KMC Manipal M.Sc Clinical Embryology Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (2 years)	INR 18,32,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Total Fees	INR 18,32,000

Caution deposit of INR 10,000 is fully refundable on completion of the programme.

Hostel accommodation at Manipal campus is available at an additional annual charge.

Fee payment schedule and instalment details are available on the MAHE admissions portal.

KMC Manipal M.Sc Clinical Embryology Admission 2026

Event	Date
MET Phase 1 Exam	April 13 to 14, 2026
Application Deadline	April 30, 2026
Online Counselling	June 8 to 14, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Final merit list is based on a 50% MET score and 50% undergraduate academic marks.

Shortlisted candidates were required to attend a personal interview at KMC Manipal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc degree with at least one subject from Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioscience, or Physiology from a recognised university

Minimum 60% aggregate in the qualifying degree

Final-year B.Sc students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the percentage criterion at the time of joining

Admission Process

Appear for MET (Manipal Entrance Test) on the scheduled exam date at an authorised test centre

MAHE prepares a shortlist using a formula of 50% MET score and 50% undergraduate academic marks

Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview conducted by the KMC Manipal admissions committee

Final merit list is released on the MAHE admissions portal following the interview round

Candidates confirm their seat by completing fee payment and document submission within the stipulated deadline

✓ Opt for this if

You want IVF and ART laboratory training in an active hospital clinical setting
A NIRF top-10 medical institution credential matters for your career credibility
You hold a life sciences degree and want a clinical reproductive medicine career
You plan to join fertility clinics or ART centres in India or abroad

✗ Skip if

A total fee of INR 18 lakhs is beyond your financial planning
You prefer a research-oriented embryology programme aligned with a PhD pathway
You require a college with structured campus placement drives after graduation

KMC Manipal M.Sc Clinical Embryology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Central Sector Scheme (PG)	INR 20,000 per year	Family income below INR 8,00,000 annually
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by category	SC/ST/OBC/Minority community students

NSP applications open annually via the scholarships.gov.in portal.

Contact the MAHE scholarship cell for any institutional fee waivers applicable to M.Sc programmes.

KMC Manipal M.Sc Clinical Embryology FAQs

Ques. What is the MET exam pattern for M.Sc Clinical Embryology admission at KMC Manipal?

Ans. MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is a computer-based test covering Biology, Chemistry, English, and General Aptitude. For M.Sc Clinical Embryology, MAHE uses a combined merit formula where MET score carries 50% weightage and undergraduate academic marks carry the remaining 50%. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview before the final merit list is announced. The test is conducted in two phases annually, typically in April.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Clinical Embryology from KMC Manipal?

Ans. Graduates can work as clinical embryologists in IVF and ART centres, andrology laboratories, and fertility hospitals across India and internationally. Additional career paths include research roles in reproductive medicine, positions with pharmaceutical companies focused on reproductive health, and academic posts at medical and allied health colleges. The expanding private fertility sector in India and markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia offer strong demand for qualified embryologists from recognised institutions.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for M.Sc Clinical Embryology students at KMC Manipal?

Ans. Yes, MAHE provides hostel accommodation for postgraduate students at the Manipal campus. Hostel charges are billed separately from the programme fee and vary depending on the room type selected, ranging from INR 1,40,000 to INR 1,72,500 per year. Students are advised to apply for hostel allocation at the time of admission, as it is subject to availability.

Ques. Does KMC Manipal assist M.Sc Clinical Embryology graduates with placements?

Ans. KMC Manipal does not formally conduct campus placement drives for M.Sc Clinical Embryology graduates the way engineering or management colleges do. Graduates from MAHE’s medical science programmes have been placed with private fertility clinics, hospital chains, and diagnostic labs. Students should factor in self-directed job search as part of their planning, and many graduates of clinical embryology programmes also pursue further specialisation or doctoral studies.

Ques. How is M.Sc Clinical Embryology at KMC Manipal different from a general M.Sc in Reproductive Biology?

Ans. M.Sc Clinical Embryology at KMC Manipal is a clinically oriented programme designed to train students in hands-on IVF laboratory work within a functioning hospital and ART centre. A general M.Sc in Reproductive Biology, offered at some universities, is research-oriented and focuses more on the scientific mechanisms of reproduction than on clinical application. The KMC programme is better suited to students targeting embryologist roles in fertility clinics rather than academic or basic science research careers.

Ques. What is the intake size and how competitive is admission to this programme?

Ans. MAHE does not publicly disclose the annual seat intake for M.Sc Clinical Embryology. Seat availability is communicated during the online counselling process held in June each year. Given that the programme is highly specialised and offered at a NIRF top-10 medical institution, the intake is limited, making MET preparation and a strong undergraduate academic record critical for securing admission.

KMC Manipal M.Sc Clinical Embryology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility