How is MIT Manipal B.Tech merit rank calculated?

MIT Manipal B.Tech merit rank is a composite score: 50% weight to MET score and 50% weight to Class 12 marks in Physics, Mathematics, any one optional subject (Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Biology), and English combined. This means strong Class 12 marks can compensate for a moderate MET score.

Is MET mandatory for MIT Manipal B.Tech admission?

MET is mandatory for the MET route. However, candidates with a valid JEE Main CRL score can apply through the JEE Main route separately at apply.manipal.edu. In the JEE Main route, admission is based on JEE Main CRL rank through a single counselling round without writing MET.

What is the MET 2026 application fee?

The MET 2026 application fee is INR 2,000, which includes INR 600 for the application and INR 1,400 for the entrance test. Additionally, a counselling registration fee of INR 2,000 is payable separately when registering for seat allotment rounds.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech at MIT Manipal?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects. One optional subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a technical vocational subject is also required. Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Mathematics, and the optional subject combined is mandatory.

Is there any management quota at MIT Manipal?

No. MIT Manipal does not offer any management quota or donation-based admission. All B.Tech seats are filled strictly through MET or JEE Main merit. Admission through agents or informal channels is not accepted. All applications must go through apply.manipal.edu.

What is the HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship?

The HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship provides fully funded B.Tech education to 60 meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds each batch. Eligibility: family income below INR 8 lakhs, minimum 85% in Class 12, MET rank within 1 to 10,000, and must have studied Classes 8 to 12 in Indian government or government PU colleges exclusively.

What are the current MIT Manipal B.Tech Phase 3 deadlines?

MET 2026 Phase 3 seat allotment was released on June 30, 2026. The fee payment deadline for Phase 3 is July 4, 2026. Phase 3 counselling registration was open June 27-28, 2026. Check admissions.manipal.edu for any subsequent rounds or spot admission notifications.

Can I apply to MIT Manipal with Class 12 board marks alone, without MET?

No. Either MET or JEE Main is mandatory for MIT Manipal B.Tech admission. Board marks alone are not sufficient. However, if you have a valid JEE Main CRL rank, you can apply through the JEE Main route without appearing for MET. Both routes require registration at apply.manipal.edu.

MIT Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science at MIT Manipal is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science program at MIT Manipal is ₹ 14.71 Lakhs.

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, MIT Manipal ranks 132 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 818 out of 2000 and a placement score of 0 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks MIT Manipal at 19 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed MIT Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 14.71 Lakhs
eligibility	Diploma with 45% + MET

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21 May, 2026 MIT Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science Fee Structure 2026-27 is out. The total academic fee is ₹ 14.71 Lakhs.

MIT Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science Fees

MIT Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science fees 2025 is ₹ 14.71 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

MIT Manipal Hostel Fee is ₹ 97,500.

Earlier, B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science fees at MIT Manipal was ₹ 15.37 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee decrease of ₹ 66,000 over the year.

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Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total academic fee	₹14.71 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹2.93 Lakhs
total fee	₹17.64 Lakhs

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Important Dates for B.Tech {Lateral} Data Science at MIT Manipal

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Counseling Commencement Date Via MET for Admission 2026 [B.Tech] (Lateral)	Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Date of MET Phase 2 for Amission 2026 [B.Tech] (Lateral)	May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Phase-2 Admission 2026 [B.Tech] (Lateral)	Apr 26, 2026

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What is the total expenditure for a BTech course in Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka?

Shyam VermaComputer Science, and Engineering, MIT Manipal

Here is a rough estimate of the total expenditure for a BTech course at MIT Karnataka.

Total Tuition Fees ( BTech): INR 18.62 Lakhs
Hostel + Mess fees: Around 4–5 Lacs depending on the hostel you choose
Travel expense: On average you will be spending 750-1000 per month. So the cost of a 9-month stay for 4 years will be 1000*36= INR 36000
Travel expense from home to college: This varies from person to person because if you live far away, you will have to travel by airplane. Assuming, you will be taking 4 trips a year, the cost will be around 1 Lakh.
Misclieous Expenses: Around INR 5000 per month. So 5000 x 9 x 4 = 180000 INR.

The above estimate does take into account the money you spend partying or going on trips. Also, it's important to note that the above estimate is purely based on my speculations and may vary from person to person.

Which one is better for a BTech course: BITS Pilani or Manipal Institute of Technology Karnataka?

Bidita GhoseLives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

It's highly illogical to compare a Tier-1 engineering college like BITS to a Tier-2 university like Manipal Institute of Technology.

One cannot compare universities like Manipal, VIT, SRM, Jaypee, Amity, etc. to IIT, NIT, and BITS. These colleges have no brand value of their own and most of the people coming here are those who failed to qualify for competitive exams like JEE/BITSAT/AIEEE/etc. Moreover, the exposure and opportunities offered at BITS are unmatched. It's probably the only private engineering college that enjoys excellent global recognition too.

Irrespective of the branch you go for, the BITS Pilani degree has similar value everywhere. The BITS alumni network is great with some of them being co-founders of Redbus, Hotmail, etc.

Here is a brief comparison of these institutes

Parameters	MIT	BITS Pilani
Fees	INR 18.62 Lakhs	INR 5.72 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
NIRF Ranking	61 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023	25 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023
Highest CTC	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 60.75 LPA
Average CTC	INR 14.10 LPA	INR 30.37 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accolite Digital, Adani, Adobe, EY India, Oracle, Flipkart, Havells, etc	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, Cisco

The only factor you need to consider while joining BITS is the high fees and academic pressure. So choose wisely!

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