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What's it like to be a postgraduate student in NIMHANS?
One of my friends was a student from an electronics engineering background who took Neuroscience for M.Phil. A lot of people have questioned his choice, but he said that it was a good decision and enjoyed learning about the course. Let me share his experience.
- He, including all other students, was posted in a new department every month. His first posting was in Human Genetics.
- They used to have a lecture series, starting with the History of Genetics, Basic Readings, Hot Research Topics, etc. This was followed by practicals with hands-on training.
- They attended all the seminars, journal club, viva, or thesis defenses happening in the department.
- Towards the end of their one-month posting; they have to present a seminar, submit an assignment, and take an internal exam.
- They also interact with the Ph.D. students to get an overview of research carried out in each department.
- The course was designed in such a way that full freedom is given to learning.
If you do not study and follow properly, it becomes difficult. He was content with his choice, stating that it is hard work that only matters. Except for the MD courses and nursing specialties all the courses here at NIMHANS are super specialties and research degrees (Ph.D./MPhil).
How is the psychiatry MD course at NIMHANS? What is the stipend and fee structure?
MD course at NIMHANS is really good. It was the first institute in India opened for training in psychiatry. This gets carried over in the degree you obtain.
- Primary training will be given in Adult Psychiatry in this course. This will also include a few months of training in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychology, etc.
- You will witness an astonishing amount of the variety of patients.
- You can get to see phenomenology of nearly all kinds that are read during the PG preparation.
- Emphasis is put on treatment, and not just pharmacotherapy, but a multi-disciplinary approach.
- This helps students learn not only psychopathology but various aspects of social dynamics as well.
- There are plenty of research opportunities for interested students.
- If you have a genuine interest in psychiatry should consider this course. It will be time-consuming and hectic as it requires dedication and hard work.
The stipend is currently around INR 66,000, this should increase with the implementation of the 7th pay commission. The fee is INR 73,420.
Can somebody provide information regarding accommodation facility in and around NIMHANS Bangalore?
Let us assume that the question is framed for the accommodation for the patient's relatives, as it is not specified.
NIMHANS provides accommodation at subsidized tariff at 2 places within its hospital campus:
Infosys Foundation Dharmashala -
- Room Tariff: INR 400 per day.
- Deposit: INR 4000.
Lakshmi Mittal Rest Home -
- Room Tariff: INR 200 per day.
- Deposit: INR 2000 for ‘A’ Category.
- Room Tariff: INR 125 per day.
- Deposit: INR 1250 for ‘B’ Category.
Both the places take in people on a First-Come-First-Served basis.
Is there any placement criteria at NIMHANS after doing an M.Phil in clinical psychology? How does it work there after completing the course?
According to the reviews online, there is no placement drive initiated by the institute, NIMHANS for M.Phil students.
But it is seen that the course attracts offers from private companies or counseling initiatives. The JRF or SRF posts within NIMHANS would have a preference for M.Phil’s since they know how they function.
Many students continue their Ph.D. in the same department post-M.Phil. Some also joined a project and worked on admission procedures abroad for a Ph.D.
In the field of Clinical Psychology, there are no placement criteria after completing your course. But completing your M.Phil program from a premier institute such as NIMHANS will be of value. They are required among many hospitals, colleges, and clinics.
After completing the course, make sure you apply for any vacancy for the post of Clinical Psychologist.
How much does a Neurosurgeon earn in NIMHANS, AIIMS and JIPMER?
A Neurosurgeon earns quite well. If you join as an Assistant Professor, the salary will range from 1-1.2 lakh per month. Whereas a Professor gets around 1.94 lakh per month.
When the 7th commission recommendations are implemented, there will be a considerable hike in the salary of about INR 10,000 to INR 20,000.
| Pay/ Allowance | Professor | Additional Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
| Grand Total | INR 1,94,235 | INR 1,68,785 | INR 1,58,610 | INR 1,20,660 |
| Annual Figure | INR 23,30,820 | INR 20,25,420 | INR 19,033,20 | INR 14,47,920 |
These pay structures are applicable to everybody irrespective of his/her specialty. The average salary for a Consultant Neurosurgeon is INR 34,46,424 per year in India, which is 8% lower than the average NIMHANS salary of INR 37,54,023 per year for this job.
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