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NIRF 2025 #60 OverallNIRF 2025 #7 MedicalGovernment

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Bengaluru, KarnatakaEstd. 1974NMC, NAAC200 intakeAutonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹50,000 - ₹2L
Median salary
₹12 LPA
Placed
100.0%
NIRF Overall
#60
Established
1974

About National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), established in 1974 through the merger of two premier institutions, is India's foremost centre for mental health and neuroscience education, research, and clinical services. Ranked 60th overall in NIRF 2025, NIMHANS is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and functions as an Institute of National Importance. The institute offers DM, MCh, PhD, and fellowship programs in psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, clinical psychology, psychiatric social work, and neuroimaging. NIMHANS is internationally recognized for its research in addiction medicine, child psychiatry, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Established
1974
Institution type
Government
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
NMC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#60 Overall, #7 Medical
Median salary
₹12 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
100%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
5872023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

100%

Placement rate

₹12 LPA

Median salary

76

placed of 76 graduates

76 of the 76 students who graduated from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (100%), at a median salary of ₹12 LPA.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

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National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore is ranked #7 in Medical and #60 overall. NIRF lists it as National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore.

How are placements at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore?

In the data National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore submitted to NIRF 2025, 76 of the 76 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (100%), at a median salary of ₹12 LPA.

Is National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore a government or private institution?

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore is a government institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1974. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

Which bodies approve or accredit National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore?

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from NMC and NAAC.

How many students study at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore?

587 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 65.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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