The Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Goa (IPHB), started functioning as one of the specialised educational units in pursuit of teaching and practice in the field of mental health. The institute conducts its own entrance test for admission. The selection is made on a merit basis by the performance of the candidate in this entrance examination held on specific dates as announced by the institute.

This facilitates competitive choices and standard evaluation against the limited seats available. As a rule, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Goa admission process goes on within the remainder of that academic year, confirming eligibility for certain dates of the entrance examinations and the submission of application forms on behalf of Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Goa.