Neuroscience includes the study of nervous systems and neurological disorders in man. Neuroscience courses are offered by a few Colleges and Universities in India. The course is offered at Bachelor, Master and at doctorate levels. The students who possess the bachelor degree in Science can apply for M.Sc course in Neuroscience. The degree must be obtained from a recognized University with 50% marks. Candidates with Medicine or Engineering degree are also eligible. Those who have the specific requirements can attend the entrance test for admission to the PG course. The eligibility for PhD courses in Neuroscience is master’s degree in allied fields of Science. Candidates having any of JRF / UGC / ICMR / ICCSR scores can enter the course without appearing the entrance Exam

List of Neuroscience Entrance Exams

• Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College and Research Centre Admission Test
• Sri Ramachandra University All India PG Entrance Exam
• University of Madras M. Sc Entrance Exams
• Jiwaji University M. Sc Neuroscience Entrance Exams
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences M.Phil Entrance Exams
• Indian Institute of Science (IIS) PHd/M.Sc Entrance Test

List of Colleges/Universities that participate in this Entrance Test

• Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College and Research Centre, Koneripatti Po- Rasipuram, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
• Sri Ramachandra University / Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre No.1 Ramachandra Nagar Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka

Exam pattern of Neuroscience Entrance exams

The entrance exam of M. Sc Neuroscience includes objective type questions. Usually the test is carried out as a single paper. The entrance test for doctorate programs includes objective as well as subject wise questions. More marks are awarded to descriptive type questions than that of multiple choice questions. Anyway, the pattern of the test depends largely on the choice of the concerned authority that carries out the same.

How to procure application forms for Neuroscience Entrance test?

The diverse methods available to obtain the application form are

• Post
• University Counters
• University Websites

Almost all Universities/Colleges specify some amount of fee for attending the entrance exam. The fee can be paid through different methods. The candidate can pay the fee in the form of DD or as cash. The first method is applicable for those who obtain the admission form through post or university websites. The later method is applicable for those who collect the admission form through university offices.