Academic Courses
Central Institute of Psychiatry is one of the premier training centers in India for mental health professionals. The erstwhile Hospital for Mental Diseases was recognized for D.P.M. of England in as far back as 1923, when postgraduate courses in Psychiatry were unheard of in India. In 1962, a postgraduate training centre was added to the institute, with D.P.M. and D.M.&S.P. courses and other courses were added in due course of time. The Institute is affiliated to Ranchi University. The admission for M.D (Psychiatry) is through NEET – PG examinations whereas the admission for the other courses is through a national level entrance examination conducted by the Institute. The advertisements for admission are published between the month of October - November every year and the examination is conducted in February preferably on a third Sunday. The session for all the courses commences from 1st May every year. The candidates are selected for admission by a Selection Committee constituted by the Director General of health Services, New Delhi. Currently, the following postgraduate courses in Psychiatry and behavioral sciences are conducted at the Institute:
| Courses Conducted | Year of Starting | No. of Seats | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. (Psychiatry) | 1971 | 34 | 3 years / 2 years (Post Diploma) |
| Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology | 1983 | 4 | 2 years |
| M. Phil in Clinical Psychology | 1962/1985 | 21 | 2 years |
| M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work | 1970/1985 | 15 | 2 years |
| Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1983 | 23 | 1 year |
