NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES
(DEEMED UNIVERISITY)
P.B.No.2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560 029, INDIA

No.NIMH/ACA/ADMN/2007-2008 Dated: 05.10.2006

2007 ADMISSION NOTICE

Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to the following courses for the academic Year 2007 - 2008.

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

Entrance test will be held for selection of candidates in the month of February

(b) External Fellowship

Candidates with Fellowship from recognized Institutions/Agencies/Sponsored can register for the following disciplines. Entrance Test for selection of candidates for Ph.D. programmes in the following departments will be held during the months of February and October. Interested candidates with fellowship should write to the Director along with complete bio-data specifying area of research interest.

(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) Neuropathology (13) Neurophysiology (14) Neurosurgery (15) Neurovirology (16) Nursing (17) Psychiatric & Neurological Rehabilitation (18) Psychiatric Social Work (19) Psychiatry (20) Psychopharmacology (21) Speech Pathology & Audiology.

Minimal Qualifications for admission (Ph.D.)
1. A Master’s degree in the discipline securing not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate or MBBS/BE/B.Tech. 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 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.

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 15 Seats (3 for Foreign/Sponsored)*
Psychology
4. M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work 15 Seats (3 for Foreign/Sponsored)*
5. M.Phil. in Neurophysiology 2 Seats
6. M.Phil. in Biophysics 2 Seats
7. M.Phil. in Neurosciences 4 Seats
8. M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing 6 Seats

PG DIPLOMA Courses

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

C) ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION:

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 or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS. 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.

D) GUIDELINES:
In respect of Non-Medical Courses, candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations and are awaiting results, may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear for the Entrance Test, only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University as on the date of entrance test. In respect of Medical Courses, the candidates should have completed one year internship and registration with State Medical Council on or before 1st May 2007 (proof of completion from competent authority to be produced at the time of joining, failing which admission will be cancelled).

E) FEES/EMOLUMENTS/RESERVATION OF SEATS:
Please refer prospectus/ website for full details.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Application forms and Prospectus can be obtained from the Director, NIMHANS on request by mentioning the course and enclosing a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (non-refundable) (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST candidates) towards application fee drawn in favour of the Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029, along with a self addressed stamped envelope (25cm x 18cm) affixing stamp worth Rs.20/-

2. This advertisement appears in our website. Application forms and prospectus can also be downloaded from the website.

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

4. Candidates applying for both MD & DPM can apply in the same application. Candidates applying for Other Courses should apply on separate application for each course.

5. 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.

6. Sponsored candidates should submit their application through proper channel and they should also appear for the NIMHANS Common Entrance Test.

7. 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 the date of commencement of Courses. For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 40 years as on the date of commencement of the Courses. The candidates should produce the sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format.

8. Registration Fee: For MD & DPM Rs.500/- for each course and no registration fee for Non-Medical courses.

9. Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, P.B.No.2900, Bangalore – 560 029 along with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS towards registration fee by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Cover.

10. Applications down loaded from the Website should be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (Non refundable) (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST) towards application fee plus Registration fee indicated as above in case of MD & DPM.

11. Last date for issuing of application:
Through post : 26th October 2006
In person : 31s October 2006
12. Last date for receipt of filled in application : 6th November 2006
13. Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on : 11th February 2007
14. Commencement of the Courses
PG Medical and Non-Medical courses : 2nd May 2007
15. Last date for admission of candidates selected to
PG Medical & Non Medical Courses : 31st May 2007
Incomplete applications and applications without enclosures will be rejected. Applications received after the due date will not be considered

NIMHANS Website : http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in
For all enquiries e-mail : academic@nimhans.kar.nic.in

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