NIRF #4 Medical · 3-Year Residency
MD Psychiatry
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru
NIRF Medical Ranking
Among India's top medical institutions
Key numbers
Total Intake
24 seats
Program Duration
36 months
Average CTC
₹15 LPA
Total Fees
₹1.8 Lakhs
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
98%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹1.8L total
- Total Program Fee₹1,80,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
MBBS degree from a recognized university/institute.
Entrance exams
Hostel & Scholarships Available
NIMHANS provides on-campus hostel facilities and scholarship opportunities for MD Psychiatry students, making the 3-year residency more accessible.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you are a med graduate eyeing psychiatry, this is basically the dream setup. NIMHANS is the apex mental health institute in India with a NIRF #4 tag, near-perfect placement stats, and fees that will not bury you in debt. The curriculum covers everything from child to geriatric psychiatry, and the research exposure here is unmatched.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Top-tier medical reputation
- ✓ Deep clinical psychiatry training
- ✓ Affordable premium education
- ✓ Public-sector and academic career paths
Doesn't match
- ✗ Private corporate medicine focus
- ✗ Immediate entrepreneurial goals
- ✗ Non-clinical tech crossovers