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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, also known as Manipal University, is a private deemed-to-be-university. The University was established in 1953 with Kasturba Medical College as its first institution. It was granted deemed- to-be-university status in June 1993. MAHE Manipal is accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC, and recognised by UGC and ISO. In 2025, NIRF ranked it 5th in the overall category. The popular programs at MAHE Manipal include B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, MBA, etc.
Selection Criteria and total program fees:
B.Tech: Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
- Admission is based on a merit list prepared with 50% weightage to MET score and 50% to 10+2 marks.
- Total Fees: INR 14.51 Lakhs
MBA: CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT followed by GD/ PI.
- Total fees: INR 6.86 Lakhs.
MBBS: NEET UG followed by centralised counselling by MCC/ KEA.
- Total Fees: INR 73.65 Lakhs.
Management quota: The University does not offer admission through management quota or direct admission; all admissions are strictly merit-based.
Direct Link: MAHE Manipal Admission 2026 Open; Apply Now!
Note: For most UG programs, candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate in PCM/ PCB, and for PG programs, a relevant bachelor’s degree with minimum marks.
MAHE Manipal Admission Dates 2026
MAHE Manipal applications for the academic year 2026 are expected to be accepted until March 2026 for phase 1, with counselling likely to commence in May 2026. The last date for application submission is anticipated to be in April 2026, followed by counselling starting in June 2026. Tabulated below are the important admission dates.
MET Dates 2026
| Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply (Phase 1) |
March 15, 2026 |
| Slot Booking for Phase 1 |
April 2026 (First Week) |
| MET 2026 Phase 1 Exam Dates |
April 18 – 19, 2026 |
| MET 2026 Phase 2 Exam Date |
May 12, 2026 |
| MET 2026 Phase 3 Exam Date |
Third Week of June 2026 |
| Result Declaration |
June 2026 |
| Counselling Process Begins |
June – July 2026 |
| Classes Commence |
August 2026 |
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Course- Wise Exam Accepted
| Course |
Exam Name |
Registration Date |
Exam Date |
| MBA |
CAT |
Aug 01 – Sept 20, 2025 |
Nov 30, 2025 |
| CMAT |
Oct 14 – Nov 24, 2025 |
Jan 25, 2026 |
| MAT (PBT) |
Dec 25, 2025 – Feb 23, 2026 |
Mar 01, 2026 |
| MAT (CBT) |
Dec 25, 2025 – Mar 02, 2026 |
Mar 08, 2026 |
| Law |
CLAT |
August 01 – Oct 31, 2025 |
Dec 07, 2025 |
| B.Pharma |
NEET |
Feb 08 – Mar 08, 2026 |
May 03, 2026 |
| B.Tech |
JEE Main (Session 1) |
Oct 31 – Nov 23, 2025 |
Jan 21 – Jan 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main (Session 2) |
Feb 01 – Feb 25, 2026 |
Apr 02 – Apr 09, 2026 |
MAHE Manipal Courses and Fees 2026
MAHE Manipal offers a wide range of Undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Popular courses include B.Tech and MBBS. B.Tech (CSE) total fees are INR 24.30 Lakhs, and the total fees for the MBA program are INR 73.56 Lakhs. MAHE Manipal also offers other programs such as B.Pharm, MS.c, MBA, LLB, and more. The fees mentioned are primarily tuition fees for the full duration of the programs; hostel, mess, and other campus facilities charges are usually not included. Students can find the details about MAHE Manipal Courses & Fees in the table below.
| Course |
Total Fees |
Eligibility |
| B.Tech |
INR 24.30 Lakhs |
10+2 |
| M.Pharm |
INR 9.00 Lakhs |
Passed B.Pharm with 55% |
| LLM |
INR 2.13 Lakhs |
LLB degree |
| M.Sc |
INR 8.28 Lakhs |
Graduation with 50% |
| MBBS |
INR 73.56 Lakhs |
10+2 with 50% + NEET |
| B.Sc |
INR 5.92 Lakhs |
10+2 |
| M.Tech |
INR 4.46 Lakhs |
Graduation |
| BBA (Hons) |
INR 16.14 Lakhs |
10+2 with 50% |
| B.Sc |
INR 10.05 Lakhs |
10+2 with 45% |
| MBA |
INR 19.9 Lakhs |
Graduation |
| B.P.T |
INR 12.46 Lakhs |
10+2 with 50% |
| B.Pharm |
INR 16.84 Lakhs |
10+2 with 50% marks. |
| MA |
INR 2.10 Lakhs |
Graduation |
| BA (Hons) |
INR 13.10 Lakhs |
10+2 with 50% marks. |
| B.Com |
INR 7.87 Lakhs |
Post Graduation |
MAHE Manipal Admissions 2026
MAHE Manipal admission for all programs is strictly merit- based, with some courses also accepting scores from national- level exams like NEET-UG, CAT/MAT/ GMAT/ NMAT and its own Manipal Entrance Test(MET). The detailed information about the MAHE Manipal Admission to its popular courses is given below.
Merit- Based eligibility
- For most UG programs(like B.Sc, BBA, BA, B.Com(Hons), candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
- For PG programs (like M.Sc, MA, M.Com), candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised University.
