Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi was established in 1918. It is a premier institute for Indian Psychiatry. It is affiliated to Ranchi University and is directly governed by the Government of India. The institute offers M.D, Diploma as well as M.Phil and PhD courses. CIP has a lush green campus of 211 acres and offers access to facilities such as Hostel, Laboratories and Medical Library. Candidates may apply to the institute in online mode. 

CIP Ranchi Highlights

Established I Institute Type 1918 I Public
Affiliated to Ranchi University
Set by Government of India
Courses Offered MD, Diploma, M.Phil., PhD,
Admission Criteria Merit & Entrance-based
Entrance Exams NEET-PG/ CIP Entrance Exam
Application Mode Online
Facilities Provided Library, Hostel, Labs
Official Website cipranchi.nic.in

CIP Ranchi Courses 

Courses Specialization Details
Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: ‘A’ Grade Certificate or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
Selection Criteria: Interview
Psychological Medicine

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: NEET PG
M.D. Psychiatry Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: NEET PG
M.Phil Clinical Psychology Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: M.A/M.Sc. in Psychology with 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Entrance test, Interview & Practical
Psychiatric Social Work Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: M.A in Social Work with 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Entrance test & Interview/Practical
PhD Clinical Psychology Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology/ Clinical Psychology
Selection Criteria: Entrance test, Interview & Practical

CIP Ranchi Admissions

Selections at Central Institute of Psychiatry are entrance-based or on the basis of an interview round. 

For courses such as M.D and Diploma (Psychiatry), selections will be based on the score obtained in NEET-PG entrance examination. For M.Phil and PhD courses, selections will be based on an entrance test conducted by the institute itself followed by an Interview and/or a Practical. Whereas, candidates applying for Diploma (Psychiatric Nursing) will have to appear for an interview process only.

How to Apply?

Candidates seeking admission must follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Go to the institute’s official website.
  • Now select Examinations, Recruitment & Results under Career And Recruitment tab and then click on the link at the bottom of the page
  • Candidates must register themselves 
  • Pay the application fee of Rs 400 ( for UR/EWS/OBC) and Rs 300 (for SC/ST)
  • Applicants will be required to fill all the required details and upload the documents
  • Lastly, click on submit when the form is completed.

Documents Required

  • Scanned copy of mark sheets
  • Matriculation Certificate 
  • Degree Certificate for M.A./M.Sc.
  • Degree Certificate for M.Phil. (in Ph.D. Course) 
  •  Mark sheets for M.A./M.Sc. and M.Phil. 
  • EWS/SC/ST/PH/OBC Certificate (attested) 
  • No Objection Certificate 

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CIP Ranchi Facilities

CIP offers various facilities to its students some of which are summarised below:-

  • Library: The institute's medical library is enriched with several books and journals which can be accessed by the students. 
  • Wards: The college’s hospitals have a total of 17 wards- 7 for male patients, 6 for female patients, 1 for child and adolescent psychiatry, 1 for addiction psychiatry, 1 family unit and 1 energy ward.
  • Labs: The college has a variety of labs available for different kinds of testing.
  • Hostel: Hostel facilities for students are available with 210 beds. The hostel also has access to high speed internet.

CIP Ranchi Faculty

CIP tries to provide quality education to its students along with mental and physical development of the candidates. That's why the college has recruited highly qualified and trained teachers who have mastered the art of teaching students in a creative and friendly manner without creating any study burden on them. The college’s faculty are in the following positions: 

Assistant Professors: 13

Associate Professors: 24

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CIP Ranchi FAQs

Ques. Does Central Institute of Psychiatry provide any scholarship facility?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides scholarships to some of the candidates like the selected students studying in the PhD and M.Phil programmes will get a scholarship of Rs. 25,000 per month. Additionally, selected students from Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing will get a scholarship of Rs. 2500 per month.

Ques. Is Central Institute of Psychiatry a good college for M.Phil. course?

Ans. No one can deny the fact that CIP is one of the best colleges in Jharkhand for M.Phil. programme as it has a great faculty and offers its students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience The college’s fees also are not high and,thus, affordable.

Ques. What is the procedure for the entrance exam conducted by CIP?

Ans. The entrance exam conducted by CIP for all entrance-based courses will be in MCQ format. There will be a total of 100 MCQs which the candidates have to answer using a black ball point only. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. 

Ques. What is the seat intake for M.Phil in Clinical Psychology at CIP?

Ans. The total seat intake for Mphil (Clinical Psychology) is 16 seats.

  • Unreserved : 6
  • EWS: 2
  • OBC: 4
  • SC: 3
  • ST: 1 

 Ques. Does CIP offer placement opportunities?

Ans. CIP, being a medical college, does not provide any placement facilities to its students but students will receive training at the institute’s clinic so that they experience the practicalities of their theoretical knowledge that is taught by the institute.