General Overview
Founded: Traces roots to 1847; became NIMHANS in 1974, and an Institute of National Importance in 2012 via Parliamentary Act
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Governance: Autonomous under India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
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Campus: Urban, spread across ~174 acres with multiple specialized facilities
. Mission & Activities
Core Focus: Excellence in clinical care, mental health education, neuroscience research
Community Impact: Offers outreach services, telemedicine programs, adult and child mental health clinics, and primary-care psychiatry diploma
. Academic Programs
Undergraduate: B.Sc in Nursing, Anaesthesia Technology, Radiography, Neurophysiology
.Postgraduate & Fellowships: MD, MS, M.Ch., DM, M.Phil., M.Sc., diploma and certificate courses including DM in subspecialties like addiction psychiatry, neuroanaesthesia, etc. .
Doctoral/Postdoctoral: Extensive Ph.D. programs spanning Biophysics to Psychiatry; strong translational research via the Neurobiology Research Centre
. Recognition & Rankings
Ranked: 4th among medical institutions nationwide in NIRF 2023
Accreditations: University Grants Commission deemed university (since 1994); Institute of National Importance status from 2012 Act
. Patient Care & Facilities
Specialized Clinics: De-addiction, geriatric psychiatry, epilepsy, OCD, telemedicine, yoga therapy, brain mapping, Gamma Knife
Infrastructure: Advanced centres like Animal Research Facility, Brain Museum, PET/MRI, Neurobiology Research Centre, Biomedical Engineering, etc.
. Departments & Research Infrastructure
Major Departments: Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Clinical Psychopharmacology, Speech Pathology, Epidemiology, etc.
.Research Centre: Neurobiology Research Centre (14 labs), unique Brain Museum & cutting-edge translational neuroscience initiatives .
Career & Recruitment Updates
Recent Openings: Faculty roles, project-based vacancies (Field Officer, Data Entry Operator), walk-in interviews for Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellows, Non-PG Senior Residents; apply via official portal
.Recruitment Info: Visit the NIMHANS Careers page for latest vacancies and recruitment guidelines
. Key Takeaways
Category Highlights
Heritage Over 175 years of evolution in mental health and neuroscience
Academic Depth Full spectrum from UG to postdoctoral training and fellowships
Clinical Scope Specialized services via multiple clinics and patient-care centres
Research Strength Cutting-edge facilities, labs, and a Brain Museum
Career Opportunities Regular recruitment across faculty, clinical, and administrative posts