The objects of the Institute shall be—
(a)to develop patterns of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in all its branches with a focus on mental health, neuro-sciences and allied specialities so as to demonstrate a high standard of medical education;
(b)to bring together, as far as may be, in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity;
(c)to attain self-sufficiency in postgraduate medical education to meet the country's needs for specialists and medical teachers, particularly in the field of mental health, neuro-sciences and allied specialities;
(d)to evolve innovative strategies to offer diagnostic and comprehensive therapeutic service facilities in the field of mental health and neuro-sciences, utilising the advances in information technology;
(e)to make an in-depth study and research in the field of mental health, neuro-sciences and allied specialities.