant should be between 17 and 25 years as on 1.9.2024.  Age is relaxable by a maximum of 5 years in the case of SC/ST candidates and by a maximum of 3 years for OBC candidates, for the courses where the seats are reserved for OBC/SC/ST only. 

Online Application Forms can be submitted at https://nimhans.ac.in/ latest by 06.06.2024 (Academic > Academic Announcements > Prospectus, admission notice and application for Undergraduate courses for the Academic Year 2024-25). One can apply for a maximum of 3 courses only. Multiple online applications are not permitted. 

Application fee for General or OBC or EWS Category is Rs. 1,000/- per course. For SC or ST Category, it is Rs. 750/- per course. Applicants belonging to PwBD Category are exempted from application fee.

Selection will be based on Entrance test to be conducted in Bengaluru city only on 21.7.2024. The question paper for Entrance test of 90 minutes’ duration will contain 100 multiple choice objective type questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. For all wrong answers 0.25 marks will be deducted.  

Eligible candidates for Entrance Test will be informed to download the admit card, which should be produced at the time of Entrance Test. Result will be announced on 27.07.2024. Provisional Selection List for B.Sc. Courses will be published on 27.07.2024. Admission will be on 1.8.2024. Classes will commence on 1.9.2024.

Candidates are requested to keep themselves updated by visiting the NIMHANS Official website https://nimhans.ac.in regularly from time to time.