What's it like to be a postgraduate student in NIMHANS?

One of my friends was a student from an electronics engineering background who took Neuroscience for M.Phil. A lot of people have questioned his choice, but he said that it was a good decision and enjoyed learning about the course. Let me share his experience.

• He, including all other students, was posted in a new department every month. His first posting was in Human Genetics.
• They used to have a lecture series, starting with the History of Genetics, Basic Readings, Hot Research Topics, etc. This was followed by practicals with hands-on training.
• They attended all the seminars, journal club, viva, or thesis defenses happening in the department. 
• Towards the end of their one-month posting; they have to present a seminar, submit an assignment, and take an internal exam.
• They also interact with the Ph.D. students to get an overview of research carried out in each department. 
• The course was designed in such a way that full freedom is given to learning.

If you do not study and follow properly, it becomes difficult. He was content with his choice, stating that it is hard work that only matters. Except for the MD courses and nursing specialties all the courses here at NIMHANS are super specialties and research degrees (Ph.D./MPhil).