NIMHANS Bengaluru
M.Ch Neurosurgery
Six years of cranial, spinal, pediatric, and functional neurosurgery training at India’s #4 ranked medical institute. Brain surgery isn’t just a specialty — it’s a lifestyle.
NIRF Medical Ranking
Among India’s elite neuro-sciences institutions
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Medical)
#4
Total Intake
6 seats
Program Duration
72 months
Placement Rate
100%
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹3.6L total
- Total Program Fee₹3,60,000
Are you eligible?
Pre-requisite Degree
MS General Surgery
Entrance exams
It’s a 6-Year Marathon, Not a Sprint
This is one of the longest post-grad tracks in medicine. You’ll need stamina, microscopic precision, and a genuine obsession with the nervous system. The payoff? Joining a tiny, elite cohort of neurosurgeons with a 100% placement record.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’ve already survived MS General Surgery and dream of wielding a drill at 3 AM to save a life, this is your lane. NIMHANS offers unmatched clinical exposure, guaranteed placement traction, and a legacy that opens doors globally. Just be real with yourself about the decade-long grind.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Neurosurgery super-specialization
- ✓ Training at a top NIRF institute
- ✓ 100% placement pipeline
- ✓ Hostel and scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Quick career turnaround
- ✗ Broad generalist medical practice
- ✗ Low-stress training environment