National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Official insignia of the institute | |
| Motto | samatvaṃ yoga ucyate |
|---|---|
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established |
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| Budget | ₹860 crore (US$100 million)(2025) |
| Director | Dr. Pratima Murthy |
Academic staff | 249 |
| Students | 553 |
| Postgraduates | 269 |
| 284 | |
| Location | , , India 12°56′22.4″N 77°35′55.7″E / 12.939556°N 77.598806°E |
| Campus | Urban, 174 acres (70 ha) |
| Mascot | White Swan |
| Website | nimhans |
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) is a medical institution in Bengaluru, India. NIMHANS serves as the apex centre for mental health education and neuroscience research in the country. It is an Institute of National Importance operating autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NIMHANS is ranked 4th best medical institute in India, in the current National Institutional Ranking Framework.