Manipal Academy of Higher Education, popularly known as Manipal University offers various scholarships to meritorious and deserving students at UG & PG Levels. There are a total of twenty scholarship schemes offered by MAHE Manipal. Higher Education at Manipal (MAHE) The term "Manipal" connotes brilliance in higher education. Some of the major scholarships offered at Manipal University are as follows: 

  • Kalam – Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS. 
  • AICTE TFW (for BTech) and PG Scholarships
  • Merit Scholarship for constituent units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus
  • ITC Scholarships 
  • Scholar & Achiever Scholarship for All Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
  • Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)

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Manipal University Scholarships Highlights

Here are some highlights on Manipal Academy of Higher Education Scholarships. 

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Scholarships Highlights 
Total Number of Scholarships Offered  20
Major Types of Scholarships
  • Kalam – Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS. 
  • AICTE TFW (for BTech) and PG Scholarships
  • Merit Scholarship for constituent units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus
  • ITC Scholarships 
  • Scholar & Achiever Scholarship for All Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
  • Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)
Expected Waiver Range 100% 

Manipal University Scholarships on Merit-Basis

MAHE offers scholarships on the basis of merit to meritorious and deserving students. Manipal University believes in offering financial support to the students who have excelled themselves in the academic fields. Here is the detailed information on Merit Scholarships offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 

Merit Scholarship for Constituent Units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus

MAHE offers scholarships to candidates admitted to Dept. of Commerce (DOC), Dept of Liberal Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (DLHS) and Dept. of Public Policy (DPP) at MAHE Bengaluru. The basic eligibility criteria required for Merit Scholarship for Constituent Units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus is as follows: 

Entry level Subsequent Years: Performance-based
Marks as per the Selection Criteria Scholarship UG PG
≥ 85 %, ≤ 100 % 20% Pass in all subjects Pass in all subjects 
≥ 70 %, < 85 % 15%

Merit Scholarship for students of Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru

MAHE awards Merit Scholarships to meritorious students admitted to  Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru. Here is the detailed information for the same. 

Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining UG programs

Here are the details on Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining UG programs. 

Entry–Level  Subsequent Years: Performance-based
Aggregate Percentage in 10+2 OR CLAT AIR Scholarship

Pass in all subjects

≥ 95 %,< 100 % Upto AIR 1000 30%
≥ 85 %, < 95 % Rank: 1001– 2000 20%
≥ 75 %, < 85 % Rank: 2001 – 3000 10%

Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining PG program

Here are the details on Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining PG program.

Entry–Level 
Aggregate Percentage in 10+2 OR CLAT AIR Scholarship
≥ 90 %,< 100 % Upto AIR 1000 30%
≥ 80 %, < 90 % Rank: 1001– 2000 20%
≥ 70 %, < 80 % Rank: 2001 – 3000 10%

Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining PG program (HYBRID)

Here are the details on Merit Scholarship for the candidates joining PG program (HYBRID). 

Entry Level 
Experience  Scholarship
≥ 2 years < 5 Years 10%
≥ 5 years < 10 Years 7.5%
≥ 10 Years 5%

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Scholarship Types 

Besides Merit scholarships, there are also many scholarships offered at MAHE. Some detailed information about some of them are mentioned below: 

Kalam - Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS

Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS grants 100% waiver of course fee and hostel fee.

These scholarships are offered to students pursuing the following courses 

  • MBBS from Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal
  • Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore
  • Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC) Jamshedpur
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) Manipal
  • Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) Mangalore.

Here is the detailed information about the same. 

Programme KMC Manipal KMC Mangalore MTMC Jamshedpur MCODS Manipal MCODS Mangalore
MBBS 11 8 5 - -
BDS - - - 5 5
Program Kalam - Pai Scholarship for NEET 2022 All India Rank Free Ship Scholarship for NEET 2022 All India Rank Scholar Scholarship for NEET 2022 All India Rank
MBBS Rank 1 – 500 Rank 1 – 5,000 Rank 5,001 – 10,000
BDS Rank 1 – 10,000 Rank 1 – 50,000 Rank 50,001 – 1,00,000

Scholarships offered at MAHE are mentioned below: 

  • Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs
  • Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty (SS) Programs
  • Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BTech
  • Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BPharm
  • Merit Scholarship for students of MAHE Bengaluru Campus (DOC, DLHS, DPP)
  • Merit Scholarship for students of Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru
  • Merit Scholarship for MTech / ME programs
  • Scholarship for Allied Health Programs at Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC) Jamshedpur
  • Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Undergraduate (UG) & Postgraduate (PG) Programs
  • Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)
  • Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students
  • Merit Scholarship for B.Sc. Nursing
  • Merit Scholarship for BTech (Lateral Entry) students from Manipal Group Polytechnic Institutions
  • Merit Scholarships for International Students
  • Scholarship for Konkani-speaking students
  • Merit Scholarship for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni
  • Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loan for MAHE students
  • AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) and PG Scholarships
  • ITC Scholarship 

Apart from this detailed information on major scholarships, Manipal Academy of Higher Education also offers other scholarships. Interested candidates can check the details from the official website of MAHE @ https://manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/Admissions/adm2023/mahe_scholarship_2023_v4.pdf​ 


Manipal University Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does Manipal offer Scholarships?

Ans. Yes, MAHE offers a wide variety of scholarships for meritorious and deserving students. Major scholarships offered at Manipal University are as follows:

  • Kalam – Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS. 
  • AICTE TFW (for BTech) and PG Scholarships
  • Merit Scholarship for constituent units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus
  • ITC Scholarships 
  • Scholar & Achiever Scholarship for All Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
  • Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)

Ques. Can I get a 100% waiver at Manipal University?

Ans. Yes, Under Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS, Manipal University grants 100% waiver of course fee and hostel fee.

Ques. How many scholarships are available at MAHE?

Ans. Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a total of 20 scholarships. 

Ques. Does Manipal offer scholarships for international students?

Ans. Yes, Manipal offers merit scholarships for international students. To learn more about the scholarship granted to international students, the candidate can visit @  https://manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/Admissions/adm2023/mahe_scholarship_2023_v4.pdf​ 

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the Merit Scholarship for Constituent Units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the Merit Scholarship for Constituent Units of MAHE Bengaluru Campus include scoring ≥ 85 % and ≤ 100 % for a 20% scholarship in subsequent years for both UG and PG programs, along with passing in all subjects.

Ques. What are the different types of scholarships offered specifically for Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru?

Ans. Merit Scholarships are offered for students joining UG programs and PG programs at Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru. These scholarships are based on the candidate's performance in CLAT and their aggregate percentage in 10+2.

Ques. What percentage of waiver is provided under the Kalam - Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS programs?

Ans. Kalam - Pai, Freeship and Scholar Scholarships for MBBS & BDS programs offer a 100% waiver of course fee and hostel fee.