National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences,Admission to Ph.D.,PG,Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Courses,Admissions 2009-2010

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Admission Notice 2009-2010

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

Ph: 26995000/26995015
Fax: 0091-080-26564830 /26562121

Applications are invited on prescribed form for Admission to the following courses for the Academic Year 2009 - 2010.

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

(b) External Fellowship
Candidates with Sponsorship from Government of India/State Govt. Institutions, Deputed or Sponsored from a recognized University, Fellowships from Government Agencies like UGC/ICMR/CSIR etc., and Permanent Employees and tenured employees of NIMHANS can also apply for Ph.D. in the various departments of this Institute which will be considered at the discretion of the competent authority for Entrance Test to be held during the month of February.

(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) Neurophysiology (13) Neurosurgery (14) Neurovirology (15) Nursing (16) Psychiatric Social Work (17) Psychiatry (18) Psychopharmacology (19) 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/Ayurvedic Graduation/BE/B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering. 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 full time 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
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

DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSES

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

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. 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.

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 2.5.2009. For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 40 years as on 2.5.2009.

Application forms:

Application forms and Prospectus can be downloaded from our website and can also be obtained from the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 on request by mentioning the course and enclosing a Demand Draft towards application fee drawn in favour of the Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560 029 along with a self addressed envelope (25 cm X 18 cm) affixing stamp worth Rs.20/-

Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 along with the requisite Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Envolope without fail.

Last date for issuing of application:

Through post : 25th October 2008
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
16. Last date for admission of candidates selected to
PG Medical & Non Medical Courses : 30th May 2009

E-mail : academic@nimhans.kar.nic.in

Please refer Prospectus for full details.

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