Entrance-based eligibility
- Admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm D, B.Sc Nursing, allied health UG/PG, M.Sc and MA media and communication candidates required Manipal Entrance Test (MET) exam scores.
- For MBBS/ BDS candidates must have passed 10+2 with physics, biology, chemistry, english+ NEET UG.
- For B.Arch, candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM+ valid NATA score.
Selection Criteria for Merit-Based Admissions:
- Based on marks/grades in the qualifying examination (10+2 for UG, bachelor's for PG).
- Shortlisting and final selection via merit lists prepared from academic performance.
Note: No entrance exam or interview required for purely merit-based programs.
Selection Criteria for Entrance-Based Admissions:
- Mainly based on valid scores/ranks in the respective entrance exam: MET (for MAHE-specific programs), NEET UG (for MBBS/BDS), NATA (for B.Arch), or national exams where applicable (e.g., CAT/MAT for some MBA variants).
- Admission for some programs may include additional steps like Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or department test (DT).
- Final admission through centralised counselling, merit lists, and seat allotment based on rank, preferences, and availability.
MAHE Manipal Placement
MAHE Manipal has released its official placement report for the year 2025. However, as per the latest placement report, the highest domestic package stood at INR 22 LPA. The highest international package stood at INR 2.19 CR per annum for its B.Tech in the year 2025. The more detailed MAHE placement statistics for 2025 are given below.
| Academic Year |
Highest Package |
Average Package |
| 2025 |
INR 22 LPA |
INR 8.5 LPA |
| 2024 |
INR 20 LPA |
INR 7.8 LPA |
| 2023 |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 7.2 LPA |
MAHE Manipal NIRF Placement Report 2025
| Programs |
2023-2024 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 |
| UG (3 Years ) |
INR 3.00 LPA |
INR 3.5 LPA |
INR 3.5 LPA |
| PG (1 Year) |
INR 4.00 LPA |
- |
INR 4.00 LPA |
| PG (2 Year) |
INR 5.00 LPA |
INR 7.00 LPA |
INR 7.00 LPA |
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MAHE Manipal Rankings 2025
MAHE Manipal has been ranked by various prominent ranking agencies under the various categories such as Medical, Nursing, Research, and physiotherapy. It was ranked 44th for nursing in the Collegedunia ranking 2025, based on placement outcomes, fees, and academic reputation. Given below are the MAHE Manipal Rankings for 2025.
| Ranking Agency |
Category |
Ranking (2025) |
| Collegedunia |
Nursing |
44
(3rd in Karnataka)
|
| Medical |
367
(31st in Karnataka)
|
| NIRF |
Research |
19
(2nd in Karnataka)
|
| Overall |
5
(2nd in Karnataka)
|
| IIRF |
Nursing |
15
(4th in Karnataka)
|
| Physiotherapy |
4 |
MAHE Manipal Scholarships 2026
1. Merit-Based Scholarship: MAHE Manipal provides tuition fee waivers for students who hold top ranks in entrance exams like MET( for B.Tech) and national exams such as NEET (for MBBS/ BDS). Scholarship may range from partial to 100% tuition fee concession depending on rank and eligibility.
2. Freeship & Merit- Cum- Means Scholarship: These scholarships are offered to students with strong academic performance and lower parental income. Benefits range from 10% to 100% tuition fee waiver based on income slabs.
3. Program-specific scholarships: B.Tech students at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MBA students at TAPMI, MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Architecture, and Allied Health programs.
4. AICTE Scholarship(PG Programs): GATE/GPAT-qualified M.Tech and M.Pharm students are eligible for AICTE financial assistance, which is credited directly to the student's bank account after verification.
5. Special category scholarship
● Indian military and CAPF personnel
● Konkani- speaking students
● Children of MAHE alumni
● Meritorious girl students
● International Scholarship.
Manipal University Scholarship pdf.
MAHE Manipal Vs Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Vs SRMIST
MAHE Manipal, a deemed-to-be university with NAAC A++ accreditation and a NIRF Overall Rank of 5, stands out for its strong placement performance, with around 80% placement across key streams such as engineering, management, and health sciences, and a highest package of INR 69.52 LPA
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, also NAAC A++ accredited and ranked among the top 10 universities in India by NIRF, records an impressive 85% placement rate in major programs, with top packages reaching INR 50 LPA.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, a reputed NAAC A++ private university consistently ranked within the top 25 in NIRF categories, offers competitive opportunities with the highest package of INR 50 LPA.
Tabulated below are detailed comparison of MAHE Manipal, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
| Feature |
MAHE Manipal |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
SRMIST |
| Established Year |
1953 |
1994 |
1985 |
| Popular Courses |
B.Tech, MBBS |
B.Tech, BSc, and MBA. |
B.Tech, MBA, and MBBS. |
| Admission Process |
Centralised + university entrance (MET) + accepts NEET and JEE. |
Entrance + merit for B.Tech (AEEE/JEE Main), MBBS (NEET), depending on campus |
SRMJEEE + national exams (JEE Main, NEET) |
| Entrance Exams Accepted |
MET, NEET, JEE, |
AEEE, JEE Main, NEET |
SRMJEEE, JEE Main, NEET, |
| Academic Fees |
INR 24.30 Lakhs B.Tech (CSE) |
INR 12.50 Lakhs |