NIRF #4 · Medical
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
2-year program at NIMHANS, Bengaluru — India's leading mental health institute
Institute Ranking
NAAC Grade A with a 3.54 score
Key numbers
Duration
24 Months
Total Fees
₹60,000
Seats
30
Average CTC
₹4.0 LPA
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum
45% aggregate
Subject Preference
Science subjects preferred
Entrance exams
Campus Support
On-campus accommodation and financial aid available
Limited Verified Data
Publicly available details for this diploma are sparse. We recommend calling NIMHANS directly to confirm the latest fee breakup, entrance exam pattern, and hostel allocation rules before you apply.
The verdict
Good fit
This is a rare, affordable gateway into psychiatric nursing from India's top neuro institute. If you are clear about mental healthcare and okay with a diploma pathway (not a degree), the NIMHANS tag and 85% placement rate make it compelling. Just know that you'll likely need to stack additional qualifications later for career advancement.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable tuition
- ✓ Reputed government institute
- ✓ High placement rate
- ✓ Hostel and scholarship available
Doesn't match
- ✗ Wanting a degree instead of a diploma
- ✗ Needing full salary transparency
- ✗ Looking for a large batch size