CIP

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed the minimum required educational qualifications relevant to the course they are applying for. Typically, this includes:
  • For undergraduate courses (like B.Sc. Nursing): 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • For postgraduate courses (like MD, MPhil, or MSc): Relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • For doctoral programs: Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Age Limit: Generally, candidates should be at least 17-21 years old for undergraduate courses. There may be upper age limits for certain research or doctoral courses, which vary.
• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Some seats may be reserved for candidates from Jharkhand state.

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Usually conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode. Recent updates may include online mode depending on the course and circumstances.
• Number of Questions: Approximately 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries one mark. Negative marking is generally not applicable, but check specific notifications.
• Subjects Covered:
  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • General Science (Biology, Chemistry)
  • English Language & Comprehension
  • General Knowledge related to health and mental health fields
• When Held: The entrance exam is usually held annually around July or August.
• Notification Release: Official notification is generally released 1-2 months prior to the exam, around May or June.

Syllabus

• Psychology: Basics of psychological theories, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology.
• Psychiatry: Introduction to mental health disorders, classification of disorders, treatment modalities, mental health acts.
• General Science: Fundamentals of biology (especially human biology), chemistry basics as related to pharmacology.
• English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence completion.
• General Knowledge: Current affairs related to health, national mental health programs, Indian healthcare system.

Other Important Information

Application Process

1. Visit the official CIP Ranchi website.
2. Download the official notification and read it carefully for eligibility and details.
3. Register online by creating an account with a valid email ID and phone number (if online application is available).
4. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned documents and recent passport-sized photograph as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee via online payment gateway or demand draft (offline mode if specified).
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Courses Offered

• MSc in Psychiatric Nursing
• MPhil in Clinical Psychology
• MD Psychiatry
• PhD in Psychiatry and related disciplines
• BSc Nursing with focus on mental health
• Diploma and certificate courses in mental health care

Facts About the Entrance Exam

• The exam tests both theoretical knowledge and practical aspects of psychiatry and psychology.
• CIP Ranchi is a premier institute under the government specializing in mental health education.
• Seats are limited and highly competitive.

Admit Card

• Admit cards are available on the official website about 10-15 days before the exam date.
• Download by logging into the candidate portal with credentials.
• Carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center.
• Check all details on the admit card. Inform authorities immediately in case of discrepancies.

Results & Cut-Offs

• Results are declared on the official website and usually within 4-6 weeks post-exam.
• Candidates can check results by entering their roll number or registration ID.
• Cut-off criteria depend on course and category. Generally, a minimum of 50% marks or above is needed to qualify.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the syllabus thoroughly; focus on psychology and psychiatry basics.
• Refer to standard textbooks such as "Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry" and NCERT biology textbooks.
• Use previous years’ question papers and sample papers for practice.
• Stay updated on current mental health news and policies in India.
• Join coaching or online courses if needed for structured preparation.

FAQs

• Q: Is the exam offline or online?
  A: Traditionally offline, but confirm each year as formats may change.
• Q: How to know if I am eligible?
  A: Refer to the eligibility section in the official notification on the CIP website.
• Q: Can I apply for multiple courses?
  A: Yes, but separate applications and fees may be required.
• Q: Is there negative marking?
  A: Generally no, but check the latest notification for confirmation.
• Q: When will the results be announced?
  A: Usually within 4-6 weeks of the exam date on the official CIP website.