Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata Courses & Fees Structure 2026

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Course

Duration 

Eligibility Criteria 

M.Phil

2 years 

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent professional degree recognized by the corresponding statutory regulatory body with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for reserved category students).

MSc Psychiatric Nursing 

2 years 

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree of 3 years duration in Psychiatric Nursing under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university and must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.

Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing 

1 years 

• Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse (RN and RM), GNM, BSc Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification. 

• Preference will be given to nursing personnel working under the WBNS cadre. 

• Service seniority will be considered when accepting and processing applications. 

• In the event that eligible government candidates are not available, vacant positions will be filled by candidates outside the WBNS cadre who have a minimum of 1 years of job experience.