NIMHANS: POST GRADUATE DEGREE/DIPLOMA COURSES 2009-2010:

National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) invites application for Ph.D / MD/ M.phil/ M.Sc/ Diploma courses

POST GRADUATE DEGREE/DIPLOMA COURSES

1. MD Degree in Psychiatry

2. Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM)

3. M.Phil. in Mental Health & Social Psychology

4. M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work

5. M.Phil. in Neurophysiology

6. M.Phil. in Biophysics

7. M.Phil. in Neurosciences

8. M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing

Eligibility:

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 nonmedical and Ph.D. courses in respect of SC/ST candidates.

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 2nd May 2009 (proof of completion from competent authority to be produced at the time of joining, failing which admission will be cancelled).

Important Dates:

Last date for issuing of application:

a). Through post : 25th October 2008

b). In person: 31st October 2008

Last date for receipt of filled in application : 5th November 2008

Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on : 22nd February 2009

Commencement of the Courses

PG Medical and Non-Medical courses : 2nd May 2009

Last date for admission of candidates selected to

PG Medical & Non Medical Courses : 30th May 2009

For more details visit on http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/aca_admission/admission_notice0910.pdf

Address:

National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences

P.B.No.2900, Hosur Road,

Bangalore-560 029, INDIA