Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health, Pune

• Admission through MH M.Sc Nursing merit (DMER)
• 10 seats (M.Sc Nursing)

Entrance exam

MH M.Sc Nursing merit (DMER)

Counselling and seat allotment

DMER Maharashtra admission

M.Sc Nursing (2 years) seats of this government institute are filled by the DMER process, not by the State CET Cell. Merit is the aggregate of all years' marks in Basic B.Sc, Post Basic B.Sc or IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc Nursing; ties are broken on Class 12 marks, then Class 10 marks, then age. 10 seats: for Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing only. Candidates need a B.Sc or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognised institution and at least one year of work experience after registration. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra, publishes an application form and information brochure every year (2026-27: forms from 22 to 30 June 2026, provisional merit list on 8 July, final merit list on 14 July, counselling on 16 to 17 July, joining by 1 August). There is no entrance test: candidates apply to the institute and are ranked on marks. Reservation follows the state rules (SC 13, ST 7, VJ-A 3, NT-B 2.5, NT-C 3.5, NT-D 2, OBC 19, SEBC 10 and EWS 10 percent, 5 percent for locomotor disability). Candidates must be Indian citizens living in Maharashtra, registered as nurse and midwife with the Maharashtra Nursing Council (registration renewed), up to 45 years old (50 for reserved categories) on 31 July of the year, and government in-service candidates need five years of service. Final admission is subject to approval by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

M.Sc Nursing fee for one year

₹25,400

Tuition and compulsory institute fees for a general-category student. Hostel and mess are extra.

Hostel and mess for one year

₹4,000

Typical shared room, as published by the institute.

Tuition fee of government nursing institutes fixed by the Government of Maharashtra for every course. The institute also charges an admission fee of 1,500 (once), a refundable library deposit of 2,000, gymkhana 500, library 1,000, miscellaneous 1,000 and, if a hostel seat is given, hostel 4,000 a year.

From the official fee notice of Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health, Pune. Fees can change each year, so confirm the amount before you pay.