By Amit Mehta There is a specific academic energy that any campus-based convention centre carries — an institutional seriousness that distinguishes it from commercial event halls and gives its events a credibility that borrowed hotel ballrooms rarely achieve. NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru has been generating this energy since the late 1990s, when it became one of the first convention centres built by any academic institution in India. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences — NIMHANS — is one of India’s premier medical and research institutions, and the convention centre it built on its 174-acre campus on Hosur Road has become the preferred venue for the national and international medical, psychiatric, neurosciences, and broader academic conference community.
The address is NIMHANS Campus, Hosur Main Road, Lakkasandra, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560029. Phone: +91 80 2699 3456 (Reception). Email: events@nimhans.ac.in. The campus’s location in South Bengaluru near Dharmaram College gives it a specific geographic identity — off Hosur Road, which connects Bengaluru southward toward Hosur, Electronics City, and the Tamil Nadu border.
Three auditoriums serve the convention centre — with seating capacities of approximately 150, 200 to 500, and up to 850 seats — all fitted with advanced acoustic treatments, modern AV equipment including projectors, professional sound systems, and lighting setups. Exhibition and trade show areas can be customised for poster sessions, product demonstrations, and trade exhibitions. Banquet halls and dining facilities are available. Guest rooms are provided on the NIMHANS campus for visiting delegates, researchers, and conference participants — a residential conference facility feature that reduces the logistical complexity of multi-day academic events. The campus also has open spaces that can be utilised for large outdoor gatherings. The climate year-round is described as comfortable with temperatures between 28 to 38 degrees Celsius.
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
| Name | NIMHANS Convention Centre |
| Owner/Institution | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) |
| Address | NIMHANS Campus, Hosur Main Road, Lakkasandra, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560029 |
| Phone | +91 80 2699 3456 |
| events@nimhans.ac.in | |
| Zone | Lakkasandra, South Bengaluru — off Hosur Road |
| Campus Area | 174 acres |
| Established | Late 1990s — among India’s first academic institution convention centres |
| Auditorium 1 | ~150 seats |
| Auditorium 2 | ~200–500 seats |
| Auditorium 3 (Main) | ~850 seats |
| AV Equipment | Projectors, professional sound systems, lighting — advanced acoustics in all halls |
| Exhibition Areas | Yes — flexible spaces for trade shows and poster sessions |
| Banquet Halls | Yes — dining facilities available |
| Guest Rooms | Available — campus guest house complex for visiting delegates |
| Open Spaces | Yes — campus grounds for outdoor events |
| Events Hosted | National and international medical conferences, academic seminars, workshops, exhibitions, ML and AI summits (MLDS2025 etc.) |
| Distance from Airport | Kempegowda International Airport — Approx. 41 km |
| Nearest Metro Station | Lalbagh Metro (Green Line) — Approx. 4 km |
| Nearby Landmark | Dharmaram College; Koramangala |
Location
The NIMHANS campus is on Hosur Main Road between Hombegowda Nagar and Lakkasandra in South Bengaluru — the city’s eastern south corridor connecting the Silk Board junction to Electronic City and the Tamil Nadu state border. The Dharmaram College campus is in the immediate vicinity, and the venue is approximately 4 to 5 kilometres from Koramangala’s commercial belt.
Directions
From Lalbagh Botanical Garden Metro Station (Green Line): Travel approximately 4 kilometres southeastward by auto-rickshaw or cab toward Hosur Road and NIMHANS Campus, 15 minutes. From Silk Board Junction: Travel northward approximately 3 to 4 kilometres on Hosur Road toward Lakkasandra, 10 to 15 minutes. From Majestic (KBS): Travel southward approximately 12 to 14 kilometres via the city arterials, 30 to 40 minutes. From Kempegowda International Airport: Travel approximately 41 kilometres southward, 50 to 70 minutes.
Connectivity
Lalbagh Metro Station on the Green Line is approximately 4 kilometres away, providing metro connectivity northward toward Majestic and KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station. BMTC buses from Majestic, Shanthi Nagar, and Jayanagar serve the Hosur Road corridor. The Silk Board junction gives road access to both Electronic City (toward airport route) and Koramangala.
Nearby Areas
The Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple is a popular religious destination near the venue. Koramangala — Bengaluru’s most commercially active millennial neighbourhood with its restaurants, cafés, and startup ecosystem — is approximately 4 to 5 kilometres from the campus. The Lalbagh Botanical Garden with its historic glass house is approximately 4 kilometres northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru?
NIMHANS Campus, Hosur Main Road, Lakkasandra, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru — 560029. Phone: +91 80 2699 3456. Email: events@nimhans.ac.in.
Q2. How many auditoriums does NIMHANS Convention Centre have?
Three — seating approximately 150, 200 to 500, and up to 850 — all with advanced acoustic treatment and professional AV infrastructure.
Q3. Is there on-campus accommodation at NIMHANS Convention Centre?
Yes — a campus guest house complex is available for visiting delegates, conference participants, and researchers attending multi-day events.
Q4. What types of events are regularly hosted at NIMHANS Convention Centre?
National and international medical conferences, neurosciences seminars, academic workshops, trade exhibitions, ML and AI summits, and professional training events across multiple disciplines.
Q5. Which metro station is nearest to NIMHANS Convention Centre?
Lalbagh Metro Station on the Green Line — approximately 4 km, about 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw.