NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 notification is expected to be released in April 2027. This exam is conducted for Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral and Postgraduate courses, and separately in July 2027 for B.Sc courses. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, is the conducting body. Each year, the authority organises this entrance exam at the national level for offering admission to courses such as PhD, Post Doctoral, Superspeciality, Post Graduate, PG Diploma Courses, DCNT / CCNT / DPN / DNN, and B.Sc. The exam is held in online mode and includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Read the full article to know more about the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027, including eligibility, syllabus, application process, seat matrix and result details.

Disclaimer: All 2027 dates are indicative (expected) until the official notification is released by NIMHANS at nimhans.ac.in. Always verify from the official website before applying.

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NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Dates

Candidates can check the expected dates for the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 in the table below. These dates are based on the 2023 cycle pattern and are marked as expected until officially confirmed by NIMHANS.

Session 1 (Expected Schedule):

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Application Form

Interested and eligible candidates can obtain the NIMHANS Application Form 2027 for all courses through online mode only, by visiting the NIMHANS official website at nimhans.ac.in. It should be noted that the form must be filled and submitted via online mode only; no other mode will be entertained. Candidates who are eligible or come under the eligibility criteria can apply for a maximum of three courses only.

The online application process for NIMHANS 2027 involves the following steps:

• Online Registration
• Subscription
• Entering basic details
• Eligibility details
• Uploading of photograph, signature and documents
• Preview
• Application fee payment
• Print of application

Candidates who are sponsored or deputed must also submit their application through the proper channel, in addition to the online application, and they must appear for the Common Entrance Test. Such candidates are required to produce the sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format and must upload it along with the online application form.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Application Fee

Candidates can pay the application fee through Debit/Credit cards online. The fee structure from the previous cycle is given below for reference; the 2027 fees will be confirmed upon official notification release.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Question Format

The NIMHANS entrance examination is conducted in online mode and consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions (MCQs). Key details of the exam pattern are as follows:

• There will be 100 MCQ-type questions. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test).
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Duration of Exam: 90 minutes.
• Negative Marks: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer; no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
• NIMHANS is an online objective-pattern PG entrance exam conducted for admission to direct M.Ch. Neurosurgery, DM Neurology and MD Psychiatry courses, among others.
• A common entrance exam is conducted for all these courses, and a separate merit list is published for every course.
• The exam is conducted twice a year — for the January and the July sessions.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the required eligibility criteria before applying for the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027. Detailed information about the eligibility criteria is given below.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

• For PG Medical and Super Speciality programmes, the age of candidates should not be more than 32 years (for MBBS degree holders) and 35 years (for PG Medical degree holders). A relaxation of 5 years (for SC/ST candidates) and 3 years (for OBC candidates) applies to the upper age limit.
• In the case of sponsored/deputed candidates, the age should not be more than 45 years as on the date of commencement of the course.
• NIMHANS employees who wish to apply for Ph.D. must have at least 10 years of service before registering.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Admit Card

The admit card for NIMHANS 2027 will be available online only, at the official website nimhans.ac.in. Eligible candidates who have applied for the exam can download the NIMHANS 2027 admit card by entering their application number and password in the required fields. The admit card will not be sent via post individually.

On exam day, candidates must carry a print copy of their hall ticket. The admit card is issued separately for Session 1 and Session 2. It contains important details such as the test centre name and address, test date, reporting time, and other important instructions for NIMHANS CBT 2027.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Result

Candidates may check the details regarding the NIMHANS Result 2027 below.

• The result will be released on the official website at nimhans.ac.in. Students can check their result online.
• The result will be released a few days after the examination. It is declared in the form of a selection list in PDF format for each admission session — Session 1 and Session 2.
• After the declaration of results, Ph.D. candidates must appear for an interview, while shortlisted candidates for other courses must appear for document verification.

In the case of a Tie

If two or more candidates secure the same marks, the following criteria will be taken into consideration:

• Number of attempts made by the candidate in the exam.
• If the number of attempts is the same, the candidate scoring higher marks overall will be considered.
• If marks remain the same, age will be considered — the older candidate shall be preferred.
• If candidates share the same date of birth, the candidate with fewer negative marks will be considered.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Selection Criteria

Mode of Selection: NIMHANS selection criteria for PG courses comprises an Online Entrance Test plus verification of original certificates on the day of admission. Candidates can review the selection criteria for all courses in the table below.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Seat Matrix

The seat matrix for NIMHANS 2027 is listed below based on the previous year’s pattern. The official 2027 seat matrix will be published with the NIMHANS 2027 notification.

