Instruction for Registration
ProspectusNotificationRead the below instructions carefully, before filling up the form:
Note: Please ensure that all details are correct before completing the Registration. Once registered, the details entered cannot be altered at any point of time.
- Candidate has to first register himself/herself by filling up the registration details to receive the OTP on the Registered Mobile Number/Email ID.
- Candidate will receive the OTP on the registered Mobile Number and the registered Email ID.
- Overseas candidates will have to Register with a valid Indian mobile number.
- Candidate can login with the OTP to complete the application form for NIMHANS Ph.D. Entrance Test January 2026 Session of Academic Year 2025 - 26..
Important Information
Read the below instructions carefully, before filling up the form:
- Applicants are instructed to review the NIMHANS Prospectus 2025-26 January 2026 Session and Admission Notification before filling the application form.
- Kindly check the eligibility criteria for the course(s) before submitting the application.
- Candidature in case of incorrect course/option selection will not be considered.
- Mere submission of application does not guarantee eligibility to appear for the entrance test or admission at NIMHANS.
- Candidates applying under External Fellowship / Sponsored / Deputed / NIMHANS Project category must upload supporting documents.
- Cut-off date for calculation of age shall be: 01.01.2026.
- Mandatory fields in the form are marked with * (Asterisk).
- Upload documents in PDF only; Photo & Signature must be in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
- The information entered cannot be modified after final payment.
- NIMHANS is not responsible for non-payment or failure to submit the application on time.
- Any false information will result in legal action.
- Entrance exams for all courses will be held at Bengaluru only.
- Visit the official website for updates. No personal communication will be sent.
- A candidate can apply for maximum 3 courses (if eligible).
- Do not submit multiple online applications.
- Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Any delays or late submissions will not be considered. All updates will be available on: www.nimhans.ac.in. For queries, email: admissions@nimhans.net.
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement of Admission Notification | 30.10.2025 | |
| Start Date and End Date for Submission of Online Application Forms | 30.10.2025 to 29.11.2025 | |
| Date of Conduct of Entrance Test at NIMHANS,Bengaluru for all courses | 16.12.2025 | |
| Date of Announcement of results for Ph.D. Courses | 17.12.2025 | |
| Date of Interview for Ph.D. Courses | 18.12.2025 & 19.12.2025 | |
| Date of Announcement of Provisional Selection list | 23.12.2025 | |
| Date of Document Verification followed by Admission | 01.01.2026 | |
| Date of course commencement |
Help Desk
| Helpdesk Email ID: admissions@nimhans.net | |
| Helpline No: 080 - 26995012/13/14 | |
| Helpline number will be available from Monday to Saturday from 9.00 AM to 4.30 PM | |
| Helpdesk services will not be available on Government holidays/gazetted holidays. |
