Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi is a government institute for mental health care located at Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in 1918 and is one of the oldest psychiatry institutes in Asia. The institute functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is affiliated with Ranchi University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers postgraduate courses such as MD Psychiatry and is widely known for quality patient care, training and research in mental health.