Doctorate in Medicine (DM)

• Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology: 04 seats (01 seat for sponsored)
• Neurology: 10 seats
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: 04 seats (02 seats for sponsored)
• Addiction Psychiatry: 02 seats
• Neuroanaesthesia: 04 seats
• Neuropathology: 02 seats (01 seat for sponsored)
• Geriatric Psychiatry: 02 seats

M.Ch.

• Neurosurgery: 06 seats

MD

• Psychiatry: 37 seats
  1. 21 seats — All India selection
  2. 08 seats — Domiciles of Karnataka
  3. 06 seats — Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura & Uttarakhand domicile only
  4. 02 seats — Sponsored candidates, of which one seat is for the domicile of Karnataka; if sponsored candidates are not available, the seats go to the general pool. Allocated not necessarily state-wise but solely on overall merit.
• Neurology: 4 seats
• Neurosurgery: 4 seats

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Analytics

The table below presents approximate data from previous exam cycles to help candidates understand competition levels and trends. All figures are approximate and sourced from publicly available historical information.

Note: Applicant and appeared figures are not publicly disclosed by NIMHANS; the above data reflects official exam-pattern information only.

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NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 — Frequently Asked Questions

When will the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 notification be released?

Based on the previous exam cycle pattern, the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 notification is expected to be released in April 2027. Candidates should regularly check the official website at nimhans.ac.in for the confirmed date.

How many times is the NIMHANS entrance exam held in a year?

The NIMHANS entrance exam is conducted twice a year — once for the January admission session and once for the July admission session. The exam for PG, DM, M.Ch. and Ph.D. courses is typically held in May, while the B.Sc course exam is held in July.

What is the application fee for NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027?

Based on the previous cycle, the application fee for PG courses is Rs. 1,500 per course for General/OBC/Foreign applicants and Rs. 1,000 per course for SC/ST candidates. For UG courses, the fee is Rs. 1,000 (General/OBC/Foreign) and Rs. 750 (SC/ST). PwD candidates are exempt from the application fee. The 2027 fee structure will be confirmed in the official notification.

What is the NIMHANS entrance exam syllabus for MD Psychiatry?

The NIMHANS MD Psychiatry entrance exam covers topics from the standard MBBS and PG-level curriculum in Psychiatry and related clinical subjects. The exact syllabus is published with the official notification on the NIMHANS website. Candidates are advised to refer to standard textbooks of Psychiatry, Neurology and allied subjects.

What is the eligibility criteria for DM Neurology at NIMHANS?

To apply for the DM Degree in Neurology at NIMHANS, a candidate should have completed either a five-year post-MBBS degree or a three-year Post MD/DNB course in Internal (General) Medicine or Paediatrics. The age limit for PG Medical degree holders is 35 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.

How many seats are available in NIMHANS MD Psychiatry?

Based on the previous year’s seat matrix, there are approximately 37 seats for MD Psychiatry at NIMHANS, distributed across All India selection (21 seats), Karnataka domicile (08 seats), specified North-Eastern states and hill-state domicile (06 seats), and sponsored candidates (02 seats). The official 2027 seat matrix will be declared with the notification.

What is the selection process for NIMHANS Ph.D. admission?

For Ph.D. admission, the selection process comprises the Online Entrance Test carrying 50% weightage and an Interview carrying 50% weightage. Candidates who qualify the written test are called for an interview, after which the final merit list is prepared.

Can a sponsored candidate apply for the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027?

Yes, sponsored or deputed candidates can apply for the NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027. They must submit their application through the proper channel and appear for the Common Entrance Test. They are also required to produce a sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format, uploaded with the online application. For sponsored candidates, the maximum age limit is 45 years as on the date of course commencement.

NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 Highlights

Official Sources

• NIMHANS Official Website — nimhans.ac.in

Conclusion

The NIMHANS Entrance Exam 2027 is a highly competitive national-level examination for admission to prestigious programmes including MD Psychiatry, DM, M.Ch. Neurosurgery, Ph.D., Post Doctoral Fellowship, M.Phil, M.Sc, PG Diploma, and B.Sc courses. Based on the historical pattern, the notification is expected in April 2027, with PG exams likely in May 2027 and B.Sc exams in July 2027. Candidates should bookmark the official NIMHANS website at nimhans.ac.in for confirmed dates, syllabus and application details. Prepare early, verify your eligibility carefully, and apply within the stipulated deadline to secure a seat at one of India’s premier mental health and neuroscience institutes.