Established in 1974, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangalore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NIMHANS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.