National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is an Institute of National Importance governed by the act of Parliament titled NIMHANS Act, 2012. This institute is multidisciplinary institute for patient care, academic pursuit and cutting edge research in the field of mental health and neurosciences. Due to its growth, contributions and eminent academic position, central government conferred NIMHANS the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance’ in the year 2012.