Homi Bhabha National Institute Mumbai: Admission 2026-27, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Homi Bhabha National Institute in Brief

The Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) was declared a deemed university on June 3, 2005. It was established in Mumbai within the jurisdiction of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Each year, the Homi Bhabha National Institute calls for applications for its PG Diploma, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.D, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes. The institute also provides Super Specialty courses (M.Ch and DM). It has 11 constituent colleges situated all over India.

• One has to submit applications for admission offline, the forms for this purpose being available on the website.
• The Homi Bhabha National Institute has established the basic eligibility requirements for all of its courses. In the case of the Diploma and PG courses, Graduation in the relevant disciplines is necessary. Those who hold a postgraduate degree are eligible to apply for the research courses.
• Entrance to all the courses is determined by the entrance test.

Homi Bhabha National Institute Key Statistics

Homi Bhabha National Institute PG Diploma Admission

Homi Bhabha National Institute offers PG Diploma in 3 specializations. HBNI admits students to the Diploma courses through an entrance exam conducted by the constituent institutes. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks for admission to the Diploma in Radiation Medicine.  Applicants with a B.E/ B.Tech degree can apply for the other diploma programs.

The entrance exam will be conducted in offline mode as a written test for a duration of 3 hours.

Applications have to be submitted offline. Forms can be downloaded from the official web portal.

• For the Diploma in Radiation Medicine, every student will be assigned a guide in accordance with the stipulations of the Medical Council of India.
• The diploma courses are for a minimum duration of 2 years and can be extended up to 4 years.

Homi Bhabha National Institute M.Sc and M.Tech Admission

The two-year M.Sc and M.Tech courses are offered at Homi Bhabha National Institute under five disciplines. Admission to these courses is based on the entrance exam. Candidates who apply for M.Tech and M.Sc courses at the institute must have passed M.SC/ B.E/ B.Tech in the concerned disciplines with a minimum of 50% marks.

The entrance exam will be held offline. Candidates can register for admission by filling in the application form and submitting the required processing fee on or before the last date. The merit list after the entrance exam will be available at the campus and the official website.

• Those who are recruited through the BARC Training Schools situated at various locations throughout the country or through the Technical Training Program of IPR in the five years before the date on which they apply for admission are also accepted into the M.Sc program.
• If a stipulation made by the UGC/MHRD/Statutory Authority exceeds 50 per cent, then the specified percentage shall be adhered to.

Homi Bhabha National Institute M.D Admission

The minimum qualification for admission to the M.D. program in various specializations shall be MBBS or equivalent degree from a University recognized by the Medical Council of India with minimum 50% marks. Selection of candidates for admission to the M.D. program shall be through an entrance exam conducted by the Constituent College formulated in accordance with guidelines of the Central Government and Government of the state where the institute is located.

The exam will be conducted through written mode. Admissions to Doctor of Medicine will be conducted through the standard admission process as approved by the Academic Council.

• The specializations and the number of seats will be those approved by the Medical Council of India.

Homi Bhabha National Institute DM & M.Ch. Admission

Homi Bhabha National Institute offers DM and M.Ch. courses for a minimum duration of 3 years. Admission to these courses is done through a written entrance test. For admission to the courses, the candidate must have an M.S. or M.D. in appropriate specializations or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.

Admissions will be based on the rank of candidates in the entrance test and academic performance in the qualifying degree exam. Applicants need to register offline for the entrance exam. Candidates who will be shortlisted for admission can check the list uploaded on the portal.

• The reservations for candidates who are employed and those who are sponsored will be in accordance with the notification published by the Constituent Institutes.

Homi Bhabha National Institute M.Phil. Admission

Admission to all the M.Phil. courses at the institute is based on the All India written screening test followed by an interview. Candidates who have passed M.Sc. from any UGC recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the course.

The SC/ST candidates who satisfy the required academic qualification will be given relaxation of 5%. Candidates need to submit the duly filled-in application form for M.Phil., available at the HBNI website.

• Students who complete a one-year course work at the Training School and score the minimum cut-off marks, as decided by the Academic Council for admission in the respective programs, are also eligible for admission to M.Phil.

Homi Bhabha National Institute Ph.D. Admission

Admission to the Ph.D. program shall be through an interview of the applicants who must have been shortlisted by a written screening examination approved by the Academic Council. Students can also apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program under which the institute provides a dual degree (M.Sc. and Ph.D.).

For the Integrated courses, candidates must hold a graduation degree, and for the Regular Ph.D. program, applicants must have a Master’s degree in concerned disciplines. The minimum marks required in the qualifying degree are 60%.

• Candidates having an M.Sc. or equivalent degree and having an aptitude for research in Engineering may also be considered for admission to Ph.D. (Engineering Science).
• Candidates having B.E/ B.Tech or equivalent degree and having aptitude for research in Science & Mathematics may also be considered for admission to Ph.D. (Chemical Science and Mathematics)
• Relaxation of 5% will be given to SC/ST candidates in the qualifying degree.

Homi Bhabha National Institute Application Procedure

The application process for all the courses is offline. Application forms can be downloaded from the official website. Application forms for each course are separate. Forms will be available in Word document format. Candidates need to take a printout of the form after downloading and follow these steps:

• Fill in the mandatory application details and attach a self-attested photograph.
• Candidates have to attach the self-attested copies of the following documents with the application forms:

1. Proof of date of birth
2. Mark sheets and degree
3. Research Proposal (only for research courses)
4. The application fee is Rs. 5000/-, which has to be paid through Demand Draft.
5. The DD has to be issued in favor of Accounts Officer, HBNI, payable at Mumbai.
6. The duly filled application form, along with the fee and required documents, has to be sent to the following address:https://searchmycolleges.com/pgdbm/

Homi Bhabha National Institute FAQs

Question: Does the institute have a place available for the integrated courses?

Yes, placement opportunities are available for all the courses offered by the institute, and in 2018 three students secured a placement with a median salary of 625000 LPA.

What is the intake strength for the PG Diploma programme?

Ans. HBNI provides 3 PG Diploma courses. The intake strength of each course is 62, and the selection process is based on the guidelines of the selection board.

Ques. Is the Ph.D. program good on the HBNI campus?

Ans. Yes, the Ph.D. program is good enough as compared to the other research centers. The campus provides well-equipped laboratories and abundant resources.

Ques. Are students provided internships in the BARC campus?

Ans. In the BARC campus, there are summer internship programs for the students of the second year and third year. The winter internship program can also be obtained by the students. The student needs to write a letter to the Dean of the department regarding the internship.

Ques. What are the benefits provided to the students of HBNI?

Ans. The campus provides well-developed laboratories and regular workshops. Special seminars are organized for the students of the institute and constituent institutes. The students are provided with a standard living lifestyle in the Hostel.