INI SS Accepting Colleges in Karnataka 2026

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is a distinguished institute established in 1974 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences offers a total of 102 courses across various disciplines. This is a prominent non-private institution; further, NIMHANS is renowned. The institute has 1221 students enrolled in various programs including specialized medical and allied health fields like MD in Psychiatry, M.Phil Clinical Psychology, and B.Sc Nursing, among others, across its 28 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences) operates through more than 28 specialized departments with over 249 faculty members, maintaining a 1:5 faculty-student ratio on its 135-acre campus. NIMHANS is committed to academic excellence and is recognized as a Deemed University and an Institute of National Importance (often referred to as a premier college). Notably, the institute has been ranked 4th by NIRF in Medical (2024) and 43rd in Research (2024), also securing the 4th position by India Today under Medical Universities (2024).